I recevied feedback from my class for my opening sequence
I receieved good feedback and got told which ways I can improve my sequence to make it better.
Good Feedback
Good music
Tension
The spinning at the end of the scene
Ways to improve
Better acting at the end of the clip
The shots could have been longer because they were too short
Ending spoilt the opening sequence (because it showed that it was a dream)
Music could have increased to add more tention.
Had a better style of text
Shot composition 2 3 3 2 2 2
Mise en scene 3 3 2 3 4
Editing 3 2 4 3 3 3
Sound and music 3 1 1 1 3 2
Font and text 4 3 3 2 4 4
Friday 5 March 2010
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Evaluation
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media product?
My opening scene goes under the category as a horror. I used the part where my main character is been watched but through camera angles this is called Technical Codes, this creates an uneasy atmosphere. The music made the opening scene scary. This type of music is typical important and is a well known convention to this genre as it builds the opening scene to create the alone setting. The conventions in this scene are typical conventions such as the camera angles, editing, sound and the setting because I wanted my target audience to recognize this as a horror.
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
In the opening scene it has some typical social groups for this genre such as the age of my character is a young adult in her late teens/ early 20's. She also is a female and that is a typical for female to be in a this position not a man, as in the movie Scream Descent are all girls. This is because they can scream run around were as a man doing this would look odd.
I went against some typical stereotypes were the girl portrayed as innocent, blonde, bimbo. I wanted to show my audience that I good horror doesn't need this. I went against this by not using a blonde bimbo.
What kind of media institution might distribute your product and why?
I have been searing looking for a British company that would distribute my product and I come across Hammer Film Production. I feel that I fit the genre they distribute as they are known for series of Gothic films that were made in the mid 1950's to 1970's. This production was found in 1934.
Who would be the audience for your media product?
Well my genre is a horror and the age certificate has be above 15 because to this genre only allowed to be seen by ages 15 or above. This is one area I looked into because I didn't know the restrictions and when I searched this up I found out that my film would have to be seen by adults aged 18 and above. My target audience are from 18 till 35 because people can relate to my main character and would understand her because they feel they can relate to the character they would watch this film.
In my questionnaire I wanted to find out about the two genres that are horror and thriller because I didn't know the codes and conventions that I want to follow. Because I enjoyed watching both genres I didn't know which one I should choose as my opening sequence ans this is why I researched on both. My target gender would be both.
How did you attract/address your audience?
My character is in the target audience age group, she is 18 years old and that is my target audience range. I haven't excluded anyone by specific gender and my editing is done to a standard were it doesn't look odd. Such as there is no going to be any flying stars after a shot. I used the editing program called Final Cut Pro.
What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
Learnt how to use the camera and the tripod. Before media I never used a camera or anything before so this was a good experience and this helped me on my final task.
Also when I was editing I haven't used Final Cut Pro before I have used a similar program called Movie maker when I was doing my GCSE. I think because I used Movie maker this helped me a lot because it made Final Cut Pro more easier to use.
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learned in the progression from it to the finished product
I work by myself it did make the preliminary task a bit harder but I liked working on my own because if I made a mistake I knew it was my fault and I had to resolve it. I feel my confident with using the equipment and directing. My time management was brilliant throughout the whole project because I left myself enough time to complete each task I was success because I meet each deadline. I felt my organization skills improved as when I was telling my character what and when to meet and how to act.
Certificate
I wanted to create a horror movie and my first steps were to choose my audience who were 18 to 35. I needed to know the BBFC age restrictions on films, this is a restriction that lets me know what is allowed in each age certificate. All my research about 15 and 18 age restriction I found on the BBFC website.
Below is 15 and 18 age certificate rules that can not be broken. All this was found from the website.
15
DISCRIMINATION= The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
DRUGS=Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents is unlikely to be acceptable.
HORROR=Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR= Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
LANGUAGE= There may be frequent use of strong language (for example. 'fuck'). The strongest terms (for example, 'cunt') may be acceptable if justified by the the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language us unlikely to be acceptable.
NUDITY= Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There is no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
SEX= Sexual activity may be portrayed without detail. There may be Strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
THEME= No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year old.
VIOLENCE= Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be accpetable.
18
The Human Rights Act 1988, at '18' the BBFC's guildeline concerns will not normally override the principle that aduls should be free to choose their own entertainment.
After looking at each age restriction this is why I choose my audience from 18 till 35. I felt as if my movie wouldn't be able to fit the rules of the restrictions of 15 because the movie will contain some swear words.
Below is 15 and 18 age certificate rules that can not be broken. All this was found from the website.
15
DISCRIMINATION= The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
DRUGS=Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents is unlikely to be acceptable.
HORROR=Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR= Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
LANGUAGE= There may be frequent use of strong language (for example. 'fuck'). The strongest terms (for example, 'cunt') may be acceptable if justified by the the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language us unlikely to be acceptable.
NUDITY= Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There is no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
SEX= Sexual activity may be portrayed without detail. There may be Strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
THEME= No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year old.
VIOLENCE= Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be accpetable.
18
The Human Rights Act 1988, at '18' the BBFC's guildeline concerns will not normally override the principle that aduls should be free to choose their own entertainment.
After looking at each age restriction this is why I choose my audience from 18 till 35. I felt as if my movie wouldn't be able to fit the rules of the restrictions of 15 because the movie will contain some swear words.
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