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Prelim evaluation
During a preliminary media task, the author learned editing techniques like match on action that helped make their videos smooth and flowing. They managed to use a wide range of shots and angles that gave their video variety and realism. What went well was following the 180 degree rule for showing conversational interactions and using satirical features that made the video entertaining to watch. An area for improvement is keeping shots at consistent heights and angles to make the video easier to follow. In conclusion, the task was a success that taught valuable lessons to apply to future media projects.
Quantum of Solace Analysis
This scene from the James Bond film Quantum of Solace combines the key elements of film production to create a fast-paced and action-packed opening sequence. Costumes distinguish the characters and props like guns and cars keep the pace violent and engaging for action movie audiences. Minimal makeup is used to make the violence seem realistic. Suspenseful music speeds up during action scenes to intrigue viewers until it cuts out when the gunshots and car sounds take over. Fast-paced editing between different shots and characters ensures viewers don't miss any of the action-filled story. High angle shots were likely done with an expensive helicopter to set the scene and track Bond as the protagonist.
Preliminary Task Script
1) Two henchmen bring a man named Danny into a meeting room to see their boss.
2) The boss questions Danny about a letter, worried it may have been opened. Danny insists he did not open it.
3) The boss opens the letter to find a love heart shaped photo of Zac Efron, becoming distracted and daydreaming while gazing at the photo.
4) Danny interrupts the boss's daydream, and is dismissed from the meeting room while the boss continues singing and fantasizing.
Production schedule
This document outlines the production schedule and tasks for a student film project. It details the various pre-production, production and post-production tasks, including developing initial ideas, research on target audience and genre, writing a script and storyboard, filming on location, and editing. The tasks will take place both in and out of the classroom and involve researching and planning elements like locations, costumes, props, actors and equipment needed.
Music video draft ideas
The document discusses draft ideas for a music video for the song "High for This" by The Weeknd. Multiple people suggested an alien/sci-fi theme due to the song's sound, but the most common response was something sexual due to the lyrics about drugs and sex. As the creator plans to go with a sexual underlying theme, they will need to plan the music video carefully and seek necessary permissions due to the content and intended audience.
Floor layout
This document provides floor plans and details for filming a music video in a hotel room. It notes that the room will need a double bed with lamps on either side to set a romantic mood. An overhead view shows the camera placement and need for freedom of movement despite the small space. Neutral colors will dress the room to focus attention on the actors, and a balcony overlooking the sea is a key location, though the floor plan software could only represent it with a window. Keeping locations simple will allow viewers to appreciate subtle details.
Raiders of the Lost Ark Analysis
1) The opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark introduces Indiana Jones and his group of men as they walk through a jungle in Colombia. Indy pauses to admire a large rocky statue in the distance, showing his determined nature.
2) As the group walks, the sounds of birds, footsteps, and foreign language dialogue build suspense about what they are seeking and why they need to hurry. Non-diegetic music by John Williams sets the scene.
3) Shots emphasize the massive size of the mountains and jungles compared to the small group. Tracking shots make the audience feel like they are coming along, while low angles on the feet show the dangers of the terrain.
Target Audience
This document provides characteristics of a target audience avatar including that she has dyed hair showing individuality, enjoys activities like gaming and watching action movies, and listens to rock music while also having an interest in sports in a tomboy fashion.
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Prelim evaluation
During a preliminary media task, the author learned editing techniques like match on action that helped make their videos smooth and flowing. They managed to use a wide range of shots and angles that gave their video variety and realism. What went well was following the 180 degree rule for showing conversational interactions and using satirical features that made the video entertaining to watch. An area for improvement is keeping shots at consistent heights and angles to make the video easier to follow. In conclusion, the task was a success that taught valuable lessons to apply to future media projects.
Quantum of Solace Analysis
This scene from the James Bond film Quantum of Solace combines the key elements of film production to create a fast-paced and action-packed opening sequence. Costumes distinguish the characters and props like guns and cars keep the pace violent and engaging for action movie audiences. Minimal makeup is used to make the violence seem realistic. Suspenseful music speeds up during action scenes to intrigue viewers until it cuts out when the gunshots and car sounds take over. Fast-paced editing between different shots and characters ensures viewers don't miss any of the action-filled story. High angle shots were likely done with an expensive helicopter to set the scene and track Bond as the protagonist.
