Matthew completed thorough research on similar film openings and his chosen genre. He analyzed mise-en-scene and considered how this research could influence his own film opening. Matthew demonstrated detailed consideration of his target audience but could have done further research through questionnaires. He produced an excellent script, storyboard, shotlist, floor plans, photographs of locations with risk assessments, costumes, props, and actors. Matthew also presented clear equipment and production schedules, showing careful planning. His teacher commended his detailed pre-production work but noted further target audience research was needed.

1. AS Pre-production Tasks Feedback
Student Name: HOLLEY Matthew
Blog:http://mattholleyasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/
Task 1 – Pre-production: Research & Planning Evidence on
blog
1. Similar Products – film beginning analysis
Matthew has completed detailed research into other key film
openings. Matthew’s analysis includes the study of mise-en-
scene in a sophisticated manner.
Yes
2. Genre Analysis
Matthew has blogged research into his chosen genre with
discussions of how his study can influence his own
production. Matthew has also blogged further posts on his
analysis and plans for the technical aspects of genre
conventions within his own film opening.
Yes
3. Target Audience
Matthew has demonstrates detailed considerations of his
target audience. Further research could have been completed
by investigating his own potential audience through
questionnaires or focus groups.
Yes
4. Script
Matthew has produced an excellent script produced with
detail and attention to correct formatting.
Yes
5. Drafts
6. Storyboard
Matthew presents an excellent storyboard with clear attention
to detail to demonstrate his planned shot types.
Yes
7. Shotlist
Matthew has produced a well planned shot list with a good
level of detail.
Yes
8. Layouts – floor plan
Matthew floor plans are excellent and reflect careful planning.
Yes
9. Locations
Matthew has blogged photographs of his locations with
discussions on each planned location. Matthew has also
completed risk assessments for his locations.
Yes
10.Costumes
Completed and presented clearly with considerable detail
Yes
11.Props
Completed and presented clearly.
Yes

2. 12.Actors
Completed and presented clearly alongside costumes and
props.
Yes
13.Equipment
Completed and presented clearly.
Yes
14.Production schedule
Matthew’s production schedule is clearly presented and
shows careful planning.
Yes
Teachers comments
Matthew has presented clear and detailed planning of his pre production
process. Matthew demonstrates his skill and attention to detail in his pre
production work. Matthews blog posts are frequent and consistent
demonstrating excellent time management in the process. Documents are
detailed and presented in an excellent manner. Further target audience research
could have been completed - for example questionnaire or focus group study.
Level 4
18 marks
Mark out of 20: 18
Teacher name: Liza-Marie Henshaw Date: 11th December 2015
Student action plan for improvement
Final mark out of 20: Date: