high-concept films

Question 1

who created the high concept model?

Answer 1

wyatt

Question 2

what is the high concept model?

Answer 2

ten-point formula that a film most follow to be considered a high concept, mainstream film

Question 3

what is the first point of the high concept model? (style)

Answer 3

a style of ‘post-generic’ film making based on the simplification of character and narrative

Question 4

what is the second point of the high concept model? (editing)

Answer 4

use of extended montages, which are in effective pop videos

Question 5

what is the third point of the high concept model? (design)

Answer 5

production design reflects the graphics frequently, glossy look and layout of contemporary advertising styles

Question 6

what is the fourth point of the high concept model? (advertising)

Answer 6

scenes are easily replicated in trailers, televisions commercials or publicity stills

Question 7

what is the fifth point of the high concept model? (characters)

Answer 7

‘larger than life’ protagonists, not in a melodramatic way

Question 8

what is the sixth point of the high concept model? (audio)

Answer 8

music track interrupts the narrative of the film for a separate performance

Question 9

what is the seventh point of the high concept model? (intertextuality)

Answer 9

self-conscious allusion to other films and television

Question 10

what is the eighth point of the high concept model? (cameo)

Answer 10

‘detached’ appearance of stars, similar to ‘guest stars’ in a television series

Question 11

what is the ninth point of the high concept model?

Answer 11

highly dramatic and hyperbolic plot situations

Question 12

what is the tenth point of the high concept model?

Answer 12

ironic distanciation: walking-talking brand