Katie McQuillan proposes a short film titled "Empty" about a dog that is neglected after being given as a Christmas gift. The film would follow a young girl, Chloe, who receives a "toy" dog for Christmas but loses interest in it. The "toy" is later abandoned on the side of the road. A teenager named Beth finds the damaged "toy" and takes it home, revealing to the audience that it is actually a real dog. The film aims to promote the message that dogs require long-term care and should not be treated as disposable gifts.
I. The short film is titled "Rejection" and explores the message that dogs are not just for Christmas and should not be treated like gifts.
II. The main characters are Pepper the abandoned dog, Chloe who receives Pepper as a toy, Beth who discovers and cares for Pepper, and Paul who accidentally abandons Pepper.
III. The target audience is young adults and older who may be considering getting a pet but need to properly understand the commitment of caring for an animal. The film shows how Pepper is treated as a disposable toy until being rescued by Beth to illustrate this message.
Joanna, aged 9, was chosen for her striking features which contrast well with the evil role she is asked to play. Her cute appearance will astonish audiences to see such menace from her. Lucy, aged 6, was chosen for her softer features making her ideal for her more sympathetic role. Both girls being Portuguese relates to the diverse target audience. Eleanor, aged 19, was chosen for her acting skills and attractive features, completing what the target audience wants. Her Ghanaian ethnicity helps provide a diverse cast that audiences want to see represented.
The document discusses the mise-en-scene elements that will be used in a film opening. It will feature a child dressed in pale, innocent clothing and a distressed mother dressed in mismatched, slept-in clothes. Minimal natural lighting will be used to film in a derelict house at night. A 5-year-old girl and 16-year-old actress will play the roles of the child, wearing a mysterious mask, and searching mother. The mother will have tired makeup while the child's face will be covered. A Latin sign and the child's mask will be the only props. The setting is a derelict manor house surrounded by woods to fit genre conventions.
This document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of real drama films. It focuses on a film about a mother coping with the loss of her child. While some elements conform to conventions, like using the home as a setting, others challenge them. The film does not include dialogue or multiple characters. It also uses atypical settings like an abandoned mental hospital. Sound uses non-diegetic elements rather than just dialogue. Costumes conform to stereotypes of mothers but props emphasize loss rather than typical household items. Overall, the film both follows and breaks drama genre conventions to portray an unconventional topic.
A2 Initial short film ideas (Group Task)AnaVasilescu2
The document outlines initial ideas for short films, including brief summaries and lists of pros and cons for each. The ideas range from comedic to dramatic genres and cover topics such as relationships, family, gossip, adoption, mental health, and stalking. Setting and character details as well as feasibility of filming and audience appeal are considered for each potential story.
The document discusses four potential storyline options for a short film about a woman struggling to accept her "son's" sexuality, with the twist being that she is actually talking about her pet dog. Option 1 involves two characters having a dramatic conversation in a house. Option 2 uses split-screen to show the woman ranting on the phone to a helpline operator. Option 3 portrays the woman attending a PFLAG meeting. Option 4 uses a montage to show the woman organizing a gay pride parade for parents, with the twist coming at her speech. Each option highlights pros and cons in terms of production requirements, audience engagement, and conveying the story.
Katie McQuillan proposes a short film titled "Empty" about a dog that is neglected after being given as a Christmas gift. The film would follow a young girl, Chloe, who receives a "toy" dog for Christmas but loses interest in it. The "toy" is later abandoned on the side of the road. A teenager named Beth finds the damaged "toy" and takes it home, revealing to the audience that it is actually a real dog. The film aims to promote the message that dogs require long-term care and should not be treated as disposable gifts.
I. The short film is titled "Rejection" and explores the message that dogs are not just for Christmas and should not be treated like gifts.
II. The main characters are Pepper the abandoned dog, Chloe who receives Pepper as a toy, Beth who discovers and cares for Pepper, and Paul who accidentally abandons Pepper.
III. The target audience is young adults and older who may be considering getting a pet but need to properly understand the commitment of caring for an animal. The film shows how Pepper is treated as a disposable toy until being rescued by Beth to illustrate this message.
Joanna, aged 9, was chosen for her striking features which contrast well with the evil role she is asked to play. Her cute appearance will astonish audiences to see such menace from her. Lucy, aged 6, was chosen for her softer features making her ideal for her more sympathetic role. Both girls being Portuguese relates to the diverse target audience. Eleanor, aged 19, was chosen for her acting skills and attractive features, completing what the target audience wants. Her Ghanaian ethnicity helps provide a diverse cast that audiences want to see represented.
The document discusses the mise-en-scene elements that will be used in a film opening. It will feature a child dressed in pale, innocent clothing and a distressed mother dressed in mismatched, slept-in clothes. Minimal natural lighting will be used to film in a derelict house at night. A 5-year-old girl and 16-year-old actress will play the roles of the child, wearing a mysterious mask, and searching mother. The mother will have tired makeup while the child's face will be covered. A Latin sign and the child's mask will be the only props. The setting is a derelict manor house surrounded by woods to fit genre conventions.
This document discusses how the media product challenges conventions of real drama films. It focuses on a film about a mother coping with the loss of her child. While some elements conform to conventions, like using the home as a setting, others challenge them. The film does not include dialogue or multiple characters. It also uses atypical settings like an abandoned mental hospital. Sound uses non-diegetic elements rather than just dialogue. Costumes conform to stereotypes of mothers but props emphasize loss rather than typical household items. Overall, the film both follows and breaks drama genre conventions to portray an unconventional topic.
