Media A2 Coursework
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The document discusses two potential ideas for a short film project: 1) "Sugar and Spice" - About two opposite girls forced to work together on a school project who realize they have more in common than they thought. 2) "The League of Uncoordination" - Several teenagers with mysterious abilities are forced to attend a research facility to study their powers. This idea has more potential for character development and blending comedy and action genres. The document also discusses research conducted with the target audience. Powers of telepathy and shape-shifting and a rebellious character type were most popular.
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The document discusses potential ideas for short films targeted at young audiences. The first idea is about two girls from different cliques who must work together on a school project. The second idea involves teenagers with mysterious abilities who are forced to attend a research facility to study their powers. It then provides details on character introductions and powers that could be included, such as a boy who can shape-shift into a dog or a character with telepathy. Research results show the target audience prefers comedy and action genres and characters who are rebels. The document considers how to represent powers like flight or telepathy through film techniques.
Media A2 Coursework
1) Two girls from different cliques are forced to work together on a school project and realize they have more in common than they originally thought.
2) Several teenagers from across the country are forced to attend an advanced research facility due to their unexplained abilities. The film will explore how each teenager is different.
3) The document discusses ideas for introducing different characters in a film called "The League of Un Co-ordination" that have mysterious abilities and are studied at a research facility. It also analyzes the results of a survey given to the target audience about their preferences in genres, powers, and character types.
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The document discusses the results of a survey about audience preferences for thriller film openings. The survey was conducted to help plan an appealing opening sequence for a target audience of 15-17 year olds. Key results included that flashbacks, low key lighting, eerie music, slowly unfolding stories, suspense, tension, and some scares were popular elements. Psychological thrillers, horror, and crime thrillers also appealed to respondents. The group plans to incorporate the most popular elements from the survey into their opening sequence to engage their target demographic.
Evaluation task one
This document evaluates how a media product uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real media. It provides examples from the thriller of titles using an old-fashioned typewriter font fitting with the spy/politics genre. It also includes shots of secret documents similar to films like Godzilla, a person climbing stairs like in The Dark Corner to create suspense, a close-up wedding ring shot like in On Her Majesty's Secret Service to foreshadow, and a breaking in mid-shot similar to shots used commonly in thrillers to indicate something bad will happen. The document argues the thriller incorporates standard shots and techniques from real films to seem realistic and suspenseful without being unrealistic.
Evaluation task one
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FINAL PLOT
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Titles & credits convention research
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1) Two girls from different cliques are forced to work together on a school project and realize they have more in common than they originally thought.
2) Several teenagers from across the country are forced to attend an advanced research facility due to their unexplained abilities. The film will explore how each teenager is different.
3) The document discusses ideas for introducing different characters in a film called "The League of Un Co-ordination" that have mysterious abilities and are studied at a research facility. It also analyzes the results of a survey given to the target audience about their preferences in genres, powers, and character types.
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FINAL PLOT
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- Luxurious suites like the Royal Court suites and Spa Suites that offer ocean views and amenities.
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- Additional amenities like meetings spaces, a spa, dining options, activities for families and teens, and wedding/event planning services.
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The document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of similar works. It begins by explaining how the short film quickly introduces the characters and setting. It then compares this to other works like Misfits that show characters discovering their abilities. The film gives the characters experience with their powers through subtle comments. It challenges conventions by having the characters play with their abilities but also use them for important matters. The abilities were chosen to be easily depicted without complex special effects.
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1) It introduces the main characters quickly to move the plot along at a brisk pace as is common in short films.
2) The characters are shown to be experienced with their powers through subtle references and interactions, unlike many films where characters are still learning abilities.
3) It keeps the main characters together in the research institute setting, similar to conventions in other films and TV shows about people with special abilities.
As media evaluation of media product
Harry Rebbeck and his group created a horror film opening sequence where they both challenged and followed genre conventions. They challenged conventions by not showing a character death in the opening and followed conventions by using common horror settings and lighting. Their target audience was teenagers and young adults as their characters portrayed typical behaviors of that age group. They conducted a questionnaire to learn what audiences want in a horror film but did not ask enough questions to get sufficient information. Overall, Harry learned about the filmmaking process, including shooting techniques, editing, and sound design.
Primary Research
The document discusses research conducted for a coursework project on primary media. It includes two potential film ideas - one about two girls from different cliques forced to work together, and the other about teenagers with unexplained abilities forced to stay at a research facility. Surveys were conducted to determine the target audience's preferred genres, powers, characters, and more. Based on the research, the filmmaker concluded the second idea incorporating powers may be more enjoyable for the target audience.
Media evaluation complete 1.30 am!!
Through constructing their media piece, the student learned several important lessons. They learned that lighting, location scouting, and editing software skills are essential. They also learned to allow more time for certain steps like finding music. For future projects, the student would do more location test shoots, manage their time better with a schedule, and do additional research on film genres and conventions. Overall, the process helped the student improve their media production skills and identify mistakes to avoid in the future.
