The document discusses research conducted on potential audiences for two comedy films - Hot Fuzz and Central Intelligence.
For Hot Fuzz, the primary audience is men aged 25-39 from Wales and West London. The social class is upper, middle, and lower, and the political views tend to be conservative.
For Central Intelligence, the primary audience is older, aged 40-54, from northern England. The social class and political views are similar to Hot Fuzz. Location is not a major factor for either film's plot.
The research finds gender and age differences between the two films' audiences but social class and politics are not major defining factors as the films do not focus on those elements.
The document provides information for the production of a short thriller film targeted at males aged 18-35. It analyzes films like Enemy of the State and Panic Room to inform techniques used, specifically slow pacing, dark/blue color grading, and CCTV footage. Surveys found the target audience enjoys action/thriller films and streaming services. Within BBFC guidelines, the film is rated 12-12A due to some disturbing scenes. Techniques to practice include bullet hole effects and creating realistic CCTV footage in After Effects by researching online tutorials.
The document discusses researching different thriller films like Enemy of the State and Panic Room to analyze camera techniques, color grading, and pacing that could be applied to the filmmaker's own short thriller film. It also provides analysis of surveys conducted to identify the target 18-35 male audience and appropriate content ratings. Key influences discussed are the slow buildup of tension and dark, cold color schemes common in David Fincher films.
The poster depicts the main character Matthew holding a gun in front of an abandoned church, showing his dominance. It continues the red and white color scheme and Blacklisted font from the first poster. The title "Concert Crime" overlaps in red and white text. The release date is displayed above the billing block at the bottom. This poster progression establishes Matthew's increasing power while maintaining visual consistency through its design elements.
The poster depicts the main character Matthew holding a gun in front of an abandoned church, showing his dominance. It continues the red and white color scheme and Blacklisted font from the first poster. The title "Concert Crime" overlaps in red and white text. The release date is displayed above the billing block at the bottom. This poster progression establishes Matthew's increasing power while maintaining visual consistency through its design elements.
The participant provided feedback on a TV spot trailer for a film. The majority had a positive reaction and interest in watching the film based on the trailer. Some felt it did not provide enough information to interest them. Based on the feedback, the creator can see that the level of information intrigued most audiences, but that a longer trailer with more information could appeal to a wider audience. The soundtrack was also engaging.
Here are some key advantages and disadvantages of how you distributed your survey:
Advantage: Distributing through friends and peers on Blackboard allowed you to cast a wide net and get responses from a diverse group of people. This helps ensure you get a representative sample for your research.
Disadvantage: Distributing online means you have less control over who responds. You don't know much about the demographic makeup of respondents. The answers may not accurately reflect the target audience you have in mind for your film project.
Some other distribution methods you could have tried include:
- In-person surveys to friends/classmates. This allows clarifying questions.
- Surveys at public locations your target audience frequents (
The document provides responses to questions about a media coursework evaluation. For question 1, the response discusses how the opening of the thriller challenged conventions by not using dialogue, building anticipation, and using music instead. It also followed some conventions like introducing the main protagonist seeking revenge.
For question 2, the response indicates the opening represented social groups like teenagers and gender stereotypes. It showed males as aggressive and females as initially weak but becoming strong. It also represented age, ethnicity, sexuality, and social class through clothing and situations.
For question 3, the response suggests the film could be released through a major distributor across the UK and funded by the UK film council. It would likely receive a 15 rating and could
The document provides the results of a questionnaire given to an audience after viewing the opening sequence for a thriller film called "Blind Corner". The results showed that the audience found the opening creepy and thrilling, felt tension was built up well, and wanted to know what happened next. They responded positively to the actors, setting, and soundtrack. Most said they would want to watch the full film. The document discusses what was learned from constructing the opening sequence, including skills with camera equipment, editing software, sourcing music, and improving overall planning and confidence.
The document provides information for the production of a short thriller film targeted at males aged 18-35. It analyzes films like Enemy of the State and Panic Room to inform techniques used, specifically slow pacing, dark/blue color grading, and CCTV footage. Surveys found the target audience enjoys action/thriller films and streaming services. Within BBFC guidelines, the film is rated 12-12A due to some disturbing scenes. Techniques to practice include bullet hole effects and creating realistic CCTV footage in After Effects by researching online tutorials.
The document discusses researching different thriller films like Enemy of the State and Panic Room to analyze camera techniques, color grading, and pacing that could be applied to the filmmaker's own short thriller film. It also provides analysis of surveys conducted to identify the target 18-35 male audience and appropriate content ratings. Key influences discussed are the slow buildup of tension and dark, cold color schemes common in David Fincher films.
The poster depicts the main character Matthew holding a gun in front of an abandoned church, showing his dominance. It continues the red and white color scheme and Blacklisted font from the first poster. The title "Concert Crime" overlaps in red and white text. The release date is displayed above the billing block at the bottom. This poster progression establishes Matthew's increasing power while maintaining visual consistency through its design elements.
The poster depicts the main character Matthew holding a gun in front of an abandoned church, showing his dominance. It continues the red and white color scheme and Blacklisted font from the first poster. The title "Concert Crime" overlaps in red and white text. The release date is displayed above the billing block at the bottom. This poster progression establishes Matthew's increasing power while maintaining visual consistency through its design elements.
The participant provided feedback on a TV spot trailer for a film. The majority had a positive reaction and interest in watching the film based on the trailer. Some felt it did not provide enough information to interest them. Based on the feedback, the creator can see that the level of information intrigued most audiences, but that a longer trailer with more information could appeal to a wider audience. The soundtrack was also engaging.
Here are some key advantages and disadvantages of how you distributed your survey:
Advantage: Distributing through friends and peers on Blackboard allowed you to cast a wide net and get responses from a diverse group of people. This helps ensure you get a representative sample for your research.
Disadvantage: Distributing online means you have less control over who responds. You don't know much about the demographic makeup of respondents. The answers may not accurately reflect the target audience you have in mind for your film project.
Some other distribution methods you could have tried include:
- In-person surveys to friends/classmates. This allows clarifying questions.
- Surveys at public locations your target audience frequents (
The document provides responses to questions about a media coursework evaluation. For question 1, the response discusses how the opening of the thriller challenged conventions by not using dialogue, building anticipation, and using music instead. It also followed some conventions like introducing the main protagonist seeking revenge.
For question 2, the response indicates the opening represented social groups like teenagers and gender stereotypes. It showed males as aggressive and females as initially weak but becoming strong. It also represented age, ethnicity, sexuality, and social class through clothing and situations.
For question 3, the response suggests the film could be released through a major distributor across the UK and funded by the UK film council. It would likely receive a 15 rating and could
The document provides the results of a questionnaire given to an audience after viewing the opening sequence for a thriller film called "Blind Corner". The results showed that the audience found the opening creepy and thrilling, felt tension was built up well, and wanted to know what happened next. They responded positively to the actors, setting, and soundtrack. Most said they would want to watch the full film. The document discusses what was learned from constructing the opening sequence, including skills with camera equipment, editing software, sourcing music, and improving overall planning and confidence.
Roxy Sega undertook a questionnaire to help determine expectations and preferences for an independent horror film. Most respondents were female, aged 11-20, and watch horror films regularly. Key findings included that knives are seen as the scariest weapon, respondents prefer watching horror films on TV or Netflix, and favored scenes include the opening and encounters with the killer. These findings will help with targeting the film's demographic, developing the synopsis and trailer, and designing the killer character to appeal to the primarily female audience.
The document summarizes audience research conducted for a film noir project. A survey was sent to 12 people and 10 responses were received. Most respondents preferred action and adventure films. Some were unfamiliar with the noir genre. Most wanted to see props like guns and cars incorporated. Over half of respondents were between 15-18 years old. The research informed decisions about characters, plot elements, and title sequences to align the film with audience expectations and preferences.
A college girl is kidnapped after leaving college and walking home with a friend. She is taken to an abandoned building where she wakes up tied up. She manages to untie herself and call the police from her kidnapper's phone before escaping. The film is targeted towards older teenagers and receives a 15 age rating due to some violent scenes. It will be marketed as a horror film around Halloween.
