Filming space

The document discusses the conventions of horror films that the media product did and did not follow in its opening sequence. It met some conventions such as using low key lighting, camera following the subject, and including production logos and character credits. However, it challenged other conventions by not using narration, flashbacks, establishing shots, or action scenes. The document also analyzes where the media product's techniques could have been more effective at conveying horror, such as through different lighting or camerawork. Overall, the document provides a critical review of the techniques used in the opening sequence and how well they did or did not line up with horror film conventions.

Textual analysis pp

This document analyzes the opening sequence of the film "Eighteen" through textual and film techniques. It discusses how the non-diegetic score creates suspense and emotion. Shots like long shots and medium shots are examined for how they connote isolation, desperation, and facing fear. Medium close ups show gender performance and stereotypical teenage relationships. While aimed at younger audiences, the sequence could have improved the dubbing and lighting. In conclusion, more sophisticated techniques could have challenged the audience more.

The document describes changes made to various elements of a music magazine called Subculture. Changes included centering the masthead, enlarging the logo, adjusting cover line positioning and colors, changing a cover line from "upcoming artist" to "most anticipated", and adding a price above the barcode. Changes to the contents page included removing the date, numbering images to correspond with pages, standardizing number sizes, adding small descriptions, and removing/reordering some pages. Changes to a double page spread included adding drop shadows to the masthead, repositioning the strap line, adding drop caps, correcting column spacing, changing font sizes and colors, increasing spacing between interview questions and answers, changing a text element for consistency, editing a

Shot list. opening sequence

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The shot list documents 27 shots for an opening sequence that introduces the main characters and establishes the setting and conflict. It begins with establishing shots of the production company and location before showing the characters underwater and in school. The sequence then focuses on a girl protagonist as she runs through the woods, comes across her dead friends, and is left shocked in the final shot looking at an empty scene.

Evaluation 7

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The document discusses various technologies used during the planning and evaluation stages of a project. It summarizes the software used, including Prezi for mind maps, Emaze to creatively present information from PowerPoint, and Microsoft for documents. YouTube, Final Cut Pro, and Powtoon helped make videos more interesting. Wordpress allowed blogging progress. Survey Monkey gathered audience feedback. These technologies helped make presentations more appealing, organized content for audiences, and created brand awareness through creativity, meeting AIDA goals.

Location Recce

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The document discusses locations for filming scenes of a student film. It proposes filming most scenes at Ratcliffe College, including at the school's pool, woods, and corridors. One scene will be filmed at a student's house showing her waking from a nightmare. The pool and woods are suitable due to lighting conditions and helping establish mood, while the corridors can capture students realistically. Precautions are mentioned for the pool and woods due to safety risks. The locations are preferred due to being accessible without cost as an independent low-budget film.

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Role chart. media

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The document outlines the roles and responsibilities that each member of a film production crew will take on. Liv will be the script writer and technical director, handling sound recording and equipment. Hannah will serve as both editor and director, using editing software to assemble the final film. Ibzie will be the cinematographer and producer, operating cameras and lighting to set the aesthetic style and managing the project. Alex will take on costume design, casting, and lighting, designing costumes, selecting actors, and planning lighting cues.

Casting

Alexandra Offer

The document discusses the casting choices for an upcoming production. It selects Isobel as the protagonist because of her drama experience and ability to take the role seriously. It also chooses Ganesh, Ines, Niamh, and Marshall for their drama experience and availability as boarders, allowing them to be on location daily. Having actors of different nationalities links to the message that the situation could happen to anyone.

The student used various software and hardware technologies to create a film production. Final Cut Pro was used for editing and allowed them to organize clips, sound, and effects to construct their story, though some elements did not fit together smoothly. Presentation software was also used to create colorful, engaging blogs to present their work. A Panasonic camera was used for filming but not all of its settings were utilized. A H4N audio recorder captured clear foley sounds to sync with clips. The student aims to improve their skills with Final Cut Pro and sound editing.

Where campaign would be placed in the market a2222

The document discusses various stages of film production and distribution for an independent film. It describes planning the production, including casting, scheduling, and considering genre and audience. It proposes partnering with independent production and distribution companies Warp Films and Vertigo Films for funding, marketing, and distribution assistance. Various marketing strategies are proposed, including radio, posters, online promotion, and soundtrack release. Distribution is suggested through independent cinemas, film festivals, and digital platforms like Netflix and Amazon to target their sophisticated audience.

