Beth Izatt hosts a radio show discussing films. She introduces upcoming segments, including an interview with director Amber O'Dell about her progression in film. Director Grace Johansson is then interviewed about her short film "Trapped", which focuses on the theme of agoraphobia. Grace discusses how she conducted target audience research through surveys to inform her film and ensure it appealed to her key demographics. She explains how the research impacted her script writing and film production process.
This document contains a transcript of an interview with Grace Johansson about her short film Trapped. Grace discusses how she conducted quantitative research through surveys to determine her target audience was predominantly female aged 16-24. She used this research to inform the themes, characters, and plot of her film. Specifically, she centered the film around a teenage girl struggling with agoraphobia. Grace explains how she presented her research findings and incorporated feedback at various stages of the filmmaking process. She aimed to educate audiences about agoraphobia while creating an emotionally engaging story.
This document contains a transcript of an interview between Presenter 3 (Nicky Johansson) and Grace Johansson about her short film Trapped. Grace discusses how she conducted target audience research through an online survey to inform her film. Her research found that her target audience was predominantly female aged 16-24. She used this research to focus her film on a teenage female protagonist dealing with agoraphobia. Grace explains how she incorporated her target audience's feedback at various stages of creating her film to make sure it appealed to them.
The document summarizes feedback received from an audience questionnaire about a student-produced short film. Key findings include:
- Respondents correctly identified the film's genre as thriller and felt connected to the main character.
- The club scene and character abduction were most people's favorite parts.
- Editing was viewed as the strongest element of the film by most of the audience.
- Lighting and music were areas identified for possible improvement in a rough cut.
- The final cut addressed this feedback and received an average rating of 4 out of 5 from viewers.
The questionnaire results showed that psychological horror is the most popular subgenre. Most respondents were ages 16-20 and watched horror films with friends. Respondents had a low budget and preferred to download films digitally for under £5. Found footage was the preferred film style and spiders the top fear. The results will help shape the film to focus on psychological horror themes, include spiders, have friend protagonists and distribute digitally at low cost.
The document discusses audience feedback received for a short film called "Saving Grace" about the dangers of drinking. It provides the following key points:
1. The filmmakers conducted research into their target audience of teenagers and students aged 15-30 before filming to understand how to craft the story and message.
2. They distributed questionnaires before and after filming to gather feedback on the synopsis and final film. This feedback suggested changing the music in one scene and adding more shots from the victim's perspective.
3. Each group member also conducted individual questionnaires with varying participants to validate the results. This feedback confirmed the main target audience was students and helped evaluate the film's reception among different age groups.
What have you learned from your audience feedback?sammjh
The student conducted initial focus groups and surveys to understand their target audience and what type of horror film trailer would appeal to them. The focus group suggested creating a "found footage" style trailer that could be filmed with a camcorder. Surveys of people aged 12-21 found that most enjoyed horror films and preferred trailers that left them curious without revealing too much. When the student showed the final trailer to the same people surveyed, they correctly identified the target demographic and said they enjoyed the "jumpy" scenes and unexpected appearance of the antagonist at the end. The feedback confirmed the student successfully created an effective trailer for their target audience.
Through questionnaires and focus groups with their target audience of females aged 16-35, the group learned that their audience enjoys supernatural and possession horror films. They found that elements like scary fonts, the use of a blue ribbon theme, and creepy edited images were effective in engaging their audience. Most of the feedback on their promotional materials was positive, praising the scary and unsettling feel, though some suggested toning down the image editing slightly. Overall, the audience seemed persuaded to watch the film based on the promotional packages.
Post Production Audience Questionnaire Results FinalRachel Gibson
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about a thriller film's opening title sequence. It discusses each question in the questionnaire and analyzes the responses. The key findings were that the audience was able to predict plot points and interpret clues, identified suspenseful shots, found a children's lullaby built tension effectively, felt the film reached them personally, thought scene lengths were good, and found children as subjects more frightening than adults. Transitions, conventions, mise-en-scene, and titles were also evaluated positively overall by respondents. Based on this positive feedback, the creator decided no further edits were needed for the opening sequence.
This document contains a transcript of an interview with Grace Johansson about her short film Trapped. Grace discusses how she conducted quantitative research through surveys to determine her target audience was predominantly female aged 16-24. She used this research to inform the themes, characters, and plot of her film. Specifically, she centered the film around a teenage girl struggling with agoraphobia. Grace explains how she presented her research findings and incorporated feedback at various stages of the filmmaking process. She aimed to educate audiences about agoraphobia while creating an emotionally engaging story.
This document contains a transcript of an interview between Presenter 3 (Nicky Johansson) and Grace Johansson about her short film Trapped. Grace discusses how she conducted target audience research through an online survey to inform her film. Her research found that her target audience was predominantly female aged 16-24. She used this research to focus her film on a teenage female protagonist dealing with agoraphobia. Grace explains how she incorporated her target audience's feedback at various stages of creating her film to make sure it appealed to them.
The document summarizes feedback received from an audience questionnaire about a student-produced short film. Key findings include:
- Respondents correctly identified the film's genre as thriller and felt connected to the main character.
- The club scene and character abduction were most people's favorite parts.
- Editing was viewed as the strongest element of the film by most of the audience.
- Lighting and music were areas identified for possible improvement in a rough cut.
- The final cut addressed this feedback and received an average rating of 4 out of 5 from viewers.
The questionnaire results showed that psychological horror is the most popular subgenre. Most respondents were ages 16-20 and watched horror films with friends. Respondents had a low budget and preferred to download films digitally for under £5. Found footage was the preferred film style and spiders the top fear. The results will help shape the film to focus on psychological horror themes, include spiders, have friend protagonists and distribute digitally at low cost.
The document discusses audience feedback received for a short film called "Saving Grace" about the dangers of drinking. It provides the following key points:
1. The filmmakers conducted research into their target audience of teenagers and students aged 15-30 before filming to understand how to craft the story and message.
