Audience Research | Media Studies A Level Foundation Portfolio

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* 1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other

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* 2. What is your age?

14 or younger

15 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 34

35 or older

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* 3. What is your preferred way of watching films?

At home (e.g. streaming services, DVDs)

In cinemas

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* 4. How often do you watch films?

Very often; almost every day.

Moderately often; once a week.

Sometimes; a couple of times in a month or so.

Rarely; every six months or so.

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* 5. What is your favourite film genre?

Action

Comedy

Romance

Drama

Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Horror

Thriller

Crime

Historical

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Do you consider film opening scenes important?

Yes

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* 7. Which of these do you think is the best way for a film to present its title and names of key cast members, etc (i.e. title sequence/opening credits)?

Simply on a blank background.

On static pictures relevant to the film.

Incorporated into the opening scene in an engaging way (e.g. an actor’s name appearing when their character is being introduced or the title appearing within the world of the film such as on a book cover).

In a stylised manner relevant to the content of the film (e.g. the title sequence of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World which compliments its comic-book world or that of Loving Vincent which employs Van Gogh’s distinct art style for moving images that serve as the background for the titles/credits).

On top of the events happening in the opening scene (with the action occurring here being prioritised visually).

No preference

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* 8. In your opinion, which of these elements plays the most important role in making a film’s opening scene appealing?

Introduction of interesting characters

A gripping storyline

Fitting music

Captivating atmosphere and mood

Suspense and enigma

Aesthetically-pleasing visuals

Good camerawork and editing

Effectively established themes

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* 9. Which type of opening scene most effectively makes you want to keep watching the film?

Prologue: exposition, familiarising the audience with the key aspects of the film, its characters, the tone, and pertinent themes, etc.

Day in the life: a typical day in the life of a character or one that disrupts the sense of normalcy you would expect the character(s)'s day to have.

Inciting incident: an intriguing event that catalyses the progression of the narrative.

Cold open: a scene that places viewers in the middle of a plotline and offers a teaser of the narrative to come.

Flashforward or Flashback: non-linear storytelling that weaves multiple timelines together, potentially creating a sense of mystery and acting as a teaser too.

Audience Research | Media Studies A Level Foundation Portfolio

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* 1. What is your gender?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is your preferred way of watching films?

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* 4. How often do you watch films?

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* 5. What is your favourite film genre?

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* 6. Do you consider film opening scenes important?

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* 7. Which of these do you think is the best way for a film to present its title and names of key cast members, etc (i.e. title sequence/opening credits)?

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* 8. In your opinion, which of these elements plays the most important role in making a film’s opening scene appealing?

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* 9. Which type of opening scene most effectively makes you want to keep watching the film?

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* 10. (Optional) What is your favourite film opening scene? Outline at least one reason why.

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What is your favourite film opening scene? Outline at least one reason why.