1. AS Pre-production Tasks Feedback
Student Name: WARDLE Jordan
Blog: http://jordanwardleasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
Task 1 – Pre-production: Research & Planning Evidence on
blog
1. Similar Products – film beginning analysis
Analysis is too descriptive with little use of terminology and
basic reference to the technical elements (mise-en-scene,
editing, sound, cinematography). You need to show how
meaning is created and how genre/narrative/characters are
introduced. In American Sniper why do they use a point of
view with the sniper target? What affect does this have on
audience? Fast and Furious has better analysis of the
Statham character but again is too descriptive. Mad Max
analysis tries to examine the contrast in scenes but again is
too descriptive. Age of Ultron does link continuous camera
movement with efficiency of the team.
Check your spelling – gusaline/gasoline
Post has been extensively amended showing very good
understanding of technical elements and mise-en-scene in
construction of film. Good use of terminology and analytical
comments.
Yes
2. Genre Analysis
Some attempt to analyse action genre but lacks good detail or
research. Very little written on history, films, actors or
directors. Some examples of box office or some history or
links to other genres would add weight to analysis. A post
added of key conventions used in action shows research buy
again lacks good evidence. Comedy genre is barely
researched.
No mention of Naked Gun, Pink Panther, 48 Hours, Beverly
Hills Cop or even Police Academy which is unthinkable when
discussing action/comedy.
A post included on key props/costumes found in genre.
Post has been extensively amended to show better research
into chosen genre with good examples of key actors, films
and established themes.
Yes
3. Target Audience
Some notes into audience for own production with some
comments on expectations. Some detail on stereotypical
audience for this genre with evidence of box office research.
Post amended showing good understanding of TA.
Yes
2. 4. Script
Completed and formatted correctly. Good genre piece. Sets
up narrative well. Avoid adding camera setups.
Yes
6. Storyboard
Added with good technical detail and good variety of shots.
Yes
7. Shotlist
Good clear detail - includes shot type, location and
description.
Yes
8. Layouts – floor plan
Clear plan for different settings. Detail for each layout.
Plan should show actors’ positions and camera set up more
clearly.
Yes
9. Locations
Good detail on how locations will be used with images.
Yes
10.Costumes
Good detail on how costumes reflect character and hint at
narrative and genre. Images could be better to show full
costume.
Yes
11.Props
Good detail on props and how they will be used in key scenes
and how they link to narrative/genre. Only 1 image included.
Yes
12.Actors
Good detail on choice of actors, images included.
Will the use of a pillow to show weight be successful?
Yes
13.Equipment
Images and reasons for choice of equipment. Microphone
input addressed for reason to use the camera but no detail on
microphone?
Detail now added on microphone.
Yes
14.Production schedule
Lots of fantastic detail on shooting and editing to assist with
production with good detail on pre-production.
Yes
Teachers comments
3. Jordan has almost completed his pre production for his course working at a
proficient level. More detail needed on film beginnings and genre. Add missing
work!
Posts have been amended to show great understanding of tasks. Amendments
show good commitment to work. Film beginning analysis is very strong.
Mark out of 20: 13
Teacher name: M Drummond Date: January 2016
Student action plan for improvement
Final mark out of 20: 17 Date: March 2016