2. They distributed questionnaires before and after filming to gather feedback on the synopsis and final film. This feedback suggested changing the music in one scene and adding more shots from the victim's perspective.
3. Each group member also conducted individual questionnaires with varying participants to validate the results. This feedback confirmed the main target audience was students and helped evaluate the film's reception among different age groups.
What have you learned from your audience feedback?sammjh
The student conducted initial focus groups and surveys to understand their target audience and what type of horror film trailer would appeal to them. The focus group suggested creating a "found footage" style trailer that could be filmed with a camcorder. Surveys of people aged 12-21 found that most enjoyed horror films and preferred trailers that left them curious without revealing too much. When the student showed the final trailer to the same people surveyed, they correctly identified the target demographic and said they enjoyed the "jumpy" scenes and unexpected appearance of the antagonist at the end. The feedback confirmed the student successfully created an effective trailer for their target audience.
Through questionnaires and focus groups with their target audience of females aged 16-35, the group learned that their audience enjoys supernatural and possession horror films. They found that elements like scary fonts, the use of a blue ribbon theme, and creepy edited images were effective in engaging their audience. Most of the feedback on their promotional materials was positive, praising the scary and unsettling feel, though some suggested toning down the image editing slightly. Overall, the audience seemed persuaded to watch the film based on the promotional packages.
Post Production Audience Questionnaire Results FinalRachel Gibson
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about a thriller film's opening title sequence. It discusses each question in the questionnaire and analyzes the responses. The key findings were that the audience was able to predict plot points and interpret clues, identified suspenseful shots, found a children's lullaby built tension effectively, felt the film reached them personally, thought scene lengths were good, and found children as subjects more frightening than adults. Transitions, conventions, mise-en-scene, and titles were also evaluated positively overall by respondents. Based on this positive feedback, the creator decided no further edits were needed for the opening sequence.
Jack Woods, director of the short film "Anywhere but here", was interviewed about his filmmaking process. He conducted extensive audience research through paper questionnaires to learn about his target demographic and how to market the film. The research showed that most viewers were female, consumed media at home, and would be most receptive to seeing the film during late night soap operas from 7-12pm. Although short films were a new format for many, over half expressed interest in watching them. This informed Jack's marketing strategy and ensured the film would appeal to its intended audience.
The document analyzes audience surveys conducted to inform the development of a student horror film project. It summarizes the key findings from each survey, including that supernatural, psychological and comedy genres are most preferred; dolls, masks and knives are most frightening props; and audiences want an unresolved ending that leaves things open to interpretation. The surveys also provided guidance on poster design preferences and informed the decision to focus the film narrative on the serious real-world issue of female genital mutilation.
The document analyzes audience surveys conducted to inform the development of a student horror film project. It summarizes the key findings from each survey, including that supernatural, psychological and comedy genres are most preferred; dolls, masks and knives tend to frighten audiences; and audiences want an unresolved ending that leaves things open to interpretation. The surveys also provided guidance on poster design preferences and narrative elements audiences find appealing in horror films.
Primary and secondary research methods are used in media production. Primary research involves collecting original data through methods like surveys, while secondary research uses existing data from other sources. Both have advantages - primary research provides trustworthy up-to-date information but takes more time, while secondary allows gathering large datasets quickly but may be less reliable. Research also divides audiences into demographics based on attributes like age and psychographics based on attitudes, to help target media effectively. Researching competition allows learning what is successful in the market to lower risks. Production research considers resources, viability, and technical restrictions to determine feasibility.
The document analyzes surveys conducted with the target audience of 17-30 year olds for a student horror film project. Four group members each conducted a survey on different aspects of horror films. The surveys found that the target audience prefers supernatural and psychological horror genres. Common frightening props included dolls and masks. Most felt horror films help deal with fears and provide adrenaline. When designing the film poster, black and red colors as well as dominant images should be used. The film narrative will be based on the real-life conflict of female genital mutilation and end with an unexpected twist.
The questionnaire results showed that psychological horror is the most popular subgenre. Most respondents were ages 16-20 and watched horror films with friends. Respondents had a low budget and preferred to download films digitally for under £5. Found footage was the preferred film style and spiders the top fear. The results will help shape the film to focus on psychological horror themes, include spiders, have friend protagonists and distribute digitally at low cost.
The document discusses feedback received from audience members about a short film. The filmmaker asked people questions through Facebook about the narrative, plot, effects, transitions, best/worst parts, and ratings. Based on the feedback, the filmmaker learned that the narrative was easy to follow but could have been helped by sound. The plot kept some interested but others wanted more to happen sooner. Effects in the dream scene were recognized but could have been stronger. Transitions generally worked except for one. The stalker scenes and ending were the best parts while applying mascara was the worst. Ratings ranged from 6-7 mostly. Changes suggested included improving the dream effects, shortening the mascara scene, and adding the stalker
I have learned several things from audience feedback on my short film. People found the narrative easy to follow overall but some felt it needed a soundtrack to build more tension. The plot kept most interested but they expected more to happen. While many recognized the dream effects, some felt it could have been more noticeable. Transitions worked well except for one jump between scenes. Viewers most liked when the stalker appeared and found the repetitive mascara application the worst part. Ratings averaged 6-7 out of 10. Suggested changes included shortening the mascara scene and adding the stalker earlier. Most said they wouldn't purchase the short film but may watch again. Going forward, I will improve the dream effects and
Post Production Audience Questionnaire Results Final 2Rachel Gibson
The document summarizes the responses to a questionnaire about a thriller film's opening title sequence. It discusses how most viewers correctly predicted plot points and found many shots suspenseful. Respondents generally agreed that using a lullaby and focusing on children increased tension. Most also felt scene durations and transitions fit the atmosphere. Viewers recognized conventions like stalking and could identify details like a silhouette shot. They found the set, costumes, and mise-en-scene effective but props less so. Responses to the titles were also positive overall. As a result, the filmmaker decided no further edits were needed.
