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The document discusses the target audience and genre for the film "The Tester". The intended audience is males aged 18-28 who enjoy violent, crime-related genres similar to Snatch and Lock Stock that involve "macho" themes. The opening scene relates to these genres by beginning with a crime. Feedback noted that the varying camera quality and pace needed improvement, but praised the music, shots, and Miramax logo.
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Evaluation 4 & 5
This document discusses the target audience and opening scene for the film "The Tester". The target audience is identified as males aged 18-28 who enjoy violent films and gang/crime genres. The opening scene relates closely to films like Snatch and Se7en by starting with a crime, similar to conventions in the thriller genre. Cross-promotion opportunities with brands worn or mentioned in the film are also discussed. Feedback on the film praised the music and shots but criticized changes in camera and pace.
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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent organization founded in 1912 that classifies and censors films in the UK. They rate films using a certificate system of U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, and 18 to indicate the appropriate audience. The BBFC aims to classify films in a neutral and unbiased manner. Various acts, like the Obscene Publication Act and Video Recordings Act, give the BBFC power to ban or cut films containing obscene, violent, or inappropriate content to protect viewers.
Producers and audiences
Captain America was a 2011 action film targeted at males aged 16-24. It was directed by Joe Johnston and produced by Kevin Feige. Starring well-known actors Chris Evans and Tommy Lee Jones, it opened to $65.8 million and ultimately made $368.6 million globally despite competition from other blockbusters. The film and its stars were heavily marketed through various traditional and social media platforms, helping drive its commercial success. The female audience was also courted through Chris Evans' appeal, broadening the film's reach.
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Film age rating for blog
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1) Avatar - Uses interesting techniques like characters at top and floating elements to draw in audiences.
2) Pain and Gain - Features threatening actors and action scenes to attract male audiences.
3) Ted - Highlights good reviews and humorous imagery to show the film's humor.
4) The Expendables - Uses famous action stars to attract audiences excited for action.
5) World War Z - Features climbing zombies and Brad Pitt to draw in audiences with horror and star power.
6) The Dark Knight Rises - Advertises awards and features violence and Michael Caine to attract audiences.
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Bbfc
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Captain America was a 2011 action film targeted at males aged 16-24. It was directed by Joe Johnston and produced by Kevin Feige. Starring well-known actors Chris Evans and Tommy Lee Jones, it opened to $65.8 million and ultimately made $368.6 million globally despite competition from other blockbusters. The film and its stars were heavily marketed through various traditional and social media platforms, helping drive its commercial success. The female audience was also courted through Chris Evans' appeal, broadening the film's reach.
Bbfc
The BBFC classifies films in the UK according to age ratings and content guidelines to protect viewers, especially children. Films are submitted for classification and may receive a different rating than requested. Case studies describe films like Gremlins and Alien receiving higher ratings than originally sought due to graphic or unsettling content. Fight Club required cuts to violent scenes focused on facial injuries to maintain an 18 rating.
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Jacks media (1)
The document summarizes and analyzes 6 different film posters:
1) Avatar - Uses interesting techniques like characters at top and floating elements to draw in audiences.
2) Pain and Gain - Features threatening actors and action scenes to attract male audiences.
3) Ted - Highlights good reviews and humorous imagery to show the film's humor.
4) The Expendables - Uses famous action stars to attract audiences excited for action.
5) World War Z - Features climbing zombies and Brad Pitt to draw in audiences with horror and star power.
6) The Dark Knight Rises - Advertises awards and features violence and Michael Caine to attract audiences.
Q4 evaluation
The document discusses the potential audience for a media product. It analyzes that the film would likely receive a 15 certificate from the BBFC based on similar films. Two potential audience members are described: Jerome, a 16-year-old who enjoys football, rap/hip-hop music, and films like Kidulthood; and Paige, an 18-year-old who watches shows like Skins and listens to rap/hip-hop, and likes films like Shank. The document also analyzes the film according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, noting it does not fulfill physiological needs but provides meaningfulness and hope at a self-actualization level.
