This document outlines the design process for a movie poster, website, and trailer for a film project called "Eye For An Eye." It includes inspiration sources, feedback received on early drafts, and changes made in response to feedback. Examples are provided of the initial and revised poster, website, and trailer to demonstrate how the feedback was implemented. The document also addresses questions about how the project developed conventions of real media, how audience feedback was learned from, and what technologies were used.
This document provides guidance and questions for a student to develop their A2 Media coursework assignment evaluating their animation project. It includes:
1. Suggestions on how to structure the PowerPoint presentation with screenshots, stills, and annotations to compare conventions between the student's animation and a trailer.
2. Sample evaluation questions about effective links between conventions in a soap opera trailer and two ancillary products, and how to illustrate these links using screenshots.
3. Ideas for how the student can get audiences to view and comment on their animation, such as through classroom demos, blogs, websites, or questionnaires.
4. Questions to prompt reflection on what the student learned about the possibilities and limitations
This document provides guidance on the pre-production stage for a film teaser trailer project. It outlines six key areas that must be covered: 1) audience research, 2) mood board, 3) storyboard and photoboard, 4) animatic, 5) drafting the poster, and 6) drafting the magazine. Audience research should involve discussions with the target audience using social media to understand what they want from the trailer. Mood boards are used to express creative intent through visuals rather than words. Storyboards visualize the film scenes through a comic-like format. An animatic adds basic motion and sound to storyboards. Drafts of the poster and magazine advertising the film must also be created in the pre-production
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...emileeyy
This document analyzes how a student's media products used, developed, and challenged conventions of real media. It discusses how the student's documentary used conventions like voiceovers and interviews. It also discusses how the student developed conventions by adding captions to interviews and using lighting effects on graphics. The document concludes that the student both used standard conventions and developed new approaches to engage audiences.
The document discusses the use of media technologies in the research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of a print task. For research and planning, Google search and YouTube were used to find trailers, posters, and other relevant media. A Samsung galaxy camera was used to take photos and film a trailer for the production stage. Photoshop skills were expanded to add effects like Gaussian blur and bruising/scarring. Survey Monkey and in-class peer evaluations were used to collect feedback on aspects of the final magazine and film poster to help evaluate the work.
The document discusses technologies used in filmmaking and those used specifically in the construction of the author's film project. It describes storyboarding software that helps visualize scenes, high-quality cameras for filming, and editing programs like Premiere Pro and After Effects that allow for cutting, effects, color grading, and professional finishing. The author also discusses using Blogger to organize research and presentations, combining different media formats to keep information engaging. Overall, the author learns that many technologies across pre-production, production, distribution and exhibition are necessary for professional-quality filmmaking.
The document discusses the use of media technologies in the construction, research, planning, and evaluation of a project.
For research and planning, the author used YouTube and Google Images to find examples of successful trailers, posters, and magazines in order to determine design elements and layouts. Trailers on YouTube provided examples of elements like comedy, horror, and action to incorporate.
When creating products like a trailer, magazine, and poster, the author used techniques in Adobe Premiere and After Effects for video editing and title screens, and tools in Photoshop like effects, glows, and adjustments to eye color.
For evaluation, the author used a blog and social media to get feedback from classmates
The document outlines the requirements for 4 film magazine front cover designs and 4 film posters that are part of an advanced portfolio coursework. Each cover and poster must include elements like a masthead, character composition, color scheme, positioning of text elements, and credits. The portfolio contains draft designs of magazine covers and posters that meet the specified criteria.
New media technologies were used throughout the construction, research, planning and evaluation stages of the project. Photoshop was used to create the poster and magazine cover. Sony Vegas was used to edit the trailer, adding transitions and modifying color. Wordle was used to creatively present genre conventions. Slideshare was used to professionally upload PowerPoint presentations. Excel was used to create visual charts and graphs for questionnaire results. YouTube and Facebook were used to share and get feedback on the trailer. A Nikon camera was used to film footage and photos, and a Zoom recorder was used to add voiceover to an analysis.
This document provides guidance and questions for a student to develop their A2 Media coursework assignment evaluating their animation project. It includes:
1. Suggestions on how to structure the PowerPoint presentation with screenshots, stills, and annotations to compare conventions between the student's animation and a trailer.
2. Sample evaluation questions about effective links between conventions in a soap opera trailer and two ancillary products, and how to illustrate these links using screenshots.
3. Ideas for how the student can get audiences to view and comment on their animation, such as through classroom demos, blogs, websites, or questionnaires.
4. Questions to prompt reflection on what the student learned about the possibilities and limitations
This document provides guidance on the pre-production stage for a film teaser trailer project. It outlines six key areas that must be covered: 1) audience research, 2) mood board, 3) storyboard and photoboard, 4) animatic, 5) drafting the poster, and 6) drafting the magazine. Audience research should involve discussions with the target audience using social media to understand what they want from the trailer. Mood boards are used to express creative intent through visuals rather than words. Storyboards visualize the film scenes through a comic-like format. An animatic adds basic motion and sound to storyboards. Drafts of the poster and magazine advertising the film must also be created in the pre-production
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conv...emileeyy
This document analyzes how a student's media products used, developed, and challenged conventions of real media. It discusses how the student's documentary used conventions like voiceovers and interviews. It also discusses how the student developed conventions by adding captions to interviews and using lighting effects on graphics. The document concludes that the student both used standard conventions and developed new approaches to engage audiences.
The document discusses the use of media technologies in the research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of a print task. For research and planning, Google search and YouTube were used to find trailers, posters, and other relevant media. A Samsung galaxy camera was used to take photos and film a trailer for the production stage. Photoshop skills were expanded to add effects like Gaussian blur and bruising/scarring. Survey Monkey and in-class peer evaluations were used to collect feedback on aspects of the final magazine and film poster to help evaluate the work.
The document discusses technologies used in filmmaking and those used specifically in the construction of the author's film project. It describes storyboarding software that helps visualize scenes, high-quality cameras for filming, and editing programs like Premiere Pro and After Effects that allow for cutting, effects, color grading, and professional finishing. The author also discusses using Blogger to organize research and presentations, combining different media formats to keep information engaging. Overall, the author learns that many technologies across pre-production, production, distribution and exhibition are necessary for professional-quality filmmaking.
The document discusses the use of media technologies in the construction, research, planning, and evaluation of a project.
For research and planning, the author used YouTube and Google Images to find examples of successful trailers, posters, and magazines in order to determine design elements and layouts. Trailers on YouTube provided examples of elements like comedy, horror, and action to incorporate.
When creating products like a trailer, magazine, and poster, the author used techniques in Adobe Premiere and After Effects for video editing and title screens, and tools in Photoshop like effects, glows, and adjustments to eye color.
For evaluation, the author used a blog and social media to get feedback from classmates
The document outlines the requirements for 4 film magazine front cover designs and 4 film posters that are part of an advanced portfolio coursework. Each cover and poster must include elements like a masthead, character composition, color scheme, positioning of text elements, and credits. The portfolio contains draft designs of magazine covers and posters that meet the specified criteria.