I have learned several things from audience feedback on my short film:
1) The narrative was generally easy to follow but could have been helped by a soundtrack during the dream sequence.
2) The plot kept most viewers interested but some felt it could have moved to the stalking scenes quicker.
3) Most recognized the dream effect but some felt it could have been more effective.
4) The transitions mostly worked well though a few had issues with the first one.
5) Viewers preferred the climax when the stalker attacks with a knife. The repetitive mascara application scenes were considered the worst part.
From focus group feedback on test marketing materials created for a film project, the student learned:
- For the trailer, audience members could not clearly hear dialogue over a river sound effect in one scene.
- The poster effectively conveyed the film's genre and raised questions about its plot, but some text was illegible due to the display board.
- The magazine cover image grabbed attention and followed conventions, but the plain gray background could be improved.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a new social realism film. Most respondents were male, aged 16, and watched films at least once a week, primarily in the evenings. They had seen short, low-budget films and enjoyed films addressing social issues like drugs and money problems. This information will help the filmmaker ensure the film appeals to the target audience.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a new social realism film. Most respondents were male, aged 16, and watched films at least once a week, primarily in the evenings. They had seen short, low-budget films and enjoyed films addressing social issues like drugs and money problems. This information will help the filmmaker ensure the film appeals to the target audience.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a new social realism film. Most respondents were male, aged 16, and watched films at least once a week, primarily in the evenings. They had seen short, low-budget films and enjoyed films addressing social issues like drugs and money problems. This information will help the filmmaker ensure the film appeals to the target audience.
Post Production Audience Questionnaire ResultsRachel Gibson
The document summarizes the responses to a questionnaire about a thriller film's opening title sequence. Key findings include:
- Viewers correctly guessed the plot directions and found the cliffhanger engaging.
- Suspenseful shots like the silhouette scene were effective.
- Using a lullaby in the soundtrack helped build tension.
- Though not intended for their age group, some viewers found the film personally affecting.
- Scene durations and transitions supported the atmosphere without being distracting.
- Elements like stalking children effectively used thriller conventions.
- The convincing set, costumes, and mise-en-scene increased thrills more than props.
- Viewers found
The document provides an analysis of the results from a questionnaire given to the target audience for a media studies coursework project on horror film promotion. Some key results were that the majority of the target audience was female aged 15-17, most watched psychological horror films monthly or weekly, and enjoyed aspects like suspense, jump scares, and storylines. This informed that the promotional materials should be tailored to a younger female demographic and include these popular elements. Additionally, the film trailer was found to be the most influential part of promotion over posters or magazines.
Q3: What have you learned from your audience feedback? eggbot6000
The document discusses feedback received from an audience survey about a film. It summarizes the following key points:
- Respondents enjoyed the film's mysterious setting and unexpected plot developments.
- The survey received responses from 25 people internationally, showing the film has broad appeal.
- Constructive criticism addressed aspects like audio quality and storyline clarity, which will help strengthen future films.
- Less helpful feedback included rude comments or surveys completed too quickly without understanding questions.
The survey responses and interviews provided useful feedback for creating the horror film trailer. Most respondents preferred supernatural/psychological horror. They also said mysterious effects and sounds make an effective trailer. This informed the trailer's use of flickering/glitchy effects. Feedback also suggested providing deeper motivation for the character's abusive acts, so new scenes were added. Interviews with media students and others provided more detailed input. Respondents disliked clichéd tropes like vulnerable children, influencing the plot where the child character gains more control. Audience feedback helped shape conventions and surprises in the trailer.
Question 3 what have you learned from your audience feedback uzzthekid
The document discusses audience feedback received for a horror film trailer project. A survey was conducted using SurveyMonkey to identify the target audience as males and females aged 16-25. Interviews also provided feedback, with both positive and negative comments noted. While some survey responses were received online, most people declined to answer questions online. A mood board was also created to conform to horror genre conventions. Overall, the feedback helped the filmmakers understand what to add, remove, and modify to better suit their target audience.
The document summarizes the feedback from a focus group about a student film project. It analyzes the responses to 10 questions about horror films and the student's film opening. Key findings include that 90% of the focus group enjoyed horror films, psychological horror was preferred over gore, witches could work if done psychologically, the plot and 15 rating were suitable, and background music may be better than dialogue for a horror opening sequence. Most said the opening would make them want to watch more.
The document summarizes the feedback received from a focus group about a horror film opening created by the authors. Some key points:
- The focus group consisted of 4 people aged 15 or older who were asked various questions about horror films and the plot.
- Most said they enjoyed horror films, particularly psychological thrillers over gory films. This informed the direction of the plot.
- Feedback on the plot was generally positive with some suggestions for improvements.
- All agreed the 15 age rating was suitable given the lack of graphic content.
- Mixed responses on whether to include dialogue in the opening informed the decision to use just music.
- The focus group said the opening left them wanting to
The document summarizes the results of a survey about horror film preferences. It discusses each survey question in detail, including the demographics of respondents and their film watching and marketing preferences. Key findings include that most respondents were teens ages 17-19, favored social media for film marketing, enjoyed a variety of horror subgenres including supernatural films, and wanted jump scares included in films. This informed the group's trailer idea to appeal to this target audience.
Jack Woods, director of the short film "Anywhere but here", was interviewed about his filmmaking process. He conducted extensive audience research through paper questionnaires to learn about his target demographic and how to market the film. The research showed that most viewers were female, consumed media at home, and would be most receptive to seeing the film during late night soap operas from 7-12pm. Although short films were a new format for many, over half expressed interest in watching them. This informed Jack's marketing strategy and ensured the film would appeal to its intended audience.
The document analyzes audience surveys conducted to inform the development of a student horror film project. It summarizes the key findings from each survey, including that supernatural, psychological and comedy genres are most preferred; dolls, masks and knives are most frightening props; and audiences want an unresolved ending that leaves things open to interpretation. The surveys also provided guidance on poster design preferences and informed the decision to focus the film narrative on the serious real-world issue of female genital mutilation.