Preliminary Task Script
1) Two henchmen bring a man named Danny into a meeting room to see their boss.
2) The boss questions Danny about a letter, worried it may have been opened. Danny insists he did not open it.
3) The boss opens the letter to find a love heart shaped photo of Zac Efron, becoming distracted and daydreaming while gazing at the photo.
4) Danny interrupts the boss's daydream, and is dismissed from the meeting room while the boss continues singing and fantasizing.
Production schedule
This document outlines the production schedule and tasks for a student film project. It details the various pre-production, production and post-production tasks, including developing initial ideas, research on target audience and genre, writing a script and storyboard, filming on location, and editing. The tasks will take place both in and out of the classroom and involve researching and planning elements like locations, costumes, props, actors and equipment needed.
Music video draft ideas
The document discusses draft ideas for a music video for the song "High for This" by The Weeknd. Multiple people suggested an alien/sci-fi theme due to the song's sound, but the most common response was something sexual due to the lyrics about drugs and sex. As the creator plans to go with a sexual underlying theme, they will need to plan the music video carefully and seek necessary permissions due to the content and intended audience.
Floor layout
This document provides floor plans and details for filming a music video in a hotel room. It notes that the room will need a double bed with lamps on either side to set a romantic mood. An overhead view shows the camera placement and need for freedom of movement despite the small space. Neutral colors will dress the room to focus attention on the actors, and a balcony overlooking the sea is a key location, though the floor plan software could only represent it with a window. Keeping locations simple will allow viewers to appreciate subtle details.
Raiders of the Lost Ark Analysis
1) The opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark introduces Indiana Jones and his group of men as they walk through a jungle in Colombia. Indy pauses to admire a large rocky statue in the distance, showing his determined nature.
2) As the group walks, the sounds of birds, footsteps, and foreign language dialogue build suspense about what they are seeking and why they need to hurry. Non-diegetic music by John Williams sets the scene.
3) Shots emphasize the massive size of the mountains and jungles compared to the small group. Tracking shots make the audience feel like they are coming along, while low angles on the feet show the dangers of the terrain.
Target Audience
This document provides characteristics of a target audience avatar including that she has dyed hair showing individuality, enjoys activities like gaming and watching action movies, and listens to rock music while also having an interest in sports in a tomboy fashion.
Recce
An armed robbery is being planned at a reception area near an automatic door van exit, chosen for its wide space and parking access. The robbers will emerge from the van's back and access the reception through the doors, separated from the receptionist by a wall to distinguish the perpetrators. The planners envision the van ultimately stopping in an isolated industrial estate where the robbers would be caught by police, a common location for such scenes in action movies.
Shot types
This document contains a shot list for a film with 10 shots detailing the actions of armed robbers. It includes descriptions of the shots including camera movements, locations, sounds, and dialogue between the armed robbers. The shots show armed robbers robbing a school reception, driving away in a van while removing their masks to reveal they are four girls, and arguing in the van before being confronted by police at the end.
Genre Research
The document discusses the history and key elements of action movies. It traces the origins of the genre back to silent films in the early 1900s like "The Great Train Robbery." Popular action franchises from the 1980s and 90s like "Top Gun" and "Die Hard" helped propel the genre further. Notable actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone, directors like Paul Greengrass and James Cameron, and studios like Sony, Warner Bros., and Paramount have contributed greatly to modern action films. Common conventions include weaponry, violence, vehicles, chase scenes, and heroes and villains.
Script
Annabella is running late getting ready in the morning. As she rushes through her morning routine of showering, brushing her teeth, straightening her hair, and doing her makeup, everything goes wrong. She gets shampoo in her eye, drops the toothpaste, burns herself with the straightener, and messes up her eyeliner and mascara application. When trying to pick an outfit, she poses in front of the mirror multiple times before choosing. In the kitchen, she spills milk while making breakfast and finds there are no clean spoons. Frustrated, she slams the drawer and collapses back into bed.