New media technologies were used throughout the construction, research, planning and evaluation stages of the project. Photoshop was used to create the poster and magazine cover. Sony Vegas was used to edit the trailer, adding transitions and modifying color. Wordle was used to creatively present genre conventions. Slideshare was used to professionally upload PowerPoint presentations. Excel was used to create visual charts and graphs for questionnaire results. YouTube and Facebook were used to share and get feedback on the trailer. A Nikon camera was used to film footage and photos, and a Zoom recorder was used to add voiceover to an analysis.
Kyle used various online tools and software at different stages of his coursework. In the research stage, he used search engines, blogs, and video streaming to research the horror genre and analyze existing trailers. He analyzed the trailers using word processing software. For audience research, he created surveys using SurveyMonkey and gathered feedback on social media. In planning, he scanned hand-drawn storyboards and used iMovie to create an animatic. During production, he shot footage using video cameras and edited using Windows Movie Maker and Photoshop. For evaluation, he gathered feedback using SurveyMonkey and embedded his final trailer on YouTube to present his results using Prezi and SlideShare.
The document outlines an initial plan for a Final Major Project involving the creation of a series of posters for a fake supernatural/mystery video game. The student chose this project because they are experienced with print design and software like Photoshop, and prefer working in print over other mediums. A schedule will be needed to maintain momentum over the planned 8 week period for the project.
George Johnson used various new media technologies throughout the different stages of creating a film project. During research, he used Google to research film genres and conventions as well as Rotten Tomatoes to analyze other films. He also used the British Board of Film Classification website to determine the appropriate age rating. During planning, he used Blogger to record progress, Celtx to write scripts, Facebook Messenger to communicate with the group, and an iPhone to take location photos. An Canon Legria HFG25 camera was used to film preliminary exercises and the final film. Adobe Premiere Pro was used to edit the film and create a radio trailer, while Adobe Photoshop was used to design the film poster after learning techniques on YouTube
The student used various new media technologies for researching, planning, constructing, and evaluating their horror film trailer project. For research, they used YouTube to view trailers from similar films, as well as IMDB for information on plots, themes and reviews. Premier Pro was used to edit the trailer, applying effects like camera blur and vocal enhancement. Photoshop was utilized to create the film poster and magazine cover, employing tools like brightness adjustment and clone stamp. Fonts were selected from DaFont. Evaluation involved a focus group screening for feedback, as well as posting the trailer to YouTube to re-evaluate it prior to the screening.
The student proposes to create a film poster for an action adventure movie. The poster will feature the main actor wounded with blood on his face and arms, conveying a fierce impression. The target audience is adult males and females, shown through an intense image including blood. Production techniques will include pre-visualizations, photo editing software, and post-production distribution online or on YouTube.
The document summarizes the author's media evaluation of their short film project. They analyzed codes and conventions from other short films and used Todorov's narrative theory to develop their plot. Their film challenges conventions by including ambiguity and time cuts between real life and limbo. They employed typical conventions like a white flash but also left some plot points unclear to encourage re-watching. The author effectively linked their short film and ancillary texts through mise-en-scene and similar color schemes and fonts. They researched film posters to design their own poster. New media technologies like Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Soundbooth were used at different stages of production and editing. YouTube and blogs supported research, planning
This document discusses various photography and composition techniques for improving photos. It explains the rule of thirds for placing subjects along the thirds lines or intersections for visual appeal. Different angles, depths of field, and types of shots are explored, along with considering the mise-en-scene of props, costumes, backgrounds, lighting, and colors. Guidance is provided on positioning people, including using triangles, rows, perspective, and direction to limit empty space. Key techniques highlighted are the rule of thirds, leadroom/noseroom, avoiding distracting backgrounds, proper positioning, and allowing headroom.
The document outlines plans for a contact sheet print advert featuring multiple images from Newcastle presented with colors and the Canon logo. It will follow the campaign in a unique format not seen in many posters by including multiple images in one. A location scout was done to document where filming took place and on what dates for permissions purposes. As the images were taken in a public place in Newcastle and it was a solo production, no permissions were needed. The resources needed include a phone with camera, SD card, Photoshop, Google Drive. A flat plan is presented for the print advert sketches with the unique selling point being its contact sheet format and style.
Within the research stage, the document discusses using Slideshare to embed presentations on a blog and YouTube to embed videos, including research interviews. Photoshop was used to create logos after researching film production company logos. A graph creator website displayed questionnaire results.
During planning, Photoshop was used to construct a magazine cover and poster, allowing image manipulation and layer collaboration.
Slideboom presented powerpoints, Facebook held group meetings, Voki created avatar animations, and iMovie drafted film trailers.
I learned several photography and Photoshop techniques while creating a magazine product. Some of the techniques included using manual focus to blur backgrounds, layering photos on top of each other to suggest scattered images, and adjusting brightness and darkness levels. I also overlapped main images with magazine text as seen commonly in magazines. Creating layered text at different opacities and sizes helped make pages more interesting visually.
Sam how did you use media technologies in the research, planning, construct...ackerzkidd
The document discusses the various media technologies used by Sam Stapleton during the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of their documentary project. During research, Sam used SurveyMonkey to conduct online surveys and advertised the surveys on social media. Microsoft PowerPoint was used to present research findings. During planning, Microsoft Excel helped with audience research and Celtx was used for scriptwriting. Equipment like an SLR camera and software like Adobe Photoshop, Garageband, and Final Cut Pro were pivotal during the construction stage. For evaluation, Final Cut Pro, Popplet, and self-designed website using HTML and CSS ensured diverse media forms were utilized.
The document discusses how media technology was used at various stages of creating a trailer.
During the planning stage, Microsoft Word and Publisher were used to create documents for research and inspiration. Adobe Photoshop was used to make a mood board collaging horror genre ideas. Streaming sites like YouTube and Netflix were used for film research.
Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects were the key programs used for construction. Photoshop created the magazine cover using tools like color correction and masking. Premiere Pro edited clips and added effects to create a 1 minute 30 second trailer. After Effects made intertitles using a free template.
Classmates provided feedback on works-in-progress
How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning...Oli Tapping
The document discusses how various media technologies were used at different stages of creating a film trailer project. Social media like instant messaging and Facebook were used for communication and organization between the production team and actors. YouTube was used for research purposes like watching other trailers to learn conventions and find locations. A DSLR camera was used to film shots for the trailer after learning camera techniques online. Adobe Premiere and Sony Vegas were used to edit the trailer, applying effects to make it look professional. Weather apps also helped with planning filming dates. Overall, new media technologies helped improve efficiency, quality, and success at all stages of the project.
The document discusses the evaluation of a film trailer project. It addresses how the trailer used and developed conventions of real media products by including aspects like pauses, visual comedy, and awkward silences. Creating an effective combination of action and comedy for an action-comedy trailer was challenging. Feedback from the target audience and peers helped improve the trailer by suggesting improvements at each stage of production. A variety of media technologies were used in the research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of the project, including software for storyboarding, editing footage, and uploading the finished trailer online.
This document outlines an evaluation plan for a media production project on portrayals of youth. It asks questions about how the production challenges conventions, how effectively it combines with ancillary texts, what was learned from audience feedback, and how media technologies were used. Key points include that the production challenged conventions by using a black female presenter, that the documentary and ancillary texts effectively portrayed negative youth stereotypes, and that technologies like YouTube, Blogger, Microsoft Office, Garageband, and iMovie supported research, planning, construction, and evaluation of the project.
The document outlines the requirements for achieving the highest level (Level 4) on a research and planning project. It details 16-20 criteria across 12 areas that must be fully addressed to receive top marks. These include thorough research into similar products and target audiences, excellent work on storyboards and shotlists, well-organized actors and locations, strong time management skills, advanced use of digital tools for presentation, clear communication, and an overall carefully presented blog documenting the entire process.
Throughout their coursework, the document discusses how the author and their partner used various media technologies including Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, YouTube, Weebly, Blogger, cameras, and tripods. These technologies allowed them to film a trailer, create a poster and magazine cover, and post their work online. During planning, they used Prezi to create presentations and the Pearl and Dean website provided film statistics. YouTube was used for research by reviewing horror film conventions. A camera and tripod were used to film trailer clips, which were then edited in Final Cut Pro X. Photoshop was employed to design the poster and magazine cover. Finally, Prezi was utilized again to create a multimedia evaluation presentation.
This document provides marking criteria for evaluating digital technology and film productions. It summarizes the work of Blind Maze Films, who created evaluations using various media platforms, showing understanding of audience and institution. Their thriller final cut was appropriate for the young adult target audience. It used titles and sound appropriately and featured varied shot distances and framing to convey the main character's psychological state.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a film project. It describes using the internet for research on film genres and influences. Planning involved video questionnaires filmed on a camera and tripod and uploaded to Final Cut. A blog was used to share ideas. A phone camera documented props and locations. Scripting software and a camera with tripod were used to film scenes, though the camera had some focusing issues. Final Cut was used to edit footage and add effects. SoundCloud and YouTube were used to find music. A voice recorder captured audio. Photoshop designed the film poster. A questionnaire on Google Docs gathered audience feedback on YouTube. Digital technologies enabled creative development
How did you use media technologies in the research, planning, construction an...NBNguyen
Microsoft Word, Facebook, iMovie, Survey Monkey, IMDb, BBC Film Network, iMac computers, cameras, Adobe Photoshop, Blogspot.com and PowerPoint were used at various stages of the film production process. Word was used for scheduling, scripts, and contracts. Facebook was used for communication and surveys. iMovie was used to storyboard scenes. Survey Monkey created audience surveys. IMDb and BBC provided research on film genres and techniques. iMacs were used for planning and construction. Cameras were used to film scenes. Photoshop created the poster. Blogspot documented the process and PowerPoint was used to present results.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller genre. It analyzes posters for the films "The Woman in Black" and "Hostage," noting how they prominently feature intimidated or hidden protagonists. It also summarizes the website for "The Woman in Black," highlighting how it matches the poster's eerie feel and provides film clips and tabs for the audience. Finally, it analyzes the "Final Destination" website, praising how its main skull image that moves with the mouse creates a scary effect through simplicity and unnatural qualities, fitting the genre well.
Kyle used various online tools and software at different stages of his coursework. In the research stage, he used search engines, blogs, and video streaming to research the horror genre and analyze existing trailers. He analyzed the trailers using word processing software. For audience research, he created surveys using SurveyMonkey and gathered feedback on social media. In planning, he scanned hand-drawn storyboards and used iMovie to create an animatic. During production, he shot footage using video cameras and edited using Windows Movie Maker and Photoshop. For evaluation, he gathered feedback using SurveyMonkey and embedded his final trailer on YouTube to present his results using Prezi and SlideShare.
The document outlines an initial plan for a Final Major Project involving the creation of a series of posters for a fake supernatural/mystery video game. The student chose this project because they are experienced with print design and software like Photoshop, and prefer working in print over other mediums. A schedule will be needed to maintain momentum over the planned 8 week period for the project.
George Johnson used various new media technologies throughout the different stages of creating a film project. During research, he used Google to research film genres and conventions as well as Rotten Tomatoes to analyze other films. He also used the British Board of Film Classification website to determine the appropriate age rating. During planning, he used Blogger to record progress, Celtx to write scripts, Facebook Messenger to communicate with the group, and an iPhone to take location photos. An Canon Legria HFG25 camera was used to film preliminary exercises and the final film. Adobe Premiere Pro was used to edit the film and create a radio trailer, while Adobe Photoshop was used to design the film poster after learning techniques on YouTube
The student used various new media technologies for researching, planning, constructing, and evaluating their horror film trailer project. For research, they used YouTube to view trailers from similar films, as well as IMDB for information on plots, themes and reviews. Premier Pro was used to edit the trailer, applying effects like camera blur and vocal enhancement. Photoshop was utilized to create the film poster and magazine cover, employing tools like brightness adjustment and clone stamp. Fonts were selected from DaFont. Evaluation involved a focus group screening for feedback, as well as posting the trailer to YouTube to re-evaluate it prior to the screening.
The student proposes to create a film poster for an action adventure movie. The poster will feature the main actor wounded with blood on his face and arms, conveying a fierce impression. The target audience is adult males and females, shown through an intense image including blood. Production techniques will include pre-visualizations, photo editing software, and post-production distribution online or on YouTube.
The document summarizes the author's media evaluation of their short film project. They analyzed codes and conventions from other short films and used Todorov's narrative theory to develop their plot. Their film challenges conventions by including ambiguity and time cuts between real life and limbo. They employed typical conventions like a white flash but also left some plot points unclear to encourage re-watching. The author effectively linked their short film and ancillary texts through mise-en-scene and similar color schemes and fonts. They researched film posters to design their own poster. New media technologies like Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Soundbooth were used at different stages of production and editing. YouTube and blogs supported research, planning
This document discusses various photography and composition techniques for improving photos. It explains the rule of thirds for placing subjects along the thirds lines or intersections for visual appeal. Different angles, depths of field, and types of shots are explored, along with considering the mise-en-scene of props, costumes, backgrounds, lighting, and colors. Guidance is provided on positioning people, including using triangles, rows, perspective, and direction to limit empty space. Key techniques highlighted are the rule of thirds, leadroom/noseroom, avoiding distracting backgrounds, proper positioning, and allowing headroom.
The document outlines plans for a contact sheet print advert featuring multiple images from Newcastle presented with colors and the Canon logo. It will follow the campaign in a unique format not seen in many posters by including multiple images in one. A location scout was done to document where filming took place and on what dates for permissions purposes. As the images were taken in a public place in Newcastle and it was a solo production, no permissions were needed. The resources needed include a phone with camera, SD card, Photoshop, Google Drive. A flat plan is presented for the print advert sketches with the unique selling point being its contact sheet format and style.
