The audience would be attracted by the style of film as they would of seen similar before and would most likely enjoy this new addition to the genre. The film would also some intertextuality points to it so if they have seen other type films they would be able to enjoy some extra laughs.
The audience would be address as intelligent film goers as some jokes would be left up to them to make there own laughs as the use of innuendo and other such devices would be used.
The intertextual links which we have placed within the film such as; Road Trip, Superbad. These links allow the audience to relate to films which they have seen allowing them to find humour within the jokes which we would be mentioning.
Audiences which would be watching the films which we have referenced would perhaps be more likely to view our film because they would know the type of humour which they would enjoy, these intertextual links would allow us to get the more viewers.
With the buddy comedy style movie the audience would expect to see some friendly banter which would draw in some audience, as some viewers would want to see a film just because of the comedy which would come from the characters and what they would say.
Although we were not able to show the comedy lines which would would be used throughout the rest of the film as we were not able to show everything which could be shown within the rest of the film.
Adressing the audience would take place within the film, as they would be majorly talked to and about within the scenes which would be shown. The majority of addressing of the audience would be within the main part of the film, which would not be shown within what we would be showing. This means that addressing the audience in a full and extensive manor would be hard because they would not have much exposure to the characters and how they act and reactto eachother during the first 5 minutes of a film.
We would need to adress the audience within the first 5 minutes be showing the audience the characters and some locations in which the film will take place.
This would only work within the first 5 mintues because we needed to introduce the characters and the locations which was done by the the introduction of the plan through the voice over.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Who would be the audience for your media product?
Our media product would have the late teens audience so ranging from around 16/17 to around the 21/22 margin with other ages coming in depending on age restrictions and sense of humour.
The audience would of seen other type films and would have to find immaturity funny to really grasp the film. The A-level aged audience would also be able to relate to the characters as being similar ages and may of been in some of the same scenarios.
Age Rescritions
Through the media there are certain rescritions which hold back some films to some audiences, these ratings resrict people underage from watching the film because of some indecent exposure to the younger ages.
The films which we have styled our film on hold a '15' age rating, which is appropriate because of what is shown and said.
Although "Shaun of the dead" is a horror film, which has some blood and guts, the film does not show any real signs of pure violence, causing pain which would be rated as slasher, which would cause the film to be of a higher rating.
The comedy film which we have styled our films on for example "Superbad", are rated so high because of the gross out comedy and grotest language which is said throughout the film which would cause offence to the viewer.
This type of rating would be appropriate for our filmbecause a use of harsher language would be used throughout the film which would be used at the same age of the viewers and the cast.
Sense of humor
The sense of humor within the film would portray the type of person who would view the film, this is because certain ages of the film would find the film attractive to viewandlaugh at, this would mean that the audeince would be of a immature state of mind, older teens. This would allow the jokes to be said fully and the innuendo and euphemism's which would be implied understood by the viewer.
Concidering that the main characters are male, this would pose a gender stereotype of the film to be a male, as they would understand the types of jokes which would be said, allowing the males to view the film with more ease which means they would find it more funny.
Females would also be able to view the film because the jokes would not be fully gross out, and allow females to view the film and have fun while watching it. The jokes, concidering the two main characters are male would be mainly about girls, and the topic of sex, although not generally associated with a female film, females could still view the film and have fun throughout the jokes because they know what is being said, and would be able to find the funny side.
The characters would also be a factor in how they would find it funny, this is because a nerd would generally not be associated with sex/dirty jokes. This aspect of the comedy is accessible by everyone which would allow the viewer of any gender to find it funny.
Relating to the same scenarios
Since the film is aimed at the late teens it would allow them to know the type of jokes which would be said within the film, as they would be ableto relate to the jokes. This attitude of relating to the film would allow the audience to know the little jokes which would make the film subtly funny which the audience would pick up on if they were the age which was written within the age rating.
The audience would of seen other type films and would have to find immaturity funny to really grasp the film. The A-level aged audience would also be able to relate to the characters as being similar ages and may of been in some of the same scenarios.
Age Rescritions
Through the media there are certain rescritions which hold back some films to some audiences, these ratings resrict people underage from watching the film because of some indecent exposure to the younger ages.
The films which we have styled our film on hold a '15' age rating, which is appropriate because of what is shown and said.
Although "Shaun of the dead" is a horror film, which has some blood and guts, the film does not show any real signs of pure violence, causing pain which would be rated as slasher, which would cause the film to be of a higher rating.
The comedy film which we have styled our films on for example "Superbad", are rated so high because of the gross out comedy and grotest language which is said throughout the film which would cause offence to the viewer.
This type of rating would be appropriate for our filmbecause a use of harsher language would be used throughout the film which would be used at the same age of the viewers and the cast.
Sense of humor
The sense of humor within the film would portray the type of person who would view the film, this is because certain ages of the film would find the film attractive to viewandlaugh at, this would mean that the audeince would be of a immature state of mind, older teens. This would allow the jokes to be said fully and the innuendo and euphemism's which would be implied understood by the viewer.
Concidering that the main characters are male, this would pose a gender stereotype of the film to be a male, as they would understand the types of jokes which would be said, allowing the males to view the film with more ease which means they would find it more funny.
Females would also be able to view the film because the jokes would not be fully gross out, and allow females to view the film and have fun while watching it. The jokes, concidering the two main characters are male would be mainly about girls, and the topic of sex, although not generally associated with a female film, females could still view the film and have fun throughout the jokes because they know what is being said, and would be able to find the funny side.
The characters would also be a factor in how they would find it funny, this is because a nerd would generally not be associated with sex/dirty jokes. This aspect of the comedy is accessible by everyone which would allow the viewer of any gender to find it funny.
Relating to the same scenarios
Since the film is aimed at the late teens it would allow them to know the type of jokes which would be said within the film, as they would be ableto relate to the jokes. This attitude of relating to the film would allow the audience to know the little jokes which would make the film subtly funny which the audience would pick up on if they were the age which was written within the age rating.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
We hope that the product would be distributed by either universal studies or Dreamworks SKG. The reasons for choosing these indtitutions are that they have produced similar films in the past such as (american pie/ role models for universal and Road trip/ I love you man for SKG)
This being american based teen/buddy comidies which our product fits into these genres so it would be ideal for these institutions to distribute and produce our product.
Our made up film name
Through the creation of the film, we went under the prodcuction company, "MJ Productions", this was created through the use of Mine and Matt's first letter of our names 'M' and 'J' this allowd us to create a name which would include our names, but be short for the audience member to read easily.
I created this through Adobe After Effects which would allow me to be add title names and animate them. This introduction of the title would allow us to meet the conventions of film introductions of films, these are seen in films such as; Dreamworks, Miramax as they have a short animation which will play within the first 30 seconds of a film which they produce. This introduction would help us to appear like a main stream film although we didnot have proper distribution.
Why different companies distribute different films
For each film a different producer company will distribute the film, this is different films produce different genres of films; horror, comedy and romance as 3 examples.
Twisted films would produce and distribute horror films.
Momentum would prudce and distribute film adventures and epics.
SKG, has been picked for our film because they produce films which have a comedy style for there films, this would fit into our film because we have chosen a comedy style film which would be distributed by thiscompany. SKG was picked because they have produced and distributed the films of our style models, which means that we would be able to use them because we know what kind of film they produce.
Why SKG would suit our film
SKG would suit our film becuase they have a very wide distribution of films, this would relate to our film because we would be able to fit into this category. Although this is a broad statement the films which the company distribute are very different ranged.
Ranging from Horror Thriller "Disturbia" to "The Kite Runner", these films which SKg have endorsed and distributed would mean that would film could be placed within the scales, which would allow our film to be used by this company.
Cinema's Mainstream Vue, Odeon. Smaller business Curzon. Straight to DVD.
In the best case scenario, our film could be distributed through SKG, this would mean the film would be shown through mainstream cinema's such as Vue or Odeon, this would mean our film would be viewed nationwide or infact world wide. This would be the greats option which our film could pull off because we would get the most exposure due to adverts which would be shown within the cinema's themselves and the televsion becuase the cinema and distributor would want the most exposure for the film so they would get th emost people to come and see the film.
Smaller businesses may take on our film if it does not get the main SKG distribution, this would be done through the process of talking to the smaller businesses and hopefully getting them to agree to the showing of the film. Smaller businesses which would apply to this category is the "Curzon" which is in the South West clevdon area, this would allow the film to be shown to a generally small amount of people who may not know a lot about the genre and and would not expect the film. This would be different if the film was distributed by SKG, as the film goers who go to the main stream cinemas would know abnou the type of film which would be shown by the genre we picked.
Straight to DVD would mean film would be put into general realise and not go through the cinema option, this is because the distibutor does not think the cinema would be a good money earner within the cinema, so they would not put it through that route. Alternatly the cinema may not accept to showing the film because the DVD realse if very close to the cinema date realse, this is shown through an example of "Tim Burdens: Alice and Wonderland" The Odeon did not want to show the film because the release date for the DVD was very close so the cinema rejected the film to be played because it would not have earn them enough money.
This may be a problem for our film because the major release for the cinema may be close to the DVD release, this is because the comedy style film which we have chosen does not tend to stay within the cinema for a long time, because of other films produced, may be deemed not as good as the other films so would be replaced.