Institutional regulations and institutions profile

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This document discusses plans for filming a low-budget movie in an abandoned building. It notes that permission will need to be obtained from the local council to film there and for any activities that could disturb local residents, such as using flares. The document also recommends finding a small, niche production company that prioritizes quality over profits to produce and distribute the film. Two potential companies, Warp Films and Vertigo Films, are identified for their experience with independent films.

Question one

The document discusses how the media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real-life media products. It summarizes how the product sticks to conventions such as bright colors, high key lighting, and imperative verbs to look professional. It also challenges some conventions by focusing on an unconventional genre of house music and portraying an empowered female model rather than sexualizing her. The document analyzes where it meets and challenges conventions through choices of genre, lighting, locations, and focusing on the model's determination rather than sexuality.

Feedback from main and ancillary tasks

The document provides feedback on tasks for color grading, editing, and sound design improvements needed for the short film and ancillary materials. For the film, suggestions are made to add sound effects, tighten cuts, re-shoot unclear shots, and adjust color and audio levels. For the poster, recommendations involve resizing images and rearranging text information. For the radio ad, the voiceover is considered unsuitable and a script rewrite is proposed along with replacing an unclear audio clip.

Focus group

The focus group generally liked the magazine idea, particularly the choice of genre, use of a female producer to promote empowerment, background information on the genre, and neon color theme. However, some had concerns about using puffs on the cover due to looking unprofessional, and using an unknown upcoming producer rather than an established musician. To improve, the group recommended keeping the magazine slick and professional by focusing on one or two ideas rather than multiple, and using white and black to separate out neon colors so they are not overwhelming.

Question 2

The document discusses the production's portrayal of various stereotypes regarding class, race, age, gender, and sexuality in films. Regarding class, the house used in filming contradicted the working class setting intended. For race, white actors were used as the primary audience. The actor chosen for age did not fully portray the intended immaturity of a young person widowed. Gender stereotypes were somewhat challenged by portraying the male as vulnerable and the female as stronger. The production used heterosexual characters for their mainstream appeal but attempted to challenge norms of relationships and success.

Final research

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The document discusses various fonts and title sequences that could work for a supernatural horror film. It analyzes fonts used in films like "Blair Witch Project", "Paranormal Activity", and "Scream" that connote danger, loneliness, and screaming through visual elements of the fonts. Placement of credits in films like "Monsters Inc", "Panic Room", and "Psycho" are also examined for how they relate to the narrative. Potential scores using instruments like violins, atonal music, and cello/viola are suggested that could set the right mood and appeal to the intended audience.

Form (independent film) conventions a222

Independent films typically have low budgets due to directors wanting creative control. They have limited distribution, small casts and locations, minimal effects and action, improvised scripts, and protagonists with unique qualities. While early films shocked audiences with their realism, most now associate shocking cinema with graphic violence and sexual content. The document discusses how one film's ending could have been more shocking if the relationship revealed was made more obvious and emotional for audiences.

Genre research

Genres help differentiate between different styles of music and help audiences recognize elements they may like. Genres also help music industries organize and sell music to consumers. House music originated in Chicago in the late 1970s-early 1980s and targeted the gay community to unite people through dance. It became popular in the UK in the late 1980s due to clubbing scenes in Ibiza and younger generations wanting new music. House music uses synths, funk, and soul for a darker, minimalist sound compared to disco and is one of the easiest genres to combine with others to create new sounds.

Mock up and draft

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This document discusses plans for an independent horror film production. It will feature a male protagonist and female antagonist, challenging stereotypes. The opening scene shows a couple walking with a cut to the male attending a funeral. The best production company identified is Twisted Pictures, known for horror films like Saw. The chosen distribution company is Studio Canal, which focuses on independent films and has distributed Train to Busan. Music will play a key role in the opening sequence to set mood and keep audiences engaged. Lighting and music conventions of the horror genre will be employed. The film aims to appeal to both a niche audience of older males and a wider mass market of younger males.

Question 1 evaluation ava

The document discusses conventions used in the production's short horror film and related promotional materials like the poster and double page spread. For the film, conventions like low-key lighting, close-ups of characters, and voiceover narrative were employed. The poster featured staged imagery, dark colors, and the film title as is common for horror posters. The double page spread included images, pull quotes, and the film name consistent with the genre. Some conventions like jump cuts were considered but not used due to the narrative style. Overall, the production made strategic use of horror genre conventions while also experimenting with some unconventional techniques.

