- NAME OF THE STUDIO: This tends to be the first thing that's shown in the opening credits and this also tends to be the company that distributed the film instead of producing it.
- PRODUCTION COMPANY: This is the company that created the film or have invested money into the film.
- OTHER CREDITS: The director/ Producer tend to appear at this time (A film by (NAME)).
- STARRING: This is when the list of the main actors/actresses is shown. This is a way to attract the viewers attention as they usually only show the most famous actors names here.
- TITLE OF THE FILM: The film's name.
- ALSO STARRING: This is where the 'not so famous' actors are advertised.
- CASTING: the directors that casted the actors.
- MUSIC BY: The composers or the song title/ the singers name.
- DESIGN TEAM:
- SET DESIGN
- COSTUMES
- HAIRDRESSER
- MAKE-UP ARTIST
- SPECIAL EFFECTS
- EDITOR
- FILM PRODUCERS
- WRITERS
- DIRECTORS
Friday, 23 December 2016
Research into the Jobs in the Opening Credits
Research Into the Jobs in the Opening Credits
Monday, 19 December 2016
What I Have Learnt From Mapping
What I Have Learnt From Mapping
Doing mappings enabled me to see where the different jobs were placed within an opening sequence of a film. I required this knowledge so that when I create my own film opening, I insert the credits in the correct order.
Doing mappings enabled me to see where the different jobs were placed within an opening sequence of a film. I required this knowledge so that when I create my own film opening, I insert the credits in the correct order.
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
Friday, 2 December 2016
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Preliminary Task Reflection
Cat Food Mission - Preliminary Task Reflection
Our task was to produce a short film and we chose to create a film that lasted approximately a minute. We had to film and edit a character opening a door, walking across a room, sitting down and engaging in a conversation with another character.
This task was given to us as a learning experience of how to film and edit so that when it comes to filming our main task, we are well equipped with the skills required to produce a successful main task. Once in our group, we came up with a mind map of all of the ideas that we put forward for our preliminary task and in the end, we chose the spy mission. once the idea was finalised; a storyboard, story proposal, shot list and script was produced. this enabled us to get a good idea on how we wanted to film our task.
We were able to film all aspects of the preliminary task in a 30 minute window during one of our lessons. Overall the filming was a success however once in the process of editing, we noticed that in one of the shots, the top of Laura's head was cut out of shot. We also discovered other issues such as unwanted background noise which is due to filming in a classroom. Also, in some scenes I (who was working the camera) didn't record the entire dialogue either it be from not giving the correct cue to the actors or cutting the recording to soon which affects the smoothness of the editing. In my opinion, the continuity editing was okay however in one scene, Laura was wearing a lanyard however in the next shot, she wasn't. This was really noticeable for us so it would definitely be noticed by an audience.
If I had the opportunity to repeat this task, taking the skills I've learnt in both filming and editing and applying them to the task would be an obvious improvement. For example, making sure that the classroom is completely silent before filming, allowing the camera to roll for a bit before giving the actors the cue to start so that I do not miss out any dialogue and making sure to not cut off anyone's head in a shot.
This preliminary task has definitely assisted me in gaining knowledge in both filming and editing, especially since I did not do Media in GCSE. I will make note of the errors in our film and will ensure that those mistakes do not occur in the main task.
Our task was to produce a short film and we chose to create a film that lasted approximately a minute. We had to film and edit a character opening a door, walking across a room, sitting down and engaging in a conversation with another character.
This task was given to us as a learning experience of how to film and edit so that when it comes to filming our main task, we are well equipped with the skills required to produce a successful main task. Once in our group, we came up with a mind map of all of the ideas that we put forward for our preliminary task and in the end, we chose the spy mission. once the idea was finalised; a storyboard, story proposal, shot list and script was produced. this enabled us to get a good idea on how we wanted to film our task.