A2 Initial short film ideas (Group Task)AnaVasilescu2
The document outlines initial ideas for short films, including brief summaries and lists of pros and cons for each. The ideas range from comedic to dramatic genres and cover topics such as relationships, family, gossip, adoption, mental health, and stalking. Setting and character details as well as feasibility of filming and audience appeal are considered for each potential story.
The document discusses four potential storyline options for a short film about a woman struggling to accept her "son's" sexuality, with the twist being that she is actually talking about her pet dog. Option 1 involves two characters having a dramatic conversation in a house. Option 2 uses split-screen to show the woman ranting on the phone to a helpline operator. Option 3 portrays the woman attending a PFLAG meeting. Option 4 uses a montage to show the woman organizing a gay pride parade for parents, with the twist coming at her speech. Each option highlights pros and cons in terms of production requirements, audience engagement, and conveying the story.
The document discusses how the opening of the film "BlueValentine" influenced the opening of the author's own film. Some of the key elements taken from "BlueValentine" include: only including two main characters to focus on their relationship; using scene setting to establish the story's location; showing the close bond between the characters through interactions and proximity; and introducing a problem or situation (a missing dog) that sets up the central conflict. The author applied these techniques in their own opening by focusing on the relationship between two sisters, using shots of the surroundings to set the scene, and portraying their closeness while hinting at the abusive situation they need to escape from.
The document proposes a short biographical film called "Hearing Aid" that follows a young deaf girl named Poppy from childhood to teenagerhood and how her life changes after getting a hearing dog named Maddie. The film aims to show the true experience of being a deaf child or adult and change perceptions of deaf people. It would have a low budget of $1-2 million and target young teenagers and adults, being released in cinemas like Odeon to reach that audience.
Question 1 media studies evaluation mark final salesian2014as
The document discusses how the media product uses conventions of horror films. It creates the opening two minutes of a horror film set in modern-day Surrey. It uses stock narratives, characters, and settings common to the genre. These include an innocent family, a possessed child antagonist, and ordinary suburban settings. The narrative combines elements of mystery and a normal family. Video cameras are used to make it seem more realistic. Negative space is utilized but wasn't entirely effective at startling viewers so a "sting" was added to draw attention.
The document proposes a short biographical film called "My Life Was Silent Until Now" about a deaf girl named Poppy and how her life changes after getting a hearing dog named Maddie. The film would follow Poppy from a young girl to teenager and show how Maddie helps her. Director Morten Tyldum is proposed to helm the project. The target audience is teenagers and young adults, and the film aims to change perceptions of deaf people. It will be set in a small village and have a modest budget of $1-2 million.
The document outlines a proposed short horror film called "The Devil's Playground" about three teenage girls who get kidnapped after attending a house party with strangers they met on Facebook. The target audience for the film is teenagers aged 14-16 to inspire them to be more careful around strangers and avoid risky situations. The film will be distributed on YouTube for easy access and may also be released on iTunes where viewers would have to purchase it. The purpose is to educate teenagers on safety while also potentially furthering the creator's career and business opportunities.
The document discusses several props that will be used in the opening of a film to establish the living conditions and morning routine of the main character. A basic travel clock will show how late the character comes home and indicate his difficulty sleeping through jump cuts. A glass of water and dissolvable tablet will suggest the character's morning ritual and potential hangover. A sleeping bag atop a bed will imply the character travels frequently and lacks comfort due to insomnia. An old, worn photograph of the character's murdered sister will bring mystery and be subtly shown. A smartphone will demonstrate the character's high-profile job as a detective and receipt of work calls.
The document provides details about the ways in which the media product uses and develops conventions of real media products, specifically supernatural horror films. It discusses how the plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork, and editing follow conventions seen in films like The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, and Insidious. For example, the plot involves paranormal activities and a death in a home. Camera techniques like slow pans and POV shots are used to build tension. Color grading and lighting are also discussed.
The poster for the film "Orphan" features a young girl looking directly at the viewer with shadows around her eyes, suggesting two sides - innocent and demonic. The scratched title can refer to either a child writing it or someone using a weapon like a knife, hinting at the horror genre. It draws the viewer in by the girl's unsmiling gaze that creates tension.
The poster for "The Unborn" uses chilling blue and grey colors and cracks/scratches drawing attention to twin children - a white-clad girl and a black-clad demonic boy in the mirror. The positioning of the tagline "Evil will do anything to live" near the boy suggests he is the evil
This document provides an overview of key elements of screenwriting, including story, motivation, conflict, and theme. It analyzes these elements in the context of a sample film about a mother, Priscilla, trying to understand her daughter's sexuality. The film uses Priscilla's inner motivation, stemming from her own difficult past, and the outer motivation of her daughter's situation to drive the plot and explore themes of acceptance through comedic dialogue and subtle conflict between the characters.
The filmmakers chose the horror genre because research showed it was the most popular among options for audiences. They set their story in an abandoned hospital, the most popular setting according to their peers, to attract viewers by playing on the fear of not knowing what could happen to the characters there. Within the opening, the audience gets a sense of each character's personality to connect with what is happening. The main setting of an abandoned mental asylum was used because such locations are scary due to stories about their past, and having well-dressed teenagers in very run-down locations creates suspicion about why they are there and engages the audience.
This document contains summaries of three media products:
1) Indiana Jones (1981) - An adventure film meant to entertain all ages through thrills and suspense following Indiana Jones on a treasure hunt.
2) BBC Life of Mammals - A documentary about Siberian tigers aimed at informing animal lovers and young tourists about the species.
3) Fairy Liquid (1991) advertisement - A promotion of the dishwashing liquid targeted at housewives, portraying it as the best choice for keeping hands soft.