The document analyzes audience surveys conducted to inform the development of a student horror film project. It summarizes the key findings from each survey, including that supernatural, psychological and comedy genres are most preferred; dolls, masks and knives tend to frighten audiences; and audiences want an unresolved ending that leaves things open to interpretation. The surveys also provided guidance on poster design preferences and narrative elements audiences find appealing in horror films.
Primary and secondary research methods are used in media production. Primary research involves collecting original data through methods like surveys, while secondary research uses existing data from other sources. Both have advantages - primary research provides trustworthy up-to-date information but takes more time, while secondary allows gathering large datasets quickly but may be less reliable. Research also divides audiences into demographics based on attributes like age and psychographics based on attitudes, to help target media effectively. Researching competition allows learning what is successful in the market to lower risks. Production research considers resources, viability, and technical restrictions to determine feasibility.
The document analyzes surveys conducted with the target audience of 17-30 year olds for a student horror film project. Four group members each conducted a survey on different aspects of horror films. The surveys found that the target audience prefers supernatural and psychological horror genres. Common frightening props included dolls and masks. Most felt horror films help deal with fears and provide adrenaline. When designing the film poster, black and red colors as well as dominant images should be used. The film narrative will be based on the real-life conflict of female genital mutilation and end with an unexpected twist.
The questionnaire results showed that psychological horror is the most popular subgenre. Most respondents were ages 16-20 and watched horror films with friends. Respondents had a low budget and preferred to download films digitally for under £5. Found footage was the preferred film style and spiders the top fear. The results will help shape the film to focus on psychological horror themes, include spiders, have friend protagonists and distribute digitally at low cost.
The document discusses feedback received from audience members about a short film. The filmmaker asked people questions through Facebook about the narrative, plot, effects, transitions, best/worst parts, and ratings. Based on the feedback, the filmmaker learned that the narrative was easy to follow but could have been helped by sound. The plot kept some interested but others wanted more to happen sooner. Effects in the dream scene were recognized but could have been stronger. Transitions generally worked except for one. The stalker scenes and ending were the best parts while applying mascara was the worst. Ratings ranged from 6-7 mostly. Changes suggested included improving the dream effects, shortening the mascara scene, and adding the stalker
I have learned several things from audience feedback on my short film. People found the narrative easy to follow overall but some felt it needed a soundtrack to build more tension. The plot kept most interested but they expected more to happen. While many recognized the dream effects, some felt it could have been more noticeable. Transitions worked well except for one jump between scenes. Viewers most liked when the stalker appeared and found the repetitive mascara application the worst part. Ratings averaged 6-7 out of 10. Suggested changes included shortening the mascara scene and adding the stalker earlier. Most said they wouldn't purchase the short film but may watch again. Going forward, I will improve the dream effects and
Post Production Audience Questionnaire Results Final 2Rachel Gibson
The document summarizes the responses to a questionnaire about a thriller film's opening title sequence. It discusses how most viewers correctly predicted plot points and found many shots suspenseful. Respondents generally agreed that using a lullaby and focusing on children increased tension. Most also felt scene durations and transitions fit the atmosphere. Viewers recognized conventions like stalking and could identify details like a silhouette shot. They found the set, costumes, and mise-en-scene effective but props less so. Responses to the titles were also positive overall. As a result, the filmmaker decided no further edits were needed.
I have learned several things from audience feedback on my short film:
1) The narrative was generally easy to follow but could have been helped by a soundtrack during the dream sequence.
2) The plot kept most viewers interested but some felt it could have moved to the stalking scenes quicker.
3) Most recognized the dream effect but some felt it could have been more effective.
4) The transitions mostly worked well though a few had issues with the first one.
5) Viewers preferred the climax when the stalker attacks with a knife. The repetitive mascara application scenes were considered the worst part.
From focus group feedback on test marketing materials created for a film project, the student learned:
- For the trailer, audience members could not clearly hear dialogue over a river sound effect in one scene.
- The poster effectively conveyed the film's genre and raised questions about its plot, but some text was illegible due to the display board.
- The magazine cover image grabbed attention and followed conventions, but the plain gray background could be improved.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a new social realism film. Most respondents were male, aged 16, and watched films at least once a week, primarily in the evenings. They had seen short, low-budget films and enjoyed films addressing social issues like drugs and money problems. This information will help the filmmaker ensure the film appeals to the target audience.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a new social realism film. Most respondents were male, aged 16, and watched films at least once a week, primarily in the evenings. They had seen short, low-budget films and enjoyed films addressing social issues like drugs and money problems. This information will help the filmmaker ensure the film appeals to the target audience.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience for a new social realism film. Most respondents were male, aged 16, and watched films at least once a week, primarily in the evenings. They had seen short, low-budget films and enjoyed films addressing social issues like drugs and money problems. This information will help the filmmaker ensure the film appeals to the target audience.
Post Production Audience Questionnaire ResultsRachel Gibson
The document summarizes the responses to a questionnaire about a thriller film's opening title sequence. Key findings include:
- Viewers correctly guessed the plot directions and found the cliffhanger engaging.
- Suspenseful shots like the silhouette scene were effective.
- Using a lullaby in the soundtrack helped build tension.
- Though not intended for their age group, some viewers found the film personally affecting.
- Scene durations and transitions supported the atmosphere without being distracting.
- Elements like stalking children effectively used thriller conventions.
- The convincing set, costumes, and mise-en-scene increased thrills more than props.
- Viewers found
The document provides an analysis of the results from a questionnaire given to the target audience for a media studies coursework project on horror film promotion. Some key results were that the majority of the target audience was female aged 15-17, most watched psychological horror films monthly or weekly, and enjoyed aspects like suspense, jump scares, and storylines. This informed that the promotional materials should be tailored to a younger female demographic and include these popular elements. Additionally, the film trailer was found to be the most influential part of promotion over posters or magazines.
