Vox Pop Analysis

Vox Pop Analysis

What have I learnt?

A vox pop allows a body of everyday people to give their opinion on a particular subject, these people are often taken from a random sample in a public place and are filmed in an interview-like way, however the interviewer cannot be seen and no direct eye contact is made to the camera to keep it as informal and relaxed as possible. From this research I have learnt that people like a wide range of thrillers but they are all big blockbuster films that are quite popular and well known. The most common favourite was Bond films as they have been a classic spy-thriller for a great amount of time and are globally known for their adrenaline-fuelled action. In the video I can identify that people:

·         Are more likely to continue viewing a movie if the different features create enough tension and enigmas so that it draws them in.

·         Look for different things depending on their preferences.

·         Judge the characters depending on how they are portrayed and by whom.

What do audiences like in an opening thriller?

From this vox pop I have discovered that the key features people enjoy in an opening thriller are:

·         Music- creates tension and atmosphere within the scene.

·         Special Effects- to show the budget of the film and if it is a high-budget mainstream Hollywood film or a low-budget film.

·         Enigmas- to create mystery and leaves the audience wanting to know more, drawing them in.

·         Characters/actors- if they are highly recognised and are specific to a genre then they may be an ideal and recognisable character for a role.

·         Plot twists- to create something different and can help avoid clichés, it gives the element of surprise.

·         Tension- keeps the audience on the edge of their seat and interested in what happens next.

 

How has the information influenced my opening?

This information that I have gathered has helped me to identify the key features of an opening that a target audience may like, the target audience is typically students who seek excitement, adventure and to get away from everyday lives. It has helped me to learn the key parts to focus on, for example the music and how it relates to the action and changes the tension and atmosphere in the piece. It has given me ideas on how to raise the tension to make the opening effective by creating enigmas and using plot twists, creating questions in the minds of the audience what the significance is of that particular prop/character that is the enigma.