Below is the thriller opening that me and my partner Nnenna produced.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Evaluation - Question 7
I gained skills in film taking, I was able to learn and apply my new knowledge in different camera angles. Furthermore, i was able to to gain and develop upon. This skill helped me edit and finalise my film.
Our preliminary task helped us gain an insight to the different camera angles we should include in order to make our opening scene successful. In addition with our preliminary task, we had to ensured that continuity would play a part in our thriller, as this adds fluidity from scene to scene. I have acquired several skills since our preliminary task, which most of these were towards editing, camera shots and angles.
Comparing my preliminary to my thriller, i would obviously say that my thriller is better. This is because in the beginning when doing our preliminary, we weren't quite sure as to how we should use final cut express and how to show continuity editing. Also throughout our preliminary, we weren't constant ie. we kept on changing our clothes and out hairstyle. this in turn emphasised the fact that it wasn't shot on the same day and also shows how inexperienced we were at doing a film.
This is our preliminary task.
The quality of shot in our thriller opening was really good. This is because when shooting, we continued using the tripod at all times. And even when we had to move with the actors the camera was still on the stand so that the image that was seen wasn't that shaky.
I think the quality of the image came out really well. with our preliminary task when had a lot of light so this put our filming process at more of an advantage. as compared to our thriller opening, where there was a lot of darkness. especially in the fight scene. However, we were able to work with this and use it to our advantage.
With our preliminary task, we weren't sure on how to work with the microphone because of this, we had to use subtitles instead. But in our thriller, we managed to figure out how to use the microphone and with this the quality of sound that we had we better compared to the preliminary task. When editing the audio we made sure to use audio levels to fade out or fade in the sounds to allow the music to be heard or introduce a new frame. In our thriller we also use non diegetic sounds such as the heartbeat and ambulance siren to emphasise what was showing on screen.
Continuity in our preliminary task wasn't good. This is because our costumes throughout the scenes kept on changing. It wasn't consistent. Me and my partner decided to take this on board and learnt from our mistake. So when shooting our thriller opening, we made sure that we kept the same costumes throughout the opening.
Compared to our preliminary task there is continuity in editing. We made sure to include many camera angles and techniques which we were lacking in our preliminary task.
Our preliminary task helped us gain an insight to the different camera angles we should include in order to make our opening scene successful. In addition with our preliminary task, we had to ensured that continuity would play a part in our thriller, as this adds fluidity from scene to scene. I have acquired several skills since our preliminary task, which most of these were towards editing, camera shots and angles.
Comparing my preliminary to my thriller, i would obviously say that my thriller is better. This is because in the beginning when doing our preliminary, we weren't quite sure as to how we should use final cut express and how to show continuity editing. Also throughout our preliminary, we weren't constant ie. we kept on changing our clothes and out hairstyle. this in turn emphasised the fact that it wasn't shot on the same day and also shows how inexperienced we were at doing a film.
The quality of shot in our thriller opening was really good. This is because when shooting, we continued using the tripod at all times. And even when we had to move with the actors the camera was still on the stand so that the image that was seen wasn't that shaky.
I think the quality of the image came out really well. with our preliminary task when had a lot of light so this put our filming process at more of an advantage. as compared to our thriller opening, where there was a lot of darkness. especially in the fight scene. However, we were able to work with this and use it to our advantage.
With our preliminary task, we weren't sure on how to work with the microphone because of this, we had to use subtitles instead. But in our thriller, we managed to figure out how to use the microphone and with this the quality of sound that we had we better compared to the preliminary task. When editing the audio we made sure to use audio levels to fade out or fade in the sounds to allow the music to be heard or introduce a new frame. In our thriller we also use non diegetic sounds such as the heartbeat and ambulance siren to emphasise what was showing on screen.
Continuity in our preliminary task wasn't good. This is because our costumes throughout the scenes kept on changing. It wasn't consistent. Me and my partner decided to take this on board and learnt from our mistake. So when shooting our thriller opening, we made sure that we kept the same costumes throughout the opening.
Compared to our preliminary task there is continuity in editing. We made sure to include many camera angles and techniques which we were lacking in our preliminary task.
Evaluation - Question 6
Throughout the duration of our thriller pre and post-production, I was able to acquire new knowledge about different kinds of technology used. We have used several new and old technologies:
- Blogger
- Mini DV Digital Camcorders
- Final Cut Express
- Mobile Phones( with camera)
- YouTube
- SurveyMonkey
- Freeplaymusic
- Glogster
We used these technologies when making our film and also continued to use them after the film production.
Mini DV Digital camcorders were used for the filming, which was later edited using Final Cut Express. When it was finished editing we uploaded it onto Youtube which later went on to Blogger to upload all our post and video tasks. FreePlayMusic was also used, we used this to find the correct kind of music for the different parts of our thriller e.g background music. In addition SurveyMonekey was used to gain data on the kinds of films that our audiences liked to view. It was later used to help us fanalise what was going to happen in our thriller. In addition the use of Glogster to create our mood board and mobile phones for our animatic (taking pictures).