Within the research stage, the document discusses using Slideshare to embed presentations on a blog and YouTube to embed videos, including research interviews. Photoshop was used to create logos after researching film production company logos. A graph creator website displayed questionnaire results.
During planning, Photoshop was used to construct a magazine cover and poster, allowing image manipulation and layer collaboration.
Slideboom presented powerpoints, Facebook held group meetings, Voki created avatar animations, and iMovie drafted film trailers.
I learned several photography and Photoshop techniques while creating a magazine product. Some of the techniques included using manual focus to blur backgrounds, layering photos on top of each other to suggest scattered images, and adjusting brightness and darkness levels. I also overlapped main images with magazine text as seen commonly in magazines. Creating layered text at different opacities and sizes helped make pages more interesting visually.
Sam how did you use media technologies in the research, planning, construct...ackerzkidd
The document discusses the various media technologies used by Sam Stapleton during the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of their documentary project. During research, Sam used SurveyMonkey to conduct online surveys and advertised the surveys on social media. Microsoft PowerPoint was used to present research findings. During planning, Microsoft Excel helped with audience research and Celtx was used for scriptwriting. Equipment like an SLR camera and software like Adobe Photoshop, Garageband, and Final Cut Pro were pivotal during the construction stage. For evaluation, Final Cut Pro, Popplet, and self-designed website using HTML and CSS ensured diverse media forms were utilized.
The document discusses how media technology was used at various stages of creating a trailer.
During the planning stage, Microsoft Word and Publisher were used to create documents for research and inspiration. Adobe Photoshop was used to make a mood board collaging horror genre ideas. Streaming sites like YouTube and Netflix were used for film research.
Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects were the key programs used for construction. Photoshop created the magazine cover using tools like color correction and masking. Premiere Pro edited clips and added effects to create a 1 minute 30 second trailer. After Effects made intertitles using a free template.
Classmates provided feedback on works-in-progress
How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning...Oli Tapping
The document discusses how various media technologies were used at different stages of creating a film trailer project. Social media like instant messaging and Facebook were used for communication and organization between the production team and actors. YouTube was used for research purposes like watching other trailers to learn conventions and find locations. A DSLR camera was used to film shots for the trailer after learning camera techniques online. Adobe Premiere and Sony Vegas were used to edit the trailer, applying effects to make it look professional. Weather apps also helped with planning filming dates. Overall, new media technologies helped improve efficiency, quality, and success at all stages of the project.
The document discusses the evaluation of a film trailer project. It addresses how the trailer used and developed conventions of real media products by including aspects like pauses, visual comedy, and awkward silences. Creating an effective combination of action and comedy for an action-comedy trailer was challenging. Feedback from the target audience and peers helped improve the trailer by suggesting improvements at each stage of production. A variety of media technologies were used in the research, planning, production, and evaluation stages of the project, including software for storyboarding, editing footage, and uploading the finished trailer online.
This document outlines an evaluation plan for a media production project on portrayals of youth. It asks questions about how the production challenges conventions, how effectively it combines with ancillary texts, what was learned from audience feedback, and how media technologies were used. Key points include that the production challenged conventions by using a black female presenter, that the documentary and ancillary texts effectively portrayed negative youth stereotypes, and that technologies like YouTube, Blogger, Microsoft Office, Garageband, and iMovie supported research, planning, construction, and evaluation of the project.
The document outlines the requirements for achieving the highest level (Level 4) on a research and planning project. It details 16-20 criteria across 12 areas that must be fully addressed to receive top marks. These include thorough research into similar products and target audiences, excellent work on storyboards and shotlists, well-organized actors and locations, strong time management skills, advanced use of digital tools for presentation, clear communication, and an overall carefully presented blog documenting the entire process.
Throughout their coursework, the document discusses how the author and their partner used various media technologies including Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, YouTube, Weebly, Blogger, cameras, and tripods. These technologies allowed them to film a trailer, create a poster and magazine cover, and post their work online. During planning, they used Prezi to create presentations and the Pearl and Dean website provided film statistics. YouTube was used for research by reviewing horror film conventions. A camera and tripod were used to film trailer clips, which were then edited in Final Cut Pro X. Photoshop was employed to design the poster and magazine cover. Finally, Prezi was utilized again to create a multimedia evaluation presentation.
This document provides marking criteria for evaluating digital technology and film productions. It summarizes the work of Blind Maze Films, who created evaluations using various media platforms, showing understanding of audience and institution. Their thriller final cut was appropriate for the young adult target audience. It used titles and sound appropriately and featured varied shot distances and framing to convey the main character's psychological state.
The document discusses the use of new media technologies in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages of a film project. It describes using the internet for research on film genres and influences. Planning involved video questionnaires filmed on a camera and tripod and uploaded to Final Cut. A blog was used to share ideas. A phone camera documented props and locations. Scripting software and a camera with tripod were used to film scenes, though the camera had some focusing issues. Final Cut was used to edit footage and add effects. SoundCloud and YouTube were used to find music. A voice recorder captured audio. Photoshop designed the film poster. A questionnaire on Google Docs gathered audience feedback on YouTube. Digital technologies enabled creative development
How did you use media technologies in the research, planning, construction an...NBNguyen
Microsoft Word, Facebook, iMovie, Survey Monkey, IMDb, BBC Film Network, iMac computers, cameras, Adobe Photoshop, Blogspot.com and PowerPoint were used at various stages of the film production process. Word was used for scheduling, scripts, and contracts. Facebook was used for communication and surveys. iMovie was used to storyboard scenes. Survey Monkey created audience surveys. IMDb and BBC provided research on film genres and techniques. iMacs were used for planning and construction. Cameras were used to film scenes. Photoshop created the poster. Blogspot documented the process and PowerPoint was used to present results.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller genre. It analyzes posters for the films "The Woman in Black" and "Hostage," noting how they prominently feature intimidated or hidden protagonists. It also summarizes the website for "The Woman in Black," highlighting how it matches the poster's eerie feel and provides film clips and tabs for the audience. Finally, it analyzes the "Final Destination" website, praising how its main skull image that moves with the mouse creates a scary effect through simplicity and unnatural qualities, fitting the genre well.
The document discusses exclusive interviews with three soccer players, Shane Long, Theo Walcott, and Gareth Bale. It also mentions an interview with a college coach about the benefits of playing sports, such as reducing stress from exams. The coach's phone number is provided.
This very short document does not contain any substantive information to summarize in 3 sentences or less. It only contains the title "Old Timers" and the closing statement "The End" with no other text.
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of magazines. It describes the elements used in the creator's magazine, such as photos, fonts, text, headlines, and price, and how they were presented. Specifically, it used a large masthead at the top overlapped by the main image, large main image, and keywords like "Exclusive" to draw readers in. Some cover lines were put in boxes to stand out, challenging a convention not used by the example magazine MOJO. The main article was made larger than other cover lines and placed near the main image to indicate its subject.