2. proposal 2
This proposal outlines a short film project about a character who returns home to find an unexpected surprise party. The document discusses the target 16-19 year old male audience and explains they will appreciate the planned violence. It provides a rationale for the filmmaker's skills and experience. The concept involves the character investigating strange noises with a bat before the lights turn on, revealing the surprise. Production will involve researching techniques and evaluating progress weekly and with a final report.
Audience research - Questionnaire
This is the presentation that includes the results of our questionnaires and how we have interpreted them.
Evaluation presentation
George Nicholls and Jack Higgs submitted an evaluation of their media product, an opening scene for a thriller film. They analyzed 9 frames from the scene that used, developed or challenged conventions of real thriller films. The frames showed elements like an emergency call, a hooded stalking figure, and a character's death. They represented a young male as the sole social group. Their product would be distributed by a major studio targeting middle-aged audiences through techniques like an urgent opening and hints of an unsolved crime.
Fmp reserach 2019
The document provides an overview of existing products and research that will influence the filmmaker's upcoming project. Some of the key influences and takeaways include:
1) Films like Mad Max: Fury Road, Inglorious Bastards, and Sherlock Holmes will influence costume, visual style, and editing techniques. Practical effects and rehearsing shots will be emphasized.
2) Video games like Far Cry: New Dawn will inspire repurposing objects as props. John Wick will provide examples of choreographed fight sequences.
3) Surveys showed zombies as a popular apocalyptic theme. Characters and action were most wanted elements. The film will be 6-10 minutes and show rather
Planning pw
The group discusses several potential ideas for their film trailer project, including a stalking/abduction story and a reality TV show mystery killer plot. They analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each idea. Ultimately, they decide none of the initial ideas are feasible given their time and equipment constraints. They then begin planning their final chosen idea, outlining settings, characters, equipment needs, title options, and casting considerations.
Planning
The group discusses two potential ideas for their film trailer project - an abduction storyline and a reality TV show mystery. They analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each idea but ultimately decide neither would allow them to achieve the best final product. They then explain they have chosen a new final idea that they feel can be successfully planned and produced within their time and equipment constraints. They begin outlining the key elements of planning and production for the new chosen idea.
2. proposal
This document is a proposal for a short film project titled "Surprise". It provides details on the audience, which is males aged 16-19 who would appreciate the type of violence shown. Research will include analyzing similar films and conducting a survey to identify the target audience. The concept is a comedic/suspense short film ending with an unexpected twist - a character finds an intruder in their home but it turns out to be a surprise party. Production will involve experiments on techniques like the dolly zoom. Progress will be evaluated weekly through self-reflection on strengths, weaknesses and improvements.
Yas main task
The document discusses conventions used in thriller genres for camera work, lighting, sound, and editing. It also discusses using color connotations and symbolism in costuming. The group created a horror/thriller opening by researching these techniques from film trailers. They storyboarded locations, characters, and planned camera angles and movements to develop suspense and mystery without revealing details of the plot.
Evaluation Question One
The document discusses how the filmmakers' short film uses and develops conventions from similar films and television shows. It establishes characters and plot quickly through title cards and montages. It deals with teenagers with special abilities similar to shows like Misfits and X-Men, keeping the characters together in a research institute. While limited by a small budget, it depicts powers like teleportation through editing. Unique shots like those from the floor challenge some conventions to make the film quirky.
Pres
The document discusses how the filmmakers' short film uses and develops conventions from similar films and television shows. It establishes characters and plot quickly through title cards and montages. It deals with teenagers with special abilities similar to shows like Misfits and X-Men, keeping the characters together in a research institute. While limited by a small budget, it depicts powers like teleportation through editing. Unique shots like those from the floor challenge some conventions to make the film quirky.
Media evaluation
The media product is a psychological thriller film titled "Guilt Trip" that uses several conventions common to the thriller genre. It features a female teenage protagonist to appeal to both teenage girls and those attracted to the main character. The film was distributed online through social media sites to target younger audiences. Audience feedback was gathered through surveys to ensure the film met viewers' expectations of the thriller genre.
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- 6. The genre that my target audience prefer We asked our target audience which genre they most liked to watch and most enjoy. Comedy and Action are the most popular and we plan to try and merge the two of those genre’s casually together within our short film. Although Action more often than not requires a climax, for an event to build up. This being a short film, we may not have enough time.
- 7. The power that target audience would desire We asked our target audience which power they would most like to have and here are the results. Unfortunately the most popular was flight- which is highly doubtful to achieve but the majority of the other powers seem to be do able with one technique or the other- by manipulating shots or using special effects.
- 9. Target audiences favourite type of character We picked a few popular characters that are featured in films. From the results, the target audience tend to prefer a rebel. So this type of character will no doubt be featuring in our short film