Question 4
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Evaluation question 5
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Evaluation: Question
The audience for this media product is teenagers ages 15-18. Research showed that thrillers make a huge profit from this age group. While some people ages 20-28 also watch these films, teenagers are the key demographic. In order to target this teenage audience, the film would need a 15 rating certification to allow 15-18 year olds to view it theatrically. A 12A rating would be too restrictive, while an 18 rating would lose out on profits from younger teenagers. The film aims to be similar to other 15 rated thrillers like The Strangers and Silent House that involve home invasion and suspense with frightening themes, violence, and gore.
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Evaluation question 5
1. The filmmakers created questionnaires before and after filming to get audience feedback on the storyline, genre, age rating, and music. This helped them improve the work.
2. A second questionnaire after editing asked about the age rating, genre, enjoyment, and if the storyline was understood. Most people did not understand the storyline from the first three minutes.
3. The script for the first three minutes does not clearly convey that it deserves a 15 age rating aside from brief scenes of violence and a reference to drugs in the title. Guns are also featured but are common in other 12A films.
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The document discusses the potential audience for a media product. It analyzes that the film would likely receive a 15 certificate from the BBFC based on similar films. Two potential audience members are described: Jerome, a 16-year-old who enjoys football, rap/hip-hop music, and films like Kidulthood; and Paige, an 18-year-old who watches shows like Skins and listens to rap/hip-hop, and likes films like Shank. The document also analyzes the film according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, noting it does not fulfill physiological needs but provides meaningfulness and hope at a self-actualization level.
Question 4
The document discusses the target audience for a media product. It was decided the target audience would be males and females above age 12. Research was conducted on the British Board of Film Classification website and it was determined the opening scene for the media product, which contains no disturbing footage, would be suitable for ages 12 and up and not require an adult. Elements from popular horror and thriller films like Insidious were referenced and incorporated into the media product, such as camera shots and text design, to appeal to the target audience.
BBFC
Here me and my group have looked at what age group we classify our film using the BBFC information. We looked at the context, tone and impact to help us work out what age group would be suitable.
Evaluation question 5
The document discusses audience testing and targeting that was done for a film project. Small focus groups were conducted after early drafts to receive feedback from the target audience of teenage males. The focus groups said the first draft needed more action and shorter shots during a dressing scene. Re-filming that scene addressed this feedback. Additional focus groups provided input on title sequences and sounds that were incorporated. Throughout the film, tension, drama and grief were included to provide desired emotional experiences for the target audience. Relatable elements like a point-of-view car shot and a typical teenage boy's sports bag were also included. Themes of winning, losing and overcoming challenges in life were represented in the narrative.
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The proposed film will tell the story of a teenage pregnancy from the father's perspective. It will be a comedy/drama in the vein of the movie Juno, focusing on the drama and comedy of a teenage boy dealing with becoming a father. The target audience will be teenagers and young adults aged 13-35. It will have a summer release window to capitalize on audiences being out of school. With a $5 million budget, it will star Drake Bell, Jack Black, and Jennifer Aniston in breakthrough roles under the direction of Jason Reitman, known for blending comedy and serious subjects.
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Evaluation: Question
The audience for this media product is teenagers ages 15-18. Research showed that thrillers make a huge profit from this age group. While some people ages 20-28 also watch these films, teenagers are the key demographic. In order to target this teenage audience, the film would need a 15 rating certification to allow 15-18 year olds to view it theatrically. A 12A rating would be too restrictive, while an 18 rating would lose out on profits from younger teenagers. The film aims to be similar to other 15 rated thrillers like The Strangers and Silent House that involve home invasion and suspense with frightening themes, violence, and gore.
Evaluation question 4
The document discusses choosing an age rating for a media product. It provides details on the types of content that can be expected in films rated 12A, 15, and 18 according to BBFC regulations. The author determines that their thriller film would fit best under a 15 rating because it contains some violence, though not extremely graphic, and no sexual content. They also feel a 15 rating is appropriate as anyone younger may struggle to understand the non-chronological narrative. Feedback from 15/16 year old colleagues confirmed this target age group would enjoy the conventions used in the film.