This web quest guides students through researching different climate zones. They are assigned a climate zone and must design a poster presenting 5 facts about it. The process involves researchers finding information, an illustrator adding pictures, and an author compiling the information. Groups then present their posters to the class. Evaluation criteria assess accuracy, graphics, required elements, attractiveness, and time management. The conclusion congratulates students on learning about climate zones through teamwork and research.
The target audience is 16-30 year old males and females. This audience profile provides a concise summary of the essential information from the document - the age range and gender of those being targeted.
The document outlines questions for a media coursework evaluation that is worth 30% of the overall grade. Students are asked to answer questions in 4-500 words about how their media product used or challenged conventions. They are to answer in 3-400 words on the effectiveness of combining their main product with ancillary texts like posters and magazines. Finally, they are asked to discuss in 500 words minimum how media technologies were used in the construction, research, planning and evaluation stages of their project.
The document discusses the various technologies used by the author at different stages of a research and film production project. During the research and planning stage, the author used Popplet to create a visual and interactive mind map to organize research. Microsoft Word was used to create production schedules and tables. Padlet allowed the film crew to get interactive audience feedback on test footage. iMovie was the primary software used to edit footage, add titles, transitions, and music to create a film trailer. Pixlr and Microsoft Publisher were used to manipulate images and layout designs when creating ancillary products like a film poster and magazine cover.
1) The document evaluates the ways in which the author's media products used, developed, or challenged conventions of real media. For the teaser trailer, the author analyzed trailers for Saw V, Scream 4, and Paranormal Activity 3 to develop techniques like subtle lighting and ordinary character attire at the beginning.
2) Settings and lighting were sometimes less conventional by using more neutral locations for harsh scenes. Props and colors like red were used conventionally to imply contrast.
3) The evaluation addresses how the author's poster and magazine cover also followed or challenged real media conventions.
This document provides guidance for students creating a compelling design and pre-production plan for a short film. It outlines 8 sections to be included: 1) a visual treatment, 2) conventions of the genre, 3) location scouting, 4) test shots, 5) scripting and storyboarding, 6) font choices, 7) visual effects, and 8) revisions. For each section, detailed requirements are provided around visual and audio aspects, conventions, locations, test shots, scripts, fonts, effects, and allowing for revisions. The goal is for students to demonstrate effective design choices and planning to capture an audience's attention.
How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning...Sophie McGregor
The document discusses how the author used various media technologies to construct and present their coursework on Fronter. This included using Fronter to create pages for research, planning, construction, and evaluation. On these pages, the author embedded additional digital content like YouTube videos, SlideShare presentations, Voki animations, and Prezzi presentations. Photoshop was used to edit images for tasks. Microsoft Word and Paint were used to create screenshots and type documents. Online voting polls helped with audience research. Final Cut Pro X was the main program used to edit video content like the coursework trailer.
The document provides an evaluation by Olivia Marr of a media studies project. It discusses how her film, poster, and review used and developed conventions of real media products in the social realism genre. It describes getting feedback from peers during the planning and production stages and how this helped shape her work. Finally, it includes a table evaluating how different software like iMovie, Serif Page Plus, and DaFont were used at different stages and how helpful they were.
The document discusses Jordan Baldock's use of various social media and online platforms to promote a film project. Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook were utilized to share updates, release the film, and collect feedback. Both positive and negative feedback was received around elements like camera angles, sound, and video quality. The feedback helped identify ways to improve if the project was repeated.
The document discusses the use of various new media technologies in the construction, research, planning and evaluation of a media project. Key technologies used included Blogger for showcasing the project timeline, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for designing print materials, DaFont for fonts, Final Cut Express for video editing, iMacs and scanners for the creative process, Prezi for presentations, Slideshare for sharing presentations, Google for research, YouTube for sharing videos, SLR cameras and tripods for photography, and a Canon video camera for filming footage. These technologies played a vital role across all stages of the project.
The document discusses the various new media technologies used at different stages of the project. These included Blogger for research, planning, and evaluation; Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for design work; DaFont for fonts; Final Cut Express for editing the trailer; iMacs and scanners for design work; Prezi and Slideshare for presentations; Google for research; YouTube to upload videos and find examples; SLR cameras and tripods for filming; and a Canon video camera to film footage for the trailer. These technologies were crucial to the success of the project across all stages.
This document contains a student's responses to evaluation questions about a media project they created. The student discusses how their project challenged conventions by placing the title at the end, and used camera techniques like quick cuts to build tension. They represent a youth stalker culture and compare it to the film "The One Hour Photo." The project would be distributed online and targeted at teenagers. The student learned filming techniques and how to use editing software in creating their thriller opening.
The document provides guidance for students on completing a media studies evaluation. Students will evaluate their creative work digitally by addressing seven required questions. They are encouraged to approach the evaluation as a creative task and can use various digital formats like podcasts, blogs, or websites. The evaluation questions address topics like how the media product uses or challenges conventions, represents social groups, might be distributed, and who the audience is. Suggested activities are provided to help students address each question through different digital formats, like annotating video clips or doing a voiceover. The evaluation will be assessed on a four-level scale based on use of technology, understanding of audience and other concepts, ability to refer to choices made, and communication skills. Sample
This document provides guidance for students on the requirements and expectations for producing a design and plan for a developed media product. It outlines eight sections that must be included in the pre-production plan: 1) visual treatment, 2) conventions of the genre, 3) location scouting, 4) test shots, 5) scripting and storyboarding, 6) font choices, 7) visual effects, and 8) revisions. Additionally, it describes the components that must be addressed for each section, such as describing the visual style, identifying conventions, taking test photos at locations, developing a script, and demonstrating reflection and refinement of ideas. Guidance is also provided on audio treatment, production schedules, permissions, and other pre-production paperwork
The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real media products. It analyzes the film poster, magazine masthead, trailer, and shots within. The poster challenges conventions by having a vertical title but develops on showing the antagonist's mask. The masthead challenges bold fonts but follows an indie style. Shots in the trailer follow conventions like establishing the setting and using close-ups for reactions, while one shot challenges using a killer's point of view. Overall, the response examines both conforming to and innovating on standard media forms and styles.
- The student used Adobe Photoshop and Premiere to construct their main soap opera trailer product and ancillary magazine cover and poster. Photoshop allowed them to create professional-looking images while Premiere helped them edit the trailer.
- They researched the Eastenders trailer "There's a killer amongst us" to inform the effects and color used in their own trailer.
- Feedback was gathered through showing the class the trailer and posting it on Facebook to collect both positive and negative comments. This helped the student learn from their audience.
The document outlines 7 evaluation activities to assess a media production project. The activities address topics like how the project compares to real media conventions, how it represents social groups, what type of institution might distribute it, who the target audience is, how the audience was attracted, what technologies were used, and what was learned from preliminary tasks. Students are instructed to analyze frames from their project, compare characters to others, script a director's commentary, annotate their video, discuss technologies used, and reflect on editing skills developed.
1. The film challenges conventions by developing the Think! advert format into a more in-depth short film exploring characters' lives to have a stronger emotional impact.