For exmaple role models did not stay long within the cinema because of the style of comedy, and the general money making prospects of the film.
These differences in genres would show why I would think that our film would not stay within the cinema for a long period of time.
Over all thouoght about distribution, I feel that our film would go through "Straight to DVD" because the package would allow the film to be introduced to the market which would allow the 'true fans' to find the film without being forced and presurred to watch it by the cinema advertisements, although this would be a high drop in sales because the cinema would do a lot better at drawing in crowds.
This being american based teen/buddy comidies which our product fits into these genres so it would be ideal for these institutions to distribute and produce our product.
Our made up film name
Through the creation of the film, we went under the prodcuction company, "MJ Productions", this was created through the use of Mine and Matt's first letter of our names 'M' and 'J' this allowd us to create a name which would include our names, but be short for the audience member to read easily.
I created this through Adobe After Effects which would allow me to be add title names and animate them. This introduction of the title would allow us to meet the conventions of film introductions of films, these are seen in films such as; Dreamworks, Miramax as they have a short animation which will play within the first 30 seconds of a film which they produce. This introduction would help us to appear like a main stream film although we didnot have proper distribution.
Why different companies distribute different films
For each film a different producer company will distribute the film, this is different films produce different genres of films; horror, comedy and romance as 3 examples.
Twisted films would produce and distribute horror films.
Momentum would prudce and distribute film adventures and epics.
SKG, has been picked for our film because they produce films which have a comedy style for there films, this would fit into our film because we have chosen a comedy style film which would be distributed by thiscompany. SKG was picked because they have produced and distributed the films of our style models, which means that we would be able to use them because we know what kind of film they produce.
Why SKG would suit our film
SKG would suit our film becuase they have a very wide distribution of films, this would relate to our film because we would be able to fit into this category. Although this is a broad statement the films which the company distribute are very different ranged.
Ranging from Horror Thriller "Disturbia" to "The Kite Runner", these films which SKg have endorsed and distributed would mean that would film could be placed within the scales, which would allow our film to be used by this company.
Cinema's Mainstream Vue, Odeon. Smaller business Curzon. Straight to DVD.
In the best case scenario, our film could be distributed through SKG, this would mean the film would be shown through mainstream cinema's such as Vue or Odeon, this would mean our film would be viewed nationwide or infact world wide. This would be the greats option which our film could pull off because we would get the most exposure due to adverts which would be shown within the cinema's themselves and the televsion becuase the cinema and distributor would want the most exposure for the film so they would get th emost people to come and see the film.
Smaller businesses may take on our film if it does not get the main SKG distribution, this would be done through the process of talking to the smaller businesses and hopefully getting them to agree to the showing of the film. Smaller businesses which would apply to this category is the "Curzon" which is in the South West clevdon area, this would allow the film to be shown to a generally small amount of people who may not know a lot about the genre and and would not expect the film. This would be different if the film was distributed by SKG, as the film goers who go to the main stream cinemas would know abnou the type of film which would be shown by the genre we picked.
Straight to DVD would mean film would be put into general realise and not go through the cinema option, this is because the distibutor does not think the cinema would be a good money earner within the cinema, so they would not put it through that route. Alternatly the cinema may not accept to showing the film because the DVD realse if very close to the cinema date realse, this is shown through an example of "Tim Burdens: Alice and Wonderland" The Odeon did not want to show the film because the release date for the DVD was very close so the cinema rejected the film to be played because it would not have earn them enough money.
This may be a problem for our film because the major release for the cinema may be close to the DVD release, this is because the comedy style film which we have chosen does not tend to stay within the cinema for a long time, because of other films produced, may be deemed not as good as the other films so would be replaced.
For exmaple role models did not stay long within the cinema because of the style of comedy, and the general money making prospects of the film.
Release Date; Friday 9th of January 2009The film was only in the cinema for 2 months in total, probabvly less becuase it would taken out before DVD release. This was "$92,380,927" which is generally okay for a film, comparing to Avatar which grossed "$746,659,357" staying within the cinema for considerably longer.
Release Date; Mar 10, 2009
These differences in genres would show why I would think that our film would not stay within the cinema for a long period of time.
Over all thouoght about distribution, I feel that our film would go through "Straight to DVD" because the package would allow the film to be introduced to the market which would allow the 'true fans' to find the film without being forced and presurred to watch it by the cinema advertisements, although this would be a high drop in sales because the cinema would do a lot better at drawing in crowds.
1, 3 and 7 of the 7 questions. - Joel
1 In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Relating to real life
Throughout our film we have tried to relate to real American style living, this is through the use of small parts of mise-en-scene which allow the viewer to subtly pick up on what the characters are like and the components that make up that type of person, in our case, a 'Nerd'.
We have gain information on how to represent our characters by watching American Teenage shows; That 70's show, My wife and Kids, 8 Simple rules. Although televison shows, they show representation of characters which can be moved to film, as the charatcers should not majorly change through different media.
Developing conventions
Through the film creation we have developed the conventions of a buddy comedy by not having a main focus to the film, although the film would has been designed to take the structure of the plan which Mike(Matt) planned out in the introduction, the film itself has no other main arc, this is because, like most buddy comedies there is no real arc which is very apparent for the viewer; for example "Step Brothers" this film, about 2 friends has no main arc which is apparent as the stry is about them becoming friends and living life.
This is were our film relates and develops, as the main arc has been told, but the plan will not go to plan, thus meaning the style of our film has followed along the same route as a buddy comedy, but has been planned out as to five the film more structure.
Through the creation of our film, we thought about the different genre's which our characters could compete with. Creating a thriller would have set the film down because we would have had to add some twists and turns which would be shocking for the viewer to watch. This would have been hard to do within the first 5 minutes because not a lot can really happen for the story to make it appear to be a thriller and the story to develop, as the characters need to be introduced and the main arc described, which does not leave enough time for the truns of the film to be shown.
Creating a hrorror would have been interesting to make, but would suit the characters, although this would have challeneged the conventions of horror films, by having nerdy characters as killers or victims would have changed the way in which horror stories usually set out.
Using a buddy comedy in the style of middle class americans would be the best approach because we would be able to meet the conventions easily, by challenging and changing the ways in which the genre is seen. This would be changing the way in which the arc is set out, as mentioned above.
Challenging conventions
Creating the film to fit the common conventions allowed us to create the film fit for purpose, so the audience would know what they are watching, and so they understand what is going on within the the film and watch the to expect.
Challenging the conventions would mean that the film would need to be changed so that theuser does not expect something would be happening within the film, this owuld be an plot twist which the audience did not expect.
This would be hard to comply with because the introduction would not really allow us to change the conventions which they would expect within the buddy comedy genre.
"Shaun of the dead" one of our style models, is a good example of us not really being able to change and challenge the conventions within the opening sequences because it only opens up with the main plot line after the first 5 minutes, this shows that we would not be able to complete a full plot synopsis or arc explaination within the first five minutes.
6 What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
Working through the technologies both Matt and I had prior knowledge of what we were doing with the camera and editing software. Since we had been working on previous projects before this task which allowed us to gain knowledge of what we would be using and how.
The camera which we used was a personal Canon Legria hf200, this allowed us to use the camera at any time that we wanted because I could pick it up on short notice, unlike a school camera which would need to be booked in advance, our schedule was all ovet the place.
The camera itself was very similar to every camera which I have used, this is because it works in the same way, Push button to record, and push button to playback. This is the same with all of the camera which I have been using.
The differences in cameras is that the Canon has different preset filters which could have been added to the shot, this would have subtly influenced the film and given the shot a more warm to cold feel, althuogh we did not use this because we thought that the filters looked too bad, and not professional enough.
This camera has a full 1080p rating which allowed the camera work to be done in full HD. Since this make of camera was a canon I needed special software to export the files from the SD card onto the computer, this is the only way to get the files because the canon encripts the files it records.
I needed to import the files using a software package called "ImageMixer 10" this would import the files but keep them in a .HTS file format meaning only a Blu-ray player would be able to read the files. ImageMixer has it's own built in editing package, but it was very simple, and only a simple, cut and move editing software, with some simple transitions.
Comparing to Adobe Premiere Pro it was very basic, which means I would use Premiere Pro out of the two, this is too get a better outcome on the editing side because it is more sophisicated. Premiere Pro is also linked to Adobe Encoder, which would allow me to export the video ready for watching.
Although this compressing into different file formats the quality would be lowered, this was because I was not too sure on what format the examiners would accept it, so I lowered it to the quality of what we used for the previous formats, whic would allow the video to be sent off for marking in a watchable format.
Through the compression I would be using Adobe Encoder CS4, this is because it came in the same package Premiere Pro so I would need another encoder for Premiere Pro so export from. This encoder allowed me to export the film into pretty much any format which would be used:
This would allow me to export the film easily. At first I did not know what file would be the best type to export the film because I did not know too much about the types of file which would give the best quality I did some research and found a forum which was about exporting video from the encoder, it said that the FLV/F4V was the best to export too, as it is very good for frame quality and will run on most video players. This helped my knowledge of the software because this preset export would give my the knowledge to do it in the future.