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The document discusses censorship of films in China compared to other countries and the impact of censorship. It notes that in China, entire films are often banned or significant cuts are made to films, removing important content and changing dialogue. This disappoints audiences and makes the films less entertaining. In contrast, other countries use a film rating system to restrict younger viewers rather than censoring content. The document hopes that one day China will adopt a similar rating system rather than outright banning or heavily censoring films.
Media evaluation 4
The audience for the media product would be ages 15 and above. This is because the content follows some BBFC guidelines for violence, showing a brief clip of someone being shot without dwelling on pain or injury. Other films rated 15 with similar hostage plotlines, like Taken, were used as a reference. The film aims to appeal to a broad range of stereotypes for that age group like "chav, prep, scene, geek" and both genders as different people enjoy different genres.
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The document discusses several key elements that film trailers typically include to advertise and promote films. Trailers usually reveal the basic storyline to entice audiences while maintaining an element of mystery. They introduce main characters, directors, and popular actors/celebrities to draw audiences. Trailers also aim to persuade audiences through techniques like appropriate music, shots, reviews, star ratings, and revealing the release date at the end. The overall purpose is to encourage people to watch the film while only revealing a taste of what to expect.
Institutional aspects- SA
The document discusses several institutional aspects presented in film trailers to entice audiences. It notes that trailers often feature popular actors or production companies. The trailer for The Equalizer highlighted companies like Sony and Columbia that have produced blockbuster films. It also promoted the main actor Denzel Washington's prestige. Towards the end, the trailer advertised the release date and social media hashtags to engage audiences online. Overall, the trailer aimed to attract viewers through stars, companies, and music to build hype for the film.
Institutional aspects
The document discusses several institutional aspects presented in film trailers to entice audiences. It notes that trailers often feature popular actors or production companies. The trailer for The Equalizer highlighted companies like Sony and Columbia that have produced blockbuster films. It also promoted the main actor Denzel Washington's prestige. Towards the end, the trailer advertised the release date and social media hashtags to engage audiences online. Overall, the trailer aimed to attract viewers through stars, companies, and music to build hype for the film.
Evaluation – Question 5
The filmmakers designed and distributed a questionnaire to gauge audience reception of their film. The results showed that the film appealed to its intended target audience and genres like sci-fi, horror, and thriller. When planning production, the filmmakers considered this feedback to include elements like violence that would maintain a 15 rating. Music was also selected to match scenes like the intense park fight scene. While feedback on cinematography and music was positive, some comments noted the storyline was unclear and there were continuity errors with lighting. The filmmakers are taking this lesson to improve their next project.
Who would be the audience for your media product?
The target audience for the media product would be males ages 16-24 who enjoy action films like James Bond and Mission Impossible. They enjoy sports and mainstream music and TV shows with action and violence like Breaking Bad. They would be drawn to a film that starts with immediate action involving cars chases, guns, and violence. Similar successful films like James Bond attract audiences of males ages 15+ through exciting car chases and firearms, as well as attractive female characters.
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The movie Captain America: Civil War made some changes from the comic source material for financial and legal reasons. Specifically, the movie only included around 10 heroes while the comic featured over 30 due to the high cost of including more characters and licensing issues over certain characters owned by other studios. Both the comic and movie were very successful, with the film grossing over $1 billion at the box office and both receiving positive reviews from critics and fans. Legal considerations for adapting the comic included determining which heroes could be included given the film rights held by different studios.
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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is responsible for classifying all films, DVDs, and games released in the UK. They use age rating categories like U, PG, 12A, 15, 18 to indicate what age group a film is suitable for. The classification system aims to ensure content is appropriate for the intended audience and provides guidance to viewers on a film's content. While most films receive the same rating in the UK as other countries, sometimes films rated PG-13 in the US may be rated 15 in the UK instead of 12A, due to differing standards between rating systems.
