Mask Research 1

Mask Research 

Conventions covered by masks in Thriller films - Hides facial expressions, the character's face would not been seen. This convention usually creates a scenes of mystery and the unknown. Some questions usually raised;

'Why is he/she wearing a mask?'

'Why is this mask important?'

'Why are they trying to hide their identity?' etc...

Conventions of this mask specifically - 

PRO's

. The mask covers the most of the face

. The dark Black colour around the edge of the mask is also another convention used in thriller; the colour Black is usually viewed by an audience as mysterious or Evil

. The contrast between the Black and Gold also follows another conventions of thriller films - 'Morally complex character' - The Gold could  highlight the good in the character and the Black contrast around the edge of the mask could highlight the Bad in the character

CON's

. This mask is more suited to a female character which limits our power in casting

. This mask does not really represent power

. The mask represents femininity and does not fit well with our Draft - "Narrative Events"