Exploration of Individual responses from Final Pilot Survey (Hayden Woodcock)

  

·         Male

·         16-20

·         Prefer Neo-Noir because it seems to be able to mix the good of the old with the good of the new.

·         Would not gain gratification from old fashioned film techniques because they Just makes a film seem cringe

·         Not essential to have a Femme Fatale because even though it may intrigue, be a sexual interest, may be a good sales point,  may interest a lot of audience members it doesn't seem to be essential

·         Character traits most important=Committed and Critical

·         Antagonist: Mad Scientist-Seems to have the creepiest feel to it when not presented with the modern special effects or the art of colour to make the antagonist seem convincing enough to be scary

·         Most important horror conventions to include: low-key lighting, climatic music, silence and distorted camera angles

·       We should not show so many different locations because showing exciting moments in a trailer in one location means that when the film gets to that location you know something will happen; ruining any suspense or surprise 

·         Hook: Actors I know I like, an intriguing but vague storyline, good aesthetics/cinematography and good music

·          Male

·         16-20

·         Neo Noir

·         Would gain gratification

·         It is essential for Femme Fatale

·         Most important character traits for Detective: Hard-boiled, committed

·         Antagonist: Zombie

·         Should show many different locations

·         Hook=looks good

·         Female

·         16-20

·         Neo Noir-updated versions can be better

·         Would not gain gratification

·         Not essential for Femme Fatale

·         Most important character traits: Funny and committed

·         Zombie

·         Murder is most important for horror genre

·         Should use different locations

·         Hooks: music tension

·         Female

·         16-20

·         Film Noir

·         Needs to be modern, with old-fashioned techniques and sense of effortless

·         No Femme Fatale

·         Most important character traits: Hard-boiled and committed

·         Vampire

·         Very important horror conventions: climatic music

·         Should show different locations

·         Hook=it gives enough of the plot to interest you but leaves out elements which shock the viewer so they can find this out later.

·         Male

·         26-30

·         Neo-Noir because he dislikes old films

·         Would gain gratification as it would relate to the Neo Noir film, and create a sense of understanding

·         Femme Fatale would be good Neo Noir as it would reflect modern society

·         Personality traits most important for Detective: Committed and hard-boiled

·         Mad Scientist-always more to do with sense of ‘hopelessness’

·         Very important horror conventions: silhouettes and silence

·         No different locations because trailers that give too much away ruin the film

·         Hook=either action for a good watch or a suspenseful one that sparks my curiosity, a film that will have me guessing and thinking.

·         Female

·         31-35

·         Neo Noir-more modern

·         Would gain gratification because it is retro

·         Femme Fatales are essential because this character is a vital feature of noir cinema, although a more feminist twist would be appropriate for a modern audience

·         Characteristics: Hard-boiled and committed

·         Mad Scientist because he seems more realistic

·         Very important horror conventions: low-key lighting, climatic music, enigmas and silence

·         Should maybe show many different locations because it can make it a little confusing, but a trailer does not have to necessarily be obvious and clear

·         Hook=Clear plot outline and genre clearly defined

·         Male

·         31-35

·         Neo Noir because it is a higher production quality, less jazz

·         Not aware of old fashioned film techniques so this would be quite odd

·         It is essential for Femme Fatale because this character is a convention and expectation

·         Important character traits: Committed and hard-boiled

·         Mad Scientist because this character does not seem as saturated

·         Very important horror conventions: low-key lighting, murder and silence

·         Maybe show many different locations, but Depends on which scenes entice you to see the film, without spoilers

·         Hooks=Too dependent on the style of film I might want to watch

·         Male

·         36-40

·         Neo Noir because it is more relevant

·         Not essential for Neo

·         No Femme Fatale because they think that it is outdated for Film Noir

·         Most important character traits: critical and funny

·         Mad Scientist as his madness would allow room for interpretation and more complex themes and narrative

·         Very important horror conventions: enigmas and silence

·         Maybe show many different locations

·         Hook=intriguing story

·         Female

·         41-45

·         Neo noir because it would Probably have stronger female characters in modern films, less stereotypical

·         They would gain gratification from old fashioned techniques because they are A bit different, reminds us of the long history of cinema

·         It is essential to have a Femme Fatale, but they should not be complex and not too stereotypical

·         Detective personality traits: Committed and critical

·         Vampire because it would suit darker elements and be easily seduced

·         All very important conventions

·         Locations are important because they add variety

·         Hook=Suspense, intriguing characters, good set and costumes

·         Male

·         46-50

·         Film Noir-original interpretation of the genre and therefore of its time

·         No gratification from old fashioned technique because they think it would seem out of place and cheesy

·         Femme Fatale is essential part of genre

·         Characteristics most important: funny and committed

·         Mad Scientist because he could act as a foil to the protagonist and would seem plausible as a character

·         Very important horror conventions: low-key lighting, climatic music, enigmas, silence and distorted shot angles

·         Maybe show different locations, but only if they give the viewer an overview of the plot

·         Hook: title and the names of the actors featuring in the film

·         Male

·         46-50

·         Film Noir-like to watch black and white films

·         Would gain gratification from old fashioned techniques

·         Not essential to use a Femme Fatale

·         Most important character: funny and hard-boiled

·         Vampire

·         Important conventions to include: silhouettes, climatic music,

·         Maybe use different locations

·         Hook=if the trailer has lots of action i am most likely to want to watch the film

·         Male

·         50-60

·         Prefer Film Noir because they think that it is more atmospheric

·         Would not gain gratification

·         Most important character traits: Critical, funny

·         Mad Scientist because he the character would be interesting to explore

·         Important horror conventions: Climatic music

·         Different locations are important to keep you guessing

Results comparison and findings:

·         Younger demographics prefer Neo, whilst older demographics prefer Film Noir, likely because of recognition and more pleasures for both ages

·         Many more 16-20 year olds completed our response, thus, there is no surprise that the results show that Neo Noir is preferred overall

·         Would gain gratification, this response was quite mixed, so I can see no real similarity between genders and age

·         More think that it is essential that we use a Femme Fatale, this is seen clearly through middle-aged men and women, specifically men (gaze gratification), whilst the older respondents did not view this as essential

·         Many view committed as the most important character trait. Whilst, the older demographic are keen on having a funny protagonist Detective. Committed and hard-boiled were the most likable

·         Mad Scientist is a particular attraction through the ages, however, it is more varied for the younger audience (so we will aim to vary this because we are targeting the elders through the genre)

·         Very important horror conventions: climatic music, low-key lighting, murder and silence

·         Yes and maybe are even in the responses for using different locations, so we certainly will. This response is common from the 16-20 year olds, whilst the 30 year olds are unsure, perhaps because they have less views upon Film trailers because of busy lifestyles and lack of nurturing in either of these genres.

·         Hooks: ‘intrigue’, ‘action’, ‘title and the names of actors’, ‘suspense, intriguing characters, good set of costumes and designs,’ ‘intriguing story,’ ‘clear plotline and genre clearly defined,’ ‘either action for a good watch or a suspenseful one that sparks my curiosity, a film that will have me guessing and thinking,’ ‘it gives enough of the plot to interest you but leaves out elements which shock the viewer so they can find this out later,’ ‘tense music,’ and ‘actors I know I like, an intriguing but vague storyline, good aesthetics/cinematography and good music.’