Genre conventions
This document outlines several key conventions of romantic comedy films. It notes that the main characters should be relatable to audiences in some way, such as through differences in race or nationality, so viewers can connect with at least one character. It also mentions that romantic comedies are typically set in recognizable large cities to make them more relatable. The narrative usually involves two people meeting, encountering an issue, and resolving it in a way that brings them back together. However, some films subvert expectations by not having the couple end up together or by exploring more adult themes like marriage and pregnancy. Bromantic comedies that showcase strong bonds between male friends have also become popular. General conventions include uplifting lighting and props that signify
Target audience
Romantic comedies primarily target teenage and young adult females because their lighthearted stories are easy to watch. They are usually set in the UK or US where most of the target audience lives, making the settings relatable. Actors in rom-coms also tend to be from these places and are recognizable figures that can attract larger audiences. While some men may watch with a partner, the target audience for rom-coms is typically girly females who enjoy emotionally engaging narratives, rather than sporty interests. They tend to care about their appearance and be bubbly and friendly.
Script
Max meets up with Sandy at a restaurant for a date. They discover they have very different interests - Max enjoys baking and romance movies while Sandy prefers death metal and horror. Sandy also claims to be allergic to cake. When Max pulls out a cake he made, Sandy smashes it in his face. Realizing they are incompatible, Max quickly leaves the restaurant, ending the disastrous first date.
Bridget Jones's Diary opening analysis
1) The opening scene establishes Bridget Jones alone in her messy living room, watching TV and drinking wine, showing her lonely lifestyle.
2) Shots of her phone, the TV show Frasier, and the names of actors Colin Firth and Hugh Grant being displayed introduce the main characters and plot points that will be significant.
3) Bridget is seen crying while singing along to the song "All By Myself", helping the audience empathize with her loneliness and building an emotional connection with her character.
Shot list
The document contains a shot list for a film with 25 shots detailing the camera movements, locations, sounds, and brief details for each shot. The shots follow a character named Anna through her morning routine at home, starting with establishing shots of the town and her waking up in her bedroom. The shots then show her getting ready in the bathroom and bedroom, including showering, applying makeup, and getting dressed. Later shots depict her in the kitchen pouring milk and going back upstairs before crashing onto her bed in frustration.
Heist Girls Script
This document is a script for a film called "Heist Girls" that follows four teenage girls who perform an armed robbery. The script describes the girls robbing the reception area of a building at gunpoint while wearing balaclavas. After getting the money, they flee in a van, taking off their disguises to reveal that they are teenagers. They celebrate getting the money but one expresses worry about the receptionist calling the police. They arrive at their destination only to find a police detective waiting for them with flashing lights.
Editing glossary
This document defines and describes various editing techniques used in film and television, including transitions between shots like fades and dissolves, shot types like close-ups and long shots, camera angles and movements, and uses of sound. Transitions are used to suggest changes in time or place, while shot types like close-ups show importance or emotion. Camera angles and movements like pans and tilts control viewers' perspectives. Sound is used both diegetically to create atmosphere and non-diegetically to emphasize elements or create transitions between sequences.
Costumes, Props and Actors
In this document, the costumes, props, and actors for a film are described. For the first scene set in the town center, the main character Isabella will wear a smart tartan dress, black tights, and shoes to portray her as well-dressed and organized. In the second scene where she wakes up, Isabella's pyjamas are described as well as the outfits she chooses from after showering. Her props include a handbag, coffee, and phone that are integral to the story. The chosen actor, Chloe Street, lives close by making her easily accessible for filming and relatable to the target audience as a teenager.
Floor plan
The floor plan outlines a robbery with 4 armed robbers who will commit the robbery in the reception area and then escape down a nearby road in a getaway vehicle. However, the plan indicates the van will park in a spot after the robbery where the robbers will get arrested, signaling the planned ending of getting caught by police.
Props, Costumes and Actors
The document discusses costume, prop, and actor choices for a student film about an armed robbery. For the robbers' costumes, black and other neutral colors were chosen that do not reveal the robbers' gender. Balaclavas were selected to hide identities, as used successfully in other films. The detective will wear a suit to appear high-ranking. Each robber will carry a shotgun and use a white van as the getaway vehicle. Specific actors were chosen who suit the roles and have relevant experience.