The document is a media proposal for a thriller opening about the disappearance of a girl in the forest. It will start with shots of tree branches and then a long shot of the girl playing with a balloon. When she runs away there will be a blackout implying kidnapping. At the end, a search party finds her hairband. The target audience is ages 14 and up. Inspiration comes from "The Missing" and "Mayday" title sequences. A variety of camera angles like close-ups will be used. The girl wears pink and the stalker wears black. Filming will take place in forests to seem isolated. Mysterious music with the girl's breathing will build tension.
Here are the key points I would highlight in evaluating the research:
- Product research provided real examples to analyze but lacked detail. More context would have helped understand the covers better.
- Questionnaires received [number] responses via SurveyMonkey, allowing easy distribution but a small sample size. Getting more responses would improve insights.
- Interviews provided rich qualitative feedback but only [number] were conducted due to time constraints. Interviewing more people could reveal additional trends.
- Overall, triangulating methods helped get a fuller picture but each had limitations. Product research set the stage, questionnaires tested preferences at scale, and interviews added nuanced perspectives.
- For the future, distributing questionnaires across more channels and conducting
The document discusses several theories of narrative and audience in film. It describes Claude Levi-Strauss's theory of binary oppositions driving conflict and resolution in narratives. It also outlines Vladimir Propp's 7 main character types that often appear in stories. Finally, it discusses Tzvetan Todorov's 5 stages of narrative structure and how these theories apply to analyzing the short film "PROMISE".
The document discusses how the opening scene of a thriller film attracts and addresses its audience through its location, voiceover, creation of an enigma, and introduction of characters. The suburban location and religious symbols make the setting relatable. A first-person British male voiceover allows the audience to feel his emotions. An enigma is quickly established to intrigue audiences and make them wonder what will happen. The first character, a suited businessman on a phone call, is meant to be relatable as someone the audience encounters regularly.
The document outlines a psychological thriller film called "Retribution" where a teenager named Felix witnesses a murder in the woods and is then forced by the murderer to kill others or else his family will be harmed. The film aims to create a realistic and relatable story about ordinary characters to deeply unnerve and terrify the target audience of teenagers and young adults. It provides background on the characters, setting, plot, and goals for production and distribution to maximize exposure and appeal to audiences.
This document outlines a media pitch for a modern horror film based on urban legends. The film would target teenage audiences aged 17-21 and focus on connecting three classic urban legends - the babysitter and the man, the masked murderer, and the college girl massacre - through the idea of students being victims of a masked villain. Filming locations would include abandoned buildings, parks, and homes. The narrative would be told from a female point of view. On a small budget of £30, filming and production would be done using amateur actors and equipment like iMovie to keep it feeling realistic.
This document discusses the design and animation of several cartoon characters. It notes that the turtle character has a proportionally smaller head than body with colors that do not clash. Its main feature is its expressive face that shows emotions suited for children. Other characters, like the Pokemon, have rounded shapes associated with being nice characters. Some characters stand on two legs like humans to relate to older teenage audiences and have features suggesting they want to fight or are protagonists and strong. The animation styles suit the target audiences and programs.
The short film "Plaything" explores the mistreatment of dogs through symbolism. It follows a young girl, Chloe, who receives a "toy" dog for Christmas but loses interest in it. Later, her father Paul finds the toy in his car and it falls out when he stops to take a phone call, abandoning it by the side of the road. A teenager named Beth discovers the damaged toy and takes it home, revealing to the audience that it is actually a real dog. The film uses the symbolism of the toy to represent how pets may feel when neglected or not properly cared for. It aims to promote the message that dogs are a serious commitment and shouldn't be treated like disposable gifts.
The document provides an analysis of existing children's animated television shows and products that could influence the creator's own work. It summarizes 5 different existing products: My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Hey Duggee, Dipdap, Larva, and The Powerpuff Girls. For each, it briefly describes key elements like the target audience, animation style, use of color, episode length, and storytelling techniques. The analysis finds that the products generally have brightly colored characters against darker backgrounds, use of anthropomorphic animals, short episode lengths, and limited dialogue to appeal to young viewers. The creator intends to incorporate aspects like bold character colors, simple backgrounds, and anthropomorphic characters in their own work based on this
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about key creative decisions for a film project. It discusses:
- The most appropriate main theme (isolation) and setting (a train station)
- Choosing "Reflux" as the title and using low-key lighting throughout
- Establishing the protagonist, named Ethan, with a close-up shot
- Using minimal dialogue and ambient sounds for the soundtrack
- Aiming to thought-provoke audiences about real-life issues through an authentic portrayal.
The document provides background information on characters for an animated project. It describes four main characters - Raven Delvine and Bella Prince, who are phoenixes with contrasting powers but a close friendship; and Jayce Coals and Dom Bucer, who are dragons and good friends of Raven and Bella respectively. It outlines each character's past experiences and relationships. The document also discusses types of animation that could be used in the project, including simple page movements and fully animated characters.
The document discusses how the opening of the film "BlueValentine" influenced the opening of the author's own film. Some of the key elements taken from "BlueValentine" include: only including two main characters to focus on their relationship; using scene setting to establish the story's location; showing the close bond between the characters through interactions and proximity; and introducing a problem or situation (a missing dog) that sets up the central conflict. The author applied these techniques in their own opening by focusing on the relationship between two sisters, using shots of the surroundings to set the scene, and portraying their closeness while hinting at the abusive situation they need to escape from.
The document proposes a short biographical film called "Hearing Aid" that follows a young deaf girl named Poppy from childhood to teenagerhood and how her life changes after getting a hearing dog named Maddie. The film aims to show the true experience of being a deaf child or adult and change perceptions of deaf people. It would have a low budget of $1-2 million and target young teenagers and adults, being released in cinemas like Odeon to reach that audience.
