Toy Story Opening Sequence

Analysis:

Main characters are introduced.
Engaging music which is non-diegetic, this is used to match the mood of the characters
Soundtrack is empathetic which also helps to represent the mood of the characters to the young audience.
A colourful setting is introduced, this also implicates that this will be the main setting. We can see this because all the main characters are introduced here and are all in one place.
The colourful costumes helps to engage the young audience and identify with at least one of the characters. It also helps to convey each character's personality through what they're wearing.

Analysis of Childrens Film Opening

The first thing we hear is quite upbeat music which could be identified with adventure as it gets more intense as it progresses. From this the audience automatically guess that the film is going to be an adventure. The use of the black background and white text for the opening credits gives the audience time to think about what the music means and which character they're going to meet first. As the opening scene progresses the music cuts out once the title of the films is shown, this builds tension for the audience about what will happen.
Once we meet the main character, the dalmatian dog, a different sequence of music starts. The music is upbeat and light. The music plays as the dog is going around the house doing chores for his owner. The music almost shows the smartness of the dog and also the loyalty he has for his owner. We are introduced to the dog's name as he turns the computer on.
The dog's bark shows us that it is his name. The atmosphere created by the sounds and music is happy and before watching the rest of the film the audience could identify that the film will be an adventure about the dog. 

BBFC Requirements

Definition: 
No special effort is made to make the film appeal to other audiences.


- Does this happen less nowadays?
            - Yes, because in films like "Shrek" aim some jokes to the parents and adult that may
               be watching with children. 




Children: Under the age of 12
- Teens have different tastes
- The films need a U or PG


U = Universal: 
- Suitable for all over the age of 5
- Positive moral framework
- Offer reassuring counter balances to any threat / horror / violence
- Suitable for children to view above


NO: 
- Bad language or discrimination
- Drugs (unless educational)
- No emphasis on realistic or accessible weapons
- No sexual content - kissing & love


PG = Parental guidance:
- Suitable for 8 or above, parents should consider if it's suitable for younger
- Discrimination only for educational purposes
- Drugs must carry anti drugs message
- Horror - short & not intense


Some mild bad language. More grown up themes
eg. Domestic violence - will be strongly negatively portrayed

Childrens Film - Action Genre

The Incredibles: Action

A typical example of a children's action film is "The Incredibles".

The characters are made up a number of retired superheroes, the main characters are a family of 5 who all have different super powers. This is appealing to the target audience because it's a fantasy action film because all children at some point want to be a superhero. 

The opening scene shows what seems to be the main characters in the past, we can see it's the past due to the old film effect at the beginning. The characters names are displayed to show who they are. In the first two minutes they answer some questions that the audience may be asking in their head. For example "do you have a secret identity?"

The is effective because our main focus is one those three characters introduced.

From the opening scene our main focus is on the colours. Each character has a different suit so we can tell which character is which. 

Animation example

Animation - Rocco

The fact that the setting and props are realistic makes the audience believe that the character is real and lives among us "in an alleyway far, far away". This is effective because when the audience watches the clip they will be able to separate themselves from reality.
The character used is a cute mouse that young audiences can relate to because of his innocent behaviour.


After viewing this clip i believe that our group may choose to do an animation for our coursework because it's easier to make into a children's film rather than using actors. Also we can make the final clip into anything we want and aren't limited on locations. 


If we were to make an animation clip for our final coursework we may encounter some problems including time limitations, the time take to make the "Rocco" clip took approximately 3 weeks to complete. Most of this time was used for filming and the overall clip is only 3:16 minutes long. This could be a big problem because we only have 13:30 hours to complete the whole task which includes planning, filming, editing and evaluating.
Another problem we may have is that we are limited with hardware and software at home so the only time we could film and edit is in lesson. 

Favourite Childrens Film

Whats your favourite children's film?- Lion king

How does it attract the target audience? 

Through the animation of the animals, the happy and fun music used; Hakuna Matata, the use of the lions and other African Animals helps to attract the target audience due to the fact they are exotic and most of the target audience haven't seen or experienced the behaviour of that animal.

Example of music used:


Why is this film so memorable to you?
The music makes this specific film so memorable as its catchy, upbeat and creates a happy atmosphere. Most people can listen to the music in this film such as 'The Circle of Life' and 'Hakuna Matata' and easily identify the fact its from The Lion King. Also the use of the characters help to make this film memorable and interesting as it's the only film based on animated lions.

What is the Moral of the Story?
To work well with everyone around you and that friendships are important. Also not to take things that you love the most for granted. 

Analysis of animated character

Finding Nemo:

'Nemo' is represented as a young fish who lives with his dad in the ocean.

He is shown to have a disability due to the fact he only has one good, working fin. This could relate to children who watch the film who also have a disability. 

Even though 'Nemo' has a disability, he also shows he has big dreams and wants to explore the ocean.

However, in doing this he manages to get captured by divers. This is a message to the target audience (children) that it is unsafe to explore places your parents wouldn't want you to go.

His father's relationship with his son shows he is worried about him and restricts him from doing many things the other young fish do, due to the fact of the consequences.