Q3: What have you learned from your audience feedback? eggbot6000
The document discusses feedback received from an audience survey about a film. It summarizes the following key points:
- Respondents enjoyed the film's mysterious setting and unexpected plot developments.
- The survey received responses from 25 people internationally, showing the film has broad appeal.
- Constructive criticism addressed aspects like audio quality and storyline clarity, which will help strengthen future films.
- Less helpful feedback included rude comments or surveys completed too quickly without understanding questions.
The survey responses and interviews provided useful feedback for creating the horror film trailer. Most respondents preferred supernatural/psychological horror. They also said mysterious effects and sounds make an effective trailer. This informed the trailer's use of flickering/glitchy effects. Feedback also suggested providing deeper motivation for the character's abusive acts, so new scenes were added. Interviews with media students and others provided more detailed input. Respondents disliked clichéd tropes like vulnerable children, influencing the plot where the child character gains more control. Audience feedback helped shape conventions and surprises in the trailer.
Question 3 what have you learned from your audience feedback uzzthekid
The document discusses audience feedback received for a horror film trailer project. A survey was conducted using SurveyMonkey to identify the target audience as males and females aged 16-25. Interviews also provided feedback, with both positive and negative comments noted. While some survey responses were received online, most people declined to answer questions online. A mood board was also created to conform to horror genre conventions. Overall, the feedback helped the filmmakers understand what to add, remove, and modify to better suit their target audience.
The document summarizes the feedback from a focus group about a student film project. It analyzes the responses to 10 questions about horror films and the student's film opening. Key findings include that 90% of the focus group enjoyed horror films, psychological horror was preferred over gore, witches could work if done psychologically, the plot and 15 rating were suitable, and background music may be better than dialogue for a horror opening sequence. Most said the opening would make them want to watch more.
The document summarizes the feedback received from a focus group about a horror film opening created by the authors. Some key points:
- The focus group consisted of 4 people aged 15 or older who were asked various questions about horror films and the plot.
- Most said they enjoyed horror films, particularly psychological thrillers over gory films. This informed the direction of the plot.
- Feedback on the plot was generally positive with some suggestions for improvements.
- All agreed the 15 age rating was suitable given the lack of graphic content.
- Mixed responses on whether to include dialogue in the opening informed the decision to use just music.
- The focus group said the opening left them wanting to
The document summarizes the results of a survey about horror film preferences. It discusses each survey question in detail, including the demographics of respondents and their film watching and marketing preferences. Key findings include that most respondents were teens ages 17-19, favored social media for film marketing, enjoyed a variety of horror subgenres including supernatural films, and wanted jump scares included in films. This informed the group's trailer idea to appeal to this target audience.
The document discusses a student's media production of a thriller film opening. It reflects on how the production used conventions from real thriller films in aspects like costumes, locations, and lighting. The student aimed to represent teenagers as the main social group. The most likely distribution method would be straight-to-DVD or television due to the low-budget nature of the production. The intended audience was identified as males aged 15-18 based on research of similar films' audiences. Through the production, the student learned about challenges of filming in low light, the importance of shot types and camera movements, and skills in editing software. Feedback on a rough cut helped fine tune the final product.
The document discusses the planning of a teaser trailer for a sci-fi/horror film. It outlines the plot, proposed scenes, and research conducted through a questionnaire. The questionnaire results showed that while most participants were teenage girls who generally prefer horror over sci-fi, they were not put off by the sci-fi elements in the synopsis. Feedback suggested focusing more on horror conventions and ensuring special effects look realistic.
The document provides an evaluation of a final media project by Amy Pope. It includes:
- Feedback from a focus group on the movie opening, praising the music/camera work but noting room for improvement in special effects and acting.
- An analysis of how the media product follows or challenges conventions regarding sound, shots, narrative structure and representation of social groups.
- Discussions of technologies learned through the process like YouTube, iMovie and Blogger, as well as lessons from preliminary tasks.
Simran evaluated their production process for creating a short film for a class project. Through primary and secondary research, they decided on a murder mystery genre. They experimented with watching soundless films and doing storyboarding activities. For planning, they researched other films and created a proposal to define their audience and concept. Their scheduling helped manage timelines, but time management was an issue during production. Peer feedback noted strengths like sound editing but also areas for improvement like clarifying the ending and improving acting and ambient noise. Simran agreed improvements were needed and would address the confusing ending, weak storyline, and sound effects based on the feedback.
Audience feedback is important for media producers to understand what viewers like and dislike about their work, and to learn viewers' expectations. The author conducted a survey to learn more about their target audience for a horror film project. Questions covered demographics, viewing habits, and preferences for horror movies and trailers. This provided insight into what the audience wanted to see before filming began. Additionally, the author shared their trailer online and asked for verbal feedback from family and friends. Incorporating this feedback improved the final product to better meet audience expectations and ensure it would be well-received. In conclusion, audience feedback is very important for creating media that audiences will love.
Evaluation Task 4 - who is your audience and what have you learned from them?hannahboardman
The document discusses research conducted on the target audience for a horror film trailer. It was found that the film should target both males and females, as there were only slight gender differences. However, there was a significant difference in opinions between younger and older people, so the target audience was identified as young adults. Research also found that supernatural horror was the most popular genre. The document then discusses theories around why audiences consume media and how they can be passive or active. It provides examples of how horror films may influence or manipulate certain audiences. Feedback on the created trailer showed that it was an effective horror trailer that made the intended audience want to see the full film.
The document analyzes the results of a questionnaire given to the target audience of a horror film trailer. It discusses the responses to questions about gender (mostly male), age (teenage), expectations from a horror trailer (fast-paced, suspenseful without revealing too much of the plot), preferred colors (black to create darkness, red to convey danger), hobbies (many watch horror on streaming services), genre preferences (mixed but horror is popular), preferred locations (isolated, few people), music preferences (classical and rap mixed together to appeal to teenagers), and favorite horror films (wide variety providing different elements to draw from). The results help the author understand how to craft a horror trailer that will appeal to this target
The student created a horror film project with two classmates about a stalker. They received feedback that the music did not fit well and they rushed parts of the project. The student learned new filming and editing skills through making the project but feels they could have improved it with more organization and effort.