Question 1 media studies evaluation mark final salesian2014as
The document discusses how the media product uses conventions of horror films. It creates the opening two minutes of a horror film set in modern-day Surrey. It uses stock narratives, characters, and settings common to the genre. These include an innocent family, a possessed child antagonist, and ordinary suburban settings. The narrative combines elements of mystery and a normal family. Video cameras are used to make it seem more realistic. Negative space is utilized but wasn't entirely effective at startling viewers so a "sting" was added to draw attention.
The document proposes a short biographical film called "My Life Was Silent Until Now" about a deaf girl named Poppy and how her life changes after getting a hearing dog named Maddie. The film would follow Poppy from a young girl to teenager and show how Maddie helps her. Director Morten Tyldum is proposed to helm the project. The target audience is teenagers and young adults, and the film aims to change perceptions of deaf people. It will be set in a small village and have a modest budget of $1-2 million.
The document outlines a proposed short horror film called "The Devil's Playground" about three teenage girls who get kidnapped after attending a house party with strangers they met on Facebook. The target audience for the film is teenagers aged 14-16 to inspire them to be more careful around strangers and avoid risky situations. The film will be distributed on YouTube for easy access and may also be released on iTunes where viewers would have to purchase it. The purpose is to educate teenagers on safety while also potentially furthering the creator's career and business opportunities.
The document discusses several props that will be used in the opening of a film to establish the living conditions and morning routine of the main character. A basic travel clock will show how late the character comes home and indicate his difficulty sleeping through jump cuts. A glass of water and dissolvable tablet will suggest the character's morning ritual and potential hangover. A sleeping bag atop a bed will imply the character travels frequently and lacks comfort due to insomnia. An old, worn photograph of the character's murdered sister will bring mystery and be subtly shown. A smartphone will demonstrate the character's high-profile job as a detective and receipt of work calls.
The document provides details about the ways in which the media product uses and develops conventions of real media products, specifically supernatural horror films. It discusses how the plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork, and editing follow conventions seen in films like The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, and Insidious. For example, the plot involves paranormal activities and a death in a home. Camera techniques like slow pans and POV shots are used to build tension. Color grading and lighting are also discussed.
The poster for the film "Orphan" features a young girl looking directly at the viewer with shadows around her eyes, suggesting two sides - innocent and demonic. The scratched title can refer to either a child writing it or someone using a weapon like a knife, hinting at the horror genre. It draws the viewer in by the girl's unsmiling gaze that creates tension.
The poster for "The Unborn" uses chilling blue and grey colors and cracks/scratches drawing attention to twin children - a white-clad girl and a black-clad demonic boy in the mirror. The positioning of the tagline "Evil will do anything to live" near the boy suggests he is the evil
This document provides an overview of key elements of screenwriting, including story, motivation, conflict, and theme. It analyzes these elements in the context of a sample film about a mother, Priscilla, trying to understand her daughter's sexuality. The film uses Priscilla's inner motivation, stemming from her own difficult past, and the outer motivation of her daughter's situation to drive the plot and explore themes of acceptance through comedic dialogue and subtle conflict between the characters.
The filmmakers chose the horror genre because research showed it was the most popular among options for audiences. They set their story in an abandoned hospital, the most popular setting according to their peers, to attract viewers by playing on the fear of not knowing what could happen to the characters there. Within the opening, the audience gets a sense of each character's personality to connect with what is happening. The main setting of an abandoned mental asylum was used because such locations are scary due to stories about their past, and having well-dressed teenagers in very run-down locations creates suspicion about why they are there and engages the audience.
This document contains summaries of three media products:
1) Indiana Jones (1981) - An adventure film meant to entertain all ages through thrills and suspense following Indiana Jones on a treasure hunt.
2) BBC Life of Mammals - A documentary about Siberian tigers aimed at informing animal lovers and young tourists about the species.
3) Fairy Liquid (1991) advertisement - A promotion of the dishwashing liquid targeted at housewives, portraying it as the best choice for keeping hands soft.
The document is a media proposal for a thriller opening about the disappearance of a girl in the forest. It will start with shots of tree branches and then a long shot of the girl playing with a balloon. When she runs away there will be a blackout implying kidnapping. At the end, a search party finds her hairband. The target audience is ages 14 and up. Inspiration comes from "The Missing" and "Mayday" title sequences. A variety of camera angles like close-ups will be used. The girl wears pink and the stalker wears black. Filming will take place in forests to seem isolated. Mysterious music with the girl's breathing will build tension.
Here are the key points I would highlight in evaluating the research:
- Product research provided real examples to analyze but lacked detail. More context would have helped understand the covers better.
- Questionnaires received [number] responses via SurveyMonkey, allowing easy distribution but a small sample size. Getting more responses would improve insights.
- Interviews provided rich qualitative feedback but only [number] were conducted due to time constraints. Interviewing more people could reveal additional trends.
- Overall, triangulating methods helped get a fuller picture but each had limitations. Product research set the stage, questionnaires tested preferences at scale, and interviews added nuanced perspectives.
- For the future, distributing questionnaires across more channels and conducting
The document discusses several theories of narrative and audience in film. It describes Claude Levi-Strauss's theory of binary oppositions driving conflict and resolution in narratives. It also outlines Vladimir Propp's 7 main character types that often appear in stories. Finally, it discusses Tzvetan Todorov's 5 stages of narrative structure and how these theories apply to analyzing the short film "PROMISE".
The document discusses how the opening scene of a thriller film attracts and addresses its audience through its location, voiceover, creation of an enigma, and introduction of characters. The suburban location and religious symbols make the setting relatable. A first-person British male voiceover allows the audience to feel his emotions. An enigma is quickly established to intrigue audiences and make them wonder what will happen. The first character, a suited businessman on a phone call, is meant to be relatable as someone the audience encounters regularly.
