Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
Looking back at my preliminary task I learnt a lot when I was doing the preliminary task. The camera and the editing software I learnt how to use quite well in the preliminary task and made some mistakes then and made sure I knew what I did wrong and was able to not make those mistakes in the real product.
I learnt a variety of good points when I was doing my preliminary task but I also learnt what not to do when I was creating the film for the proper product. In many ways I was glad that we did the preliminary task as it was a chance to make the mistakes with the camera and editing then rather than making the mistakes in the real film. I also learnt how to use a camera and the editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and I got some experience in using the programmes, camera and the computer when doing the preliminary task. I have progressed a lot with using the equipment and computers however I have taken a step back with the organisation of myself as I haven't been meeting all of the deadlines of the work.
I feel that the preliminary task prepared me very well for the real project and being able to use all of the equipment in the preliminary task was a good way for me to learn from my mistakes as I am a kinaesthetic learner. It prepared me for the best way that it could have done and I think it was a very good idea to do.
Friday 23 April 2010
Evaluation Question 6
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
I have learnt a lot about the technologies when I was constructing the film. I have learnt about the positives of using the new technology but also the negatives with the technology.
The main pieces of technology that I used were; the Panasonic camera, the editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro CS4) and www.blogger.com.
When it came to using the camera I was particularly interested in learning about it as I hadn't used a proper camera like the one I used in the task before. I learnt the basics of using the technology, how to change the white balance, how to make sure the camera was safely secure on the tripod, how to replay the things I recorded, how to put the tape in the slot and take it out and more. These helped me a lot when I was constructing the film as when I was learning about all of the basics when using a camera I was picking up all of the important points I needed to use the camera successfully, safely and well to get my opening sequence up to a good standard.
The editing software was very interesting to learn about. This helped me quite a lot in constructing my opening sequence as it was easy to use and easy to get to grip with when using the software. At the start when my teacher was showing me how to use it and what to do when the video had been captured onto the software it became much clearer and easier to use it. I learnt how to get the clips out of the shootings that I wanted and then being able to edit them out of the clip into my proper opening sequence. The precision that was required of the editing took a while to get used to however I eventually got used to the style and how to get the clip as precise as I wanted it.
The computer I had a few problems with. The positives about the computer were that it was very quick and easy to use and it was easy to find the software. However there were negatives to using it as well. The first problem was that it wouldn't let me save my work sometimes but I got around the problem by sending the work home in an email which worked well. I also had the troubles of uploading my video onto www.blogger.com. For the original draft of the proper product it wouldn't let me upload the video however I sorted the problem out by asking another student who had the same problem and he helped me sort the problem out. I feel as though these technologies and the help I have received will help me a lot in later life with the problems but also the positives of the technology.
I have learnt a lot about the technologies when I was constructing the film. I have learnt about the positives of using the new technology but also the negatives with the technology.
The main pieces of technology that I used were; the Panasonic camera, the editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro CS4) and www.blogger.com.
When it came to using the camera I was particularly interested in learning about it as I hadn't used a proper camera like the one I used in the task before. I learnt the basics of using the technology, how to change the white balance, how to make sure the camera was safely secure on the tripod, how to replay the things I recorded, how to put the tape in the slot and take it out and more. These helped me a lot when I was constructing the film as when I was learning about all of the basics when using a camera I was picking up all of the important points I needed to use the camera successfully, safely and well to get my opening sequence up to a good standard.
The editing software was very interesting to learn about. This helped me quite a lot in constructing my opening sequence as it was easy to use and easy to get to grip with when using the software. At the start when my teacher was showing me how to use it and what to do when the video had been captured onto the software it became much clearer and easier to use it. I learnt how to get the clips out of the shootings that I wanted and then being able to edit them out of the clip into my proper opening sequence. The precision that was required of the editing took a while to get used to however I eventually got used to the style and how to get the clip as precise as I wanted it.
The computer I had a few problems with. The positives about the computer were that it was very quick and easy to use and it was easy to find the software. However there were negatives to using it as well. The first problem was that it wouldn't let me save my work sometimes but I got around the problem by sending the work home in an email which worked well. I also had the troubles of uploading my video onto www.blogger.com. For the original draft of the proper product it wouldn't let me upload the video however I sorted the problem out by asking another student who had the same problem and he helped me sort the problem out. I feel as though these technologies and the help I have received will help me a lot in later life with the problems but also the positives of the technology.
Evaluation Question 5
How did you attract/address your audience?