Learning about Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects was difficult because I had never really used them before, this meant I needed to do some test which would improve my skill and improve the outcome of the film because I would know what to dp, allowing smooth runnings fo the editing process. Although many of the editing packages are the same, I did know some rules and technqiues which I learnt from previous projects, I learnt this knowledge from Imovie, this knowledge was; cutting and placing shots and inserting music. these skills can be copied from each software package which gives all editing software great userability.
I had some experience with "www.blogspot.com" as I had used it in previous projects, this would allow me to easily set up the blog and write entrys. I knew how to host videos and pictures using different sites such as Youtube, Photobucket and scribd which I hold acccount on to host videos, pictures and documents to host on different websites.
7 Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in progression from it to the full product?
Looking back at all of my past projects as preliminary tasks, I have gained camera knowledge and editing skills.
the first major difference was research, we did not have to research our preliminary task, this allowed us to drive straight into filming and editing so we could learn aobout what we needed to do within the main project.
We needed to find out about the different genre's which we could try to replicate, the different audience types which would watch our film which us to change how we acted and shot the film which we wanted to do and the conventions which surrounded the genre and film in general.
During the editing of the premlin and other projects u was using Imovie which is a film editor which is very good for a default programme which comes with an apple Mac. This was a good learning experience because I could learn the basics in what I would be doing in other packages which would have the same style and layout so i would know how to use them.
Camera knowledge which has helped me throughout the premliminary tasks because I was able to learn about the different shots which I could implement into the main task. These shots would be panning shots, trackings and different variations of close up shots such as, establishing shots and extreme close ups.
Learning this information before starting the main task was a strength because I was able to learn about what I would need to implement within my main task before I actually started the main project, where I would most likely get it wrong if I did not know about the styles of the different shots which I could use.
The camera was used in different ways because I learnt about different ways to use a tripod, and infact the tripod itself. During the preliminary we did not actually use a tripod, this is because we didn't really see any need, when working with Ben and Josh within the prelim, "Yakuza: Lost Honor", we used our hands and stabled the camera by placing it on a table or the floor. When moving onto the main course it became very aparent that we needed a tripod, for use of steadying the camera for us to use while we were filming. This use of a tripod allowed us to fit the conventions of directing a film, as a tripod would be used to get the littlest movement in the camera would be very bad, as they want the camera to stay as steady as it can. Using the tripod was also a strength because we could be in the shot, and have have the camera film what we were doing.
Through the preliminary task I did not need to reshoot what I had done, this was because we were not trying to fit the criteria of the mark scheme allowing us to create an accomplished a film. This meant through the creation of the main project I would need to learn about reshooting, this would slow down the creation of the project and would cause some troubles with other courses, and the essay work which needed to be done for media.
Learning about reshoting gave me knowledge of what the aidience would want, this would mean I would ge the know what the audience wanted from my film more and more, which would help the evaluation becuase I know exactly what they had said and what they wanted. This was a strength because I would film exactly what they wanted so would get the best from my film.
Through the preliminary and main project the spliting up of tasks was very different. The perliminary task was not really split up because we all wanted to learn about the different techniques which we would use throughout the rest of the course. We edited film together so that we would learn the software, this would change when we moved onto the main project because the jobs would be split up into different sections allowing work to be done effectivly, something which was not majorly done when moving onto the main project.
Relating to real life
Throughout our film we have tried to relate to real American style living, this is through the use of small parts of mise-en-scene which allow the viewer to subtly pick up on what the characters are like and the components that make up that type of person, in our case, a 'Nerd'.
We have gain information on how to represent our characters by watching American Teenage shows; That 70's show, My wife and Kids, 8 Simple rules. Although televison shows, they show representation of characters which can be moved to film, as the charatcers should not majorly change through different media.
Developing conventions
Through the film creation we have developed the conventions of a buddy comedy by not having a main focus to the film, although the film would has been designed to take the structure of the plan which Mike(Matt) planned out in the introduction, the film itself has no other main arc, this is because, like most buddy comedies there is no real arc which is very apparent for the viewer; for example "Step Brothers" this film, about 2 friends has no main arc which is apparent as the stry is about them becoming friends and living life.
This is were our film relates and develops, as the main arc has been told, but the plan will not go to plan, thus meaning the style of our film has followed along the same route as a buddy comedy, but has been planned out as to five the film more structure.
Through the creation of our film, we thought about the different genre's which our characters could compete with. Creating a thriller would have set the film down because we would have had to add some twists and turns which would be shocking for the viewer to watch. This would have been hard to do within the first 5 minutes because not a lot can really happen for the story to make it appear to be a thriller and the story to develop, as the characters need to be introduced and the main arc described, which does not leave enough time for the truns of the film to be shown.
Creating a hrorror would have been interesting to make, but would suit the characters, although this would have challeneged the conventions of horror films, by having nerdy characters as killers or victims would have changed the way in which horror stories usually set out.
Using a buddy comedy in the style of middle class americans would be the best approach because we would be able to meet the conventions easily, by challenging and changing the ways in which the genre is seen. This would be changing the way in which the arc is set out, as mentioned above.
Challenging conventions
Creating the film to fit the common conventions allowed us to create the film fit for purpose, so the audience would know what they are watching, and so they understand what is going on within the the film and watch the to expect.
Challenging the conventions would mean that the film would need to be changed so that theuser does not expect something would be happening within the film, this owuld be an plot twist which the audience did not expect.
This would be hard to comply with because the introduction would not really allow us to change the conventions which they would expect within the buddy comedy genre.
"Shaun of the dead" one of our style models, is a good example of us not really being able to change and challenge the conventions within the opening sequences because it only opens up with the main plot line after the first 5 minutes, this shows that we would not be able to complete a full plot synopsis or arc explaination within the first five minutes.
6 What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
Working through the technologies both Matt and I had prior knowledge of what we were doing with the camera and editing software. Since we had been working on previous projects before this task which allowed us to gain knowledge of what we would be using and how.
The camera which we used was a personal Canon Legria hf200, this allowed us to use the camera at any time that we wanted because I could pick it up on short notice, unlike a school camera which would need to be booked in advance, our schedule was all ovet the place.
The camera itself was very similar to every camera which I have used, this is because it works in the same way, Push button to record, and push button to playback. This is the same with all of the camera which I have been using.
The differences in cameras is that the Canon has different preset filters which could have been added to the shot, this would have subtly influenced the film and given the shot a more warm to cold feel, althuogh we did not use this because we thought that the filters looked too bad, and not professional enough.
This camera has a full 1080p rating which allowed the camera work to be done in full HD. Since this make of camera was a canon I needed special software to export the files from the SD card onto the computer, this is the only way to get the files because the canon encripts the files it records.
I needed to import the files using a software package called "ImageMixer 10" this would import the files but keep them in a .HTS file format meaning only a Blu-ray player would be able to read the files. ImageMixer has it's own built in editing package, but it was very simple, and only a simple, cut and move editing software, with some simple transitions.
Comparing to Adobe Premiere Pro it was very basic, which means I would use Premiere Pro out of the two, this is too get a better outcome on the editing side because it is more sophisicated. Premiere Pro is also linked to Adobe Encoder, which would allow me to export the video ready for watching.
Although this compressing into different file formats the quality would be lowered, this was because I was not too sure on what format the examiners would accept it, so I lowered it to the quality of what we used for the previous formats, whic would allow the video to be sent off for marking in a watchable format.
Through the compression I would be using Adobe Encoder CS4, this is because it came in the same package Premiere Pro so I would need another encoder for Premiere Pro so export from. This encoder allowed me to export the film into pretty much any format which would be used:
3G2
Animated GIF
DLX
DV
FLV, F4V
Note: FLV files contain video and audio data encoded using the On2 VP6 or Sorenson Spark video codec with the MP3 audio codec, whereas F4V files contain video encoded using the H.264 codec and audio data encoded using the AAC codec.
M2T
MOV
MP4
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 formats
MTS
Media eXchange Format
QuickTime
Video for Windows
Note: Adobe Media Encoder cannot import DivX® video files, or AVI files encoded with DivX.
WMV
Supported audio file formats
Adobe Sound Document
Advanced Audio Coding
Audio Interchange File Format
AVI
WAV
MP3
Windows Media Audio
Video for Windows
Supported still‑image and sequence file formats
Adobe Media Encoder supports 8-bit per-channel
Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop sequence
Bitmap and Bitmap sequence
GIF
Icon File
JPEG and JPEG sequence
PICT and PICT sequence
Portable Network Graphics
Targa and Targa sequence
TIFF and TIFF sequence
Note: You can import layered Illustrator and Photoshop files as sequences.
Supported video project file formats
Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects Project
This would allow me to export the film easily. At first I did not know what file would be the best type to export the film because I did not know too much about the types of file which would give the best quality I did some research and found a forum which was about exporting video from the encoder, it said that the FLV/F4V was the best to export too, as it is very good for frame quality and will run on most video players. This helped my knowledge of the software because this preset export would give my the knowledge to do it in the future.
Learning about Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects was difficult because I had never really used them before, this meant I needed to do some test which would improve my skill and improve the outcome of the film because I would know what to dp, allowing smooth runnings fo the editing process. Although many of the editing packages are the same, I did know some rules and technqiues which I learnt from previous projects, I learnt this knowledge from Imovie, this knowledge was; cutting and placing shots and inserting music. these skills can be copied from each software package which gives all editing software great userability.