2. The ancillary poster and magazine review effectively complement the film by mirroring its parallel world narrative structure and including relevant film stills to convey the plot.
3. Audience feedback focused on uneven shot steadiness, but using better equipment could have improved smoother camera movements.
4. Research involved PowerPoint presentations and a poster analysis uploaded to a blog. Planning used Word and hand-drawn storyboards photographed for PowerPoint. Shooting used various cameras and editing was done in Final Cut Pro, with the final film distributed on DVD and YouTube.
1. The film challenges conventions by developing the Think! advert format into a more in-depth short film exploring characters' lives to have a stronger emotional impact.
2. The ancillary poster and magazine review effectively complement the film by mirroring its parallel world narrative structure and including relevant film stills to convey the plot.
3. Audience feedback focused on uneven shot steadiness, but using better equipment could have improved smoother camera movements.
4. Research involved PowerPoint presentations and blog uploads of hand-drawn posters and analyses. Planning used Word and photographed storyboards in PowerPoint. Shooting used various cameras and editing was in Final Cut Pro, with the final film on DVD and YouTube.
The candidate discusses their A2 media studies final project of creating a short film along with ancillary tasks of a film review page and poster. They explain how the different elements were linked together through consistent branding, fonts, colors, and inclusion of stills from the film. Feedback was gathered from audiences on websites like Facebook, YouTube, and through a survey to improve the work. A variety of new media technologies were used in the research, planning, construction, and evaluation stages including online databases to research other films, online project planning tools, digital cameras and editing software to create the film, and social media to share and get feedback on the work.
This document provides instructions for students completing a media studies coursework unit involving planning, creating, and evaluating a short video product. Students must first complete a preliminary continuity editing exercise and then plan and produce a 2-minute opening for a fictional film. Research, audience testing, and detailed evaluation are required. The goals are to assess students' technical and creative skills, application of knowledge, and research abilities in analyzing and presenting their work.
This document outlines the design process for a movie poster, website, and trailer for a film project called "Eye For An Eye." It includes inspiration sources, feedback received on early drafts, and changes made in response to feedback. Examples are provided of the initial and revised poster, website, and trailer to demonstrate how the feedback was implemented. The document also addresses questions about how the project developed conventions of real media, how audience feedback was learned from, and what technologies were used.
Eye For An Eye: Poster & Website After FeedbackSabaMedia
This document discusses revisions made to a film poster and website for a project called "Eye For An Eye." For the poster, the student removed an image of the protagonist to focus attention on the antagonist. They also blended the antagonist image into the background and changed the font and strap line. For the website, corrections included adapting the transparency of the antagonist image, moving actor names outside the title, changing social media button shapes, shrinking the title, adding space for a trailer and billing box, and rearranging components. The student aimed to make both the poster and website more professional and aligned with horror-thriller conventions.
The document provides feedback on the first draft of a poster and website for a project called "Eye For An Eye". Feedback indicated that the poster's antagonist and protagonist heights did not match, and the images looked amateurish and did not blend with the background. Similarly, the website was messy and unorganized with no space for an embedded trailer. Adjustments recommended included rearranging elements, blending images into the background, and making space on both the poster and website for additional elements.
Eye For An Eye: First Draft Poster - WebsiteSabaMedia
The document discusses first drafts of a poster and website for a film project titled "Eye For An Eye". For the poster, the protagonist and antagonist are placed on opposite sides with half their faces revealed to create intrigue. Feedback will be used to improve aspects like inconsistent fonts and a smoky background inspired by "The Woman in Black". The website mirrors the poster's theme with the characters on either side and tabs inspired by "The Woman in Black" as well as social media links. Names of actors and release date are added. Both works are early drafts that can be enhanced based on feedback.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller films The Woman in Black, Hostage, and Final Destination. The posters all feature the main characters prominently to convey an unsettling situation. The Woman in Black poster shows Daniel Radcliffe's half-hidden face to emphasize hidden elements, while the Hostage poster uses Bruce Willis' lack of eye contact to imply something being hidden. Both films' websites match the eerie feel of the posters to help identify the genre, using clips, tabs, and promotional content to engage the audience.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller films The Woman in Black, Hostage, and Final Destination. The posters all feature the main characters prominently to convey an unsettling situation. The Woman in Black poster emphasizes the protagonist's fear through use of half his face and a mysterious background figure. The Hostage poster focuses simply on the protagonist holding a gun. The Woman in Black and Final Destination websites effectively mimic the dark and supernatural feel of the respective posters to attract audiences.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller genre. It analyzes posters for the films "The Woman in Black" and "Hostage," noting how they prominently feature intimidated or hidden protagonists. It also reviews the websites for "The Woman in Black" and "Final Destination," highlighting how they establish an eerie tone through dark colors, film clips, and interactive elements like a moving background image. The analysis aims to help the author and Nicole design effective promotional materials for their own horror-thriller film poster and website.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller films The Woman in Black, Hostage, and Final Destination. The posters all feature the main characters prominently to convey an unsettling atmosphere. The Woman in Black poster emphasizes the protagonist's fear through use of half his face and a mysterious background figure. The Hostage poster focuses simply on the protagonist holding a gun. The Woman in Black and Final Destination websites effectively mimic the dark and supernatural feel of the respective posters to attract audiences.
The document summarizes research on posters and websites for the horror-thriller films The Woman in Black, Hostage, and Final Destination. The posters all feature the main characters prominently to convey an unsettling atmosphere. The Woman in Black poster emphasizes the protagonist's fear through use of half his face and a mysterious background figure. The Hostage poster communicates thriller through a gun prop and colors. The Woman in Black and Final Destination websites effectively match the eerie feel of the posters to identify the films' genres through dark tones, film clips, and interactive elements.
The target audience for the trailer is males and females aged 17-30. This age group would be more interested in the horror aspect, while older audiences would prefer the thriller elements. The rating will be 15 due to some sadistic scenes. This younger demographic enjoys being frightened by horror films more than critics assume, as evidenced by quotes showing their intelligence in film choices and that many devoted horror fans are women, despite criticisms of misogyny in the genre.
Newlyweds Blair and Chris are enjoying married life until Chris has to go away for a business trip. The killer of Chris' parents wants revenge and takes Blair hostage instead of Chris, giving her only 3 hours, 2 minutes, and 1 second to save herself from being tortured to death. Key questions include why the killer killed Chris' parents originally, whether Chris finds out Blair is hostage, the identity of the killer, if Blair will escape, and if Chris can make it back in time to save her.
The shot list outlines the basic shots planned for the film trailer to clearly establish the storyline. Shots like a low angle of the killer are intended to show he is the most powerful character. While not finalized, the shot list provided clarity on the narrative and was used to storyboard the trailer. It gives an initial sense of how the trailer will end, though the full film ending is still being determined. The shot list links to further developing the visuals of the trailer.
