Looking back at the preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression?
I learnt that planning is very important and that if not done can result in a very messy filming as well as a unorganised filming day. On my main task I decided to plan thoroughly, this resulted in a very organised filming day. I managed to create my film without any complications, i have learnt from my mistakes that i made in my preliminary task and saw this film as my success.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Evaluation: Question 6
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
While making the film I feel I have learnt a lot from the different types of software you have to use to complete a decent product. One thing I feel I have learnt is how to do a Freeze frame using colours to make the most out of the image; however we ended up taking the entire colour out of the freeze frame to resemble a photo taken in a jail maybe or on an identity badge. I also learnt how to superimpose a different clip onto a running clip. In my case I used the clip of DI Jill walking downstairs and every time the shot changed to Sergeant I put her on his blank laptop in front of him to resemble CCTV. As though he was watching her get ready to go and see the gangsters. This I was very proud of doing as i changed it to put a filter on to make it look like it was 3D and actually playing on the laptop using the right angles. While filming I learnt how to use the dolly as I have never used them before that day. It was pretty simple to set up. I used them on the section at the start for the police walking down the corridor. Finally I feel I have improved mostly on editing. I feel that I have become a lot quicker at editing scenes and getting the shot perfect so it all flows well.
While making the film I feel I have learnt a lot from the different types of software you have to use to complete a decent product. One thing I feel I have learnt is how to do a Freeze frame using colours to make the most out of the image; however we ended up taking the entire colour out of the freeze frame to resemble a photo taken in a jail maybe or on an identity badge. I also learnt how to superimpose a different clip onto a running clip. In my case I used the clip of DI Jill walking downstairs and every time the shot changed to Sergeant I put her on his blank laptop in front of him to resemble CCTV. As though he was watching her get ready to go and see the gangsters. This I was very proud of doing as i changed it to put a filter on to make it look like it was 3D and actually playing on the laptop using the right angles. While filming I learnt how to use the dolly as I have never used them before that day. It was pretty simple to set up. I used them on the section at the start for the police walking down the corridor. Finally I feel I have improved mostly on editing. I feel that I have become a lot quicker at editing scenes and getting the shot perfect so it all flows well.
Evaluation: Question 5
How did you attract your audience?
I used many ways to attract the audience for my film. Firstly, I decided that using a woman in the opening section not only challenges a convention but attracts the men to the screen as well. Obviously a man would watch a film with an attractive woman opening the film and staring as a main role instead of an average man, being weak and pathetic, giving up his role to someone else.
Another attraction to my film was the music. It starts up at a fast pace keeping heavy throughout. The big bass beat implies a rocky theme and give the film edge.
The quick snappy freeze frame shows you who, and what the character is from their facial expression. This makes it easier to find out who is who. This is attractive in an opening as it gets to the point.
I used many ways to attract the audience for my film. Firstly, I decided that using a woman in the opening section not only challenges a convention but attracts the men to the screen as well. Obviously a man would watch a film with an attractive woman opening the film and staring as a main role instead of an average man, being weak and pathetic, giving up his role to someone else.
Another attraction to my film was the music. It starts up at a fast pace keeping heavy throughout. The big bass beat implies a rocky theme and give the film edge.
The quick snappy freeze frame shows you who, and what the character is from their facial expression. This makes it easier to find out who is who. This is attractive in an opening as it gets to the point.
Evaluation: Question 4
Who would be the audience for you media product?
The audience, from my research i conducted on ‘YouTube’ and ‘ilovefilm.com’ by reading the comments left at the bottom of the clips, would most likely to be male dominated. Between the ages of 16 to 50s, sometimes maybe a little bit older.
From my questionnaire research I found out that quite a few female teens to late 30s liked the crime thriller film genre however still was mostly dominated by males. I also researched the most likely audience to be watching at the cinema, this is because if my film was to go out it would be going through the cinema before it went onto DVD, so finding out this information would help show figures on how many and who would buy the DVD. I found that its mostly younger adults that view any films at the cinema. I found that 16-25 year old adults watched films mostly, with no definite gender domination. This changes my perception on my audience greatly, because of this the audience would end up being British young adults any gender. I very much doubt that any other country would appreciate the British comedy this film would have and would find it inappropriate or even not funny!
The audience, from my research i conducted on ‘YouTube’ and ‘ilovefilm.com’ by reading the comments left at the bottom of the clips, would most likely to be male dominated. Between the ages of 16 to 50s, sometimes maybe a little bit older.
From my questionnaire research I found out that quite a few female teens to late 30s liked the crime thriller film genre however still was mostly dominated by males. I also researched the most likely audience to be watching at the cinema, this is because if my film was to go out it would be going through the cinema before it went onto DVD, so finding out this information would help show figures on how many and who would buy the DVD. I found that its mostly younger adults that view any films at the cinema. I found that 16-25 year old adults watched films mostly, with no definite gender domination. This changes my perception on my audience greatly, because of this the audience would end up being British young adults any gender. I very much doubt that any other country would appreciate the British comedy this film would have and would find it inappropriate or even not funny!
Evaluation: Question 3
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
I feel that Working title with Universal distribution would be the best media institution to distribute my film because it is a very British film with British music and British comedy. Any other institution would seem wrong. Working title produces feature films and some television productions. This film would be a feature film. The action at the beginning and the smart comedy would be appropriate for this media institution.
