These are some revision notes in preparation for my media summer exam on Theoretical Evaluation of Production.
Preliminary task
Allowed good practise into getting used to the software we would have to use for our thriller film.
Adobe Premier Elements was complicated to use as I had never used filming software before. The preliminary task helped me use get used to the filming equipment we where provided with for the shoot. It allowed us to practise different techniques such as the 'canted' shot as well the ability to use continuity by using the 180 degree rule. I could also practise working with my group for the shoot and organsing a filming schedule which would suit everyone. Practising the planning of the shoot in order for filming to be effiecient.
Thriller
Having to research into different thriller films in order to know what an audience is looking for within a thriller film.
The way to use intertextual references from other thriller films in order for it to appeal. For example our lead femme fatal having costume inspired from the character Marla Singer in the film 'Fight Club'. Also using knowing to use conventional characteristics of a thriller e.g the cigarette often shows a character who is sophisticated as well as superior.
Linking music to the image. The music had to be researched and 50 years old. The music used was taken from Heavenly Creatures and contrasts with the grittyness of the thriller film. The music makes the image on screen more powerful as it presents tragedy and sorrow within an audience.
Knowing what type of cinema this was going to be marketed too. Ours was a picture house cinema as it seemed classic rather than mainstream.
Learning how different camera angles can change the perception of image. E.G canted can show something is out of place or distorted. This was used when our femme fatal is washing her hands to make it appear a nightmare.
The use of establishing shot to communicate style and genre of the film. The intended shot of the femme fatal allows the audience to work out whether she is hero or villain.
Using sound to emphasise emotion.
Using skills from the prelim task to create continuity. e.g when femme fatal was applying lipstick it had to be the same amount each time.
Music Video
Learning to link sound and visual. In order to express the upbeat ska genre the visuals had to be upbeat and fast meaning a lot of footage and editing had to be done. Making sure a target audience was established to in order to know who the video would appeal to. Using knowledge gained of Adobe Premier Elements to make the video edit successful. Looking at how other videos are marketed and make it interesting. Working out how to include a narrative, required a lot of planning and continuity made the edit very tricky a lot of the original ideas had to be scrapped and re-shot. Knowing the techniques which market the band e.g showing them playing and linking the visuals to the audio or showing continuous images of the band and band logos aorund locations of filming for the audience to recognise.
Using shots from previous filming tasks to express individuality e.g low angle of the skateboarders tricks. Also continuity was a big task for the edit of our music video and plenty of shots had to be taken of one action e.g someone crossing the road to make it more interesting and for it to flow better.
Print Productions
Learning how to use new software Adobe Photoshop elements. Knowing from the target audience who the images need to appeal to and the best way to market the band. Researching into other Digipaks of artist and seeing the individuality and eye catching images which help develop promotion. Creating a band style which is easily recognisable to an audience e.g Smaller Than You's skateboard image therefore print production showed a young male leaning against a wall with a skateboard. Researching the genre e.g ska and seeing how they market bands and artists. Smaller Than You is modern and therefore I based the image on american ska like the band Less Than Jake.
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Continuity task revolved around using the 180 degree rule and continuity editing with sound. I'd keep any comments about this production to a minimum and focus on the thriller and your 3 advanced productions.
ReplyDeleteRe thriller research, "Fight Club" - explain costume that was your inspiration and what the costume connoted about the character in your production. Note cigarette smoking connotes sophistication, a hark back to classic noir thrillers where the cigarette was the trade mark ofthe femme fatale whilst also signifying deviance!
Sound track - you're all over the place here. Which soundtrack did you use? Research carefully and look at your year 12 blog. Was it an extract from Richard Strauss' "Four Last Songs". Research this. This music was not in "Heavenly Creatures".
Notes are generalised re thriller, be specific and explain how you utilised aspects of the thriller genre by closely referencing mise-en-scene!!! Don't waffle!!!!! An example from your blog..
"Using skills from the prelim task to create continuity. e.g when femme fatal was applying lipstick it had to be the same amount each time...."what are you talking about???
P.E.E. Make a point and illustrate it with reference to real productions you've researched or close references to your productions.
Re your music video and print productions you could explain that "Smaller Than You" represents aspects of contemporary British youth by focusing on the skate boarding sub culture which immediately defines your audience demographic which is.........