The student created a horror film project with two classmates about a stalker. They received feedback that the music did not fit well and they rushed parts of the project. The student learned new filming and editing skills through making the project but feels they could have improved it with more organization and effort.
The document discusses research conducted on the target audience for a horror film trailer. It was found that the target should be young adults, as there were differences in opinions between young people and those over 21. Research also showed that 60% of respondents preferred supernatural/paranormal horror over slasher or torture genres. Feedback on the trailer showed that it was easy to understand and conveyed the horror genre well, with all viewers expressing interest in seeing the full film.
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1. Evaluation Question3: Whathave you learnedfrom your audience feedback?
00:00:00 Presenter1
(BethIzatt)
What an informative andinterestingprogramme
we have all justlistenedto.DannyBoyle gave
great insightintothe differencesbetween
creatingbothTrainspottingfilmsandhow the
elementsof youthculture andidentitywere
neededwithinthe films.
If you have justjoinedme,Iam BethIzatt andyou
are listeningto Surrey FilmRadio.
In a few minuteswe willbe hearingfromAimee
Lee whois interviewingGrace Johanssonabout
herlatestshort filmTrapped asa part of Film
Fanatics.But now we are going to hearfrom
Megan Windmill whoat6:00pm will be speaking
to directorAmberO’Dell aboutherprogressionin
filminthe past year,Megan…
Presenter2
(MeganWindmill)
At 6 I will be sittingdownwithrisingdirector
AmberO’Dell totalkabouther challengeswithin
filmingandhow she hasworkedtolearnmore
abouttechnology inpreparationforhernew short
filmFirstImpressions. Joinme at6:00pm to find
out more.
Presenter1
(BethIzatt)
Thank You Megan,now we will hearfromAimee
Lee inthe FilmFanaticssegmentof the show.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Good evening,todaywe have DirectorGrace
Johanssononthe show.PreviouslyGrace released
an introductionentitledThe Womanwhowas
NeverSeenwhichreceivedpraisefromaudiences,
she has listenedtoheraudience andthistime
aroundhas createda full shortfilmentitled
Trappedwhichshe hopeswill getthe same
appraisal.Stayafterthissegmentforthe Film
HistoriansDavidNolanandSeanMaguire talking
aboutLaura Mulvey’sMale Gaze theory.
The main reasonGrace ishere withus todayisto
talkabout hernewestshortfilm, Trapped.
Trappedcarriesthemesandissuesof age,gender,
neglectandlonelinessandthe mainplotisthat of
Agoraphobiawhichisafear of leavingyourown
home.Mackenzie,the Agoraphobicisplayedby
AmyBenton,andshe is leftalone inherhome to
deal withherfearsuntil she getsa call that may
helpherovercome herAgoraphobia.
Grace how did youcome to realise yourtarget
audience foryourshortfilmandwho theywere?
2. Grace Well Ibeganby creatinga quantitative research
online surveymonkeyandsendingthe linkaround
to all of the people Iknew viasocial mediaandby
messagingappsthatI had on myphone.Through
thisI got a total of 94 responseswiththe biggest
age groupbeing16 – 24 year oldsmakingup38
out of 94 and a percentage of 40.43%. Alsomy
target audience waspredominatelyfemaleas85
out of the 94 participantswere of the female
gender. The race of my targetaudience turned
out to be majorityWhite/Caucasianwhichwas
surprisingasI expectedthere tobe more of a
cultural mix inmy survey,andalsomostof the
participantsdidlive inSouthEastEnglandmaking
up 74.47% of participants.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
How didyourtarget audience researchimpactthe
waythat your filmturnedout?
Grace Due to the fact thatmy target audience was
predominately 16– 24 yearsoldand female I
wantedtoappeal to that and have somethingthat
my audience couldpossiblyimagineinthemselves
somehow,soIdesignedmystorylinetobe based
arounda teenage girl sothatit wouldfitmytarget
audience andshow female poweraswell asa
slightlyyoungercharacterthana lotof films.
In mysurveythe choice of social group that my
audience wantedtosee the mostwasteenagers
and youngadultsbecause thatoptionhad61
votesandso from thatI workedwithitand came
up witha storyline thatfitinwithyoungage and
mental illness.The reasonforchoosingmental
illnesswasbecause of whenaskingthe question
of whichissuesmyshortfilmshouldshowcasethe
top answerwasmental illnesswith49selections,
so itwas a sure choice that it shouldbe the focus
of myfilm. The reasonI pickedAgoraphobiaafter
that wasbecause I heardaboutit brieflyonline
and thenlookedintoitdeeperandfoundittobe
such an interestingfearbecause itseemstobe
quite unusual and rare and a fact of trauma soI
wantedtoexplore thatslightlyinmyfilm.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
How didyoupresentyourresearch?
Grace I presentedmyfindingsfrommyqualitative
researchsurveyina powerpoint document.I
chose to do itin thisstyle because thiswayIcould
take screenshotsof all the answersIhad been
givenandthenwrite outunderneathwhatexactly
3. the responseswere inmysurveytomake sure the
informationwasclear.Iput2 questionson each
slide andmade sure that everythinglookedneat
before itwaspresentedonmyblog. The
powerpointallowedme toquicklyrefertomy
informationwheneverIneededitandall the
informationwasaccessible asIcouldjustflick
betweenslidestofindoutthe informationI
needed.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
From yourquantitative researchwhatwere your
nextstepstowardscreatingyourshortfilm?