This document contains the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a short film. It summarizes the following key points:
- The primary target audience is females aged 16-24, who live in the North of England. The film will also target males of the same age range.
- The film will be set in locations in the North of England to appeal to the primarily UK-based audience.
- Actors will be cast based on skill rather than attributes like gender or ethnicity to attract a diverse audience.
- Though the main characters will avoid social class stereotypes, the core audience is middle class. Mature topics will be portrayed seriously to engage interested viewers.
Here are a few camera/editing/audio experiments you could try for your project:
Camera Experiments:
- Try different angles (high, low, Dutch, etc.) to see how they shape viewers' perspectives.
- Experiment with lighting to create moods (dark and moody vs bright and airy).
- Shoot the same scene with different lenses (wide angle vs telephoto) to see how it impacts focus.
Editing Experiments:
- Cut scenes together in different orders to see how it impacts the narrative flow.
- Play with transitions (cuts vs fades vs wipes) between clips to shape pacing.
- Try adding background music/sound effects to see how it enhances the storytelling
- Males under 18 did not watch horror films as much as females under 18, with paranormal activity being most popular for males ages 30-44 and females of similar ages.
- Cliffhangers and comedy horrors are favored by the target audience.
- The target audience is 15-25 year olds and some older groups may also be interested.
- The film will likely be rated 12A due to some disturbing scenes.
- Research into production techniques from films like Lights Out and Closet Space will help inform the filmmaking approach.
- Time, weather, budget, and location constraints at the college will require careful planning
- Males under 18 did not watch horror films as much as females under 18, with paranormal activity being most popular for males ages 30-44 and females of the same age.
- Cliffhangers and comedy horrors are favored by the target audience.
- The target audience is 15-25 year olds and some older groups may also be interested.
- The film will likely be rated 12A due to some disturbing scenes.
- Research into production techniques from films like Lights Out and Closet Space will help inform the filmmaking approach.
- Time, weather, budget, and location constraints at the college will require careful
This document discusses genres that are popular in film, specifically American comedy films. It provides examples of comedy films from the last two years that were financially successful, such as Knocked Up, Dumb and Dumber, and Anchorman. These films generated significant profits despite their budgets. The document argues that comedy films where audiences can relate to the situations, like Superbad about teenage experiences, tend to be popular and profitable. It suggests looking at the budgets and box office profits of other successful comedy films like Superbad, The Hangover, and American Pie as evidence that comedy films people can relate to are a good genre.
The document discusses different elements that make up a promotional package for movies. It explains that a promotional package aims to attract audiences and includes things like film posters, trailers, and magazine reviews. Film posters come in teaser and main versions and aim to intrigue audiences with images and minimal text. Trailers also come in teaser and main versions and provide short previews of the film without revealing too much of the plot. Magazine reviews provide critics' opinions on whether films are worth watching. The document then analyzes examples of promotional packages for specific movies to illustrate these elements.
The document discusses how the filmmaker targeted and addressed their audience for their thriller film. They initially targeted ages 25-50 who would understand themes of terrorism and war, but expanded to 15-20 after learning many in that age watched thrillers. Feedback from questionnaires informed changes, like adding a kidnapping popular in the thriller Taken. Comments helped identify issues like unclear relationships and dark flashbacks, prompting refilming. The audience provided valuable feedback across multiple edits that helped the filmmaker improve and ensure the film was understandable and appealing.
This proposal outlines a horror/comedy spoof film called KILL. The film aims to entertain viewers by bringing back an underrepresented genre and building on popular franchises like Saw and The Conjuring. It will tell an original story based on a local superstition involving a ghostly nun. The primary audience is 12-20 year olds of both genders who enjoy popular genres like horror and comedy. Some elements from research like poster designs will be incorporated. Potential legal issues around offensive content and copyright are considered, and steps like not overly featuring religious groups and making characters distinct from existing IPs are discussed to avoid issues.
The document analyzes the results of a survey about preferences for thriller films and trailers. The survey received responses from both male and female respondents aged 15-17. Most respondents associated the colors red, black and white with thrillers. All respondents said they wanted to see action shots in a trailer. Location preferences for shooting a thriller trailer included woods, big cities, abandoned islands, and castles. Respondents also said they wanted suspenseful music that builds drama in a trailer along with a mix of light and dark lighting.
Kiran conducted audience research to determine who would watch their crime thriller film. A questionnaire was distributed equally to males and females to identify those interested in thriller genre. Responses showed thriller and crime were among the top 3 genres of 75% of participants. The research helped inform elements to include in the film, such as a kidnapping storyline, that would appeal to the target audience. Secondary research on age demographics and film ratings provided additional guidance for the film.
The document discusses the creation of an opening sequence for a horror thriller movie. It describes how the sequence follows the codes and conventions of the genre through the use of props like blood, characters like vulnerable teenage girls, and technical aspects like music, camerawork and editing. Feedback indicated the sequence successfully captured elements typical of the genre. The document also discusses learning about camera equipment, editing software, and the importance of technology in media production.
The document discusses the development of an opening sequence for a horror thriller film. It examines how the sequence establishes characters and follows genre conventions through the use of props, characters, and technical aspects. The main character, Tyra, is introduced as vulnerable but transforms into a heroine. The other characters, Ruksana and Monika, represent caution. Slow, scary music and camera work will be used to represent the antagonist. The sequence aims to relate to the target audience of teenage girls and follow conventions seen in similar films.
The document discusses targeting a young audience aged 16+ for a crime thriller media product. It analyzes how the opening fits the thriller genre through its characters, iconography, narrative, themes, and similarities to other popular films like Batman Begins. Camerawork and music are discussed as part of the media language that builds suspense. Feedback from test audiences is also addressed, noting they enjoyed the engaging narrative but felt the chase scene could be more tense.
The target audience for the media product is teenagers, based on interviews with two teenage boys. The 14-year-old brother Luca enjoys comedy but also watches thrillers and action movies occasionally. The 15-year-old friend Tim prefers action and thriller genres. Both indicated that the violence at the beginning of the film fit with the thriller genre. A secondary audience could be adults and children ages 10-12, but the primary focus is teenagers due to the genre and their ability to understand the plot.
The document contains the results of a questionnaire given to 20 people about their preferences and viewing habits related to horror films. Some key findings include:
- The majority of respondents were between the ages of 16-18.
- Action and horror were the most preferred genres at 35% and 30% respectively.
- 19 out of 20 respondents said that trailers most encourage them to watch a movie.
- Slasher and comedy were the most preferred horror subgenres.
- Respondents found effective trailers show the best parts of the film while not giving everything away.
- The document provides insights that will help the group create an effective promotional campaign for their own horror film.
The document provides an analysis and evaluation of Declan McKenna's thriller opening sequence titled "Cry for Help." It summarizes the techniques used in the opening, including hiding the characters' faces initially to build mystery, using handheld camera shots to build tension, and including a character looking in a mirror to reflect on events. It discusses how these techniques draw from conventions of real thriller films. Audience feedback was positive, describing the opening as dramatic and tense, finding the soundtrack appropriate, and agreeing the opening established tension and did not remind them of any specific film. Overall, 95% of the audience felt the opening was successful as a thriller.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience of a thriller movie opening. Key findings include:
- The majority of respondents were 18-25 years old, as desired.
- Respondents were split evenly between male and female.
- Costumes, props, and narrative were seen as important by most.
- Supernatural thriller was a favored subgenre.
- Respondents were split on whether to use black and white or color.
- Most respondents favored an unpredictable, contemporary storyline over a traditional, predictable one.
The document discusses planning for a thriller film project aimed at audiences aged 18-35, particularly males. It analyzes similar successful films like Enemy of the State for their use of surveillance footage and sense of paranoia. Survey results found the target audience enjoys action and thriller genres. The film will likely receive a 12 or 12A rating due to some disturbing scenes with threat or tension. Production techniques discussed include adding realistic bullet hole effects and creating CCTV footage in After Effects to show the antagonist spying on victims.