I had some experience with "www.blogspot.com" as I had used it in previous projects, this would allow me to easily set up the blog and write entrys. I knew how to host videos and pictures using different sites such as Youtube, Photobucket and scribd which I hold acccount on to host videos, pictures and documents to host on different websites.
7 Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in progression from it to the full product?
Looking back at all of my past projects as preliminary tasks, I have gained camera knowledge and editing skills.
the first major difference was research, we did not have to research our preliminary task, this allowed us to drive straight into filming and editing so we could learn aobout what we needed to do within the main project.
We needed to find out about the different genre's which we could try to replicate, the different audience types which would watch our film which us to change how we acted and shot the film which we wanted to do and the conventions which surrounded the genre and film in general.
During the editing of the premlin and other projects u was using Imovie which is a film editor which is very good for a default programme which comes with an apple Mac. This was a good learning experience because I could learn the basics in what I would be doing in other packages which would have the same style and layout so i would know how to use them.
Camera knowledge which has helped me throughout the premliminary tasks because I was able to learn about the different shots which I could implement into the main task. These shots would be panning shots, trackings and different variations of close up shots such as, establishing shots and extreme close ups.
Learning this information before starting the main task was a strength because I was able to learn about what I would need to implement within my main task before I actually started the main project, where I would most likely get it wrong if I did not know about the styles of the different shots which I could use.
The camera was used in different ways because I learnt about different ways to use a tripod, and infact the tripod itself. During the preliminary we did not actually use a tripod, this is because we didn't really see any need, when working with Ben and Josh within the prelim, "Yakuza: Lost Honor", we used our hands and stabled the camera by placing it on a table or the floor. When moving onto the main course it became very aparent that we needed a tripod, for use of steadying the camera for us to use while we were filming. This use of a tripod allowed us to fit the conventions of directing a film, as a tripod would be used to get the littlest movement in the camera would be very bad, as they want the camera to stay as steady as it can. Using the tripod was also a strength because we could be in the shot, and have have the camera film what we were doing.
Through the preliminary task I did not need to reshoot what I had done, this was because we were not trying to fit the criteria of the mark scheme allowing us to create an accomplished a film. This meant through the creation of the main project I would need to learn about reshooting, this would slow down the creation of the project and would cause some troubles with other courses, and the essay work which needed to be done for media.
Learning about reshoting gave me knowledge of what the aidience would want, this would mean I would ge the know what the audience wanted from my film more and more, which would help the evaluation becuase I know exactly what they had said and what they wanted. This was a strength because I would film exactly what they wanted so would get the best from my film.
Through the preliminary and main project the spliting up of tasks was very different. The perliminary task was not really split up because we all wanted to learn about the different techniques which we would use throughout the rest of the course. We edited film together so that we would learn the software, this would change when we moved onto the main project because the jobs would be split up into different sections allowing work to be done effectivly, something which was not majorly done when moving onto the main project.
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Our media represents the late teens, "nerd" and indie social Groups.
The late teen social group is represented as having responsibility but still immature as our characters can drive and be aloud to go to town shopping by themselves but are still caught making rude/crude jokes and worried about being cool as seen in most American teen or buddy comedies.
The nerd aspect of the product is very much the American stereo type of a book worm, computer wise and video playing teenage boy with glasses. The character of Christoper shows that even when labeled as a "nerd" doesn't mean he can't do anything about it.
With this sort of stereotype being portrayed the film would be assessible by the target audience, as they would be able to recognise the types of people within the film, this would allow them to find the jokes funny which would boost the films ratings and make it like dthroughout the community.
By indie social group we meant as in people who dress and listen to bands such as the kooks, Arctic monkeys and the babyshambels. With waist coats, ties and normally long stylish hair cuts.
As done within many comedies our product plays very much on stereo types so all social groups are represented as thought of by the public eye.
The late teen social group is represented as having responsibility but still immature as our characters can drive and be aloud to go to town shopping by themselves but are still caught making rude/crude jokes and worried about being cool as seen in most American teen or buddy comedies.
The nerd aspect of the product is very much the American stereo type of a book worm, computer wise and video playing teenage boy with glasses. The character of Christoper shows that even when labeled as a "nerd" doesn't mean he can't do anything about it.
With this sort of stereotype being portrayed the film would be assessible by the target audience, as they would be able to recognise the types of people within the film, this would allow them to find the jokes funny which would boost the films ratings and make it like dthroughout the community.
By indie social group we meant as in people who dress and listen to bands such as the kooks, Arctic monkeys and the babyshambels. With waist coats, ties and normally long stylish hair cuts.
As done within many comedies our product plays very much on stereo types so all social groups are represented as thought of by the public eye.
The feedback reponse
To improve our film and thanks to the viewing of others we have increased the sound of the voice over and moved it to link up with what is happening on screen.
If we had the time we would of liked to re shot the bedroom scene where the camera jumps but with the deadline not permitting this it is a shame.
If we had the time we would of liked to re shot the bedroom scene where the camera jumps but with the deadline not permitting this it is a shame.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Audience feedback
Person 1: I enjoyed the film and find it most amusing, you guys have hit the buddy comedy gene dead on.
If I have one bad comment to say there were a film jumps between shots and the voice over could be louder.
Person 2: Very Impressive :) I think the music was particularly good, very American.
the only bad point is that it ended :P
Person 3: A good buddy comedy with some good old one lines and like the play on the Edgar Wright style of buddy comedy's.
Needs some fine tuning.
Person 4: Funny as. Would of liked a few more jokes to really get the gene across.
Person 5: Very enjoyable, some dodge acting but some great camera shots I love the editing as well.
If I have one bad comment to say there were a film jumps between shots and the voice over could be louder.
Person 2: Very Impressive :) I think the music was particularly good, very American.
the only bad point is that it ended :P
Person 3: A good buddy comedy with some good old one lines and like the play on the Edgar Wright style of buddy comedy's.
Needs some fine tuning.
Person 4: Funny as. Would of liked a few more jokes to really get the gene across.
Person 5: Very enjoyable, some dodge acting but some great camera shots I love the editing as well.
Mise en Scene evaluation by Matt
For the opening shots done in my room (matt's) we decided that the posters were wrong for the type of nerd we had chosen (based on the character Mc Lovin from Super Bad) so we re shot them in Joel's room where we placed things like game boys, pokemon, sponge bob square pants and world of war craft memorabilia around the room.
As well as nerd related past times we also placed school books around the room and made the bed room look messy with clothes thrown every where. The Wii was used to show how the character of Christopher (joel) is very unsporty so would rather play virtual tennis by himself than go outside. The Wii was used as a "punch line" after Mike says beating it all day to show Christopher winning at Wii boxing.
We placed a scene of the two characters having a glass of ice to show that being ice cold is cool this was done to the style of Edgar Wright who directed Shaun of the dead and Hot Fuzz both films have his unique look into the future plans which never go as planed much like the idea for the rest our film.
The music we used is by the band All Time Low who are an american Punk Pop band which fits the stereotype of the buddy comedy happy music but also its a music type popular with the movie "nerd" stereotype.
The shopping scenes were filmed in Cabbot Circus as it a new shopping area so fitted with the character of Mike and was believable place that he would come to shop and get Chris sorted out. The changing room shots were film in clothing federation on park street as they are a independent shop rather than a large chain they had no problem with us filming inside the shop.
The character of Mike was loosely based on the character of Barney from the Tv sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" played by Neil Patrick Harris he loves to wear suits and is the essence of cool, much our character of Mike.
One of the T-shirts that Joel wore in the changing room scene had the evolution of man on it with the man ending up in front of a laptop showing the state he was in before Mike decided to sort him out.
Sunday, 25 April 2010
Evaluation of Camera Angles and Editing - Joel
Camera angles
How we used
We used the camera to actually film what we had to do, this allowed us to actually film what we thought we could, although a very simple attribute to the camera, we would not be able to film without this function.
We used the a Cannon Legria HF200 with a Fotoman tripod, this allowed the filming process to be very relaxed, we were able to set up and then get into the frame, we used a friend to film Me and Matt when we were a long way away from the camera or needed movement. I directed him so we could capture what we wanted for the shot.
Creative angles
Framing the shots, this was something which me and Matt had not done before, this framing action allowed us to test how we could work within the camera in ways in which we did not know.
Using the rule of thirds within the slap scene, this was something again which we had not used in film before, we thought it would show power, which we needed to introduce to the characters and the audience.
The escalator shot was interesting to shoot, we had both characters moving one way, then the then camera moving down, we had never done this before, but the escalator's where open to us for using, so we went for it.
Strengths
Throughout the production we were able to capture some shots which we had not done before, this allowed us to change our own thought processes and try to relate to the buddy comedy style which we had seen throughout, Road trip and American pie, the shots would allow the two characters too mix friendly and show the audience there friendship in a light tone.
Through the opening shots we were able to show the sunshine which was outside, while the ‘Nerd’ was inside, we feel although we could not change it, added to film it allowed the lifestyle of a nerd, the camera captured this well because the light tones were bright and the camera was able to pick it up.