I feel that Working title with Universal distribution would be the best media institution to distribute my film because it is a very British film with British music and British comedy. Any other institution would seem wrong. Working title produces feature films and some television productions. This film would be a feature film. The action at the beginning and the smart comedy would be appropriate for this media institution.
Evaluation: Question 2
How does you media product represent particular social groups?
The film is good vs evil! It all about the good trying to defeat the bad. Trying to keep out of trouble, which is the youth of today. Trying to bend the rules but still not get in trouble for it. Simply, we have the gangsters, the stereotypical teens what you see on the news nowadays and the police who are representing everyone else in the world who just want to live peacefully.
Tony- Slimy, sneaky and stupid. He is the person everyone doesn’t want to be. It’s how people try not to be when they are around others, but we all know that it’s us really! We show this by using a thin actor, and having his close up to be very lethargic and lazy. You can see this from the way he holds his cigar.
Leach- The quite one. This character represents the one person in a gang or even a group of friends that never gets a say, and just sits there quite thinking but never saying. We show this by him not talking, and the slow chin movement during the close up, this shows thought.
The Boss- The Boss! The only person who makes decisions in the gang. He is the ‘bigger’ one. Representing the one or two people in a group of friend who will actually get the job done. We see this in the close up, the lighting make him look mysterious and dominant. Its also seen in the panning shot when he is the first person to start talking.
DI Jill- Nervous, but brave. She represents the people who are brave enough to do things even though they can get in trouble or even hurt doing so. This is seen throughout the piece generally, he face is always nervous and her slow walking and looking around shows hoe edgy she is.
Sergeant- The Sergeant is just another Boss really. He is assertive but wants to do good. However has given up on trying to do it himself so has had to ask another. This is a good characteristic to use as most people find it hard to do so. This character is the character people want to be like. Contrasting with Tony, who is the person people most likely don’t want to be like.
The film is good vs evil! It all about the good trying to defeat the bad. Trying to keep out of trouble, which is the youth of today. Trying to bend the rules but still not get in trouble for it. Simply, we have the gangsters, the stereotypical teens what you see on the news nowadays and the police who are representing everyone else in the world who just want to live peacefully.
Tony- Slimy, sneaky and stupid. He is the person everyone doesn’t want to be. It’s how people try not to be when they are around others, but we all know that it’s us really! We show this by using a thin actor, and having his close up to be very lethargic and lazy. You can see this from the way he holds his cigar.
Leach- The quite one. This character represents the one person in a gang or even a group of friends that never gets a say, and just sits there quite thinking but never saying. We show this by him not talking, and the slow chin movement during the close up, this shows thought.
The Boss- The Boss! The only person who makes decisions in the gang. He is the ‘bigger’ one. Representing the one or two people in a group of friend who will actually get the job done. We see this in the close up, the lighting make him look mysterious and dominant. Its also seen in the panning shot when he is the first person to start talking.
DI Jill- Nervous, but brave. She represents the people who are brave enough to do things even though they can get in trouble or even hurt doing so. This is seen throughout the piece generally, he face is always nervous and her slow walking and looking around shows hoe edgy she is.
Sergeant- The Sergeant is just another Boss really. He is assertive but wants to do good. However has given up on trying to do it himself so has had to ask another. This is a good characteristic to use as most people find it hard to do so. This character is the character people want to be like. Contrasting with Tony, who is the person people most likely don’t want to be like.
Evaluation: Question 1
In what way does your media use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
My first thought to challenge the conventions made me decide to use a woman in the opening sequence, this is not usually used in a British crime thriller as it is very rough, so is usually linked with men. I feel this was effective and made the film interesting. She is easy to relate to and you feel involved with the film by using a female. This is also a good idea as males are the dominant gender of audience that watch British crime thrillers, which means using an attractive woman would draw more audience.
To develop our crime thriller I used the usual gangster conventions such as suits, money and alcohol. This also makes the audience more comfortable as they are used to these conventions, so it isn’t all something new. This gives the audience something to relate to as they have seen in before.
I also used a very British song in the film. The heavy bass, but chirpy music made the film seem humorous, but only for British viewers. It is very repetitive so it doesn’t take the attention of the film just runs alongside it. The only time you notice it is when it stops half way (also a convention) to show humour, it also helps the storyline, making it portray the character of Tony, as stupid, not knowing what he is doing with an awkward silence.
My first thought to challenge the conventions made me decide to use a woman in the opening sequence, this is not usually used in a British crime thriller as it is very rough, so is usually linked with men. I feel this was effective and made the film interesting. She is easy to relate to and you feel involved with the film by using a female. This is also a good idea as males are the dominant gender of audience that watch British crime thrillers, which means using an attractive woman would draw more audience.
To develop our crime thriller I used the usual gangster conventions such as suits, money and alcohol. This also makes the audience more comfortable as they are used to these conventions, so it isn’t all something new. This gives the audience something to relate to as they have seen in before.
I also used a very British song in the film. The heavy bass, but chirpy music made the film seem humorous, but only for British viewers. It is very repetitive so it doesn’t take the attention of the film just runs alongside it. The only time you notice it is when it stops half way (also a convention) to show humour, it also helps the storyline, making it portray the character of Tony, as stupid, not knowing what he is doing with an awkward silence.
Monday, 2 March 2009
Construction: Audience feedback
8/8 people understood what the film was about.
8/8 people rated the film over 7/10
The majority of comments were found to be about the sound and hearing of DI Jill.
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