The document discusses planning for a thriller film project aimed at an audience aged 18-35. It provides examples of successful thriller films from 2015-2016 that attracted the target demographic. Surveys were conducted to better understand viewers' preferences regarding film content and length. Key elements identified as important for the thriller genre include suspense/paranoia, surveillance footage, and an intruder threatening the protagonists. The film will likely receive a 12 or 12A rating due to some disturbing scenes with threat or tension. Bullet hole effects are discussed as a production technique to realistically portray gunshots.
Roxy Sega undertook a questionnaire to help determine expectations and preferences for an independent horror film. Most respondents were female, aged 11-20, and watch horror films regularly. Key findings included that knives are seen as the scariest weapon, respondents prefer watching horror films on TV or Netflix, and favored scenes include the opening and encounters with the killer. These findings will help with targeting the film's demographic, developing the synopsis and trailer, and designing the killer character to appeal to the primarily female audience.
The document summarizes audience research conducted for a film noir project. A survey was sent to 12 people and 10 responses were received. Most respondents preferred action and adventure films. Some were unfamiliar with the noir genre. Most wanted to see props like guns and cars incorporated. Over half of respondents were between 15-18 years old. The research informed decisions about characters, plot elements, and title sequences to align the film with audience expectations and preferences.
A college girl is kidnapped after leaving college and walking home with a friend. She is taken to an abandoned building where she wakes up tied up. She manages to untie herself and call the police from her kidnapper's phone before escaping. The film is targeted towards older teenagers and receives a 15 age rating due to some violent scenes. It will be marketed as a horror film around Halloween.
This document contains the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a short film. It summarizes the following key points:
- The primary target audience is females aged 16-24, who live in the North of England. The film will also target males of the same age range.
- The film will be set in locations in the North of England to appeal to the primarily UK-based audience.
- Actors will be cast based on skill rather than attributes like gender or ethnicity to attract a diverse audience.
- Though the main characters will avoid social class stereotypes, the core audience is middle class. Mature topics will be portrayed seriously to engage interested viewers.
Here are a few camera/editing/audio experiments you could try for your project:
Camera Experiments:
- Try different angles (high, low, Dutch, etc.) to see how they shape viewers' perspectives.
- Experiment with lighting to create moods (dark and moody vs bright and airy).
- Shoot the same scene with different lenses (wide angle vs telephoto) to see how it impacts focus.
Editing Experiments:
- Cut scenes together in different orders to see how it impacts the narrative flow.
- Play with transitions (cuts vs fades vs wipes) between clips to shape pacing.
- Try adding background music/sound effects to see how it enhances the storytelling
- Males under 18 did not watch horror films as much as females under 18, with paranormal activity being most popular for males ages 30-44 and females of similar ages.
- Cliffhangers and comedy horrors are favored by the target audience.
- The target audience is 15-25 year olds and some older groups may also be interested.
- The film will likely be rated 12A due to some disturbing scenes.
- Research into production techniques from films like Lights Out and Closet Space will help inform the filmmaking approach.
- Time, weather, budget, and location constraints at the college will require careful planning
- Males under 18 did not watch horror films as much as females under 18, with paranormal activity being most popular for males ages 30-44 and females of the same age.
- Cliffhangers and comedy horrors are favored by the target audience.
- The target audience is 15-25 year olds and some older groups may also be interested.
- The film will likely be rated 12A due to some disturbing scenes.
- Research into production techniques from films like Lights Out and Closet Space will help inform the filmmaking approach.
- Time, weather, budget, and location constraints at the college will require careful
This document discusses genres that are popular in film, specifically American comedy films. It provides examples of comedy films from the last two years that were financially successful, such as Knocked Up, Dumb and Dumber, and Anchorman. These films generated significant profits despite their budgets. The document argues that comedy films where audiences can relate to the situations, like Superbad about teenage experiences, tend to be popular and profitable. It suggests looking at the budgets and box office profits of other successful comedy films like Superbad, The Hangover, and American Pie as evidence that comedy films people can relate to are a good genre.
The document discusses different elements that make up a promotional package for movies. It explains that a promotional package aims to attract audiences and includes things like film posters, trailers, and magazine reviews. Film posters come in teaser and main versions and aim to intrigue audiences with images and minimal text. Trailers also come in teaser and main versions and provide short previews of the film without revealing too much of the plot. Magazine reviews provide critics' opinions on whether films are worth watching. The document then analyzes examples of promotional packages for specific movies to illustrate these elements.
The document discusses how the filmmaker targeted and addressed their audience for their thriller film. They initially targeted ages 25-50 who would understand themes of terrorism and war, but expanded to 15-20 after learning many in that age watched thrillers. Feedback from questionnaires informed changes, like adding a kidnapping popular in the thriller Taken. Comments helped identify issues like unclear relationships and dark flashbacks, prompting refilming. The audience provided valuable feedback across multiple edits that helped the filmmaker improve and ensure the film was understandable and appealing.
This proposal outlines a horror/comedy spoof film called KILL. The film aims to entertain viewers by bringing back an underrepresented genre and building on popular franchises like Saw and The Conjuring. It will tell an original story based on a local superstition involving a ghostly nun. The primary audience is 12-20 year olds of both genders who enjoy popular genres like horror and comedy. Some elements from research like poster designs will be incorporated. Potential legal issues around offensive content and copyright are considered, and steps like not overly featuring religious groups and making characters distinct from existing IPs are discussed to avoid issues.
The document analyzes the results of a survey about preferences for thriller films and trailers. The survey received responses from both male and female respondents aged 15-17. Most respondents associated the colors red, black and white with thrillers. All respondents said they wanted to see action shots in a trailer. Location preferences for shooting a thriller trailer included woods, big cities, abandoned islands, and castles. Respondents also said they wanted suspenseful music that builds drama in a trailer along with a mix of light and dark lighting.
Kiran conducted audience research to determine who would watch their crime thriller film. A questionnaire was distributed equally to males and females to identify those interested in thriller genre. Responses showed thriller and crime were among the top 3 genres of 75% of participants. The research helped inform elements to include in the film, such as a kidnapping storyline, that would appeal to the target audience. Secondary research on age demographics and film ratings provided additional guidance for the film.
The document discusses the creation of an opening sequence for a horror thriller movie. It describes how the sequence follows the codes and conventions of the genre through the use of props like blood, characters like vulnerable teenage girls, and technical aspects like music, camerawork and editing. Feedback indicated the sequence successfully captured elements typical of the genre. The document also discusses learning about camera equipment, editing software, and the importance of technology in media production.
The document discusses the development of an opening sequence for a horror thriller film. It examines how the sequence establishes characters and follows genre conventions through the use of props, characters, and technical aspects. The main character, Tyra, is introduced as vulnerable but transforms into a heroine. The other characters, Ruksana and Monika, represent caution. Slow, scary music and camera work will be used to represent the antagonist. The sequence aims to relate to the target audience of teenage girls and follow conventions seen in similar films.
The document discusses targeting a young audience aged 16+ for a crime thriller media product. It analyzes how the opening fits the thriller genre through its characters, iconography, narrative, themes, and similarities to other popular films like Batman Begins. Camerawork and music are discussed as part of the media language that builds suspense. Feedback from test audiences is also addressed, noting they enjoyed the engaging narrative but felt the chase scene could be more tense.
The target audience for the media product is teenagers, based on interviews with two teenage boys. The 14-year-old brother Luca enjoys comedy but also watches thrillers and action movies occasionally. The 15-year-old friend Tim prefers action and thriller genres. Both indicated that the violence at the beginning of the film fit with the thriller genre. A secondary audience could be adults and children ages 10-12, but the primary focus is teenagers due to the genre and their ability to understand the plot.
The document contains the results of a questionnaire given to 20 people about their preferences and viewing habits related to horror films. Some key findings include:
- The majority of respondents were between the ages of 16-18.
- Action and horror were the most preferred genres at 35% and 30% respectively.
- 19 out of 20 respondents said that trailers most encourage them to watch a movie.
- Slasher and comedy were the most preferred horror subgenres.
- Respondents found effective trailers show the best parts of the film while not giving everything away.
- The document provides insights that will help the group create an effective promotional campaign for their own horror film.