We were able to film all aspects of the preliminary task in a 30 minute window during one of our lessons. Overall the filming was a success however once in the process of editing, we noticed that in one of the shots, the top of Laura's head was cut out of shot. We also discovered other issues such as unwanted background noise which is due to filming in a classroom. Also, in some scenes I (who was working the camera) didn't record the entire dialogue either it be from not giving the correct cue to the actors or cutting the recording to soon which affects the smoothness of the editing. In my opinion, the continuity editing was okay however in one scene, Laura was wearing a lanyard however in the next shot, she wasn't. This was really noticeable for us so it would definitely be noticed by an audience.
If I had the opportunity to repeat this task, taking the skills I've learnt in both filming and editing and applying them to the task would be an obvious improvement. For example, making sure that the classroom is completely silent before filming, allowing the camera to roll for a bit before giving the actors the cue to start so that I do not miss out any dialogue and making sure to not cut off anyone's head in a shot.
This preliminary task has definitely assisted me in gaining knowledge in both filming and editing, especially since I did not do Media in GCSE. I will make note of the errors in our film and will ensure that those mistakes do not occur in the main task.
Friday, 11 November 2016
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Preliminary Task Story Proposal
Cat Food Mission Story Proposal - AS Media Preliminary Task
Premise: The captivating travels of a teenage spy to retrieve her mission from her superior leader.
Narrative: SPY, (late teens) a student begins her journey to meet her SUPERIOR. SPY walks down a corridor and busts open a door with force, once the door is open, the SPY slides forcefully down the hand rail. The SPY then swiftly and slyly rolls along the wall and around the corner and starts her assent up the stairs.The SPY then darts across a room and through a door. The SPY then enters the door and looks towards her SUPERIOR. The SUPERIOR then begins to tell the SPY about the mission to steal Miss Moffatt's cat food. The SPY then accepts this mission and then leaves the room.
Format: A very short film around 1 minute as an AS Media Preliminary Task to be posted on YouTube as part of our coursework.
Tone: The film is set in mid-day/noon and is set over a 10-15 minute time period. The film aims to show the SPY enjoying her job and picking up her next mission from her SUPERIOR. The film is light hearted but shows an important part of the SPY's work routine.
Character:
SPY - A young female actor aged 16-20. They should be athletic as being athletic and agile is part of what is needed to become a spy.
SUPERIOR - A young female actor aged 16-20.
Premise: The captivating travels of a teenage spy to retrieve her mission from her superior leader.
Narrative: SPY, (late teens) a student begins her journey to meet her SUPERIOR. SPY walks down a corridor and busts open a door with force, once the door is open, the SPY slides forcefully down the hand rail. The SPY then swiftly and slyly rolls along the wall and around the corner and starts her assent up the stairs.The SPY then darts across a room and through a door. The SPY then enters the door and looks towards her SUPERIOR. The SUPERIOR then begins to tell the SPY about the mission to steal Miss Moffatt's cat food. The SPY then accepts this mission and then leaves the room.
Format: A very short film around 1 minute as an AS Media Preliminary Task to be posted on YouTube as part of our coursework.
Tone: The film is set in mid-day/noon and is set over a 10-15 minute time period. The film aims to show the SPY enjoying her job and picking up her next mission from her SUPERIOR. The film is light hearted but shows an important part of the SPY's work routine.
Character:
SPY - A young female actor aged 16-20. They should be athletic as being athletic and agile is part of what is needed to become a spy.
SUPERIOR - A young female actor aged 16-20.
Friday, 21 October 2016
Preliminary Task Script
Cat Food Mission Script - AS Media Preliminary Task
INT. Corridor Day
The SPY kicks door open
EXT. Playground Day
The SPY slides down handrail. The SPY comes from around the corner and runs inside.
INT. Stairs Day
The SPY runs upstairs
INT. Classroom Day
The SPY runs across the room
INT. Meeting Room Day
SUPERIOR
Ah Laura! I've been expecting you.
SPY
I have travelled far and wide to find you ma'am.
SUPERIOR
I have a mission for you.
SPY
Yes?
SUPERIOR
I want you to steal Miss Moffatt's cat food.
SPY
What brand is it? Whiskers or Felix?
