Concept 68 #2

I believe that the delivery of each line would be self-explanatory for the most part, but throughout the dialogue contain underscored words to hint the subtext. To make the meaning clear, I would help to have the body language or possibly even the tone of voice help signal what is being meant by the underscored words.

African-Americans portrayed in films

I believe that the roles of African-Americans have changed over time. Before, they usually have a minor role, usually stereotypical, and in thrillers die. African-American roles have significantly increased over time, being leading characters, very intellectual, courageous and influential.

Suspense Techniques

Define the terms first:

Dialogue Means Nothing- Character must be pre-occupied; eyes reveal what a person wants/needs

Keep the Story Simple- simplistic linear stories that audience can easily follow

Characters Must Break Cliche- make characters exact opposite of stereotypes

Use Humor to Add Tension- ironic situations for character; coincidence

Two Things Happening at Once- contrasting situations; two unrelated things together; audience focuses on one, the second usually being a humor gesture/dialogue 

Suspense is Information- show audience what is to happen while the characters are unaware for it to happen

Surprise and Twist- never have an expected ending; lead towards one direction (ending) then "pull the rug out from under them"

Warning May Cause MacGuffin- random plot devices; builds dramatic tension

Concept 64 #1

One film that had a big speech by a character was in "Miracle" when USA Coach Herb Brooks gives a huge pre-game speech before they play the Soviet team. The speech was given at that time because they had played the Soviet team before and lost drastically. They had to win that game to qualify for the Gold Medal, and it was definitely effective as they won that game and the Championship game to win the Gold.

Concept 63 #3

For my promo, I would start off with a group of people on a hike in a calm standard weather, then people on a walk in a light breeze wind and sun shining with clear blue skies. There would be relaxing soothing music with voice-over narration saying "Nature is such a beautiful thing in life, it can uplift a person's spirits, however..." and then show rainstorms in the woods, thunderstorms, lightning, blizzards, strong heavy winds with music in the background that's very dark and "evil" like. The voice-over narration would then say "Nature can knock you down on your ass. It's your challenge to fight back and bring yourself back up from any ultimate low." Then would cue a battle song and then the title of the TV series called "Man Fights Back Against Nature".

Twilight Zone Reflection

One way or technique that they would use to add the suspense would be the dangerous possibilities of what was to happen if they removed the bandages too early. The patient was wanting to get the bandages off, but the doctor was discussing the repercussions if they were to, talking about her bone structure and tissue on her face and how none of the treatments had really been helping her.