The document provides an analysis and evaluation of Declan McKenna's thriller opening sequence titled "Cry for Help." It summarizes the techniques used in the opening, including hiding the characters' faces initially to build mystery, using handheld camera shots to build tension, and including a character looking in a mirror to reflect on events. It discusses how these techniques draw from conventions of real thriller films. Audience feedback was positive, describing the opening as dramatic and tense, finding the soundtrack appropriate, and agreeing the opening established tension and did not remind them of any specific film. Overall, 95% of the audience felt the opening was successful as a thriller.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience of a thriller movie opening. Key findings include:
- The majority of respondents were 18-25 years old, as desired.
- Respondents were split evenly between male and female.
- Costumes, props, and narrative were seen as important by most.
- Supernatural thriller was a favored subgenre.
- Respondents were split on whether to use black and white or color.
- Most respondents favored an unpredictable, contemporary storyline over a traditional, predictable one.
The document discusses planning for a thriller film project aimed at audiences aged 18-35, particularly males. It analyzes similar successful films like Enemy of the State for their use of surveillance footage and sense of paranoia. Survey results found the target audience enjoys action and thriller genres. The film will likely receive a 12 or 12A rating due to some disturbing scenes with threat or tension. Production techniques discussed include adding realistic bullet hole effects and creating CCTV footage in After Effects to show the antagonist spying on victims.
The document discusses planning for a thriller film project aimed at an audience aged 18-35. It provides examples of successful thriller films from 2015-2016 that attracted the target demographic. Surveys were conducted to better understand viewers' preferences regarding film content and length. Key elements identified as important for the thriller genre include suspense/paranoia, surveillance footage, and an intruder threatening the protagonists. The film will likely receive a 12 or 12A rating due to some disturbing scenes with threat or tension. Bullet hole effects are discussed as a production technique to realistically portray gunshots.
The document provides information for a short film project aimed at an audience aged 18-35. It discusses researching similar thriller films like Enemy of the State and Panic Room that use surveillance footage and have a sense of paranoia. The document explores conducting audience surveys to understand preferences and identify that action and thriller films are popular among the target age range. It also considers appropriate content ratings and production techniques like creating CCTV footage in After Effects.
The document outlines a proposal for a short film about domestic abuse, targeting an audience aged 15+. It will tell the story of a woman, Sarah, who is being domestically abused by her partner Gary. Her friend Jane helps her get support. The film aims to educate viewers about domestic abuse and show its effects. It has a budget of £6,900 and will be distributed on DVD to schools, youth groups, and prisons to raise national awareness in the UK.
The document discusses various marketing techniques for films, including trailers, social media, billboards, and television advertisements. An exit poll was conducted after viewing the film "Bridget Jones's Baby" which found that the target audience was primarily younger females who enjoyed comedy and romance genres. Most audience members reported seeing advertisements on social media like Facebook and trailers influencing their decision to see the film. The analysis suggests social media marketing may be the most effective technique for reaching target audiences.
The document discusses various marketing techniques for films, including trailers, social media, billboards, and television advertisements. An exit poll was conducted after viewing the film "Bridget Jones's Baby" which found that the target audience was primarily younger females who enjoyed comedy and romance genres. Most audience members reported seeing advertisements on social media like Facebook and trailers influencing their decision to see the film. The analysis suggests social media marketing may be the most effective technique for reaching target audiences.
The document discusses how the film industry targets different audiences through age ratings, gender targeting, and film reviews. It explains how films are divided into age categories like U, PG, 12A, 15, and 18. It provides examples of how posters target male and female audiences differently, such as romantic films using heart shapes and separation to appeal to women. Film reviews are described as helping audiences decide if they want to watch a film by providing professional opinions. Screenings like test screenings, focus groups, and critic screenings are also summarized as ways to get feedback and refine films before broader release.
The document discusses how the film industry targets different audiences through age ratings, gendered marketing, and film reviews. It describes common age rating systems and explains how films are marketed differently to male and female audiences. For example, romantic comedies often feature romantic props and colorful posters to target women, while action films emphasize weapons and sex appeal to target men. War films target older men through themes of courage, friendship and collectible merchandise. The document also discusses film screenings for testing audiences and critics, and the purpose of reviews in helping audiences decide what films to watch.
The document discusses how the film industry targets different audiences through age ratings, gender targeting, and film reviews. It describes the various age rating categories (U, PG, 12A, 15, 18) and how they determine appropriate content. It provides examples of how posters target male and female audiences differently in genres like romantic comedies and action films. It also explains the purpose of film reviews in helping audiences decide what films to watch and providing context on the filmmaking process.
The document outlines the production of a film about a teenager named James who becomes involved in drug dealing. It discusses the inspiration from the film "Shot Caller" and conducting research through surveys to identify the target audience as male ages 18-30 who prefer online viewing. Camera techniques like sliding and matching cuts from "Kill Bill" would be employed. Limited resources include free crew, locations, and costumes but funds are needed for camera equipment and transport.
The document summarizes feedback from questionnaires about a film trailer and ancillary tasks for a student film project. Key findings include:
- The trailer's target audience and gender ratio of feedback participants could be better aligned.
- While most enjoyed the trailer, some found it did not align with their personal preferences.
- The plotline was understandable but could have been made more evident.
- Areas for improvement included revealing more of the story and improving camerawork.
- Feedback indicated the film poster and trailer were generally effective at representing the intended genre and style.
This proposal outlines George Wetton's filmmaking media project (FMP) titled "The Target Zone: Blood Moon". The project will include promotional materials like trailers, posters, a magazine cover story, and DVD cover for an excerpt from George's horror detective book. The content will be aimed at a 16-24 male audience and explore themes of prejudice set in 1980s England. Over 7 weeks, George will complete contextual research, product research, a proposal, pre-production experiments, and pre-production planning to create the promotional materials for his FMP excerpt. He outlines the tasks he will complete each week to prepare for the project's production and promotion.
The production brief outlines a short film project focusing on a troubled teenage girl. The film will be a social realism drama approximately two minutes in length. It will tell the story of a 18-year-old girl who feels unwanted by her family and begins hanging out with a bad crowd, until she nearly gets hit by a car and meets a man who helps repair her family relationships. The filmmakers will create a trailer, poster and magazine cover to promote the film. They have researched comparable social issue films and plan to vary the trailer's pace and match music to editing to engage audiences. Representations of teenagers and family dynamics will conform to stereotypes initially but subvert expectations by the end. The filmmakers will test screen
The document describes the target audience for a horror film teaser trailer. The primary target audience is 15-25 year old, white British heterosexual females who can relate to the female protagonist and her mental health issues. Younger males are also targeted as the main character's boyfriend and father represent relatable male roles. The socio-economic target is middle class (C1 and C2) UK audiences who can identify with the lifestyles portrayed. The psychographic target includes students and others seeking adventure who have time to visit cinemas.
The document discusses experiments conducted with camerawork, editing, and audio for a short film project.
The filming experiments used handheld cameras and a shot list that resulted in a fast-paced short film rather than the slow one intended. Editing experiments focused on transition effects like fade to black. Audio experiments involved recording outdoor sounds and sounds within a shop to add to a film excerpt, with challenges syncing noises like doors and drinks.
While the experiments provided insights, their fast pacing and techniques like shaky camerawork did not relate to the intended final project, which aims to be minimalist. However, aspects of the audio process and editing with Premiere Pro could still be useful.
The document discusses the target audience for several films and YouTube channels. For the film Baby Driver, the psychographic is mainstream audiences, targeting ages 15-28, appealing to both genders but more males due to the action. The target social class is C1 or lower middle class. The YouTube channel Filmento targets film fanatics ages 20-30s, mainly males, from the lower middle class. Now You See It's audience is similar, targeting those interested in film analysis ages 20-30s, mainly males, from the lower middle class. Action films psychographically target those seeking thrills, mainly targeting ages 15-40, predominantly males due to portrayals of male protagonists, with the target social class being
This document outlines the initial planning stages for a short film production. It includes mood boards and research on ideas, target audiences, and appropriate content. The chosen idea is a 1950s noir detective film set in America. Primary research found the target audience to be males aged 25-34 who prefer live action, jazz music, and crime drama stories without subtitles. Secondary research examined popular genres and demographics for noir films. The content is aimed at a 12 certificate rating. Next steps include researching production techniques from similar films.