Through the introduction of the opening (first 2 minutes) I filmed my bedroom through panning shots, this allows the user to see specific mise-en-scene which I had placed within the shot, extensive book collection, collar shirts, 2 computers, spongebob and a gameboy colour, this shot sequence allowed us to show the specific parts, which would influence the audience to the type of person who is appearing in the film, which would allow them to know about the film characters before they are introduction.
Within the conversation of the two characters the power was kept on Matt’s character, the angle of the camera was down facing Joel, then up facing Matt, this showed the overall power which the character had. Allowing us to show the user subtly that he was going to be more powerful and helpful throughout the film.
The escalator shot this acted as a tracking shot which we had not used, but it always allowed us to experiment with the technology of shopping centers.
We used 2 different shots with a frame, these shots were; 2 mugs to frame Matt’s face and the last shot with clothes at the bottom of the frame.
The mug shot was purely spontaneous as we were sat thinking of shots which we could do at a café when I thought to aim the camera through the mugs. We had a shot of myself, but I hit the table a few times which made the camera shake, so we had to edit it out, but Matt’s shot worked well to use a different type of shot within our film.
The last shot with the clothes at the bottom of the shot we placed the clothes, this shot was changed from having the clothes in the background to them in the frame, we originally wanted to show them in the background to symbolise them not being wanted or needed as the main character has gone through a change. The frame allowed us to pick up the framed shot aspect which the mugs did not provide as the mug shot may not suit the film as much as the clothes.
Using the thought of the rule of thirds within the shot of Matt Slapping me, we used me and his arm to spread out the shot, I was kept in the corner then his hand moved across the other thirds allowing him to become more predominant in the shot. This was a strength because we needed Matt’s character to have more power which this rule provided.
Having the names of the 'creative team' within the frame of the shots allowed us to use some creative blossom in thinking about different ways we could display the names of who created the film. The names allowed us to save time through editing as I did not have to create the names as titles and place them in.
Weaknesses
Through the opening 2 minutes, I had to film alone, as I could get no one to help, this made the quality of the film less because I was not able to use such an extensive range of angles as I could if we had done I had some help.
The shot which was used when we ‘clinked’ our glasses for the ice cold joke, I(Joel) was not looking at the camera, this was a major weakness because it is very amaturistic because I am not looking at the camera, which is a main feature and would add to the joke because we as characters would want to engage with the audience.
The biggest weakness within our camera angles was the shot of matt speaking within my room, he is in the same sentence, but the camera changed direction and jumps. The poorest thing from the film in my perspective. The camera was moved within the first take, after putting it back in what we thought was the same position, turned out wrong, we finished then only found it in the editing process, when it was too late to re film as the lighting had gone. This was a complete mess up, which will give our film a huge amatueristic angle, something which we would have liked to change, but it became too late in the shooting schedule and time of day.
How we would change if we did it again
Through the use of the camera I would suggest to myself that I would need actors so I would not have to do both, this would allow me to have full control over what was shown on the camera because I would be able to see firsthand what would be happening, not just watching it back.
Setting a good amount of time to fully sort out what shots we would be doing within the time provided for us to film, this means getting a fully working shot order and timing together so we would know what to do and how long to spend on it.
Editing
Adobe After Effects CS4
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
How we used
I used the editing software; Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
Premiere Pro was used to place the clips together and add some items and music while After Effects was used to create the main title shots as it is a more comprehensive software for editing animations and general effects.
These software packages meant that I had a huge learning curve to effectively edit the films because I had never used the packages before so I needed to test the film compositions and sizes, then export options, this was to get the best results from the film.
Creative editing
Throughout the introduction, I had put the clips on different sides of the same frame, this was so 2 clips would be playing at once, this allowed me to show skill through the film, but also have 2 different clips show, this would allow me to shorten down the full film because they would be running at the same time not after each other.
I was able to show some aspect of the film at the same time, when my character was getting ready for the final time I showed Matt doing the “A little more” hand sign, this allows the audience to know what was happening all the time.
Strengths
Using the software packages itself was a strength because I got to learn about industry standard editing packages which allowed me to gain some knowledge for other projects which I would be working on.
The package allowed me to cut the files very easily, which allowed me to cut exactly where I wanted, in some editing software packages you are only allowed to cut in places where the software can focus. The zoom slider also allowed me to focus on individual frames which would need to be cut out, this would allow me to be more precise in editing and placing the shots together.
After Effects allowed me to create the title sequences, following tutorials and looking through adobes preset effects booklet I was able to create the titles which would make the film look more professional allowing the film to access the higher marks. These title sequences allowed the film to follow common conventions of films which allowed us to know what we would be doing.
Using music within our film allowed us to follow the conventions of films, placing the tracks within the film was easy to do, which allowed us to access the film conventions and edit the tracks within the film.
Adding effects to the shots which we had was effect and easy for the film, this would save the names just appear on the film and it being boring to look at. The blur effect was added through the software to make the names appear in a fun way which would appeal to the audience which would make our film a little more successful for them to access the film.
When editing first of all I found that the output files from my camera was “.mts” this is a Blu-Ray Hi-Definition file, some of the editing softwares do not support this file format because it is not openly used, although Premiere Pro support this file type and made the editing process a lot smoother and easy because it could read the format and run it smoothly through playback.
The ending was slowed down, this was due to a slow motion effect which I added through Premiere pro, the effected allowed me to speed the clip up or down, for our case we wanted to fit a cheesy american ending, so slow motion worked well as it looked good and fitted the plan which Mike(Matt) stated in the voice over.
Weaknesses
The software was very hard for me to first learn about, this meant the editing process for the film took a slight delay as I did not fully know how to edit the sound and add and edit effects. I did know how to place the film shots within the software then cut it down, but nothing of a high standard.
When editing the title sequences, I did not know exactly what to do this meant that I needed to learn about how I could create the sequences which would be placed within the film.
After Effects crashed a few times because the package could not handle what was being done, this meant that I needed to start over again so could finish the title sequences, changing some settings within the software allowed me to get past this problem but changing the auto close functions.
How we would change if we did it again
Doing this again, I would change the effects put onto the writing and add some on the clips, this would allow me to show more understanding of the features of the software and would allow me to gain higher marks, and entertain the audience more this would be because they would enjoy watching effects which can be placed on the text and clips.
- Joel Hall
I will post a video shortly, it is currently being rendered. :)
How we used
We used the camera to actually film what we had to do, this allowed us to actually film what we thought we could, although a very simple attribute to the camera, we would not be able to film without this function.
We used the a Cannon Legria HF200 with a Fotoman tripod, this allowed the filming process to be very relaxed, we were able to set up and then get into the frame, we used a friend to film Me and Matt when we were a long way away from the camera or needed movement. I directed him so we could capture what we wanted for the shot.
Creative angles
Framing the shots, this was something which me and Matt had not done before, this framing action allowed us to test how we could work within the camera in ways in which we did not know.
Using the rule of thirds within the slap scene, this was something again which we had not used in film before, we thought it would show power, which we needed to introduce to the characters and the audience.
The escalator shot was interesting to shoot, we had both characters moving one way, then the then camera moving down, we had never done this before, but the escalator's where open to us for using, so we went for it.
Strengths
Throughout the production we were able to capture some shots which we had not done before, this allowed us to change our own thought processes and try to relate to the buddy comedy style which we had seen throughout, Road trip and American pie, the shots would allow the two characters too mix friendly and show the audience there friendship in a light tone.
Through the opening shots we were able to show the sunshine which was outside, while the ‘Nerd’ was inside, we feel although we could not change it, added to film it allowed the lifestyle of a nerd, the camera captured this well because the light tones were bright and the camera was able to pick it up.
Through the introduction of the opening (first 2 minutes) I filmed my bedroom through panning shots, this allows the user to see specific mise-en-scene which I had placed within the shot, extensive book collection, collar shirts, 2 computers, spongebob and a gameboy colour, this shot sequence allowed us to show the specific parts, which would influence the audience to the type of person who is appearing in the film, which would allow them to know about the film characters before they are introduction.
Within the conversation of the two characters the power was kept on Matt’s character, the angle of the camera was down facing Joel, then up facing Matt, this showed the overall power which the character had. Allowing us to show the user subtly that he was going to be more powerful and helpful throughout the film.
The escalator shot this acted as a tracking shot which we had not used, but it always allowed us to experiment with the technology of shopping centers.
We used 2 different shots with a frame, these shots were; 2 mugs to frame Matt’s face and the last shot with clothes at the bottom of the frame.
The mug shot was purely spontaneous as we were sat thinking of shots which we could do at a café when I thought to aim the camera through the mugs. We had a shot of myself, but I hit the table a few times which made the camera shake, so we had to edit it out, but Matt’s shot worked well to use a different type of shot within our film.
The last shot with the clothes at the bottom of the shot we placed the clothes, this shot was changed from having the clothes in the background to them in the frame, we originally wanted to show them in the background to symbolise them not being wanted or needed as the main character has gone through a change. The frame allowed us to pick up the framed shot aspect which the mugs did not provide as the mug shot may not suit the film as much as the clothes.
Using the thought of the rule of thirds within the shot of Matt Slapping me, we used me and his arm to spread out the shot, I was kept in the corner then his hand moved across the other thirds allowing him to become more predominant in the shot. This was a strength because we needed Matt’s character to have more power which this rule provided.