I attracted my audience in a variety of ways in the film. By using the knife this would attract the youths and other people as it is representing that type of people. The camera angles as well would also draw people in as some of the angles are not the typical angles you would see in a normal thriller type film. This would draw in more and more people as it isn't following the strict camera angles and by using different more elaborate camera angles this would make the film more interesting and more fun to work out what it is about.
For the audience being targeted at 18 to 25 year olds they are quite tuned in to the Internet, radio and TV adverts. What Shane Meadows does with his films are he puts the first 10 minutes of the films on his website so he can draw in more of the public to watch the film and gain a bigger profit out of the films he makes. This would be a good way for my film as putting a bit of the film onto a website and letting the viewers at home watch it and then want to know what happens at the end of the film.
I attracted my audience in a variety of ways in the film. By using the knife this would attract the youths and other people as it is representing that type of people. The camera angles as well would also draw people in as some of the angles are not the typical angles you would see in a normal thriller type film. This would draw in more and more people as it isn't following the strict camera angles and by using different more elaborate camera angles this would make the film more interesting and more fun to work out what it is about.
For the audience being targeted at 18 to 25 year olds they are quite tuned in to the Internet, radio and TV adverts. What Shane Meadows does with his films are he puts the first 10 minutes of the films on his website so he can draw in more of the public to watch the film and gain a bigger profit out of the films he makes. This would be a good way for my film as putting a bit of the film onto a website and letting the viewers at home watch it and then want to know what happens at the end of the film.
Evaluation Question 4
Who would be the audience for your media product?
The usual audience for a thriller is quite wide ranged and from both genders. However for my thriller I feel a suitable audience would be for the 18 to 25 year old of both genders as the film is all about a stalker trying to catch someone throughout the film it appeals to both genders in different areas. As the film has a lot of twists and turns during the film I believe that this will be a film forthe more intellectual people but also for people who enjoy thriller films as it is a thriller but with more conventions.
This thriller film will entice both sets of genders as it is a good thriller for both sets as it has a lot of drama and excitement without targeting a specific gender. It targets the male audience in the way that it is a stalker trying to catch someone and there is more violence in the film. But then it also targets the female gender in the sex appeal as there are scenes in the film that have males without their tops on. This film targets both genders in a way that it can being the two genders together to watch a thriller movie with both genders liking the film.
The usual audience for a thriller is quite wide ranged and from both genders. However for my thriller I feel a suitable audience would be for the 18 to 25 year old of both genders as the film is all about a stalker trying to catch someone throughout the film it appeals to both genders in different areas. As the film has a lot of twists and turns during the film I believe that this will be a film forthe more intellectual people but also for people who enjoy thriller films as it is a thriller but with more conventions.
This thriller film will entice both sets of genders as it is a good thriller for both sets as it has a lot of drama and excitement without targeting a specific gender. It targets the male audience in the way that it is a stalker trying to catch someone and there is more violence in the film. But then it also targets the female gender in the sex appeal as there are scenes in the film that have males without their tops on. This film targets both genders in a way that it can being the two genders together to watch a thriller movie with both genders liking the film.
Evaluation Question 3
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
In the media institution I believe that Optimum would distribute my media thriller. Optimum work in correlation with EM Media and a number of films I feel that are similar in some ways to mine. Also Optimum would have my thriller as the film is about someone being stalked by a protagonist and being bullied constantly by the protagonist. I also think my film should be a low budget film as it would be best made as realistic as it can be without using all of the newest/best quality technologies and most expensive equipment. This, without all of the special effects and hi-tech camera's, would make it as real as it can be and for very little cost. This is similar to the film that Shane Meadows made This Is England, as both films introduce the bullying of a smaller and younger character and then also violence is introduced in both films. Another similarity is that the darkness of some of the scenes in This Is England, particularly when they are all sat in a room, is similar to my film when the attacker is holding the knife above his head, it is relatively dark with only the sunlight of the blinds letting light through. Shane Meadows created This Is England with a very low budget and after seeing This Is England I thought the best way for my film to be was using a low budget with standardised camera's and settings.
Optimum would be a good media institution to choose as I feel as they are suitable as they are in close relations with EM Media but they also distribute films that have the same style, setting and genre as my thriller, This Is England for example.
In the media institution I believe that Optimum would distribute my media thriller. Optimum work in correlation with EM Media and a number of films I feel that are similar in some ways to mine. Also Optimum would have my thriller as the film is about someone being stalked by a protagonist and being bullied constantly by the protagonist. I also think my film should be a low budget film as it would be best made as realistic as it can be without using all of the newest/best quality technologies and most expensive equipment. This, without all of the special effects and hi-tech camera's, would make it as real as it can be and for very little cost. This is similar to the film that Shane Meadows made This Is England, as both films introduce the bullying of a smaller and younger character and then also violence is introduced in both films. Another similarity is that the darkness of some of the scenes in This Is England, particularly when they are all sat in a room, is similar to my film when the attacker is holding the knife above his head, it is relatively dark with only the sunlight of the blinds letting light through. Shane Meadows created This Is England with a very low budget and after seeing This Is England I thought the best way for my film to be was using a low budget with standardised camera's and settings.