Jonathan Sheehan conducted a survey using Survey Monkey to understand what type of soap opera his target audience would want. He analyzed the results from 10 questions about topics like gender, age, storyline preferences, and setting. The majority of respondents were 18-21 year old females who don't regularly watch soap operas but want realistic storylines that reflect real-life issues. They also preferred promotional strategies like TV trailers and taking place in a suburban setting, which will influence Jonathan's creation of a soap opera trailer filmed in his local suburban area.
The document summarizes the results of a survey given to the target audience for a short film project. Key findings include:
- The audience is overwhelmingly between 17-19 years old.
- The gender split is 20% female and 80% male.
- All respondents are students who do not currently have jobs.
- The most popular genres among respondents are action, comedy, and horror for its practical effects.
- 60% enjoy superhero films while 20% depends on the specific film/show and 20% do not like the genre.
- 60% prefer TV shows over films.
Based on these results, the document concludes the target audience can be characterized as "Main
The document discusses how films target specific audiences through various methods. It explains that targeting audiences is important for films because advertising is expensive. Films classify audiences by age, gender, and genre to effectively advertise to different demographic groups. The document then discusses various age rating classifications used in films from U to 18 ratings. It provides examples of how film posters appeal to both female and male target audiences through imagery, characters, and themes. Finally, it discusses the use of test screenings, focus groups, and critic screenings to gather feedback on films before public release.
The story begins with an interview of Aaron about an event from earlier in the year. Through flashbacks, it is revealed that Aaron returned home one day to find a note from his absent father. Later, Aaron heard strange noises downstairs but found no one. He then became trapped in the house with a sinister entity that tormented and mocked him by bringing up painful memories and questioning his faith. The entity revealed itself to be named Baphomet before disappearing. Aaron was left deeply disturbed by the encounter.
1. Aaron is interviewed about his personal life and past activities. He seems nervous and closed off at first but opens up about spending time playing video games and occasionally drinking and using illegal substances.
2. When asked if he enjoys his activities, Aaron responds negatively and says anyone who destroys their body is "fucked up". He admits it started from peer pressure and trying to fit in.
3. The interview turns to an incident that occurred 5 months ago on October 11th. Aaron is reluctant but knows he needs to discuss it. He bites his lip nervously before the scene fades out.
The document provides a detailed mind map of potential problems and solutions related to a short film production. It covers practical issues such as equipment, power, storage, and software as well as theoretical issues like crew dynamics, locations, actors, and more. Health and safety issues are also addressed, such as risks of spilling liquids on electrical equipment or injury from improper computer use. Solutions generally involve preparation, backups, careful equipment handling, and taking breaks.
Guillermo Del Toro is a Mexican film director known for horror films. He became interested in filmmaking as a teen and was trained by makeup artist Dick Smith. He started his own company called Necropia, hinting at his passion for horror. After the success of Cronos, he directed films in Hollywood but had issues and formed his own company. Notable films include Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, and The Shape of Water. Del Toro uses insect and religious symbolism in his films. He often depicts dingy, dirty settings to elicit discomfort. Amber is also a recurring color in his works.
The document provides an analysis of the short film "I Heard It Too". It summarizes the film's narrative, including the beginning conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution. It then analyzes the film's soundtrack, camera shots, techniques, and mise-en-scene. The document also provides tips for recording short films and describes different camera shots that could be used, such as establishing shots and extreme long shots.
This document contains a project proposal for a film called "Obsession". The proposed film will explore the concept of demonic obsession and how it influences individuals. The student plans to use skills in camera techniques acquired from their first year short film "The Teleporter" to make this new film. They will conduct primary and secondary research to inform the project concept and evaluate their work through ongoing reflections and a final self-evaluation to develop their practice. A bibliography of at least 10 potential sources is included. A schedule outlines tasks over 20 weeks including pre-production, production, evaluation, and presentation.
This document provides an opportunity to reflect on your progress through the first 7 units of the course and plans for the final project. It asks you to think about what you have learned so far and how this has influenced your choice of topic and final major project. You are asked to summarize your final major project idea in 20 words or less, explain why you chose it and what makes it important. You are also asked to outline early influences on your idea, potential research areas, the intended effect on your audience, and details on the style and production techniques for your project.
The document outlines the planning and production process for a client project to create a short advertisement film. It includes brainstorming initial ideas, evaluating the best idea to develop, creating mood boards and storyboards, and a production schedule spanning 4 weeks. The selected idea is a short advert for a store using medium and close-up shots with relaxing music. A production schedule is created with tasks such as filming, editing, and receiving feedback allocated across the weeks.
Jack Hickman is researching a client project for Costello's Bakery in Pocklington. The bakery is a small coffee and bakery shop that attracts a diverse age range of customers from babies to the elderly. Considering the shop's size and product prices, the target audience is upper and skilled working class individuals (ABC1 socioeconomic group) living nearby in Pocklington within a 10 minute walk. Hickman will need to interview locals to better understand the bakery's customers and create advertising material that appeals to both genders with a neutral style reflecting the shop's "muddy" color scheme.
The document provides details on the planning and research for a film analysis video on the movie "Ghost Stories." It includes a mind map identifying key concepts - arrogance, denial, guilt, and dream symbolism - to analyze. It also outlines the planned structure, with sections discussing each concept. Research needs are identified as analyzing other film analysis videos, researching the identified concepts, and finding relevant film clips. The intended audience is those over 18 interested in horror films. The style aims to be dark and mature to fit the horror genre.
The document provides research on existing products including a film review, film analysis, and documentary. The film review is 4 minutes 29 seconds and gives an opinion on plot and horror elements but could be improved by more in-depth analysis. The 12 minute 17 second film analysis effectively analyzes how the film Psycho relates to the uncanny and character metaphors. The 5 minute 3 second documentary on a man who lived alone in the woods for 40 years to track snow depth is informative but could be dull at 45 minutes. Overall the research finds the film analysis format and use of film clips with narration to be most useful approaches.
The short film Roommates follows a new roommate who grows suspicious of one of his roommates. In the trailer, establishing shots are used to set the location as a seemingly normal house and neighborhood. However, eerie music contrasts with the safety of the house to make the audience feel uncomfortable. Various shot types like long shots, close ups, and medium shots are used for both comedic and tension-building effects. The trailer builds intrigue around the suspicious roommate and the protagonist's paranoia.
Jack Hickman conducted research and planning for a horror/comedy production project. For research, he analyzed existing films, trailers, posters, and DVD covers, learning techniques for shots, composition, soundtrack, and design elements. This research helped him develop his ideas, but he did not fully utilize all elements like composition in his own work. His planning included mind maps, mood boards, experiments, and analysis of colors, fonts, images and more. This thorough planning helped define his project, but some elements like color usage were not fully implemented. Overall his research and planning were mostly successful but could have been improved with better time management to fully apply all insights to his final production.
Jack Hickman produced a short film trailer over several weeks. He filmed footage using a Canon DSLR camera on a tripod. Some shots did not turn out as planned due to improvising when an actor could not attend. In Premiere, Jack assembled the clips in order and edited some for timing. He created text frames in Photoshop to introduce the trailer, fading the text in and out. Jack added the text frames and finished visual edits in Premiere. He recorded audio clips in a studio and synced them to the video. Jack struggled to create a soundtrack but included sound effects. Overall, the production process had some challenges but Jack was able to complete the key elements of the short film trailer.
This document outlines 9 different shot types that will be used in an upcoming film production, including establishing shots, medium shots, pan shots, two shots, long shots, over the shoulder shots, low-angle shots, high-angle shots, and close up shots. Each shot is described in terms of its estimated duration, purpose, and how it will be used throughout the film and trailer. The shots will help establish locations, focus on characters, emphasize aspects of scenes, and convey power dynamics between characters.
The script is for a short film trailer about taxidermy. It consists of 30 shots, some with dialogue and some without. The story involves two characters, Character 1 and Character 2, who encounter their new neighbor. Character 2 is friendly towards the neighbor but Character 1 finds him strange and aggressive. During their interaction, the neighbor reveals that he is a serial killer who collects his victims for his taxidermy collection.
