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1. AS Pre-production Tasks Feedback
Student Name: SMITH Angus
Blog: angussmithasmedia.blogspot.co.uk
Task 1 – Pre-production: Research & Planning Evidence on
blog
1. Similar Products – film beginning analysis
Work is good with a good attempt to link visual/audio and
meaning. Analysis has covered all technical elements with detail
on each film. Links to audience expectations of genre and how
these expectations are achieved. Detail on how elements used to
foreshadow events.
Use terminology correctly – diegetic and non-diegetic muddled
Yes
2. Genre Analysis
Detail given of themes, narrative, conventions. Good post on
credits/titles. Key films identified. Lacks in-depth research,
more needed on history. Some research into box office or
current popularity would have been welcome.
Post amended to show to show box office and reflection on
current popularity.
Yes
3. Target Audience
Some detail on audience of genre though no evidence of
research. Detail added on TA for own production.
Post amended to show box office and analysis of figures.
Results of a questionnaire added with good reflective
comments but actual questionnaire not added.
Yes
4. Script
Completed and formatted correctly. At times it is confusing
but then this fits the narrative you are producing. Title of film
unclear. Avoid adding camera shots. Protagonist clearly
introduced.
Yes
6. Storyboard
Good and clear storyboard that shows some variety of shots
and movement. tech detail included.
Yes
7. Shotlist
Includes shot type, location and description.
Yes
8. Layouts – floor plan
Clear plan for different settings. Detail on actor and camera
movement.
Yes

2. 9. Locations
Nice detail on choice of location and how it will be used in
production. Images included.
Yes
10.Costumes
Images and detail on how costume reflects character.
Yes
11.Props
Very good detail on props and how they will be used in key
scenes and what they say about character. Images included.
Yes
12.Actors
Good detail on choice of actor, image included.
Yes
13.Equipment
Images and reasons for choice of equipment.
Yes
14.Production schedule
Good detail on schedule though could have had more on pre-
production.
Yes
Teachers comments
Angus has fully completed his pre production for his course working at a
proficient level. More detail needed on audience and genre. Work well
presented.
Post amended to show better understanding of audience and genre. Better use
of primary/secondary research.
Mark out of 20: 14
Teacher name: M Drummond Date: January 2016
Student action plan for improvement
Final mark out of 20: 16 Date: March 2016