Black swan opening analysis
The opening scene of Black Swan establishes several key themes and sets up narrative intrigue. Swan Lake music plays over a black screen before the title is revealed in white text, signaling ballet as a theme. A ballerina is lit by a spotlight in the center of the screen, dressed in white but cast in shadows, hinting at a dual personality. As ominous music rises, a dark figure emerges and approaches the ballerina from behind, frightening her and asserting its power over her, introducing the idea of a looming threat.
Love actually write up
The opening scene of "Love Actually" is a tracking shot through Heathrow Airport that establishes the busy setting. Various people are shown embracing in reunions, including a woman with her children and an older couple. Hugh Grant provides a voiceover as the Prime Minister introducing his character. He reflects on the different types of people reunited at the airport, like fathers, sons, mothers and daughters. Throughout the montage, the Prime Minister's voiceover connects the images to his view that "love actually is all around." The upbeat, feel-good montage aims to make the audience feel content before the narrative begins.
Genre research (Thrillers)
The document discusses the genre of thriller films. It provides definitions and conventions of thrillers, including that they create suspense and excitement in audiences. Examples are given of early influential thrillers from the 1920s-1950s and how the genre has evolved over time, influenced by societal fears. Modern examples from 2000-2014 are listed and it's noted that many modern thrillers include unexpected twist endings. Box office statistics for thriller films from 1995-2016 are provided, and the target audience for thrillers is discussed.
Romantic comedy genre research
This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of the romantic comedy genre. It discusses the origins of rom coms in Shakespearean plays, then traces the development of various subgenres over time, including comedies of manner in the 1930s, screwball comedies in the 1930s focusing on strong female leads, sex comedies of the 1950s-1970s, and more radical romantic comedies of the 1960s addressing topics like sex. It also lists some of the most prominent actors, directors, conventions, and influential films in the genre.
Production schedule
This document outlines the production schedule and tasks for a short film from pre-production in November through post-production in January. It details the locations, crew, props, and equipment used at each stage of making genre research, developing initial ideas and scripts, storyboarding, scheduling filming in a town centre and house with actors Chloe and the document's author, and final editing in the classroom using Premiere.
Location recce
The town centre is proposed as the location for scenes 1-3 as it fits the rom-com genre and uses a recognizable large city. It is conveniently located near the filmmaker's school and home, allowing for a diverse range of people to be seen, making the film feel more realistic.
The house is suggested as the main location for the opening scenes. Filming there would show the main character in her natural morning routine, making her more relatable to audiences. Additionally, the house decor is described as comfortable and not overly large or posh. The location is also convenient as the actress lives close by, requiring no transportation. It also allows filming regardless of weather.
Quantum of Solace Analysis
This document analyzes the opening scene of the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. It summarizes that the opening combines the key elements of film production to create a fast-paced and action-packed scene. Mise-en-scene, including costumes that distinguish Bond and the villains, advance the narrative. Props like cars and guns maintain the violent pace expected of action movies. Editing uses quick cuts between characters and settings to keep the audience engaged without missing any of the action. Suspenseful non-diegetic music and realistic diegetic sounds of guns and cars immerse viewers in the scene. Overall the opening entices audiences to continue watching through its skillful use of cinematic techniques.
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Recce
An armed robbery is being planned at a reception area near an automatic door van exit, chosen for its wide space and parking access. The robbers will emerge from the van's back and access the reception through the doors, separated from the receptionist by a wall to distinguish the perpetrators. The planners envision the van ultimately stopping in an isolated industrial estate where the robbers would be caught by police, a common location for such scenes in action movies.
Shot types
This document contains a shot list for a film with 10 shots detailing the actions of armed robbers. It includes descriptions of the shots including camera movements, locations, sounds, and dialogue between the armed robbers. The shots show armed robbers robbing a school reception, driving away in a van while removing their masks to reveal they are four girls, and arguing in the van before being confronted by police at the end.