The document outlines a psychological thriller film called "Retribution" where a teenager named Felix witnesses a murder in the woods and is then forced by the murderer to kill others or else his family will be harmed. The film aims to create a realistic and relatable story about ordinary characters to deeply unnerve and terrify the target audience of teenagers and young adults. It provides background on the characters, setting, plot, and goals for production and distribution to maximize exposure and appeal to audiences.
This document outlines a media pitch for a modern horror film based on urban legends. The film would target teenage audiences aged 17-21 and focus on connecting three classic urban legends - the babysitter and the man, the masked murderer, and the college girl massacre - through the idea of students being victims of a masked villain. Filming locations would include abandoned buildings, parks, and homes. The narrative would be told from a female point of view. On a small budget of £30, filming and production would be done using amateur actors and equipment like iMovie to keep it feeling realistic.
This document discusses the design and animation of several cartoon characters. It notes that the turtle character has a proportionally smaller head than body with colors that do not clash. Its main feature is its expressive face that shows emotions suited for children. Other characters, like the Pokemon, have rounded shapes associated with being nice characters. Some characters stand on two legs like humans to relate to older teenage audiences and have features suggesting they want to fight or are protagonists and strong. The animation styles suit the target audiences and programs.
The short film "Plaything" explores the mistreatment of dogs through symbolism. It follows a young girl, Chloe, who receives a "toy" dog for Christmas but loses interest in it. Later, her father Paul finds the toy in his car and it falls out when he stops to take a phone call, abandoning it by the side of the road. A teenager named Beth discovers the damaged toy and takes it home, revealing to the audience that it is actually a real dog. The film uses the symbolism of the toy to represent how pets may feel when neglected or not properly cared for. It aims to promote the message that dogs are a serious commitment and shouldn't be treated like disposable gifts.
The document provides an analysis of existing children's animated television shows and products that could influence the creator's own work. It summarizes 5 different existing products: My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Hey Duggee, Dipdap, Larva, and The Powerpuff Girls. For each, it briefly describes key elements like the target audience, animation style, use of color, episode length, and storytelling techniques. The analysis finds that the products generally have brightly colored characters against darker backgrounds, use of anthropomorphic animals, short episode lengths, and limited dialogue to appeal to young viewers. The creator intends to incorporate aspects like bold character colors, simple backgrounds, and anthropomorphic characters in their own work based on this
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about key creative decisions for a film project. It discusses:
- The most appropriate main theme (isolation) and setting (a train station)
- Choosing "Reflux" as the title and using low-key lighting throughout
- Establishing the protagonist, named Ethan, with a close-up shot
- Using minimal dialogue and ambient sounds for the soundtrack
- Aiming to thought-provoke audiences about real-life issues through an authentic portrayal.
The document provides background information on characters for an animated project. It describes four main characters - Raven Delvine and Bella Prince, who are phoenixes with contrasting powers but a close friendship; and Jayce Coals and Dom Bucer, who are dragons and good friends of Raven and Bella respectively. It outlines each character's past experiences and relationships. The document also discusses types of animation that could be used in the project, including simple page movements and fully animated characters.
This document contains an essay response from Clarissa Shulungu discussing their opening film sequence and characters. The key characters are a little girl presented with a demonic toy and a mysterious man of unknown identity. The little girl represents innocence corrupted by evil influences, shown through close-ups and changes in behavior. The mysterious man embodies mystery and evil for providing the toy. The characters are compared to those in the film "The Possession" for similar portrayals of possession. The intended audience is ages 15 and older, targeting females for their ability to relate to challenges faced by young girls. Elements like mystery, suspenseful music, and unnatural occurrences align with audience expectations of the thriller genre.
The document provides an overview of the student's final animation project exploring depression and anxiety in teenagers. It will use flashbacks to develop the character's backstory and show factors that could lead to their mental health issues. The animation will depict the teenager in present day at high school and end with resources for viewers suffering from similar issues. The student discusses several existing works that influence their project through storytelling techniques, aesthetics, and use of color to convey meaning and emotion.
The document provides an overview and recap of the research conducted by Oliver Keppie for their final animation project. The project will be an animated short film exploring the life of a teenager with depression and/or anxiety. It will use flashbacks to develop the character's backstory and help audiences understand the signs of early stage depression. The animation will show the character in present day at high school and end with resources for people suffering from mental health issues. Keppie then analyzes several existing animated works including Over the Garden Wall, Adventure Time, and Welcome to My Life to understand how they tell serious stories and explore themes like depression. Key aspects discussed include use of color theory, character design, music, and storytelling techniques.
The document provides an overview of the student's final animation project exploring depression and anxiety in teenagers. It will use flashbacks to develop the character and show possible factors leading to their mental state. The animation will end with resources for viewers suffering from similar issues. The student discusses several reference works and how they effectively use storytelling, aesthetics, humor and serious themes. Lessons on character development, visual storytelling using color and maintaining a realistic yet accessible tone will influence the student's own short film.
The document summarizes the results of a questionnaire about key creative decisions for a film project. It discusses:
- The most appropriate main theme, setting, title, lighting, camera movements, music, and effects based on audience feedback.
- Decisions made about focusing on the theme of isolation, using a train station setting, minimal music/ambient sounds, the title "Reflux," low key lighting, no filters, and the name "Ethan" for the protagonist.
- The goal of thought-provoking audiences about real-life issues through a realistic portrayal of the protagonist's situation.