Optimum would be a good media institution to choose as I feel as they are suitable as they are in close relations with EM Media but they also distribute films that have the same style, setting and genre as my thriller, This Is England for example.
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Evaluation - Question 2
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
I believe that my thriller would be more targeted towards the late teenagers or early 20 year old as the thriller sequence is targeted on a stalker/protagonist striking the victim and I feel that with the props and character styles that I used, it would target the younger generation of the 18 to 25 year old.
The character I picked for my thriller was my brother for the protagonist would be a good choice as he is a commanding figure. Also the costume that he wore would be essential to creating a good thriller opening sequence. He wore a black hooded jacket with black trousers and black shoes. This would put the emphasis on him being a stalker and acting like a gangster of the youths of this age in time. This would attract those gangster types of people as they would feel like it is a film that they would like as there is a character representing that social group. For this I needed to use the right costume for the character when he is stalking his prey and I believe I made the right choice in putting the character in all black clothing to represent the youths social group.
The knife would also target the youth audience and show the dangers of using a knife on someone who isn't expecting it and is very vulnerable to being attacked. The knife would represent the younger audience as most of the youths now carry knifes around with them for protection, but also because the protagonist is representing all who carry as knife with them and those who use the knife. This will be a negative representation as the second character who is lying in bed will fear for his life as he is about to be stabbed.
The reaction of the younger 18 to 25 year old social group would be a negative reaction as they would see how much damage a knife can do to someone and how it not only hurts the victim but also their friends and family. The representation of some of the younger generation carrying knifes around with them is negative in my thriller as the protagonist represents that social group and is a bad representation of the group.
I believe that my thriller would be more targeted towards the late teenagers or early 20 year old as the thriller sequence is targeted on a stalker/protagonist striking the victim and I feel that with the props and character styles that I used, it would target the younger generation of the 18 to 25 year old.
The character I picked for my thriller was my brother for the protagonist would be a good choice as he is a commanding figure. Also the costume that he wore would be essential to creating a good thriller opening sequence. He wore a black hooded jacket with black trousers and black shoes. This would put the emphasis on him being a stalker and acting like a gangster of the youths of this age in time. This would attract those gangster types of people as they would feel like it is a film that they would like as there is a character representing that social group. For this I needed to use the right costume for the character when he is stalking his prey and I believe I made the right choice in putting the character in all black clothing to represent the youths social group.
The knife would also target the youth audience and show the dangers of using a knife on someone who isn't expecting it and is very vulnerable to being attacked. The knife would represent the younger audience as most of the youths now carry knifes around with them for protection, but also because the protagonist is representing all who carry as knife with them and those who use the knife. This will be a negative representation as the second character who is lying in bed will fear for his life as he is about to be stabbed.
The reaction of the younger 18 to 25 year old social group would be a negative reaction as they would see how much damage a knife can do to someone and how it not only hurts the victim but also their friends and family. The representation of some of the younger generation carrying knifes around with them is negative in my thriller as the protagonist represents that social group and is a bad representation of the group.
Evaluation - Question 1
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
My thriller has got quite a few of the thriller conventions that it follows in the opening sequence. The conventions that I think my thriller follows are; it builds up tension throughout the film, there is a victim in the film, also there is a murder scene, a villain that overpowers a child is in my film and there is a scene with the villain gets into danger himself. These are essential fror a thriler as these make the thrillers' identity and make it different to any other genre of a film. I believe my thriller had most of the normal conventions towards a thriller however I think that my thriller doesn't have every convention towards a thriller type film. I stuck to the villain type convention and the way that the villain exploits a younger childs danger and vulnerability very closely as this is essential for a thriller type film.
My thriller has got quite a few of the thriller conventions that it follows in the opening sequence. The conventions that I think my thriller follows are; it builds up tension throughout the film, there is a victim in the film, also there is a murder scene, a villain that overpowers a child is in my film and there is a scene with the villain gets into danger himself. These are essential fror a thriler as these make the thrillers' identity and make it different to any other genre of a film. I believe my thriller had most of the normal conventions towards a thriller however I think that my thriller doesn't have every convention towards a thriller type film. I stuck to the villain type convention and the way that the villain exploits a younger childs danger and vulnerability very closely as this is essential for a thriller type film.
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