Grace AfterI hadanalysedthe responsesfrommy
surveyIlookedupextensivelythe different
amountsof mental illnessestherewere thatI
coulddo a filmabout,andthenthoughtabout
whichoneswouldbe of interesttome and my
audience andthatwouldalsofitinwiththe zero
budgetandsmall amountof locationsthatI would
have.AfterfindingAgoraphobia Ijust
rememberedthatI’dheardof itbefore andit had
alwaysseemedinterestingtome as it wasnot
somethingIhadcome across before andhavinga
fearof leavingyourownhome wassomethingI
wantedtoput across to otherpeople andshow
themwhatit wouldbe like tofeel that.
I thenwentaboutby findingarticlesabout
AgoraphobiasoI couldeducate myself more on
the illnessandpublishedthese onmyblogas
researchso that I couldreferbackto theminthe
future.AfterthisIstarteddraftingmyfirstfew
synopsisideasformyfilmsothatI coulddecide
how exactlyIwantedto go aboutthe processof
creatingmy shortfilm.Ithenwenton todraft my
scriptusingCeltX,ascript writingprogramme that
has everytype of insertthatyoucouldneedto
create a script,I created6 drafts of my script
developingiteachtime butstill keepingit
surroundingthe theme of Agoraphobiaevery
single time,andbythe endof the draftingprocess
I was veryhappywiththe waymy storyline had
turnedout.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
How didyourquantitative researchhelpyou
duringyourdrafts of your scripton CeltX?
Grace Usingmy target audience researchIwasable to
decide thatI wantedmymaincharacter to be a
late female teenagerwithAgoraphobiaasmy
mainparticipantsinthe surveywere femaleand
agedbetween16and 24 years old.To make the
plotline more hopefulandshow progressfrommy
worklast yearI usedvoicemailsfromthe main
4. character Mackenzie’sphone thatsignalledan
urgentneedforherto leave the house tovisither
familyinthe hospital,thiswasareasonto try and
overcome herAgoraphobiaandIwantedto show
hertryingthat. I stuck to a cast that my audience
couldrelate toand alsoan issue thattheywanted
to see because itwouldbringmore interest
towardsmy filmanditmade more sense tocreate
a filmusingwhatmytarget audience hadtoldme
rather thangoingagainstit.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Afterthe filmingof yourshortfilmdidyoudoany
furthertargetaudience research?
Grace Followingthe creationof myassemblyeditwhich
was the firstcut of my filmafterI hadfilmedit,I
createda listof 10 questionsforqualitative
researchand asked2 of mypeersfortheir
feedbackwhichIvoice recordedanduploadedto
youtube andthenmyblog.I alsodidqualitative
researchto decide whichphotowouldbe bestfor
my filmposterwhencreatingit,andsome
researchafterI had createdthe firstdraftof my
filmreview tosee whatmypeersthoughtabout
it.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
What didyou gainfromthis qualitative research?
Grace I foundthat the assemblyeditqualitative research
was the mosthelpful asitgave me an insightinto
the viewsof myaudience andalsoit letme know
where theystoodonknowledge of Agoraphobia
so that I knew whichdirectiontotake myfilmin.
For example,myaudience didnothave aprior
knowledge of Agoraphobiabuttheythoughtit
was interestingandwantedtoknow more about
it soI feltthat I wantedtoincorporate thatinto
my filmandeducate themaboutwhat
Agoraphobiaisbutalsomake the filminteresting
so that audiencesdon’tgetboredof watching.
The audience believedthe highestpointof
tensionwaswhenMackenzie wasabouttoleave
the house and strugglingtogetout the frontdoor,
thiswas helpful forme asitwas whatI was
hopingthe audience wouldunderstandandthat
theywouldsee Mackenzie hastwosidesinher
headone is tellinghertostaywhere she issafe
inside herownhouse butthe otherissayingshe
needstobe withher familyandface herfearsor
she will nevergetoverherAgoraphobia. Ialso
askedparticipantswhatthey thoughtaboutmy
firstinitial endingbecause Iwasnotsure about it
and I askedthempossible waystheywould
change it and theysaidthattheywouldaddin
5. more flowingshotsthatwenttogetherwiththe
hospital shottomake it lessstaticas inthe
assemblyedititwentfromhandholdingrightto
the hospital andit didnotflow well atall.
Withmy posterqualitative researchIhadtakena
bunchof photosthat I hadas possible optionsfor
my posterandI put themup as a blogpost.I then
compiledalistof 12 questionswhichhelpedme
to gathera general consensusastowhichphoto
the audience likedbetter.Iaskedmyparticipants
whatthemestheycouldsee inmyphotosand
theyansweredbysuggestingisolation,
abandonment,innocence,internalconflictand
mental health,all of whichwere whatIwastrying
to show in Trappedand in myposteras
Mackenzie isleftalone andneglected,butshe isa
childsoshe isinnocentanddoesnotknow much
aboutthe worldoutside asshe isAgoraphobicand
hermental healthissuescreate aninternal
conflictthatleavesherconstantlystrugglingon
whichdecisionsshe shouldmake inherlife and
how theywill affecther.The audience members
whotook part inmy surveysaidthatthe photosof
Mackenzie facingthe outside withherface slightly
hiddenbythe doorwere theirfavouritesbecause
they show everythingthe clearest andalso
because theyhadmore potential tobecome a
posterbecause there wasmore space aroundthe
image. Theirleastfavouriteswere the firsttwo
imageswhichwere takenbehindthe frontdoor
inside the house because theylookedlessnatural
and theywere quite dark.
My filmreview qualitative researchwasusedto
determine whataboutithadadheredto
conventionsandwhatneededtobe changed
aboutit. Speakingof conventionsandpage
architecture one of myparticipantsstatedthatmy
review doesadhere toconventionsof filmreviews
as the columnstructure is verysimilarto
magazinessuchas TimeOutandSightandSound.I
askedmyaudience whattheirfirstimpressions
were aboutmy review andtheysaidthatitlooked
professionalbutitwasa little bittoolongand
gave away toomuch of the storyline inthe review.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
You saidthat youraudience didnotknow about
Agoraphobiabefore watchingyourshort,didyou
feel thatyouhad to informtheminyourfilmof
whatit was sotheyknew aboutthe issue?