Question 1 evaluation ava pp

The document discusses the conventions used and challenged in the production of a short horror film and its accompanying promotional materials, including the poster and double page spread. For the film, conventions of low-key lighting, close-ups of characters, and voiceover were followed to develop tension and storytelling. Jump cuts and handheld camerawork were not used to maintain a sense of viewer comfort. The poster followed conventions like a tagline and film title but placed them unconventionally. It featured a staged scene but missing a main character. Dark colors were used but the antagonist was removed. The double page spread included a film summary, images, and a pull quote as per magazine conventions while challenging large centralized images

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The document discusses the costumes and props needed for a horror film production set in the 1970s. It describes cardboard boxes, rope, bloody candles, a torch, bracelet, and doll that will be used as props to advance the plot and set the atmosphere. The costumes include girls wearing pajamas at a sleepover to appear vulnerable, the protagonist Ava wearing darker colors after becoming possessed by the doll, and the male character Jonathan wearing casual clothes that fit the 1970s era. The props and costumes are intended to convey themes, establish characters, and appeal to the target audience through recognizable horror genre conventions.

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The document outlines various props and costumes needed for a student film production. It describes cardboard boxes, rope, bloody candles, a torch, and a bracelet that will be used as important props to advance the plot. It also discusses the costumes for different characters, including pyjamas for girls at a sleepover, casual 1970s clothing for the characters of Ava and Jonathan initially, and a white nightgown for Ava after she is possessed by a doll. The props and costumes are intended to set the scene and atmosphere of the production.

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The document discusses font choices for the title of a film project called "Ava". It considers several simplistic font options from the website Dafont that connote oldness or danger without revealing the horror genre. The favorite option is "October Crow" as it looks oldest and best suits the narrative. While custom fonts were designed, the filmmakers likely will use a font from Dafont. The title will use a controversial color like white to link to themes of innocence and danger. A doll will also be subtly featured in shots to attract audiences and relate to the successful film Annabelle.

Conventions of a horror

The document discusses conventions that are commonly found in horror films. It notes that horror films typically use hard lighting that creates deep shadows to enhance a sense of fear and mystery. They also often use close-up shots of a victim's face to make the audience feel personally connected to their emotions. Additionally, horror films frequently employ quick cuts and jump scares to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The document concludes that while most horror films include a narrator, the filmmakers do not plan to follow this convention as their story will be narrated by a character.

The document discusses the target audiences for a media production. The primary audience is mass market males aged 12-24 from lower-income backgrounds who seek visceral pleasure from horror films. The secondary niche audience of males aged 25-35 from higher incomes was deemed too sophisticated for the simple narrative. Feedback on the production was positive about the music and atmosphere but identified areas to improve clarity, such as longer shots of mirror writing. The target audience will not be changed based on this feedback.

Question 7

The document reflects on what was learned from completing a preliminary scene that demonstrated film techniques, and how those lessons were applied to a larger film production. Key lessons included improving continuity, planning locations in more detail, and developing shot reverse shot techniques. Mistakes with lighting and breaking cinematography rules in the preliminary scene helped the filmmakers improve those elements in their full production. Overall, the preliminary task provided valuable experience that increased the quality and ambition of their final film project.

Question 4

Our primary audience is males aged 12-24 from lower income brackets who seek visceral pleasure from horror films as an escape from their everyday lives. This audience is classified as experiencers and strivers who rely on digital media. Our secondary niche audience of males and females aged 25-35 from higher income brackets would find the narrative too simple and not challenging enough due to their intellectual and reformist nature. Based on feedback, we would not change our target audience, but could improve specific scenes by lengthening shots to improve readability and reducing confusing cuts between shots.

Theoretical genre

The document discusses how the film Scream (1996) subverts horror genre conventions by killing off the protagonist early. It says many horror films have similar narratives but also differences. The production this refers to is opening with a death, like Scream, which challenges expectations and prevents things from becoming boring or unappealing to audiences. Having death at the beginning is meant to make the audience uneasy, while subsequent dating scenes are intended to bring pleasure by getting the niche audience excited for the protagonist.

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The document discusses the marketing strategy for an independent film called "Unperceived". As an independent company with a low budget, below-the-line marketing such as social media will be used. The target audience is young, digital natives who are active on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These platforms will be used to promote the film, engage audiences, and spread information. Film festivals are also mentioned as an effective marketing strategy to reach secondary audiences influenced by critics. Examples provided discuss specific Facebook pages and YouTube uploads used to promote other independent films.

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