Evaluation - Question 5
How do you attract/address your audience?
Bad Guy is able to hold the audience's attention, because it has several conventions of a thriller. It is eye-catching as it there is something happening in each scene, whether it be suspense or tension or a dilemma. The use of young actors, attracts the young audience. Not only does the use of young actors allows our audience to relate and also be drawn in by them, but the costume/ use of speech etc used by the actors further allows the audience to relate to what is happening in the opening scene.
This would surely hold the attention of our audience. They would want to continue watching it after the initial 2 minute opening scene, because it also ends as a cliffhanger. This cliffhanger ensures that our audience, would be determined to find out what happens to the young female and the murder. This is very similar to the urban thriller Shifty
Evaluation - Question 4
The audience of our thriller plays an important role as they decides how we should market it. Our thriller is aimed at young people. Around the age of 15 and upwards. This is because it contains young people, which are of a similar age.
In addition, informal language is used by the protagonist of Bad Guy. This heavily reflects the shared culture that majority of young people who live in an urban setting may have with the characters that are used in our thriller.
In conclusion, they would be more likely to watch our film, compared to other age groups, because they will be able to relate to the characters used in the film.
In addition, informal language is used by the protagonist of Bad Guy. This heavily reflects the shared culture that majority of young people who live in an urban setting may have with the characters that are used in our thriller.
In conclusion, they would be more likely to watch our film, compared to other age groups, because they will be able to relate to the characters used in the film.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Costume and props
Costumes and Props
| Character Name: Unknown Murderer | |
| Costume:
Ski Mask Track suit Trainers | Props: Rope |
| Character Name: Louise | |
| Costume:
Everyday clothes | Props: |
| Character Name: Samuel | |
| Costume: Tracksuits Shoes | Props:
Gloves Hat |
Friday, 1 March 2013
shot list
Shot List
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Scene
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Shot Number
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Description
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Opening Sequence.
Sister falls through the open door Shot of the brother. Fade to black Brother is sitting on the bed. Shot of killing tools Brother puts on his gloves. Murder stands behind the brother The murderer strangles the brother The brother lies on the floor. |
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. |
Shot of the sister
Sister falls through the open door, covered in blood. The brother looking in shock at his dead sister. Police and Ambulance siren can be heard. Line saying two weeks later. Brother is sitting on the bed, looking to get revenge. Laying out his killing tools. Gets his killing equipment out. A shot of the brother putting on his gloves ready for revenge.. The masked murder stands behind the brother ready to strangle him. Brother tries to put up a fight before giving up. The brother lies on the floor, as if he is dead. Then he opens his eyes. |
Animatic
Hello everyone
In class we produced an animatic for our storyboard. this is a short slide show that includes music and fades . it shows roughly what is going to happen in our opening scene.
This is what we came up with.
In class we produced an animatic for our storyboard. this is a short slide show that includes music and fades . it shows roughly what is going to happen in our opening scene.
This is what we came up with.
Friday, 22 February 2013
Production Schedule Location Visit Sheet
Production Schedule
Location Visit Sheet
Programme Title: Bad Guy
Client:
Writer: Nnenna and Sveta
Producer: Nnenna and Sveta
Director: Sveta
Date: 22/02/2013
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 Rough Sketch/Explanation of location and key points to note
- Alleyway
- Forestry - Dark Access to location via:
- Pavement
- Public Transport
Name and number of location contact:
- Sveta - 07730403982
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Health and Safety Issues to note:
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Potential Filming Problems :
- Poor lighting due to filming in the dark.
- Insufficient in the equipment. - Strangers getting in the shot. - Equipment may get damaged. - Equipment may malfunction. |
Additional Notes: (map of area/weather forecast etc)
- Poor Weather which may disrupt plans. - Construction work may disrupt plans.   |
Contingency Plan
Contingency Plan
Name: Nnenna and SvetaProduction:Bad Guy |
| Potential problems and how to overcome these problems: When being strangled injury can occur- Plan how to strangle effectively and safely. |
Costume And Props
Costumes and Props
| Character Name: Unknown Kidnapper | |
| Costume:
Ski Mask Track suit Trainers | Props: Knife |
| Character Name: Louise | |
| Costume:
Dress Shoes | Props: Bag Phone |
| Character Name: Various Partygoers | |
| Costume:
Dress Shoes | Props: Bag Phone |
Mood Board
The mood board is used so that we as the producers and directors are aware of the kind of things that are associated with our thriller opening. The mood board is also seen as a board that we can put all our ideas on. We can add to it and take away some things from it. This is the mood board that my partner and I came up with
Shooting Schedule
Shooting Schedule
Day
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Scene
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Location
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Equipment
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Costumes
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Props
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Cast +Crew
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Wednesday 20th February 2013
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The group of girls leaving the house party.