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The document discusses audience research conducted on the movie The Notebook. It summarizes comments on a YouTube trailer for the movie, which were mostly positive about the film though some said it was predictable. It also describes the information found on fan sites, including photos of the actors and ways for audiences to engage. Social media for the movie on Facebook and Twitter showed many posts praising the film. The research techniques used included analyzing the trailer and exploring fan and information sites on the internet.
Pitch updated
The short film follows a 17-year old boy who gets into an altercation with a homeless man after leaving a party. The boy mocks and insults the homeless man. Later, the boy faces consequences for his actions and treatment of the homeless man. The film aims to raise awareness of how people should treat others, especially those less fortunate, and that bad behavior can have negative repercussions.
Evaluation question 5
1. The filmmakers created questionnaires before and after filming to get audience feedback on the storyline, genre, age rating, and music. This helped them improve the work.
2. A second questionnaire after editing asked about the age rating, genre, enjoyment, and if the storyline was understood. Most people did not understand the storyline from the first three minutes.
3. The script for the first three minutes does not clearly convey that it deserves a 15 age rating aside from brief scenes of violence and a reference to drugs in the title. Guns are also featured but are common in other 12A films.
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- The film represents young male criminals stereotypically and would be distributed independently to appeal to a male audience aged 15 and over.
Evaluation of thursday’s runner
- The document evaluates a 15-rated crime film called "Thursday's Runner" made by the author and fellow students that uses conventions of real gangster films.
- It aims to tell a simple story of violence and drugs between two gangs, inspired by the opening scene of "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels".
- The film represents young male criminals stereotypically and would be distributed independently to appeal to a male audience aged 15 and over.
Pitch +film+trailer555
The document discusses the reasons for choosing a horror genre for a student film trailer project. It was chosen over comedy because horror allows for more creative freedom with ideas. The idea for the trailer centers around a town under attack from a serial killer who stalks the main character. Research was conducted on conventions of popular horror films and trailers. The target audience is 16-24 year olds and the trailer will aim to appeal to them through stereotypes, timing of release, and building anticipation online. Locations include the school and a student's home.
Pitch +film+trailer555
The document discusses the reasons for choosing a horror genre for a student film trailer project. It was believed that horror would better convey the ideas than comedy due to horror's darker tone and flexibility. Research was conducted on films like Paranormal Activity 3 and Saw to study conventions. The idea centers around a town under attack by a stalking serial killer. The target audience is 16-24 year olds and the film will represent teenagers in a way that plays on horror film stereotypes. Locations include the school and a student's home. Camera shots and crew roles are also outlined.
Leilaadamkelly evaluation
Our film is a crime/thriller that focuses on a criminal. It uses conventions like suspense, danger and flashbacks to build up the story. The main characters are Steven, a mysterious and sinister man portrayed as having power over others, and Sara, a vulnerable teenage girl. The opening sequence is inspired by Se7en and uses repetitive shots and horror-like titles to set the genre.
Media Evaluation - Russell Denny
The document discusses the media product created by the candidate, including how it uses conventions of real media, challenges they faced finding copyright-free music, and how it represents social groups. The candidate also discusses distributing the product through an independent cinema, targeting a male audience aged 15-70, how they attracted this audience, what technologies were used, and what was learned between the preliminary task and full product.
Claudia and charley powerpoint final one
The document summarizes how the opening titles of the student film are similar and different to published films. It discusses using freeze frames and voiceovers to introduce characters, as is common in British gangster films. While it emulates introducing the two main characters at the beginning, it does not use a voiceover so as not to associate more with one character. The document also covers learning about technologies like HD cameras, Final Cut Pro, and sound editing software. It discusses rules for shooting like the 180-degree rule and using techniques like shot reverse shot.
Claudia and Charley powerpoint
The document discusses several aspects of the student's film project, including how their opening titles are similar to and different from published films, how they introduced characters, the logos included at the beginning, portraying social groups through costumes and props, their choice of distributing company, attracting their target audience, and the technologies and film techniques they learned.