This location release form gives York College students permission to enter a property to film for their L3 Diploma Creative Media Production Technology program. It allows the college to reproduce, transmit, broadcast and exploit the filmed material in the program without limits throughout the universe via any media now or in the future without liability or needing to acknowledge the property owner. The property owner, Dave Bakes, has read and agreed to these terms on behalf of the production of the short film trailer.
This document outlines potential problems, effects, and solutions for a filmmaking project titled FMP-Taxidermy. It identifies technical issues like camera or equipment malfunctions, organizational issues such as props or location availability, logistical issues including casting and crew scheduling, and personnel issues like forgetting steps of the process. For each potential risk, it describes the impact on production and recommends solutions or controls to mitigate the risk, along with assigning responsible personnel.
This document discusses color schemes, fonts, and image styles for a pre-production project. It analyzes 4 color schemes from images related to taxidermy, animals, and horror movies. Dark browns, greys, and blacks are seen as conveying dullness, mystery, and evil. Lighter colors could represent comedy. Fonts are also analyzed for their horror or comedy impressions. Images are considered for their compositional filling of frames and use of negative space to create suspense. Specific colors, fonts, and compositions are identified as potential choices to develop characters and convey intended moods for the project.
Jack Hickman conducted an experimental film project to test camera equipment, shots, and editing skills. The short film came out too comedic rather than the intended horror/comedy genre. For the poster, Jack took photos of the actor in an intimidating pose and edited them onto a template. In the reflection, Jack plans to use shots, camera techniques, and editing skills from the experiment but change elements like costumes, location, and tone to better fit the horror genre.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
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This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
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7. Research viewing figures, sales figures, demographic and psychographic info. Look up article,
features or stories related to your potential audience
The people that enjoy comedy films are all different so, I will limit it down to the films I included in my mood
board. The first film I researched is Hot Fuzz. This film seems to be pre-dominantly liked by men compared to
women which is most likely because the film is an action comedy film and men seem to enjoy the action genre
more compared to women. The age range for this film seems to be between the ages of 25-39 which would
mean that mostly middle-aged people enjoy this film which probably has something to do with the type of
comedy in this film. The people that like this film also seem to be living in the country of Wales and West London
which are surprisingly, close by to each other. The reason this may be is because the film seems to use a
country town for its setting which may be pretty popular for country dwellers. The social grade this audience has
is ABC1 which is upper, middle and lower classes. The social grade is generally un-helpful anyway for this type
of film as anyone can enjoy it and the film doesn’t focus on anything to do with social classes as well. Politically,
the audience is left which is more towards the conservative viewpoint.
The second film that I’ll discuss is central intelligence which is a duo comedy film that was also featured in my
initial plans. This film is also more favoured by men then women and probably due to the same reason which is
that this film has action in it. The age range for this film is much older at 40-54 which would mean that mostly
older people, those going into their elderly years, enjoy this film. This may be because the characters in the film
are also around this age range too which would make sense for the audience as the film would be more relatable
to them. The people that like this film seem to live in the north-west and north east of England at the border.
There is no way I can explain this as the film is set in a city most of the time and in North America but, its
possible that most of the people that like this film in the UK live in these areas. The social grades are also the
same at ABC1 which is upper, middle and lower class. Once again, this film doesn’t use social class as a major
subject in the film so, its pointless to use it as a means of separating out who likes it or not. Politically the
audience seems to be more to the right which is the liberal point of view though, I don’t see how this means
anything as the film doesn’t go for any perspective regarding the left and right.
8. For this you should summarise your primary and secondary research, through this you should then be able to produce
an audience outline that you intend to target. For this you could also produce an audience profile.
For the primary research, most of the people seem to enjoy comedy films which is the genre of my film so, this is a good start and this also helps set
the standards of my audience. The second question asks about the type of concepts people like to see in comedy films and the majority of people
voted yes to wacky concepts which means that I should use some wacky concepts in my production work as my audience would like that. In question
3 I asked if people liked dark comedies or happier ones and everyone voted for dark comedies which is good as this sort of goes with what I am trying
to make but, this can backfire a bit as I may make it too dark for my audience or it will just come across as serious so, I may just have to stick to a
more fun concept which may upset my audience a little but. The next question asked if the audience enjoys some of the more unhappier moments in
comedy films to which, most people replied with yes which means that I should try to include some dramatic moments in the film if I can make the time
for it. The next question asked if the actions are funnier then the words and people thought that the actions were funnier which is good as it is a silent
film and most of the comedy comes from the things the characters will do. The next question asked if slapstick comedy is funny and people
responded with yes and some no’s which is weird as this is a similar question to the last one but, its essentially the same concept and I’ll make my film
funny by what the characters do in the film. The eighth question asked if short films are as good as normal films and most people said yes. This
question is more of a general question and I can’t really change my product around it. The ninth question asked if short films can get their point across
just as well as normal films to which everyone replied with yes which is good because I made this question to just ask in case someone doesn’t like it
just because it’s a short film, similar to the last question. The final question asks if comedies that rely on the same jokes for too long are funny and
people answered with no which is good for my product as, its not funny anyway, and my film will use different jokes anyway throughout which makes
me happy.
For the secondary research the age range was around the adult age range and a bit older so, I will try and incorporate some more mature themes into
the comedy project as I am certain older audiences will enjoy it. The gender audience also seems to be pre-dominantly male which I have already
accounted for in my story development plan as no females will be included and it will use mostly male comedy to please the audience so, this section
is already covered. The locational audience of near London are covered already considering the film is set in Britain and uses British characters but, I
will have to use a form of British slapstick comedy, If it even exists. I can’t help the Scottish audience very well as nothing particularly Scottish can
stand out but, they may enjoy it as it is so, I should probably leave it. The social statuses are both the same as each other and they are upper to lower
class which in my opinion, doesn’t particularly matter that much as my product doesn’t target a particular social status at all so, I don’t have to change
anything to make them like it. Besides, my product is already being targeted towards all the social statuses. In terms of politics, my advert isn’t using
this as a strong basis anyway so, I doubt it matters but, if I would target one it would just be both.
9. Given your idea generation and your audience research, what sort of content would you define
as the appropriate. Consider issues of taste, certification [BBFC might be a good starting point
for this], etc. Look at what you’d like to include and what you are allowed to include.
The things I would like to include don’t necessarily go against the BBFC or include things that I am not allowed to
include. The short film includes no speech so, no vulgar language or offensive slurs will even be used. The film
does contain some violence however, it isn’t particularly bad and isn’t bad enough to warrant a 15 rating but its
still there so, its possible that it would just become a 12A. Considering that my target audience is for older people
means that this doesn’t impact the commercial viability of this product but, I will still try to keep the violence as
low as possible. The short film will also have a strong message about what addiction can do to someone which
some people may not like or may be deemed to be too strong which can effect my target audience however, the
product does not stick to this message that much at all and only becomes relevant nearer the end of the product.
Another reason why the audience may not like it is because this concept is too serious for a comedy film and
may ruin the film. To that end, I am willing to make it more comedic while keeping the theme of the fight as
necessary as possible. My film will not contain any nudity or overly sadistic tones as well as ones that use
sexuality to disgust the audience. My film will not use any drugs at all as the film does not have a drug related
theme aside from one of the characters getting a power addiction from using the teleporter but, this is shown in a
more comical way compared to the films that use drugs in a more likeable way. This film will not condone
behaviour that is bad or can cause harm to others as in fact, the film condemns it while pointing out how
hypocritical people can be. It will however, condone good behaviour and learning to give up on the things that
hurt you and others around you, much like drugs. The only threat in this film is the characters destructive
behaviour caused by the teleporter which leads to a violent outburst but, nothing particularly scary or violent
enough to trigger someone as it is used in a comical way and shouldn’t warrant any triggering.
10. Research potential production techniques you might want to use or feel would be most
appropriate – these can be related to camera, editing, story, sound, etc
You should look at a minimum of 3 related products in your research.
You should collect clips/still images/how to guides/etc that might help you. When watching
scenes from films, etc you could also ask potential target audience what they think.
You will need to add extra slides!