Having the names of the 'creative team' within the frame of the shots allowed us to use some creative blossom in thinking about different ways we could display the names of who created the film. The names allowed us to save time through editing as I did not have to create the names as titles and place them in.
Weaknesses
Through the opening 2 minutes, I had to film alone, as I could get no one to help, this made the quality of the film less because I was not able to use such an extensive range of angles as I could if we had done I had some help.
The shot which was used when we ‘clinked’ our glasses for the ice cold joke, I(Joel) was not looking at the camera, this was a major weakness because it is very amaturistic because I am not looking at the camera, which is a main feature and would add to the joke because we as characters would want to engage with the audience.
The biggest weakness within our camera angles was the shot of matt speaking within my room, he is in the same sentence, but the camera changed direction and jumps. The poorest thing from the film in my perspective. The camera was moved within the first take, after putting it back in what we thought was the same position, turned out wrong, we finished then only found it in the editing process, when it was too late to re film as the lighting had gone. This was a complete mess up, which will give our film a huge amatueristic angle, something which we would have liked to change, but it became too late in the shooting schedule and time of day.
How we would change if we did it again
Through the use of the camera I would suggest to myself that I would need actors so I would not have to do both, this would allow me to have full control over what was shown on the camera because I would be able to see firsthand what would be happening, not just watching it back.
Setting a good amount of time to fully sort out what shots we would be doing within the time provided for us to film, this means getting a fully working shot order and timing together so we would know what to do and how long to spend on it.
Editing
Adobe After Effects CS4Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
How we used
I used the editing software; Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects.
Premiere Pro was used to place the clips together and add some items and music while After Effects was used to create the main title shots as it is a more comprehensive software for editing animations and general effects.
These software packages meant that I had a huge learning curve to effectively edit the films because I had never used the packages before so I needed to test the film compositions and sizes, then export options, this was to get the best results from the film.
Creative editing
Throughout the introduction, I had put the clips on different sides of the same frame, this was so 2 clips would be playing at once, this allowed me to show skill through the film, but also have 2 different clips show, this would allow me to shorten down the full film because they would be running at the same time not after each other.
I was able to show some aspect of the film at the same time, when my character was getting ready for the final time I showed Matt doing the “A little more” hand sign, this allows the audience to know what was happening all the time.
Strengths
Using the software packages itself was a strength because I got to learn about industry standard editing packages which allowed me to gain some knowledge for other projects which I would be working on.
The package allowed me to cut the files very easily, which allowed me to cut exactly where I wanted, in some editing software packages you are only allowed to cut in places where the software can focus. The zoom slider also allowed me to focus on individual frames which would need to be cut out, this would allow me to be more precise in editing and placing the shots together.
After Effects allowed me to create the title sequences, following tutorials and looking through adobes preset effects booklet I was able to create the titles which would make the film look more professional allowing the film to access the higher marks. These title sequences allowed the film to follow common conventions of films which allowed us to know what we would be doing.
Using music within our film allowed us to follow the conventions of films, placing the tracks within the film was easy to do, which allowed us to access the film conventions and edit the tracks within the film.
Adding effects to the shots which we had was effect and easy for the film, this would save the names just appear on the film and it being boring to look at. The blur effect was added through the software to make the names appear in a fun way which would appeal to the audience which would make our film a little more successful for them to access the film.
When editing first of all I found that the output files from my camera was “.mts” this is a Blu-Ray Hi-Definition file, some of the editing softwares do not support this file format because it is not openly used, although Premiere Pro support this file type and made the editing process a lot smoother and easy because it could read the format and run it smoothly through playback.
The ending was slowed down, this was due to a slow motion effect which I added through Premiere pro, the effected allowed me to speed the clip up or down, for our case we wanted to fit a cheesy american ending, so slow motion worked well as it looked good and fitted the plan which Mike(Matt) stated in the voice over.
Weaknesses
The software was very hard for me to first learn about, this meant the editing process for the film took a slight delay as I did not fully know how to edit the sound and add and edit effects. I did know how to place the film shots within the software then cut it down, but nothing of a high standard.
When editing the title sequences, I did not know exactly what to do this meant that I needed to learn about how I could create the sequences which would be placed within the film.
After Effects crashed a few times because the package could not handle what was being done, this meant that I needed to start over again so could finish the title sequences, changing some settings within the software allowed me to get past this problem but changing the auto close functions.
How we would change if we did it again
Doing this again, I would change the effects put onto the writing and add some on the clips, this would allow me to show more understanding of the features of the software and would allow me to gain higher marks, and entertain the audience more this would be because they would enjoy watching effects which can be placed on the text and clips.
- Joel Hall
I will post a video shortly, it is currently being rendered. :)
Monday, 5 April 2010
Adding names within the actual shots.
We got this idea from Ms Gregory within our A2 portfolio, this was to add names of the editing/directoring team. This, was a very strange idea which we did not really understand at the time, as the idea did not relate to our idea for a horror.
Although this idea stayed in our minds as we thought of this film, a buddy comedy would allow us to implement the idea into our intro. The idea was changed to suit us from what Ms Greogy said because I added the names to be all around the room instead of in one place, this allowed the camera to move showing the mise-en-scenes, and the names.
i feel this was a positive because we got many aspects of the film within the shots early on which allowed us to move onto different plot points to progress the intro.
Although this idea stayed in our minds as we thought of this film, a buddy comedy would allow us to implement the idea into our intro. The idea was changed to suit us from what Ms Greogy said because I added the names to be all around the room instead of in one place, this allowed the camera to move showing the mise-en-scenes, and the names.
i feel this was a positive because we got many aspects of the film within the shots early on which allowed us to move onto different plot points to progress the intro.
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Contacting Hopeless Records for licensing agreements
I have written to Hopeless records in order to gain licensing agreement for use of two songs under their ownership.
This image is from the contact form on the hopeless records website.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am contacting you on behalf of Gordano School Media productions for use of licensing approval of two "All Time Low" tracks.
For an A-Level course a short film has been created, and the tracks "Weightless - All Time Low" and "A Party Song - All Time Low" Would like to be used, finaliseing the film.
I am contacting you to find out If I am able to get licensing agreements in order to use the songs within the film.
Yours faithfully
Joel Hall
Gordano School
England
This image is from the contact form on the hopeless records website.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Diary of production
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Day 1 of filming
Morning
Decisions
We wanted to film Matt's bedroom shots in the morning, then move into Bristol for the rest of the scenes, this plan was to as soon as we had finished and watched his bedroom shots.
We wanted to add a shower shot of Christopher(Joel) to be cleansed of his nerdyness, this would also add a comical side to the jokes which would add to the style of the film, this shot would be hard because we did not want the camera to get wet through the scene, so wondered what angle and distance to keep the camera.
Tracking or Panning and Tilt?
We wanted to get a feel for the room which Christopher(Joel) would be spending most of his time, this would allow the audience to know what type of person he is, and give some mise-en-scene elements which would add to the marks.
We were thinking about using a tracking shot which we be done on Matt's desk chair, this would allow us to get a smoother shot and transitions in the shots because the camera would be moving around the room instead of stationary twisting.
Matt's computer screen, we thought to add to Matt's computer screen a "World of Warcraft" logo, this is because someone Nerdy would generally be associated with the game, so would again, add to mise-en-scene, this decision was made through a choice of having a video of gameplay shown as if Christopher(Joel) was playing, or the logo. We chose the logo because the screen would have some issues in recording as the screen would be refreshing and a jerky computer screen would look very amateur.
Original ideas
Dream Shot - not used.
Having the female character supposedly in the bed when Christopher(Joel) jumped on top, this would make him be in a dream ~ as she would never actually be in the his bed. We would have then had a shot of Christopher(Joel) waking up when Matt banged on his door.
Matt Knocking - not used.
Waking Christopher(Joel) up by knocking on the door, we thought to use a fun knock which would emphasise the fact they are friends and have a secret knock which they both know. Christopher(Joel) would reply with a joke or "what’s the secret password" which would show them being more friendly and having some banter which no one else would know outside of them.
Revisions
Dream shot
This shot was changed to having a balloon replaced with the female character, this is because we thought that it would be more comical and more nerdy, to have a balloon blown up in your bed to make it seem like another person.
Matt Knocking
The shot tied into the dream shot which was not used, we changed this shot to Matt just walking into the room, although this would not be as funny to watch it would give the view of extreme friendship, this would also be a more American as well because friends within American films seem to appear in their friends house, for pure friendship value I will example, "Friends" the TV show, although not a film the friends seem to just appear and enter each others apartments without question because they are such friends.
Weaknesses to our filming
Matt's room was filled with Metal posters, this was a slight Mise-en-scene failure due to the reality that a nerd will not generally listen to the type of music which was shown on the posters.
Afternoon
Decisions
We wanted some shots which show the character actually changing into a 'cooler' person, through planning this was thought to be of the character changing clothes, so we needed some shots of Christopher(Joel) within a changing room setting so we could show change.
Having some more panning and tracking shots allowed us to help to show the characters walking around and exploring the area, somewhere where Christopher(Joel) did not know and Mike(Matt) did, showing character difference.
The shots of around Bristol allowed us to get some shots which we could put for the voice over allowing the story to progress for the rest of the film.