Question 5
The document summarizes research conducted to attract a target audience to a student film. It discusses using conventions of the horror genre like costumes, settings and body expressions. Interviews were conducted with friends to understand how the target audience sees themselves. Feedback on an online trailer was positive and asked for more of the story. Some criticism addressed editing and sound techniques and that it seemed more like a trailer than a full film. The film is titled "Erotomania" and will initially be shown in cinemas before being released online.
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Evaluations 4 & 5
- 1. Evaluation Task 4 The audience of ‘The Tester’
- 2. The target audience for our film would be men likely around the age of 18-28 and would be seen as ‘lads’.
- 3. We chose a male audience due to the fact that the film involves violent scenes as well as gang and thug life which is more commonly viewed and enjoyed by men due to its masculinity connotations.
- 4. The target audience we have selected would enjoy this film as it relates closely to films such as Snatch and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well relating to other films such as Green Street which may attract a slightly younger and perhaps a different audience completely.
- 5. The target audience for our production would be stereotypically seen as the ones who may want to be viewed as ‘macho’ and who are young men. They’d watch films to get cheap action thrills, drama and then the crime factor which reinforces the thrills from the action. The Bourne Supremacy – Car Chase http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzfSLgWk TlY
- 6. The audience would be targeted to be the type who’d watch Danny Dyer’s films and Ross Kemps programs such as Ross Kemp on Gangs and the Football Factory as these kind of programs involve action and the macho appeal of this genre attracts them towards it.
- 7. The music the target audience would be interested in would usually be anything which is aired on BBC Radio 1 as well as majority of music within the charts. E.g. Professor Green, Pendulum etc.
- 8. This audience would watch my film as it involves common traits which are in other films which the audience may view, such as drugs and violence which both have masculine connotations and would attract more of a male audience than a female one.
- 9. Evaluation Task 5 • Film opening is revelant to other films of the genre • Cross Promotion • Feedback
- 10. Our film opening links in with other films of our genre such as Snatch. The reasons for this is because it starts off with a crime as well as our opening does which is a convention of thrillers. Snatch also starts off with a gang which relates to our opening also. Snatch Opening - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpGTn- Z6WbA&feature=related
- 11. Se7en also starts off with off with a murder which relates to our opening, but Se7en follows the policemen trying to catch the criminals, which is different to our film as our film follows the criminals. Se7en Intro - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYEDqNBe7d4
- 12. Due to the fact that these film intros are closely related to my opening, then the audiences from those films will most likely enjoy and be attracted to watch our film.
- 13. The music we used in the opening fits in well with other films within the genre and helps create an eerie atmosphere. This is because of it being industrial genre, it makes everything seem more gritty and dark which suits the crime thriller genre well. http://www.last.fm/music/Nine+Inch+Nails/The+Slip
- 14. In some films the production companies use certain products to create awareness of them such as cars and drinks. E.g. The Audi TT in I- robot seems much more superior than other cars within the film.
- 15. Some media products that would work well within our film would be the brand of clothes which are being worn in the film such as the suit which Max is seen wearing, as well as certain bands/artists which get mention or played throughout the film. Certain drinks which the characters have could be placed there for promotion, such as the protagonist only drinking Diet Coke.
- 16. After having a feedback session in class and once we showed some of our friends and family the production we gained some insightful ideas in how we could improve our film as well as what was good with it.
- 17. Positive Feedback The use of music in the film was praised as it worked well and helped create a tense atmosphere, although some say there was too much music going on. The different variety of shots as well as the different sound effects were good and helped create a strong narrative. Also the use of the Miramax logo at the beginning worked well.
- 18. Criticism The production got criticised for certain reasons such as the camera used at the beginning was different to the camera we used after causing different quality of shots. Some of our clothes change slightly as we move location as it was raining and the pace inside the garage needed to be more fast pace at points. Adam’s Camera School’s Camera