The document is a proposal for an animated trailer for a children's TV show about a rabbit gaining superpowers after being hit by a meteor. The target audience is children ages 5-7, mainly middle-class females. Research was conducted on animation techniques, children's interests, and similar shows. The trailer concept involves introducing the rabbit's new powers and showing her battling villains and rescuing other rabbits, with text screens and voiceovers. Production will take place over 10 weeks, including drawing, animating, sound design, and evaluation.
This document outlines three ideas for an animal welfare campaign. Idea One focuses on ending animal entertainment by depicting the harsh conditions animals face in circuses using black, white and red colors. Idea Two exposes animal testing, specifically the Draize eye test on rabbits, through before/after photos and the tagline "You have eyes that work, so use them." Idea Three aims to stop animal poaching by educating people about what ivory and horns are used for through a poster featuring a realistic elephant photo and the text "Here's a reason not to use ivory."
Clara is considering making a short animated film for a school project. Her top two ideas are a silent film or animating a twist on a nursery rhyme. She analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each idea. Ultimately, she decides animating a nursery rhyme with a twist would be best suited for the project as it allows her to focus on animation over storytelling and avoids copyright issues.
The protagonist is house sitting and pet sitting for their friend who is going on holiday. One morning, the protagonist cannot find the pet and starts to panic. They print missing posters but then buy a replacement pet from the local pet shop to pass off as the original. When trying to disguise the new pet during a video call with the owner, the original pet shows up and ruins the plan. The film ends with the protagonist facing miserable consequences from the owner.
The document discusses ideas for an animated short film. The author considers doing either a silent film or adapting a nursery rhyme with a twist. They analyze the advantages and disadvantages of both ideas. While a silent film would provide animation experience, adapting a nursery rhyme would allow them to focus on animation over storytelling. They decide adapting a nursery rhyme is better suited for the project.
Here are the key points I gathered from the interviews:
- Lighthearted or comedic themes for animal-centered films were preferred over serious genres. Comedy and heartwarming themes were mentioned.
- Dogs in films add humor and improve the viewing experience. Films like A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey were enjoyed for being heartwarming.
- A film from a dog's point of view could be interesting. Scenes that make the audience laugh or feel happy are desired.
- Different camera shots of the dog throughout would be appreciated. Variety in shots was mentioned rather than just one take.
- Short films aren't a priority viewing type but depending on the topic, some short films could be
1. The product is a horror film called "Night Snatcher" that aims to entertain audiences. It will use an eye-catching film poster, DVD cover, and film trailer to advertise the film and convey its entertainment purpose.
2. The film is in the horror/slasher genre and involves a serial killer known as the "Night Snatcher" who takes victims at night. The film follows a prisoner trying to escape and kill/capture the Night Snatcher.
3. Research on horror film elements like colors, fonts, jump scares, and suspense will inform the design of the poster, DVD cover, and trailer to attract audiences and make the trailer interesting. The target
- The target audience for the movie trailer is primarily male, aged 16-20, from a middle-class background.
- Elements like a relatable main character who is also a male teenager, real-world problems, and some action-crime elements would appeal to this audience.
- An optimal trailer length is around 2 minutes to hook viewers while not losing their attention. Including a "good hook" is important.
- Additional promotional elements like a social media campaign and poster would be effective ways to advertise to this young, digital-native audience.
Group 48 has chosen the title "Without a Trace" for their thriller film. The title relates to the plot where a mother's child disappears without explanation. Their opening scene will show the mother being questioned by a psychiatrist about her missing daughter, flashing back to when she searches an empty park for her. They have selected two filming locations and collected props needed for the opening scene.
Samuel Schoettner is making a fiction drama film that explores themes of human interaction and social media usage. The film's plot focuses on a character who is overly engaged with his phone and ignores people around him, but his sanity deteriorates when he is placed in isolation. Schoettner analyzes existing films and TV shows like 3096 Tage, Black Mirror, and The Grand Budapest Hotel to inform his filmmaking style and storytelling techniques. He also discusses research on isolation and surveys audience social media usage to ensure his film resonates with target demographics.
Samuel Schoettner is making a fiction drama film that explores themes of human connection and isolation through technology. The film follows an unlikable character who is obsessed with his phone and ignores those around him. When he is isolated, the audience starts to feel empathy for him as his mental state deteriorates. Schoettner analyzes two existing films and a TV show that effectively portray isolation and changing mental states over time through visual elements like physical transformations, set design, and unconventional storytelling techniques.
This document provides evidence that the filmmaker followed their pre-production plan, risk assessment, and used the proper equipment to shoot various scenes of their film. It includes photos of setting up equipment like a tripod according to the plan, feeding a dog carrots to keep it calm during a shoot, and directing an actress to stand in the right location according to the floor plan. The evidence demonstrates coherence and continuity between the pre-production materials and actual film shoots.
This document provides evidence of the filmmaker shooting various scenes for their film, following their pre-production plan and risk assessment, using the correct equipment like a Canon 700D camera and tripod. It shows them on set maintaining coherence by adhering to the script and storyboards.
The document discusses exporting a short film in the correct settings for uploading to YouTube and a blog. It mentions evidence of exporting the film and ensuring the settings allow for uploading and availability online.
The document discusses exporting a short film in the correct settings for uploading to YouTube and a blog. It mentions evidence of exporting the film and ensuring the settings allow for uploading and availability online.
The document discusses adding various visual and audio effects and transitions to a short film to enhance the narrative. Rolling text is added during the credits to acknowledge those involved in the film's production. Still text is inserted before the credits to emphasize the film's message that pets require long-term commitment, not just as gifts. Appropriate music and audio transitions are used to suggest shifts in emotion. Video transitions make cuts between clips seemless. Color adjustments are made to one dark clip involving filming at night to make a toy more visible to audiences while maintaining the intended dark narrative effect.