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House leading to the alley way.
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Watch
Microphone
Tripod
Camera
Phone
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Party going clothes including dresses and high heels.
Dark clothing such as ski mask and track
suit. |
Bags
Drinks
Miscellaneous items in the bag.
Knife.
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Nnenna and Sveta filming.
Dara/ Charles/ Freddie- kidnapper.
Various girls- partygoers.
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Treatment
Treatment
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Group Roles
Cinematography: Nnenna and Sveta
Mise-en-scene: Nnenna and Sveta
Sound: Nnenna
Editing: Sveta
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Title:
Mistaken
Tag Line:
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Synopsis:
Group of girls leave a party, one girl gets left behind: Jodie. An unknown figure is seen to be lurking around. Other girls are oblivious that their friend is not with them. Results in Jodie being taken as she is believed to be someone else.
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Key Genre Conventions:
Tension
Suspense
Mystery
Action Thriller
Violence
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Information on Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock was born on the 13th of August 1899 and died on the 29th of April 1980 at the age of 80. He was born in Leytonstone.
He pioneered many of his techniques in suspense and psychological thrillers. When he gained success in British films he made his way to Hollywood - America in 1939.
He also directed more than 50 feature films in a career spanning 6 decades.
He was the 2nd of 3 children and was born to William Hitchcock and Emma Jean Hitchcock. Alfred Hitchcock was bought up as a Roman
Catholic.
According to Alfred, at the age of 5 he was sent to a police station with a note that said that he should be locked away for 5 mins as punishment. This is equally demonstrated in his films. During the first world war, Alfred Hitchcock tried to sign up for the war but got rejected because he was seen as obese.This was thought to be caused by a glandular infection.
After sometime, Alfred Hitchcock became interested in photography. With this he started working in film production in London - working as a title card designer for a London branch which became Paramount pictures
In the 1920s he received a full time position at Islington Studios with its American owner Famous Players-Lasky and their British successor Gainsborough Pictures. He was designing the titles for silent movies. It took him 5 years to rise from a title designer to a film director.
He also direct a film called The pleasure garden - a British/German production; this proved to be very popular. But the film The Lodger is what allowed Alfred Hitchcock to make his trademark as a director.
However it wasn't until he produced the film Sabotage that he fame as a director grew.
Late in 1979, Alfred Hitchcock was knighted. This made him Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Unfortunately on the 29th April 1980, he passed away in his sleep. As a result his body was cremated and later scattered across the Pacific Ocean.
After sometime, Alfred Hitchcock became interested in photography. With this he started working in film production in London - working as a title card designer for a London branch which became Paramount pictures
In the 1920s he received a full time position at Islington Studios with its American owner Famous Players-Lasky and their British successor Gainsborough Pictures. He was designing the titles for silent movies. It took him 5 years to rise from a title designer to a film director.
He also direct a film called The pleasure garden - a British/German production; this proved to be very popular. But the film The Lodger is what allowed Alfred Hitchcock to make his trademark as a director.
However it wasn't until he produced the film Sabotage that he fame as a director grew.
Late in 1979, Alfred Hitchcock was knighted. This made him Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Unfortunately on the 29th April 1980, he passed away in his sleep. As a result his body was cremated and later scattered across the Pacific Ocean.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Certfication
The BBFC defines certification as :
"In order to protect children from unsuitable and even harmful content in films and videos and to give consumers information they might need about a particular film or video before deciding whether or not to view it, the BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released. This independent scrutiny prior to release ensures the highest possible level of protection and empowerment."
Some of the certifications that are seen before films are as follows:
Universal Anyone of any age is allowed to watch the film
Parental Guidance This also means that anyone of any age can watch a film with this certificate. However,parents that have children that are under the age of 8 should consider watching the film with their child(ren)
12 This means that anyone over the age of 12 can watch a film with this certification.
"In order to protect children from unsuitable and even harmful content in films and videos and to give consumers information they might need about a particular film or video before deciding whether or not to view it, the BBFC examines and age rates films and videos before they are released. This independent scrutiny prior to release ensures the highest possible level of protection and empowerment."
Some of the certifications that are seen before films are as follows:
Universal Anyone of any age is allowed to watch the film
Parental Guidance This also means that anyone of any age can watch a film with this certificate. However,parents that have children that are under the age of 8 should consider watching the film with their child(ren)
12 This means that anyone over the age of 12 can watch a film with this certification.
12A This certification says that children aged 12 are suitable to watch the film. As long as they are accompanied with an adult.
15 This certification shows that the film isn't suitable for children that are under the age of 15. This is because the film may contain drug use, moderate strong violence, strong words, adult themes etc.
18 This certification shows that the film isn't suitable for people
under the age of 18. This is because films containing this certification have no limit on the strong words that are used. Also hard drugs are generally used in films containing this certification, strong violence, sex references and sexual activity can be used in films containing this certification.
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