SUPERIOR
Whiskers, obviously.
SPY
Okay ma'am I'll get you your whiskers you need.
Monday, 10 October 2016
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Monday, 3 October 2016
Preliminary Task Planning
Cat Food Mission - Preliminary Task Planning
During the planning process for the preliminary task, my group (Laura, Sabrina and Georgia) and I decided that we should create a brainstorm of the various ideas of what we should produce. Some examples of our ideas are below:
During the planning process for the preliminary task, my group (Laura, Sabrina and Georgia) and I decided that we should create a brainstorm of the various ideas of what we should produce. Some examples of our ideas are below:
- Torture
- Marriage Proposal
- Job interview
- Spy Mission
- Robbery
We eventually decided to choose the Spy Mission. This was because the idea only required two people to have a conversation. We chose Georgia Waley (SUPERIOR) and Laura Bishop (SPY) as the actors. If we later found that we needed more actors, then we would ask drama students.
We chose to film our preliminary task around the school as it was a convenient place and it fits our idea........you never know where spy head quarters could be.
We chose to film our preliminary task around the school as it was a convenient place and it fits our idea........you never know where spy head quarters could be.
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
My First Time Filming and Editing
My First Time Filming and Editing
When I filmed for the first time, I felt like a fish out of water as I didn't know how to use the camera properly. The first thing my group and I did was film different shots however we didn't want to remove the camera from the tripod in fear of breaking the equipment. I noticed that when I filmed, I would watch the live action rather than watching it through the camera, making sure I got everything into the shot.
Editing for the first time was exciting but quite hard to wrap my head around as there are loads of different functions and features that are available. We decided to use Serif Movie Plus X 6. We used this to cut each shot to our desired length and made sure that each shot flowed smoothly into one another therefore keeping the editing continuous however because it was my first time using this software, the editing didn't turn out as I would have liked. Having the opportunity to try this software out means that I can now familiarize myself with the different available functions.
When I filmed for the first time, I felt like a fish out of water as I didn't know how to use the camera properly. The first thing my group and I did was film different shots however we didn't want to remove the camera from the tripod in fear of breaking the equipment. I noticed that when I filmed, I would watch the live action rather than watching it through the camera, making sure I got everything into the shot.
Editing for the first time was exciting but quite hard to wrap my head around as there are loads of different functions and features that are available. We decided to use Serif Movie Plus X 6. We used this to cut each shot to our desired length and made sure that each shot flowed smoothly into one another therefore keeping the editing continuous however because it was my first time using this software, the editing didn't turn out as I would have liked. Having the opportunity to try this software out means that I can now familiarize myself with the different available functions.
Monday, 26 September 2016
Friday, 23 September 2016
Brief of the requirements for our AS Media Coursework
Brief
Outline of the Requirements for our AS Media Coursework
Preliminary: This is a task where we have to film a character opening a door, walking across the space and sitting down in a chair opposite another character. The characters then have to engage in a conversation as well as a shot reverse shot, match on action and stick to the 180 degree rule to ensure continuity.
Main Task: This task must be an opening sequence to a film (genre is our choice), including the opening credits. The opening sequence has to be a maximum of two minutes. All material produced has to be original (video and audio) so that we do not breach any copyright laws.Both tasks can be completed in groups of up to four people.
Evaluation Questions: These are the questions that we will answer to evaluate and reflect on the work we produced.
Outline of the Requirements for our AS Media Coursework
Preliminary: This is a task where we have to film a character opening a door, walking across the space and sitting down in a chair opposite another character. The characters then have to engage in a conversation as well as a shot reverse shot, match on action and stick to the 180 degree rule to ensure continuity.
Main Task: This task must be an opening sequence to a film (genre is our choice), including the opening credits. The opening sequence has to be a maximum of two minutes. All material produced has to be original (video and audio) so that we do not breach any copyright laws.Both tasks can be completed in groups of up to four people.
Evaluation Questions: These are the questions that we will answer to evaluate and reflect on the work we produced.
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