Media types used
Rollover buttons – highlighted by colour change
Video clips – appear in own box and the user has control over play
Moving video clips mixed with stills
Animated loading pages
Downloads
Pages peel across
Navigational arrows – allowing the viewer to skip sections they do not wish to read
Audio
Classical track used as background – adds feeling of urgency and distress – reflecting the emotions throughout the film
Main sound can be left on or off at the viewers choice giving them control
Sound effects of a type writer whenever you rollover a link
There is a different background track for the different sections of the site
Voice over – acting as the narrative – on section of exploring characters (Robbie)
Different music for each character
Spacial awareness
Spaced well as always fills page allowing some space so not overcrowded
In explore the story section the writing does overlap the picture but on the background so as not to obscure the main focus of the picture.
Film clips in smaller frame and aligned centred to direct attention to them – the background around them fazed out so all attention centred on them
Genre
The genre of the site is to promote the film as this is shown with the release date sections but it is also to inform the viewer of the characters and the links between them and this becomes the narrative. The narrative is shown in many ways throughout this site, through the video clips, the letters shown and the quotes from the film included. The most powerful part of the narrative is the voice over explaining Robbie’s determination to be re-united again. Another key narrative is that of communication and the lengths we will go to stay in touch with those we love.
Disadvantages of the site
Some of the applications included require another window to be opened and this can be annoying, as once on the site you don’t want to flick between windows
Some of the sections were not complete and this was frustrating as like was there but not usable.
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