Genre Research
The document discusses the history and key elements of action movies. It traces the origins of the genre back to silent films in the early 1900s like "The Great Train Robbery." Popular action franchises from the 1980s and 90s like "Top Gun" and "Die Hard" helped propel the genre further. Notable actors like Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone, directors like Paul Greengrass and James Cameron, and studios like Sony, Warner Bros., and Paramount have contributed greatly to modern action films. Common conventions include weaponry, violence, vehicles, chase scenes, and heroes and villains.
Script
Annabella is running late getting ready in the morning. As she rushes through her morning routine of showering, brushing her teeth, straightening her hair, and doing her makeup, everything goes wrong. She gets shampoo in her eye, drops the toothpaste, burns herself with the straightener, and messes up her eyeliner and mascara application. When trying to pick an outfit, she poses in front of the mirror multiple times before choosing. In the kitchen, she spills milk while making breakfast and finds there are no clean spoons. Frustrated, she slams the drawer and collapses back into bed.
Genre conventions
This document outlines several key conventions of romantic comedy films. It notes that the main characters should be relatable to audiences in some way, such as through differences in race or nationality, so viewers can connect with at least one character. It also mentions that romantic comedies are typically set in recognizable large cities to make them more relatable. The narrative usually involves two people meeting, encountering an issue, and resolving it in a way that brings them back together. However, some films subvert expectations by not having the couple end up together or by exploring more adult themes like marriage and pregnancy. Bromantic comedies that showcase strong bonds between male friends have also become popular. General conventions include uplifting lighting and props that signify
Target audience
Romantic comedies primarily target teenage and young adult females because their lighthearted stories are easy to watch. They are usually set in the UK or US where most of the target audience lives, making the settings relatable. Actors in rom-coms also tend to be from these places and are recognizable figures that can attract larger audiences. While some men may watch with a partner, the target audience for rom-coms is typically girly females who enjoy emotionally engaging narratives, rather than sporty interests. They tend to care about their appearance and be bubbly and friendly.
Script
Max meets up with Sandy at a restaurant for a date. They discover they have very different interests - Max enjoys baking and romance movies while Sandy prefers death metal and horror. Sandy also claims to be allergic to cake. When Max pulls out a cake he made, Sandy smashes it in his face. Realizing they are incompatible, Max quickly leaves the restaurant, ending the disastrous first date.
Bridget Jones's Diary opening analysis
1) The opening scene establishes Bridget Jones alone in her messy living room, watching TV and drinking wine, showing her lonely lifestyle.
2) Shots of her phone, the TV show Frasier, and the names of actors Colin Firth and Hugh Grant being displayed introduce the main characters and plot points that will be significant.
3) Bridget is seen crying while singing along to the song "All By Myself", helping the audience empathize with her loneliness and building an emotional connection with her character.
Shot list
The document contains a shot list for a film with 25 shots detailing the camera movements, locations, sounds, and brief details for each shot. The shots follow a character named Anna through her morning routine at home, starting with establishing shots of the town and her waking up in her bedroom. The shots then show her getting ready in the bathroom and bedroom, including showering, applying makeup, and getting dressed. Later shots depict her in the kitchen pouring milk and going back upstairs before crashing onto her bed in frustration.
Heist Girls Script
This document is a script for a film called "Heist Girls" that follows four teenage girls who perform an armed robbery. The script describes the girls robbing the reception area of a building at gunpoint while wearing balaclavas. After getting the money, they flee in a van, taking off their disguises to reveal that they are teenagers. They celebrate getting the money but one expresses worry about the receptionist calling the police. They arrive at their destination only to find a police detective waiting for them with flashing lights.
Editing glossary
This document defines and describes various editing techniques used in film and television, including transitions between shots like fades and dissolves, shot types like close-ups and long shots, camera angles and movements, and uses of sound. Transitions are used to suggest changes in time or place, while shot types like close-ups show importance or emotion. Camera angles and movements like pans and tilts control viewers' perspectives. Sound is used both diegetically to create atmosphere and non-diegetically to emphasize elements or create transitions between sequences.
Costumes, Props and Actors
In this document, the costumes, props, and actors for a film are described. For the first scene set in the town center, the main character Isabella will wear a smart tartan dress, black tights, and shoes to portray her as well-dressed and organized. In the second scene where she wakes up, Isabella's pyjamas are described as well as the outfits she chooses from after showering. Her props include a handbag, coffee, and phone that are integral to the story. The chosen actor, Chloe Street, lives close by making her easily accessible for filming and relatable to the target audience as a teenager.
