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For my A2 Media Coursework i am going to construct a movie trailer, a poster and a magazine all relating the horror genre. In order for me to accomplish this construction of these significant media elements, I will first research horror trailers and films to acknowledge the key codes and conventions. However, I will also try and challenge the conventions, as this would come across as unique and fun. In further response to my research, I will also analyse horror trailers and look into the point and purpose of a trailer. As a result I will then begin to plan and create my own trailer within my group with the assistance of a story board.

Working in a group is also important, as this reflects the Media industry as it contains sectors in different Global institutions, such as Newscorp and Disney that require working in a team and co-operation to achieve a media platform, in this case a trailer.

Research and analysis is highly beneficial because it can help the group and I to understand the different types of a horror genre. For example, there can be forms of comedy horror (Shawn of the dead), romantic horror (Sleepy Hollow) or even psychological horror, which all have a variety of features that will have to assess before proceeding with the main the main task.

Also, to obtain a degree of creativity, I have also shot a photo from my digital camera of a individual person who's profile is not clearly shown. This is because I wanted to begin with the background having an immediate imapct of constructing an enigmatic feel. I have also added the design of the end of a role of film (the small squares on the outskirts of each photo). This is deliberatley done to portray a media film based style througout my blog, again linking to my main task.