Original ideas
Changing - Used partly
Having some shots of Christopher(Joel) changing his clothes was an idea we wanted the most, although this was a mjor problem within the shops as there are filming rules which we did not really know about, there was some knowledge, but nothing was really known, through a failure of research we did not know.
Revisions
Changing
The shops disallowed us to film within them because of material/filming property being stolen. So we had to change the place of what we would be filming, Matt thought to go to a smaller business, where the permission values would be down tot he digression of the owner, and he/she would allow us to film withint he shop. This was accepted by a small shop along park street with an alternitive style, which is what we were overall aiming for.
This was also the main disadvantage to the filming on the day.
Weaknesses to our filming
When we first got to Bristol we wanted to film within cabot circus as it was the most american looking place around, when we firsty got in and started, we were confronted by the security, who said we needed a pass for filming, much like what happened within the shops. This haults filming for awhile becuase we needed to gain permission, we did not know of any rules regarding filming because it was an open area and did not think it was governed the same as shops. After we got the pass we were able to film which allowed us to continue. This was a weakness because it stopped filming, and prolonged the day.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Day 2 of filming
Morning
I filmed this on my own because Matt was not avaliable to film.
Decisions
From a previous comment made from Ms Gregory we thought to add some of the names within the shot, this would allow us to show names within the shot and not have to put them within the title seuqences, it would be a creative way to display the names to the audience, who would subtly takein the names.
I stuck with the ideas of panning across the room, this would allow us the film to follow the same structure of the first edit, because we could focus in on some items which would make the character seem very nerdy.
Original ideas
Chaning to the Wii - Used
I changed the joke of the balloon being in the bed to playing the Wii.
Revision
Chaning to the wii allowed me to have an easier time filming, because my bed is amller than Matt's which would mean it would be more problematic to have multiple in it. The wii allowed us to add a lame which the nerdy character would fall into.
Weaknesses to our filming
During the filming, it was hard to move the camera when I needed to be in the shot, this gives the film a slightly lower quality because I am moving the camera. Although this was a positive for my camera skills alone, I needed some help for the shots were two of my hands would have been better int he shot, although I worked around this somewhat by moving fast.
Afternoon
Decisions
Matt was present in the afternoon which allowed us to add some conversation and some shots with both characters, the conversation would follow a lame joke friend path which would allow the audience to see the friendlyness of the duo.
Original ideas
The slap, we had 2 choices of hwat we could doing the slap, as the slap is a little bit on the edge, due to bullying and what not, we had another edit which would be Matt simply saying "NO!".
Revisions
When watching over the slap, is was more enterinaing to watch it and than simply say "NO!" as it was close to the edge of 'should not be shown' because Mike(Matt) is hitting Christopher(Joel) but it was more fun and would make the film entertaining.
Weaknesses to our filming
Getting side tracked as to what jokes we could add, this lead to multiple random one liners which would bring down the film in general, although we added 2 lame jokes, they fit the ideas of nerdy americans.
Day 1 of filming
Morning
Decisions
We wanted to film Matt's bedroom shots in the morning, then move into Bristol for the rest of the scenes, this plan was to as soon as we had finished and watched his bedroom shots.
We wanted to add a shower shot of Christopher(Joel) to be cleansed of his nerdyness, this would also add a comical side to the jokes which would add to the style of the film, this shot would be hard because we did not want the camera to get wet through the scene, so wondered what angle and distance to keep the camera.
Tracking or Panning and Tilt?
We wanted to get a feel for the room which Christopher(Joel) would be spending most of his time, this would allow the audience to know what type of person he is, and give some mise-en-scene elements which would add to the marks.
We were thinking about using a tracking shot which we be done on Matt's desk chair, this would allow us to get a smoother shot and transitions in the shots because the camera would be moving around the room instead of stationary twisting.
Matt's computer screen, we thought to add to Matt's computer screen a "World of Warcraft" logo, this is because someone Nerdy would generally be associated with the game, so would again, add to mise-en-scene, this decision was made through a choice of having a video of gameplay shown as if Christopher(Joel) was playing, or the logo. We chose the logo because the screen would have some issues in recording as the screen would be refreshing and a jerky computer screen would look very amateur.
Original ideas
Dream Shot - not used.
Having the female character supposedly in the bed when Christopher(Joel) jumped on top, this would make him be in a dream ~ as she would never actually be in the his bed. We would have then had a shot of Christopher(Joel) waking up when Matt banged on his door.
Matt Knocking - not used.
Waking Christopher(Joel) up by knocking on the door, we thought to use a fun knock which would emphasise the fact they are friends and have a secret knock which they both know. Christopher(Joel) would reply with a joke or "what’s the secret password" which would show them being more friendly and having some banter which no one else would know outside of them.
Revisions
Dream shot
This shot was changed to having a balloon replaced with the female character, this is because we thought that it would be more comical and more nerdy, to have a balloon blown up in your bed to make it seem like another person.
Matt Knocking
The shot tied into the dream shot which was not used, we changed this shot to Matt just walking into the room, although this would not be as funny to watch it would give the view of extreme friendship, this would also be a more American as well because friends within American films seem to appear in their friends house, for pure friendship value I will example, "Friends" the TV show, although not a film the friends seem to just appear and enter each others apartments without question because they are such friends.
Weaknesses to our filming
Matt's room was filled with Metal posters, this was a slight Mise-en-scene failure due to the reality that a nerd will not generally listen to the type of music which was shown on the posters.
Afternoon
Decisions
We wanted some shots which show the character actually changing into a 'cooler' person, through planning this was thought to be of the character changing clothes, so we needed some shots of Christopher(Joel) within a changing room setting so we could show change.
Having some more panning and tracking shots allowed us to help to show the characters walking around and exploring the area, somewhere where Christopher(Joel) did not know and Mike(Matt) did, showing character difference.
The shots of around Bristol allowed us to get some shots which we could put for the voice over allowing the story to progress for the rest of the film.
Original ideas
Changing - Used partly
Having some shots of Christopher(Joel) changing his clothes was an idea we wanted the most, although this was a mjor problem within the shops as there are filming rules which we did not really know about, there was some knowledge, but nothing was really known, through a failure of research we did not know.
Revisions
Changing
The shops disallowed us to film within them because of material/filming property being stolen. So we had to change the place of what we would be filming, Matt thought to go to a smaller business, where the permission values would be down tot he digression of the owner, and he/she would allow us to film withint he shop. This was accepted by a small shop along park street with an alternitive style, which is what we were overall aiming for.
This was also the main disadvantage to the filming on the day.
Weaknesses to our filming
When we first got to Bristol we wanted to film within cabot circus as it was the most american looking place around, when we firsty got in and started, we were confronted by the security, who said we needed a pass for filming, much like what happened within the shops. This haults filming for awhile becuase we needed to gain permission, we did not know of any rules regarding filming because it was an open area and did not think it was governed the same as shops. After we got the pass we were able to film which allowed us to continue. This was a weakness because it stopped filming, and prolonged the day.
Thursday, 25 March 2010
Day 2 of filming
Morning
I filmed this on my own because Matt was not avaliable to film.
Decisions
From a previous comment made from Ms Gregory we thought to add some of the names within the shot, this would allow us to show names within the shot and not have to put them within the title seuqences, it would be a creative way to display the names to the audience, who would subtly takein the names.
I stuck with the ideas of panning across the room, this would allow us the film to follow the same structure of the first edit, because we could focus in on some items which would make the character seem very nerdy.
Original ideas
Chaning to the Wii - Used
I changed the joke of the balloon being in the bed to playing the Wii.
Revision
Chaning to the wii allowed me to have an easier time filming, because my bed is amller than Matt's which would mean it would be more problematic to have multiple in it. The wii allowed us to add a lame which the nerdy character would fall into.
Weaknesses to our filming
During the filming, it was hard to move the camera when I needed to be in the shot, this gives the film a slightly lower quality because I am moving the camera. Although this was a positive for my camera skills alone, I needed some help for the shots were two of my hands would have been better int he shot, although I worked around this somewhat by moving fast.
Afternoon
Decisions
Matt was present in the afternoon which allowed us to add some conversation and some shots with both characters, the conversation would follow a lame joke friend path which would allow the audience to see the friendlyness of the duo.
Original ideas
The slap, we had 2 choices of hwat we could doing the slap, as the slap is a little bit on the edge, due to bullying and what not, we had another edit which would be Matt simply saying "NO!".
Revisions
When watching over the slap, is was more enterinaing to watch it and than simply say "NO!" as it was close to the edge of 'should not be shown' because Mike(Matt) is hitting Christopher(Joel) but it was more fun and would make the film entertaining.
Weaknesses to our filming
Getting side tracked as to what jokes we could add, this lead to multiple random one liners which would bring down the film in general, although we added 2 lame jokes, they fit the ideas of nerdy americans.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Another draft of the film and some research!
Although this turn around is not as fast as I would have liked, I have been previously engaged to complete other pieces of coursework and out of school projects.
I will be uploading it to youtube tonight ~ So should be posted by tonight.
