Notes for exam on Theoretical Evaluation of Production.

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.

Mufasa for president of Disney!

Mufasa

Mufasa is father of Simba in the film the Disney film The Lion King. He has a wife named Sarabi and an evil brother named ska.

I feel Mufasa should be president of Disney as he embodies all the characteristics of a true leader. He is king of the Pride Lands and is in charge of all the other lions, therefore has experience already in ruling a kingdom.

He is seen as father figure within the film so is someone people can look up to as well as feel protected by. He sacrifices his life for his own son so shows he is commited. He would help to develop Disney's family image as he isn't promoting someone that is evil or villeanous but instead someone who can inspire wisdom and knowledge upon the young generation of today.

A2 Blog

Hi this is my new blog for year 13 which is focusing on the different aspects of the Music Industry.