This document contains 89 entries summarizing video files recorded during the production of a film. Each entry notes the file name, duration, quality of focus and lighting, whether the camera positioning aligns with storyboards, and where the file is stored. Issues mentioned include subjects being cut off, poor camera stability, incorrect costumes, and elements that require editing. The overall purpose seems to be documenting test footage and providing notes to improve shots meeting the project's needs.
This document provides evidence of the filmmaker shooting scenes for their film by using the correct camera and equipment according to their pre-production plan, following the risk assessment, and keeping their dog calm with carrots during a bathtub scene shoot. The filmmaker presents photos and descriptions demonstrating they are properly shooting their film as outlined in pre-production materials through using relevant equipment like a tripod and following safety protocols.
The document outlines a short film idea about a girl named Maddie who struggles with grief after her sister's death and turns to drugs after being peer pressured by a friend. The 8-minute film would follow Maddie from her sister's funeral to a house party where she takes drugs but has a bad reaction. It would end by showing Maddie choosing not to give in to pressure and overcoming her grief in a healthier way. Key details include the title "Side Effects", a tagline warning against drug use, and descriptions of characters, scenes, intended audience, and style.
This document provides costume and prop details for the characters in a short film about a family accidentally abandoning their dog toy. The director will provide most props, including a Christmas tree, wrapped box, paper, and dog toy. Character costumes include:
- Chloe wearing a red Christmas jumper in Scene 1 to convey Christmas and later a white coat from the director.
- Beth wearing a white jumper and green coat provided by the director in later scenes to represent her love of nature and caring for the dog.
- Paul wearing a blue Christmas jumper in Scene 1 and later formal wear for work scenes.
- Jacqui wearing a navy sweatshirt in Scene 1 to portray her approachability as a parent.
This document contains a production schedule for filming and editing scenes for a short film over several dates from January to March 2019. It details the tasks, locations, crew, costumes, props, and equipment needed for shooting on various dates. It also lists the post-production work of editing scenes in the multimedia suites at Ringwood School, incorporating music into scenes, and making any final edits to the completed short film.
This document provides details on costumes and props for characters in a short film about a family mistreating their dog. It describes outfits for each character in their scenes that aim to convey information about the season, family traditions, and foreshadow later events. The director will provide most props and some clothing items to reduce costs and sharing responsibilities. Actors will provide some own clothes that their characters would realistically wear. Permission is needed for the underage actress and sizes are provided for costumes.
The document is a script that tells the story of a toy that is given to a girl named Chloe for Christmas. It then gets left behind accidentally when Paul takes the toy for a drive. The toy is later found abandoned on the side of the road by a woman named Beth, who discovers it is actually a battered and mistreated dog named Pepper. The script warns that dogs should not be treated as temporary gifts and are a life-long commitment.
The document is a script that tells the story of a toy that is abandoned. In the beginning, a girl named Chloe receives and plays with the toy under the Christmas tree. However, over time her parents become rushed and distracted. Paul accidentally leaves the toy behind while pulling over to take a phone call. Later, a woman named Beth finds the toy and realizes it is actually a neglected dog named Pepper. Beth carefully washes Pepper and cares for her. The film promotes adopting dogs for life rather than as temporary Christmas gifts.
Chloe receives a toy schnauzer for Christmas that she plays with happily. After Christmas, the toy is neglected and abandoned by Chloe's family. Paul leaves the toy on the side of the road without realizing. Beth finds the abandoned toy, which is revealed to actually be a real miniature schnauzer named Pepper, and takes her home to care for her.
1) Chloe receives a toy dog for Christmas that she plays with happily under the decorated tree as her parents look on.
2) After Christmas, the toy is left alone by the now bare tree as Chloe and her family rush by without acknowledgement.
3) Paul loses his job and leaves the toy dog behind by accident when his phone rings while driving, abandoning it on the side of the road.
This document discusses the legal and ethical considerations for a student film. It addresses that the filmmaker owns the copyright to the original filmed footage. Permission was obtained from all actors, including a signed parental permission slip for the underage actress. The studio title and logo were designed by the filmmaker and do not have copyright issues. Additional online audio footage is being used under copyright-free licenses. The film will likely be rated PG due to a lack of profanity or offensive content. However, some elements like stereotypical gender roles could potentially offend viewers. The film will be shown online and must adhere to website policies to avoid removal.
1) A young girl Chloe receives a toy dog for Christmas and plays with it happily.
2) After Christmas, the toy is left alone while Chloe's family seems to forget about it.
3) Chloe's father Paul loses his job and in a rush abandons the toy by the side of the road without realizing.
4) The toy is later found and rescued by Beth, who cares for the matted and neglected toy, revealing it was actually a real abandoned dog named Pepper.
1) A young girl Chloe receives a toy dog for Christmas and plays with it happily.
2) After Christmas, the toy is left alone by the tree as Christmas is over.
3) Chloe's father Paul loses his job and rushes to a job interview, accidentally leaving the toy by the side of the road when it falls out of his car.
The document contains a shot list for a short film. It describes 56 shots ranging from establishing shots, close-ups, and point-of-view shots. The shots tell the story of a toy being abandoned and then rescued. It begins with a girl receiving the toy as a present and follows it being left behind after her father takes a work call. Later, a woman finds the toy by the side of the road and takes it home, revealing the toy was actually a dirty and injured dog she adopts.
The document contains a shot list for a short film. It details 56 shots showing the story of a toy being abandoned and then rescued. The toy is first given to a girl named Chloe for Christmas but gets left behind when her father Paul leaves it in his car. The toy is then found by a woman named Beth who takes it home and discovers it is actually a dirty and injured dog named Pepper. The film aims to convey the message that dogs should not be treated like disposable gifts and are a lifetime commitment.