I have changed the layout of the clips and orders, and added some clips together in the same frame.
films which I have taken into account when editing (Not plot) our film have been such as:
Kill Bill Vol 1/2
Within Kill bIll they use some split shots of the characters and actions, this was influenctial because I wanted to use this aspect to get more shots within the intro which allows me to show more information, this also allowed me to learn about the editing techniques of multiple shots within the same sequence.
Youtube Videos - MysteryGuitarMan
Although this is not a main film, this 'youtuber' edits his videos in ways in which allows many many different shots to be shown on the screen all at once, this is very influential to me because he is very good, which is what I would like to add to our film. This would again allow me to learn more about the editing package I have used.
Some research before production!
Research for Creation of AS Course Work
I will be uploading it to youtube tonight ~ So should be posted by tonight.
I have changed the layout of the clips and orders, and added some clips together in the same frame.
films which I have taken into account when editing (Not plot) our film have been such as:
Kill Bill Vol 1/2
Within Kill bIll they use some split shots of the characters and actions, this was influenctial because I wanted to use this aspect to get more shots within the intro which allows me to show more information, this also allowed me to learn about the editing techniques of multiple shots within the same sequence.
Youtube Videos - MysteryGuitarMan
Although this is not a main film, this 'youtuber' edits his videos in ways in which allows many many different shots to be shown on the screen all at once, this is very influential to me because he is very good, which is what I would like to add to our film. This would again allow me to learn more about the editing package I have used.
Some research before production!
Research for Creation of AS Course Work
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Filming done! :D
Me and Matt got the bulk of the filming done today.
After the inital scareyness of security.....
I will be uploading and editing the film tonight!...
Yay..... ;;
A night of editing for a first draft tomorrow.
I hope.
- Joel
After the inital scareyness of security.....
I will be uploading and editing the film tonight!...
Yay..... ;;
A night of editing for a first draft tomorrow.
I hope.
- Joel
Saturday, 13 March 2010
Possible shots and roles within the filming
Paning
Close Up
Long shots
Extreme Long Shots
Tracking shot - Handheld
Mirror Shot
Racking Shot
Repeated in and out changing rooms
Reaction - Slap
This is just for a check list for us to use as a reminder when we are filming and planning.
Roles for the filming
The filming will be split up into 4 different parts;
Camera work
Acting
Editing
Set Design and costume
Although there is only 2 of us within the film, we will split the roles so that it works the best.
Camera work will be done by Myself and Same Austin, who is a media student aswell, this means that he has knowledge of what we will be doing so he will undersdtand what we are writing.
Acting will be done my Myself and Matt Green, this is because it was easier to be our own actors on such short notice.
Editing will be done by myself, this is because I have the facilties and have edited previous projects so would be able to get it done easily
Set design and costume will be done by myself and Matt, this is because we will know what we want within the shot
Directing will be done by myself and Matt again, this is so we can get complete control over what is being done with the camera, allowing us to make the film how we want, having both of us doing it will allow us to check each others ideas to get the best outcome.
Close Up
Long shots
Extreme Long Shots
Tracking shot - Handheld
Mirror Shot
Racking Shot
Repeated in and out changing rooms
Reaction - Slap
This is just for a check list for us to use as a reminder when we are filming and planning.
Roles for the filming
The filming will be split up into 4 different parts;
Camera work
Acting
Editing
Set Design and costume
Although there is only 2 of us within the film, we will split the roles so that it works the best.
Camera work will be done by Myself and Same Austin, who is a media student aswell, this means that he has knowledge of what we will be doing so he will undersdtand what we are writing.
Acting will be done my Myself and Matt Green, this is because it was easier to be our own actors on such short notice.
Editing will be done by myself, this is because I have the facilties and have edited previous projects so would be able to get it done easily
Set design and costume will be done by myself and Matt, this is because we will know what we want within the shot
Directing will be done by myself and Matt again, this is so we can get complete control over what is being done with the camera, allowing us to make the film how we want, having both of us doing it will allow us to check each others ideas to get the best outcome.
Plot, Locations and Why.
Opening : Introduction of the character's Joel(Christopher) and Matt(Mike)
We have thought to start the introduction and opening with Joel(Christopher) playing with his action figures talking to himself. The camera will pan around the room, setting the type of person, fitting into the "Nerd" category. The camera will tilt onto Joel(Christopher) playing with the actions figures, where the shot will pause and we introduce him with a title name.
Matt(Mike) will crash through the door, where the camera will pause on him, introducing his name, and he will say a short sentence about how Joel(Christopher) Needs to change his ways.
This will all be done in Matt's house, within his room.
Matt's(Mike) speech will encourage some edits, where the story or 'what we need to do to get you cool' which will be edited in.
Matt(Mike) will push Joel(Christopher) into the shower and some water sprayed on him.
This will be the 'Cleansing' part....
Matt(Mike) and Joel(Christopher) will travel to a cool place to replace Joel(Christophers) Clothes, this will display Joel(Christophers) clothes choice at that moment in time, complete Nerd.
Should be extreme Mise-en-scene.
This will take place in Topman Cabot Circus where a "Rack Shot" will be used, we will place the camera inside the shirt rack and will shoot out as the characters slide the shirts.
A changing room session will begin and Joel(Christopher) will be shown changing his clothes almost instantly within the changing rooms, this will be followed with Matt(Mike) nodding or yessing the clothes.
The middle bit is to be deicided. Possibly "I'm tired I'm giving up" or a bad "Nerd" joke "I have a raid" or something, this will pull up the topic of "Babe"
A music strach will be heard to pause the story, Matt(Mike) will remind Joel(Christopher) of the reason, "Babe" which will will cause Joel(Christopher) to say something along the lines of "She doesn't need a cool guy" and Matt(Mike) will remind Joel(Christopher) about how many timesher has been rejected, and a short montage of clips will be put together of the rejections which Joel(Christopher) has already encountered with "Babe"
A short clip of "But she is so cute" or something similar will be said, and a shorter clip of Joel(Christopher) and "Babe" will be shown, possibly a wedding scenario, date in a field(Picnic) or at the beach, somewhere romantic.
Although this is not a definite plot line, it is an outline.
We have tried to create an Americans style film, this will allow us to access the buddy comedy in general, as most buddy comedies are shown to be very American. This would allow us to access the common conventions which apply in American film.
We feel that this would be most appropriate because most films have been Americanised which sets the common conventions.
Joel
We have thought to start the introduction and opening with Joel(Christopher) playing with his action figures talking to himself. The camera will pan around the room, setting the type of person, fitting into the "Nerd" category. The camera will tilt onto Joel(Christopher) playing with the actions figures, where the shot will pause and we introduce him with a title name.
Matt(Mike) will crash through the door, where the camera will pause on him, introducing his name, and he will say a short sentence about how Joel(Christopher) Needs to change his ways.
This will all be done in Matt's house, within his room.
Matt's(Mike) speech will encourage some edits, where the story or 'what we need to do to get you cool' which will be edited in.
Matt(Mike) will push Joel(Christopher) into the shower and some water sprayed on him.
This will be the 'Cleansing' part....
Matt(Mike) and Joel(Christopher) will travel to a cool place to replace Joel(Christophers) Clothes, this will display Joel(Christophers) clothes choice at that moment in time, complete Nerd.
Should be extreme Mise-en-scene.
This will take place in Topman Cabot Circus where a "Rack Shot" will be used, we will place the camera inside the shirt rack and will shoot out as the characters slide the shirts.
A changing room session will begin and Joel(Christopher) will be shown changing his clothes almost instantly within the changing rooms, this will be followed with Matt(Mike) nodding or yessing the clothes.
The middle bit is to be deicided. Possibly "I'm tired I'm giving up" or a bad "Nerd" joke "I have a raid" or something, this will pull up the topic of "Babe"
A music strach will be heard to pause the story, Matt(Mike) will remind Joel(Christopher) of the reason, "Babe" which will will cause Joel(Christopher) to say something along the lines of "She doesn't need a cool guy" and Matt(Mike) will remind Joel(Christopher) about how many timesher has been rejected, and a short montage of clips will be put together of the rejections which Joel(Christopher) has already encountered with "Babe"
A short clip of "But she is so cute" or something similar will be said, and a shorter clip of Joel(Christopher) and "Babe" will be shown, possibly a wedding scenario, date in a field(Picnic) or at the beach, somewhere romantic.
Although this is not a definite plot line, it is an outline.
We have tried to create an Americans style film, this will allow us to access the buddy comedy in general, as most buddy comedies are shown to be very American. This would allow us to access the common conventions which apply in American film.
We feel that this would be most appropriate because most films have been Americanised which sets the common conventions.
Joel
Friday, 12 March 2010
And so it begins........
So in choosing a plot genre etc we have decided to avoid:
Horror
Gangsters (both american and thugs)
We then thought of a romantic comedy but put a teen twist on it
So we have decided on a american teen romance film much like films such Role models, Super Bad and Road trip.
Our original idea was to do a film where a uncool "nerd" wants to become a skate boarder but we decided that this would mean we would need skate boarders and a skate board for the character.
So now our plot is for the "nerd" to have a cool best friend (as seen in the teen slasher film Jennifer's Body)
Joel will be playing the character of Christopher the "Nerd" who is in love with girl called Babe (actress tbd) but he knows he will never get her the way he is. So his cool best friend Mike (played by Matt Green) has a plan on how to help him get the girl.
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