A2: Research & Planning - Trailer Analysis: HostelSabaMedia
The document provides an analysis of a website for the horror-thriller film Hostel. It summarizes the key elements of the homepage, including an image of a man from the film's posters and quotes promoting it as one of the best horror films in recent years. The analysis notes ratings information and content descriptors that define the target audience. Screenshots show the trailer playing and different promotional quotes appearing each time the site is visited.
AS Media: Teaser/Trailer Analysis of Horror-ThrillersSabaMedia
This summary provides the essential information from the 3 horror-thriller film trailers analyzed in the document:
The Woman in Black raises questions about Daniel Radcliffe's intentions visiting an isolated house and the significance of the children, dolls, and family photos seen. Hostel questions what persuaded tourists to a suspicious hostel and who is behind the torture occurring. 7500 raises questions about the significance of the plane setting, the casual passengers, and the supernatural force endangering lives.
This document contains final drafts of the front cover, table of contents, and a double page article spread from a music magazine. The front cover features a young model and popular artists to appeal to the target younger audience. The table of contents maintains a consistent blue, black, and white color scheme and lists the magazine contents. The double page spread features an article and image about a school girl who found fame, with design elements like credits and page numbers to look professional.
The document discusses the rationale for choosing three specific images from a photo shoot for the table of contents of a music magazine. The first image depicts a model in a recording studio to represent R&B and hip-hop music. The second image complements the magazine's front cover and conveys the saying "there is light at the end of the tunnel." The third image is also used in the magazine's double-page spread to preview its content for the target audience.
This front cover mock-up summarizes the key design elements including a captioned cover-line with popular artists, a masthead featuring the magazine title and logo, a dateline and issue number below the logo, a main image featuring a model in an alley with light to tie into common music video themes, and positioning the barcode in the lower right corner for convention. The cover aims to grab audience attention with famous artists and feature a main artist also in an inside spread for consistency.
This document is a mock-up for a table of contents for a music magazine that intentionally challenges conventions by placing images on both sides and text on both sides rather than the standard format. The design is inspired by Rolling Stone magazine and uses similar stylistic elements like a dividing line between sections. Photos from the magazine's front cover model will also be used on the table of contents to maintain consistency and flow between pages.
The document provides an analysis of a double page magazine spread featuring the band M83 and singer Anthony Gonzales. It examines various design elements of the spread including its use of colour, choice of band, style of text, language, eye flow and layout, prior knowledge needed, and application of the rule of thirds. The summary analyzes how these different components work together to effectively communicate information to the magazine's target audience.
This document is a mock-up for a double page spread created by Saba Kebede. It includes a main image on the left page with the article and masthead on the right. Kebede proposes using a drop-cap and pull quote in the article to make it look professional. Photographer credits and page numbers would appear on the left page to give the spread a polished look.
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2. 1. What ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and
conventions of real media products?
2. How effective is the combination of your main product and ancillary texts?
3. What have you learned from your audience feedback?
4. How did you use media technologies in the construction and research,
planning and evaluation stages?
4. Eye For an Eye: First Draft Feedback
Change “deadly past”
to “deadly fantasy”
Change font and its
size
Change Strap Line
Font
Rearrange and mirror
the heights and sizes
of images
Reveal less of the
killer
Blend images into
background
7. Eye For An Eye: First Draft Feedback
Feather and use
smoke or adapt the
transparency of
images
Move the actors’
names out from
within the title
Shrink and
potentially change
the shape of social
media buttons
Shrink the title
Provide space for
trailer and billing
box
Rearrange the
positioning of the
components on the
page
10. Eye For An Eye: First Draft Feedback
Don’t just tell a story – hint at it
The killer’s identity is given away too soon and therefore it is wise to loose the full long shots of
the killer and replace it with ambiguous shots of perhaps her hand and feet.
As it lacks a variety of shot types, Nicole and I intend to re-shoot some scenes to show diverse shot
types and fasten the pace through quick shots.
Insert ambiguous and short shots to not give away the story line so easily
Cut up each scene and disperse it through the trailer
Ensure the shots are quick enough to keep up with the fast-paced non-diegetic music
11. Eye For An Eye: Final Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hsr-5fW7A8
12. In what ways does my media product use, develop or
challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Poster
13. In what ways does my media product use, develop or
challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Website
14. What have I learned from audience feedback?
Lasso Select
Tool
Magic Wand
Tool
Opacity Tool
15. How effective is the combination of your main
product and ancillary texts?
16. How did you use media technologies in the construction
and research, planning and evaluation stages?
Editor's Notes
These posters all reflect the Horror-Thriller Genre and I have decided to choose these posters in particular as each have elements, themes and conventions that my poster can get inspiration from. I got my inspiration from these posters in particular as ‘The Woman in Black’ and ‘The Final Destination’ posters represent the Horror aspect and the ‘Hostage’ and the ‘Gone’ posters represent the thriller aspect. This means that I have a balanced understanding of both genres and therefore can incorporate both conventions to my media products.
Bearing in mind my inspiration I got from the posters to the prior slide, I have managed to incorporate all the generic horror-thriller conventions to it, such as the eerie, bleak and smoky background like the one in The Woman in Black’s poster. The peculiar font also represents the thriller genre. The darkness and the black and white colour scheme shows that it is bleak. In hindsight, I should have made the antagonist more ambiguous and vaguer so that more questions from the audience can be raised and so that the killer is not revealed to easily. There were many changes that I had to make to produce my second draft and these are most of the feedback that I have received from my teachers, members of the class and my target audience. Reveal less of the killer = As stated before, it was essential that when producing my second draft poster, I had to make sure that I make the antagonist more ambiguous, because if this was my final product, then my target audience would know exactly how the killer looks like and therefore this will have less of an effect for the audience when watching the actual film. Rearrange and mirror the heights and sizes of the images = which is true because it looks quite disorientated and unfinished. The original images are of different sizes anyway and it was quite hard to mirror them exactly so I decided to remove the protagonist for the fact that it doesn’t scare the audience, and looks quite pointless. Change Strap Line Font = There are much scarier and edger fonts than this so I decided to take on the feedback and change it. And also because it looks faint, dim, faded and doesn’t grab the attention of the audience. Change “deadly past” to “deadly fantasy” = Our storyline is that of a killer who killed a man’s mother, father and brother and now out to get his wife who is the protagonist so by changing the strap line to “deadly fantasy” would make more sense in terms of the storyline. Blend images into background = Now, the images of the protagonist and antagonist are very vivid and clear, meaning that it gives away too much, so with the intention of keeping the audience raising questions, and making the antagonist more ambiguous, I have used the ‘Opacity’ tool to blend and fade the image in the background so that the killer looks faint. This will create a more effective and sinister feel to the poster. Seeing as I have decided to remove the protagonist from the poster, I will not have to blend the image in. Change font and its size = The title is one of the most important features of a poster and it should stand out and represent the genre of any film. The fotn didn’t appeal to many of my target audience and therefore I have decided to change it.
Taking into consideration all the feedback received, this is my 2 nd draft poster.