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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2. The working title
• My chosen working title for my short film is ‘Empty.’
• I would like my title to focus on why I have decided to use a toy to represent the dog as I
believe that this represents how pets may feel when abandoned or not cared for
correctly and would be more likely to highlight the gravity of neglect.
• The word ‘empty’, in nutritional terms, can mean the being is of low nutrient contents,
which in the case of my short film is appropriate as I focus on the neglect of the toy
which is later revealed to be a dog. Alternatively, I viewed this as a paradox because
‘empty’ also suggests something may be lacking value which is the key message I would
like to stress in this film as I want to promote the value of animals’ lives through
presenting an animal as a toy with an up-close perspective of how they can be easily
treated.
• I feel this is an appropriate working title for my short film’s genre as it is similar to other
drama films such as ‘The Revenant’ which focuses on the protagonist returning from his
supposed death which is reflected to the audience in the title. Therefore, I believe the
title ‘Empty’ is similar in the sense that it leads the audience to believe the “toy” is going
to be neglected in some way which is not properly revealed by this title.
3. Tagline
“Dog’s are for life, not just for Christmas”
“Consider before it’s too late”
I chose these two taglines as I want to promote the well used
phrase of dogs not just being for Christmas as I strongly agree that
it is a very big decision that should be thoroughly considered
before they have decided to buy a pet, which leads onto my
second tagline underneath.
Film length:
Around 6 minutes as I would not like it
to be too long in order to keep
audience interest, however I would like
to have it long enough to ensure that
the audience can keep up with the
story.
4. Key Characters
• Chloe – the young daughter (aged 7-10) who receives the “toy” as a
Christmas present.
• Beth – the teenager (aged 18) who finds the “toy” to take home.
• Jacqui – the mother (aged 51) of Chloe.
• Paul – the father (aged 51) of Chloe.
• Pepper – the abandoned dog.
5. Synopsis
Act 3 - Beth looks after the dog by giving it a warm home and a bath to present to the audience the clear difference between a good home
and a bad home for a pet.
Act 1 - Chloe receives a “toy” dog as a present for Christmas and it is stressed how excited and interested she is in her new present. However,
she does appear to lose some interest when she returns to school and when her parents are back at work the toy is almost abandoned.
Act 2 – Paul receives a letter (which is not shown to the audience but is clearly bad news as shown by his facial expressions) and, in an attempt
to cheer him up, Chloe leaves the “toy” for him to find in his car for him to take with him when he leaves to drive to work. Once he gets in the
car it is clear he is positively affected by the “toy’s” presence and he happily takes it with him for a drive. However, he receives a phone call
while he is driving so stops the car on the side of the road to answer it. As he gets out of the car to find some signal, he leaves the door open
and the toy would fall out. With Paul clearly distressed from the phone call he doesn’t realise the toy is missing until further into his journey, in
which case he is already late for work (due to the phone call), and cannot turn back. With the toy abandoned by the side of the road it begins
to get dirty and starts to fall apart.
Act 3 – Beth is going for a walk in the forest where she comes across the “toy” which is looking very damaged and in need of some care. She
takes it home with her where she gives it a bath, in this scene it will be revealed to the audience that the “toy” is in fact a real dog. Here, the
dog will be fed and embraced to symbolise they are in a better home and that the animal has had a happy ending. However, this will be
contrasted by the end tagline which is that “Dog’s are not just for Christmas” to follow the well known phrase people say when considering
getting a dog. This will then be followed by the second tagline “Consider before it’s too late” to leave the important message of respecting
animals with the audience.
6. Target audience
• Regarding the target audience I suggest for this film they would be from young
adults and older as it would be addressed to people who may be considering
getting a pet but may not have properly considered the importance of dedicating
time to the animal in order for their pets to have the best opportunity for having
a long and happy life.
• Regarding the NRS scale the target audience would vary as I would like to appeal
to those who may not be able to afford the maintenance of a pet (meaning they
would be lower down the scale) but also those who are in full-time employment
and may not be able to dedicate enough time to their pet (meaning they would
be higher up the scale).
• Additionally, regarding the 4C's model the audience would be the aspirer as their
core need in life is status. I would want to appeal to this audience type specifically
as they may be looking to get a dog (or other pet) and viewing it as a materialistic
item rather than a living being and I want to stress to them the importance of
dedicating enough time to an animal.
7. Form and style
• In order to make it clear to the audience that the genre of my film is
Drama I would use realist shots and use quite simple editing to
make it more relatable for the audience in order to make the
message of the film more successful. This will be achieved through
having realistic colour and lighting throughout the majority of the
film in order to stress realism, however as the toy is isolated I will
use slightly darker lighting to promote the mistreatment's affect on
the “toy”.
• A key feature of my film will be symbolism (regarding the toy) in
order to stress the message that dogs must not be treated like an
inanimate object such as a toy. This will be able to raise awarenss of
mistreatment of pets (specifically dogs) by shocking the audience
with the revelation at the end of the short film that the toy was a
dog all along.
8. Marketplace
• Regarding my films position among other films that have already been released my
film would be an amateur, independent film which would be likely to be exhibited
on the YouTube platform. This would be in order to increase publicity by gaining a
number of views from audiences who may be considering getting a pet or who are
already concerned about the mistreatment of animals and are watching my film in
order to gain further insight for research purposes.
• Additionally, my competition for this genre of film would specifically be films which
already stress the mistreatment of animals and are hoping to raise awareness for
the cause. However, I believe my film may hold some originality by including
symbolism in order to promote the idea that dogs must not be treated like a toy.