Create production material that follows the codes and conventions of the chosen genre for the media product (P4/M3)

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Evidence of recording film to VHS and re-capturing for accurate effect, adjusting tracking to add more distortion


















Codes and Conventions
The short will adhere to a number of codes and conventions of the horror genre, as well as those of the subgenres of found footage and analogue horror. Examples of these include the strong and authentic VHS effect present throughout the film. There will also be a jumpscare of sudden noise from a TV, likely helping to cause a visceral reaction of fear in viewers (Rick Altman's audience pleasures). The film will also be visually dark, another convention of the horror genre. In line with Steve Neale's repetition and difference, the concept of a cult-like organisation is something which has been done before, but not mixed with more recent analogue horror-style content. I will also endeavour to build something of a sense of dread throughout the film, culminating in no real answers, and leaving the audience with more questions.

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