With each technique you should assess whether you can use it or how you might employ or
why you may want to disregard it completely
11. The Exchange
This short film is a comedy film about an exchange that
you would see in an action movie. The exchange is
about a man that is been traded for money but, there is
a language barrier as one side is Russian and the other
is English. It just so happens that the hostage knows
Russian as well as English so he acts as the translator
between the two sides. As the film progresses, the
hostage decides to change what the woman says and
what the men say to make negotiations fall apart.
Following this, a shoot out ensures and the only
survivor is the hostage. He makes off with the money.
The camera angles in this film start off with the
establishing shot which shows the scene of the
exchange. The second camera angle that was used is
the close-up shot which only shows the face or
something that is important, usually the face though.
This shot is used at some points during the
conversation for dramatic effect. The next shot that is
used is the medium-shot which shows the top-half of
the characters and focuses on them. It is used during
conversations for some effect; it helps the viewer focus
on the conversation. The two-shot is also used for the
characters on the hostage side which shows their
relationship.
The first editing technique that is used is the use of
subtitles which are added in during post-production to
help the English audience understand the Russian that
is spoken. The next editing technique is cutting on
action where some of the action is cut simply because
the audience is expecting it. It is very good for twists
when it comes to the question of who won. This is used
at the end during the shootout so, the audience doesn’t
know who won until its over.
12. The Hit
The next product is another comedy short film about a hit man and the
guy who gives him the job. The story starts off with a man in a red
hoodie sat on a public bench and follows with someone sitting down
behind him. The men talk for a bit before the former gives him a letter
however, the other man does not take the letter for the reason that he
can’t see it so, he asks the man to sit opposite him. The letter contains a
target for the hit man and the red hoodie guy tells him that the target will
be pretty hard to find but, the hit man sees the target on the public
bench behind the red hoodie guy. He looks confused before shooting
the target with the gun going off right next to the red-hoodie guys ear.
The hit man asks for payment but, the guy can’t hear him very well and
after a brief one-sided conversation the guy gives him the money before
he leaves. To further focus on this joke he calls the guy who had hired
them to tell them that the job was done only, this was done after the guy
had been having a one-sided conversation with him for a bit.
The camera angles in this short film start off with a medium shot of the
guy in the red-hoodie looking inconspicuous. Medium shots only show
the top half of a characters body. The second shot used is the close-up
which only shows the face of the character or when focusing on
something. This shot was used for comedic effect as it was used when
the guy could not hear anything with the exception of the ringing sound.
The next camera angle that it used is the over-the-shoulder shot which
is often used during conversations when only one person is talking to
draw people into the conversation. This works because its almost as if
one of the characters is talking to the audience which forces them to
listen to what’s being said.
The editing in this short film is pretty sparse as the characters don’t go
anyway and little special effects need to be used for this short film. The
first effect is the ringing sound in the guys ear nearer the end to tell the
audience that the guy is partially deaf now. The gunshot and bullet were
also added in during post-production as the use of a real gun is illegal in
public and a gunshot going off next to someone’s ear would actually
damage their eardrum and this would have breached health and safety.
The sound of the bullet hitting someone's skull and the blood effect
were most likely also added in during post-production as well as they
would have been impossible to add in during the filming of the product
anyway unless they had extra equipment on standby to help them make
the sound effects which is unlikely.
13. Double Trouble
This short film is a silent time travel short film about a boy who has a
crush on a girl but misses his chance to talk to her however, he finds a
watch on the floor. Intrigued by it, the boy picks it up and analyses it
almost as if he were drawn to it. He messes with the watch and this turns
back time to a couple of seconds ago to before the lady dropped the cups
all over the floor. This makes the boy realise what type of watch he has
just obtained. This leads to the boy messing around with the watch to
slowly rewind and fast forward time to watch every bit of the cups
dropping. This turn of events allows him to approach the girl only that
somehow, there is another version of him now and both of them fight for
the right to speak to the girl. They end up messing around with the watch
and fighting through the small bits of time that has already been
established. This attracts the attention of the girl he has a crush on and
she can’t help but be a bit shocked at this. She begins to look at the book
she reading which is the time travellers wife and begins to draw lines
between the situation that is un-folding between her eyes as well as the
book she is reading. Eventually the boy has to break the time machine
due to the amount of clones that are appearing which results in time
returning to normal. He notices that she is gone again and expresses his
dis-satisfaction through facial expressions before turning around to find
the girl stood behind him. The two smile at each other and embrace
before the film ends.
The camera angles used in this short film mostly include the long-shot
which is a shot that includes the entirety of a characters body or small
amount of a particular setting. This short film uses it to show all the
locations of time travel/teleportation in the same frame without
disorientating the viewer. Its also used to show some of the characters
while panning. The next shot is the close-up shot which shows the face or
an object. The close-up shot is used on the guy eating the croissant and
when the lady drops the cutlery and cups everywhere. The next shot is
the medium shot which only shows half of the characters body. This is
used at some points like when the guy is stood over her in a desperate
attempt to hide his clone as well as when trying to slip past two of them.
There is quite a few pieces of editing that was used in this short film that
mostly involve the time travel mechanic. The first one is the part where
they do a disappearing montage for comedic effect which was definitely
added in during post-production. The second piece of editing is the one
that is used on the watch to simulate the the fact that it is
broken/malfunctioning. This wouldn’t have worked at all without the
editing. The third piece of editing was the ability to get more than two of
the same person on the screen at once. It seems that the post-production
editing is what made this short film and without it, it would never have
worked at all.
15. The filming process involves going out to one of the
corridors in college and recording some clips for our
experiments. The plot to the experiment was a guy
finds a key on the floor and approaches a door to
unlock it. On the other side he finds a guy dancing in a
mirror and he runs off, embarrassed with him self. The
guy who opened the door stands in shock for a minute
before giving a short laugh and leaving. The plot line
wasn’t original as we were given a plotline to follow by
our tutor which is finding a key and unlocking a door
with it. Everything else though was our own work and
we decided to put it into a comedy. We recorded a
couple of clips for the experiment as some of them
went a bit wrong, mainly due to the fact that the
planning didn’t have very good direction so, we
struggled with filming it a little but, we still got it all
done. We were also held back by the amount of
disruptions that were caused by other students who
kept shouting over the audio and who would appear in
the shot. The filming process took even longer when
we had to do 2 films but, we only had to choose one to
edit so, I chose the second one we did.
Tools that were used
- Camera- we used this to record all of the footage
- Tripod- we used this to keep the camera steady so, we
wouldn’t have a shaky shot when filming.
Note: This process didn’t use tools in editing software as
it wasn’t possible so, I listed the tools we used when
filming.
16. What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
The elements of my production that I will use in my final product go as follows. The first thing I will include is
the fact that, none of the characters in the final product will speak. I wanted to use this for more effect as the
characters won’t be making jokes themselves but, rather, the jokes will come in the form of clumsy behaviour
and some facial expressions that the characters use throughout the film. Other elements that I will use are
the shots that we used in the experiments. These shots include the close-up shot to place emphasis on
faces and the medium shot to show half of the body for focus. These shots may be used to show the
characters when they are walking around the building as well as when they are using the teleporter to
change locations. I’ll also use close-ups on their faces to show how they react to each other. I may use the
long shot as well but, the shot is only good for capturing most of the area yet, it can still be used for some
long distance shots. I may use this shot when they are playing hide and seek to show the different locations
between the two characters as well as when used on them during conversations maybe. The establishing
shot as, it is good for establishing the location that this film takes place in which is college. I may use this
shot to film the outside of college at the start of the film. Another shot I can use is the over-the-shoulder shot
which can be used during interactions between the two characters to help the audience to focus on their
reactions and responses to each other.
17. The processes firstly involve placing the clips that
were correct into the premiere file. I then moved them
all into the correct order, starting with the clip of me
walking down the corridor to find the key and ending
with the clip of me standing by the door contemplating
what happened. The clips had to be organised into a 1
minute long short film so, some of the clips had to be
shortened down to fit the maximum length of the film.