Website Inspiration These two websites have been my inspiration for the making of my website. What interested me the most about ‘The Final Destination’ website is that as soon as I clicked on the link to get on the website, this huge image popped up and gave me a shock. It clearly represents the Horror genre with the massive skull. What I also like is that it looks almost identical to the poster which shows that there is a consistent theme. The Woman in Black’s website is very interesting as it has all the tabs of a website and the trailer their so that the audience can automatically watch it. The colour schemes are eerie and dark which I will use in my website. I will also have space in the centre of my website where my trailer will be inserted.
This is my first draft website and even though I have covered the basic conventions of a website, it still needs a lot of work with the intention of creating an eerie and sinister feel to it. One of my feedbacks was to: Shrink and potentially change the shape of the social media buttons = As it looks now, the icons don’t fit in with the website and stands out for all the wrong reasons, and therefore I have considered shrinking the size and actually changing the icon shape into mini square shaped icons which are black and white and blends in with the background, rather than it sticking out. Feather and use smoke or adapt the transparency of images = Like the feedback I received on my poster, I intend to remove the protagonist altogether and blend in the antagonist using the ‘Opacity’ tool on Photoshop so that the killer blends in with the background. Move the actors’ names out from within the title = As it stands, the website looks very amateur and overcrowded, and there is little space for my trailer to be inserted. Therefore I have decided to remove unnecessary information and shrink the sizes of the components on the webpage. The reason as to why I have decided to remove the names of the actors is because it detracts the audience’s attention off the title as the names of the actors are in the view of the title. It also looks very messy and misplaced to be honest. Rearrange the positioning of the components on the page = Like I said before, everything looks quite messy on the page, so by me removing some components like the protagonist and shifting everything around will leave some room for me to input my trailer in the centre of the webpage. Provide space for trailer and billing box = Once everything is shifted around on the page, I will have enough space to insert my trailer and a billing box as well. Shrink the Title = To be quite frank, the title dominates the page and therefore takes up a lot of the space so I will shrink that.
There is a significant difference between the first and second draft because I had a lot of feedback and I also wasn’t really content about layout of the images in my first draft, so I took on the advice and feedback and changed it.
Despite having efficiently incorporated most of the key components of a professional trailer, there are still a lot of adjustments that had to be made to produce a successful Horror-Thriller trailer.
This is the final trailer that Nicole and I have produced and it’s called “Eye For An Eye”
My main inspiration in the making of my film poster was ‘The Woman In Black’s’ poster. I think that the poster is a credit to the film and looks very dark and eerie which are the regular conventions of any horror film poster. The antagonist in the background looks very faded and mysterious, whereas the protagonist (Daniel Radcliffe) looks very daunting and threatened almost. The fact that half of his face is shown shows ambiguity and raises questions such as why is half his face covered? And why does he look intimidated? For my first draft poster, I put the protagonist and antagonist on either side of the page to show half their faces, and this way I have used and develop forms and conventions, but seeing as I thought it gave away quite a lot of the antagonist, I decided to challenge conventions by removing the protagonist and inserting the whole figure of the killer in the background, put completely fade the killer in so that she looks quite ambiguous. I really like this poster, and therefore I have mainly developed the same forms and conventions for my real media product.
My main inspiration in the making of my film website was ‘The Woman in Black’s’ website. It looks very similar to my website as I have used and developed forms and conventions. The film title is too at the top left hand corner of the screen and I have made space for my trailer to be embedded in the centre like so. My tabs are at the bottom but are more of less the same tabs as the ones used on this website, such as “Gallery” “Story” and “Games”. There is no billing box on ‘The Woman in Black’s’ website which I have inserted on the right hand side of my website. But nonetheless, I think that I have used and developed conventions rather than challenging real media products.
Getting audience feedback was a very important process in helping me to improve my media products to a large extent. I have learned a lot from audience feedback as shown through the progress from my first and second drafts of my media products. In terms of my poster, I didn’t know how to use Photoshop at an advanced level, but after having produced my first draft, I got feedback advising me to using different types of tool such as the ‘Opacity’ tool to feather and blend in the images as well as the ‘clone tool’ to remove all the unwanted parts of an image as well as the ‘magic brush’ tool to clear away the unwanted parts of an image. In terms of my website, the first draft looked very amateur and unprofessional and no matter how many ideas I had to change it, it was the audience feedback that enabled me to produce a poster that they would like to see as they are who I am targeting my film to. In terms of my trailer, the first draft needed the much needed pace and adrenalin that it so lacked. I got the feedback of adding in more quick shots and find fast-paced non diegetic sound which resulted in Nicole and I using “Death Star” which we thought clearly fits in well with the genre of our trailer. But nonetheless, in general I found that the audience feedback that I received was extremely invaluable as it helped me produce much better and professional media products in the end.
In terms of the coherence and continuity of my theme, I have decided to use consistent fonts and colours for the film title, strap line and billing box for my poster and website. This has become my brand as I have incorporated the same name, sign, strap line, symbol and colour combination. Seeing as Nicole and I produced the trailer together we both have different fonts and the one chosen for the trailer is a font that is similar to both of ours but different at the same time. There is a recurring theme of darkness throughout all media products to show my target audience that I have a consisting theme and also shows them that I am using and developing forms and conventions of the horror thriller genre. The colour scheme is too consistent as I have used the colours red, black, white and grey for my poster, website and trailer as well. I have effectively managed to balance the horror and thriller aspect of my media products through gaining a balanced understanding of both the horror and thriller genre through real media texts such as posters, websites and trailers. Through completing research from real media texts I have been able to show consistency and coherency and have been able to come up with three media products that successfully and clearly represent the horror-thriller genre.
With the purpose of producing successful media products, I have used a variety of media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages of this process. I’ve used Photoshop in the making of my poster and website and it has helped me greatly. Photoshop has enabled me to produce a successful and professional and refined poster and website through the tools mentioned in the previous slides. I’ve used Slideshare to put up the many PowerPoints that I’ve made throughout the research and planning process. I’ve used Vimeo to put up my final trailer. I’ve used Blogger to upload my PowerPoints and information about the process of producing these three media products. For example, Blogger came in handy when talking about what we found easy in the making of the trailer, and what we found difficult etc. I’ve used Google for researching and finding inspiration for my media products. I’ve used Microsoft Word to write up notes on what I have researched, as well as used it to create a questionnaire about our trailer that we handed out to our target audience and got feedback from. I’ve used Microsoft PowerPoint to create the many different visual presentations on all my media products. After producing the presentations, it goes on my blog through being uploaded to slideshare first. I’ve put our first draft trailer on Facebook with the intention of getting feedback from our target audience. I’ve put Twitter, Facebook and YouTube icons onto my website like the real media products have done I’ve used YouTube to put my final trailer up and have used YouTube to research other trailers of the same genre for inspiration. I’ve used Final Cut Pro for the making of my trailer, and even though there were difficulties using the programme, it was manageable and we produced a good trailer at the end of it. Nicole and I also used Motion to get our fonts – we tried a live font for our first draft but it slowed down the pace of our trailer, so we changed it. Back into a normal font.