Grace I suppose Ialmostdidfeel thatwaybecause if it
6. came to itand a personwascompletelyclueless
aboutsomethingsuchas Agoraphobiatheycould
become reallyinsensitive tothe issue andsothey
needtoknow as much as possible sothat theycan
see the effectsithas. I wantedtotry and create
the emotionof someone withAgoraphobiaso
that my audience couldlearnwhattheygo
throughand how a personcan overcome sucha
struggle andlearnto cope witha phobiathey
have had all theirlife.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Didyou have any problemswiththe castingof
your filmwhenitcame topreparingforit?
Grace I had a slightproblemwhenitcame tofindinga
personto playCaroline the younggirl whomeets
Mackenzie onherway to the hospital,asI could
not hire someone withoutabudgetandI didnot
know any youngchildrenof thatage at all so it
was difficulttofindsomeone todoitfor me.In
the endI endedupusingAmy’syoungersister
Sophie asCaroline because she looksdifferent
enoughfromAmythat she can playanother
character that isnot relatedinthe same film.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Withinyourfilm, didyoumanage tostick to the
goalsyou setoutfor yourself afterreceivingthe
resultsof yourfirstquantitative research?
Grace AfterI hadreceivedthe resultsfrommy
quantitative researchIplannedmysynopsiswith
an ideaof how I wantedmyfilmtobe and who
and whatI wantedinit,I knew I wantedthatto
include Agoraphobiaandaftera while of thinking
aboutit and debatingwhetheritwouldworkwell
enoughIdecidedthatI wantedtouse younger
actors as the main featuresinmycast as well,as
theywouldrelate more withmyaudience
membersandcatch the eye of audiencesmore.So
I setout by writingmyscriptwithan all-female
youngcast starringin a filmcentringaroundthe
issue of Agoraphobia,andthroughoutthe
scriptwritingprocessIalwayskeptinmymindthe
fact that the mainstory wasabout Agoraphobia
and that wasnot goingto change,soneitherdid
my storyline reallystrayfromthatapart from the
fact that towardsthe endit became more hopeful
and light.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Whencreatingyourfilmandposterdidyou
adhere tothe conventions andwas itnoticeable
to youraudience members?
Grace WhenI was creatingmyfilmI did try to focuson
havingareasof representation,whichwere age
and gender,Ihad a narrative structure althoughit
subvertsfromwhatTodorovsays because myfilm
7. doesnotbeginwitha state of equilibriumitstarts
withdisequilibriumandgoesontowardsthe end
to endup ina state of new equilibriumwhen
Mackenzie overcomesherphobiaatthe endof
the film. IfollowedPropp’scharactertheorywith
Mackenzie beingthe protagonistof the filmand
findingherownwayinthe filmandCaroline being
the damsel indistressbecause althoughitmay
seemlike Mackenzie ishelpinghershe makes
Mackenzie forgetaboutherownfearsand also
helpsherto getto the hospital inthe end.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Were there anydifficultieswhentryingtostickto
your researchandthe plansyou hadmade?
Grace It was difficultsometimestodecide whattomake
the level of intelligence inmyfilm, whatImeanby
that is24 of the participantsinmysurveysaidthat
theywere filmliterateand45 saidthey were
somewhatfilmliterate,thisdoesnothelpme in
knowinghow muchtheyknow aboutfilmsso
whencreatingmyfilmIdon’tknow what level of
creativitythey’ll wanttosee orknow about so
that wasa challenge forme. The social groups
questionwasachallenge tostickto because I
allowedthe participantstopickmore thanone
optionandso theycouldchoose anyamount
whichmeantpickinganoverall winnerwasalmost
a difficultybutinthe endteenagerswonoutand
so that iswhat I wentwithforthe mainfocusof
my film.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
What specificallyrelatesyourfilmtothe topicof
Agoraphobia?
Grace A lotof the shotsI have usedshow Mackenzie
confinedtoa cornerof the sofain the house,not
movingand lookingaroundwide eyedasif she is
scared.I alsohave a continuousshotof her
struggle toleave the house where she goestothe
door looksout,turnsaway,leansagainstthe wall,
pressesherhandsagainstthe doorand thentakes
a longwhile toactuallyleave andall these stepsin
turn buildupa physical andemotional
representationof whatAgoraphobialookslike or
couldlooklike fromone pointof view. The
difference betweenmypreviousworkandthis
piece of workisthat there ismore focuson hope
inTrapped,as she is goingmore towards
overcomingherfearthanhow much she is
confinedtoone space by herAgoraphobia.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Goingback to your posterqualitativeresearch,did
youfollow youraudience research?
Grace Yes I didfollow the audience feedbackIreceived,
I usedone of the lastfew imagesoutof the
8. selectionIhadbecause Ididagree that theyinthe
enddidlookmore natural and lessposedwhen
creatinga posterand creatingthe emotionof
Agoraphobia.One of myparticipantssaidthey
couldsee ability/disabilityinmyphotosformy
postersandI wantedto almostincorporate that
intomy filmaswell because it’sthe twosidesof
hermind,herabilitytoleave the house butalso
the mental illnessthathasbeencreatedthathas
hermindtellingherthatshe iscompletely
incapable of leavingthe house outof sheerfear.
My audience saidthatshe lookedscaredinthe
photosand I wantedtokeepthatas a theme of
the posterso whenIwas editingit,Itooktheir
commentsinmindandI made the colourof the
postercoolerandmore of a bluishhue sothat it
lookedmore spookyandaddedabrokenglass
fontfor the title tocreate a sense of what
Mackenzie’smindislike.
Presenter3
(Aimee Lee)
Well Grace ithas beensointerestingtohearfrom
youtoday and we are so grateful youcouldcome
and talkto us aboutyour new filmandyour
audience research. Thankyouforcomingto join
me here at FilmFanaticsand I hope tosee you
againsoon.
Grace It was noproblemitwasa pleasure toshare
informationaboutmynew filmandI’dlove to
come back again.