The first clip I shortened down was the one where I
was walking down the corridor which went on for quite
a while and could have done with it been cut a bit
earlier when filming the experiment. The second clip
that I edited was the clip where I picked up the key as
in the original, I had picked up the key, smelled it and
made a comment about its smell so, definitely some of
it didn’t even need to be there. The next clip that I had
to edit was the part where the guy ran out of the toilet
and he had continued to run for quite some time
afterwards which was rather pointless in the end and
would only serve to increase the length of the film.
The tools I used
- Selection Tool- I used this tool to move the clips
around and into the right places.
- Razor Tool- I used this tool to cut parts of clips that I
didn’t need
18. What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
The elements of my experiments that I will use in the final product is the editing software that I used which
is Adobe Premiere and it is a good software for editing videos. Its good for my work as it is easy to use
and easy to manage. I will also use the tools that I used in the process which are the selection tool and
the razor tool. I will also use a similar time to the one that I used in the experiments but, I will most likely
use more than the time I used in the experiments as the final product is bigger and will have extra scenes.
I also plan on using some visual effects for my final product as they can help with some of the more
comedic scenes because they, if used correctly, can be used to add colour filters to help elaborate on
some of the more comedic moments.
19. This is the audio process for my experiments. In this process I
added the audio to the experiment to finish off the experiment.
The audio is mostly soundtracks that I got from various royalty
free sites but, the one that I like the most was purple planet as it
didn’t ask me to sign up to it or ask that I pay for it which defeats
the purpose of it being ‘royalty free’ in my mind. I added a happy
track to the start as the character is moving around the college
with a confident stride but, the music stops when he encounters
the key on the floor to add suspense. The music starts up again
as the character is moving down the corridor but, its more of a
horror song to add tension when the character is moving through
the corridor towards the end where the door is. The lights also
turn on halfway down which definitely helps add the horror effect
I was trying to go for. As the character approaches the door the
music changes to a more drastic tone and builds up the tension
even more though, it falls flat when the door opens to show a guy
dancing which, was intentional on my part for comedic effect.
After that I simply changed the audio around by making the
sound track quieter so, the background noise can still be heard
over the soundtrack and also making some of the videos mute as
there was some sound that wasn’t necessary to have such as
people speaking and background noise.
The tools that I used
- Selection Tool- I used this tool to move the audio tracks into the
correct place.
- Razor Tool- I used this tool to cut parts of the audio that I didn’t
need.
20. What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
The elements of this experiment that I will include in my product are, possibly, the soundtracks as they are pretty
good and I might be able to find use for them in the final product such as during tense moments and during some
of the more happier ones. I could also use more soundtracks from the same place if I need them; soundtracks
that follow the same style as the ones that I used in the experiments but, different enough to show some
contrast. I will also include some of the audio editing tools that I used in the experiments as these helped a lot
and they can be used to alter some of the audio for my product. These alterations include muting the video clips
for my product and altering the volume for the audio tracks so, they aren’t too quiet or too loud. I can also use
some of the tools in my final product which are the selection tool for moving the clips around and the razor tool
for cutting certain clips down and using it to add in parts in-between. I will also try to add more effects to the final
product just so the product looks better and more effective at establishing its point.
21. This is the filming process for the audio
experiment. For this process, me and a friend
went around college finding sound effects to put
over a scene from Shaun of the dead. We had to
gather a numerous amount of sound clips to use
for this experiment which mostly consisted of
loads of different ones. They include footsteps,
fridges opening, the sound of fridges, running,
panting, food being used and and the ambient
sound of wind. These clips were recorded in
numerous places around college; inside and out.
The footsteps were recorded both inside and
outside of college, the fridge sounds were made
inside of college. The running and panting was
recorded outside of college and the food was
recorded inside of college. The wind ambience
was recorded along with the running and panting
to make it easier. Some of the clips aren’t made
very well so, they wont make it to the final
experiment.
The tools that I used
- Audio Recorder- I used this tool to record the
audio clips
22. What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
The only things that I can take from this process is the tool that I used which is the Audio Recorder for
capturing the audio clips as this is definitely something that I need to record clips for anyway. I can’t use any
of the clips for my main product as they won’t actually be necessary at all. Then again, some of them can
actually be used for my final product if they are necessary but, I may just make some more instead. The
audio clips will mostly be similar to the ones I made though so, I can use them for help when making some
more. I could also record the sound effects better and put more effort into the recordings as we had made
them relatively quickly which means that some of the sounds weren’t nearly as good as they should have
been and hopefully, I can do this when making the actual product.
23. For this process I added the audio clips and the Shaun
of the dead clip into premiere and began putting it all
together. The sound clips were all put into the right
places. I started by adding the footsteps and the
ambient sound to the clip and luckily the footsteps
matched the clip perfectly so, I didn’t have to worry
about adjusting it that much. Following this, I added
the running and panting sound effect to the clip when
the guy ran past the main character while still keeping
the walking sound going at the same time. After this I
changed the walking to the inside version when he
enters the shop as well as the sound of a fridge
working to help give the feel that the character is in a
store. The inside version of the walking doesn’t match
as well but it still works if I change the timing slightly.
After this, I added in the sound of a fridge opening and
closing which surprisingly, works kind of well though, I
did have to alter it slightly to get it to fit. For the last
part I simply added in the walking sound again
followed by the opening of a ice cream fridge sound
when he does it and the sound of rustling of enclosed
food where it is needed and a slight walk to the front
desk. All these sounds effects fit surprisingly well.
Tools that I used
- Selection Tool- I used this tool to move the audio clips
around the premiere file; place the clips into the right
places.
- Razor Tool- I used this tool to cut the clips in half if I
needed to shorten them down or if parts of the clip
weren’t necessary for my experiments.
24. What elements of your experiments will you include in your final product?
The elements of this process I wish to take over to the final product would mainly be the good job I did with
placing the clips into the right places for my experiments as I did it quicker then I thought I needed which
made it better because I feel more confident that I can do the audio work for the final product. I can use the
same tools as well which is the selection tool to help me move my clips around and the razor tool to cut
down parts of the clips I don’t want but, apart from that, there isn’t that much I can take over but, I plan on
using some more audio effects for my final product as I mentioned prior and perhaps try to keep the skill I
had when placing the clips into the premiere file.
25. List all the potential constraints that might affect or limit your production, you
should consider issues from each of these categories:
Time/Personnel/Cost/Technical/Location/Organisational
I think that time is a big factor in constraints as I believe that my product will actually go over the time limit by
a somewhat significant margin and this might badly effect my work because I’ll have to remove some of it and
this isn’t good when all of the product is essential so, I may have to cut the story down a little bit to meet the
time quota that has been set by the tutor or else, I’ll fail the project. Personnel can be a bit of an issue as I
need people to help me with acting and camerawork and if they don’t want to do it or, they are just not in then
this can severely effect my work as I can’t get it done without them which will lead to and un-finished product. I
can fix this by having people on standby for camerawork but, this won’t work for acting as I need the same
ones just so, I don’t confuse the audience. I won’t have to worry about the cost as everything is provided by
college and I don’t intend on buying anything new to do this project. I also don’t intend on breaking anything
either so, cost definitely isn’t that much of an issue. The technical qualities of this product shouldn’t effect that
much of my product as the equipment is provided by college however, if any of it breaks or just doesn’t work
then I can just use a spare and the chance of everything breaking is also not likely so, I don’t have to worry
about the equipment that much. As long as equipment is still available when I start filming. The location isn’t
necessarily an issue as I already know where I’m going to film it but, the constraint can easily be that the
location may not be available or that people will just get in the way of the shot all the time which is definitely a
constraint to my production. There isn’t really a way to get around it which is a shame. The organisation of the
piece may also be a problem as if the planning isn’t done by the time I film then it can become a severe issue
as I won’t really know what I am doing. The only way around this is if I get it all organised before I finish.
Editor's Notes
Discuss the tools and processes used in your experiments – use screenshots to illustrate your process
Discuss the tools and processes used in your experiments – use screenshots to illustrate your process
Discuss the tools and processes used in your experiments – use screenshots to illustrate your process
Discuss the tools and processes used in your experiments – use screenshots to illustrate your process
Discuss the tools and processes used in your experiments – use screenshots to illustrate your process