Floor plan
The floor plan outlines a robbery with 4 armed robbers who will commit the robbery in the reception area and then escape down a nearby road in a getaway vehicle. However, the plan indicates the van will park in a spot after the robbery where the robbers will get arrested, signaling the planned ending of getting caught by police.
Props, Costumes and Actors
The document discusses costume, prop, and actor choices for a student film about an armed robbery. For the robbers' costumes, black and other neutral colors were chosen that do not reveal the robbers' gender. Balaclavas were selected to hide identities, as used successfully in other films. The detective will wear a suit to appear high-ranking. Each robber will carry a shotgun and use a white van as the getaway vehicle. Specific actors were chosen who suit the roles and have relevant experience.
Black swan opening analysis
The opening scene of Black Swan establishes several key themes and sets up narrative intrigue. Swan Lake music plays over a black screen before the title is revealed in white text, signaling ballet as a theme. A ballerina is lit by a spotlight in the center of the screen, dressed in white but cast in shadows, hinting at a dual personality. As ominous music rises, a dark figure emerges and approaches the ballerina from behind, frightening her and asserting its power over her, introducing the idea of a looming threat.
Love actually write up
The opening scene of "Love Actually" is a tracking shot through Heathrow Airport that establishes the busy setting. Various people are shown embracing in reunions, including a woman with her children and an older couple. Hugh Grant provides a voiceover as the Prime Minister introducing his character. He reflects on the different types of people reunited at the airport, like fathers, sons, mothers and daughters. Throughout the montage, the Prime Minister's voiceover connects the images to his view that "love actually is all around." The upbeat, feel-good montage aims to make the audience feel content before the narrative begins.
Genre research (Thrillers)
The document discusses the genre of thriller films. It provides definitions and conventions of thrillers, including that they create suspense and excitement in audiences. Examples are given of early influential thrillers from the 1920s-1950s and how the genre has evolved over time, influenced by societal fears. Modern examples from 2000-2014 are listed and it's noted that many modern thrillers include unexpected twist endings. Box office statistics for thriller films from 1995-2016 are provided, and the target audience for thrillers is discussed.
Romantic comedy genre research
This document provides an overview of the history and evolution of the romantic comedy genre. It discusses the origins of rom coms in Shakespearean plays, then traces the development of various subgenres over time, including comedies of manner in the 1930s, screwball comedies in the 1930s focusing on strong female leads, sex comedies of the 1950s-1970s, and more radical romantic comedies of the 1960s addressing topics like sex. It also lists some of the most prominent actors, directors, conventions, and influential films in the genre.
Production schedule
This document outlines the production schedule and tasks for a short film from pre-production in November through post-production in January. It details the locations, crew, props, and equipment used at each stage of making genre research, developing initial ideas and scripts, storyboarding, scheduling filming in a town centre and house with actors Chloe and the document's author, and final editing in the classroom using Premiere.
Location recce
The town centre is proposed as the location for scenes 1-3 as it fits the rom-com genre and uses a recognizable large city. It is conveniently located near the filmmaker's school and home, allowing for a diverse range of people to be seen, making the film feel more realistic.
The house is suggested as the main location for the opening scenes. Filming there would show the main character in her natural morning routine, making her more relatable to audiences. Additionally, the house decor is described as comfortable and not overly large or posh. The location is also convenient as the actress lives close by, requiring no transportation. It also allows filming regardless of weather.
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Quantum of Solace Analysis
This document analyzes the opening scene of the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. It summarizes that the opening combines the key elements of film production to create a fast-paced and action-packed scene. Mise-en-scene, including costumes that distinguish Bond and the villains, advance the narrative. Props like cars and guns maintain the violent pace expected of action movies. Editing uses quick cuts between characters and settings to keep the audience engaged without missing any of the action. Suspenseful non-diegetic music and realistic diegetic sounds of guns and cars immerse viewers in the scene. Overall the opening entices audiences to continue watching through its skillful use of cinematic techniques.