Thursday, 25 April 2013
Friday, 5 April 2013
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Evaluation Q5
Q5. How could you attract/address your audience?
I can attract the audience through advertising.
Advertising would allow me to express the meaning behind my clip and demonstrate its useful resource to institutions and education systems in a more basic way. For example, it would be easier to explain what I have attempted to show in my thriller opening instead of letting teachers figure it out for themselves. Although that would be an interesting test/experiment, I fear it may be too hidden for them to realise. Advertising it in this way and explaining it would also encourage schools and colleges to purchase the product, and it would create awareness for those who'd want to purchase it for themselves in the general public. It could even be used as a drama clip in a media exam to be related to youth/age or ethnicity. Another part of advertising would be to show small scenes of tense acting and the put sound/music over the top to intrigue the younger population more. I could also advertise the blog to show the work effort put in as an example in lessons such as media itself, or use the blog to advertise the clip to anyone who follows my posts. The blog builds up towards the final clip. So far I have had over 500 views, so it could be a worth while method of advertising and attracting the audience.
I can keep my audience engaged with:
Mise en scene
Typical young clothes in fashion of today
Technology, i.e. phone
Sound
Mysterious and frightening music creates interest
Loud gunshot creates excitement.
The inclusion of speech encourages people to listen and know what they are saying
Camera
Low camera angles; the audience questions what's happening. 'Who is it?' etc.
Movement draws people into the action and creates suspense.
Unusual angles interests the audience.
Editing
Titles make it more professional which attracts an audience who enjoy well put together clips.
Fades and dissolves make it spooky and mysterious, grasping the audience's attention.
I can attract the audience through advertising.
Advertising would allow me to express the meaning behind my clip and demonstrate its useful resource to institutions and education systems in a more basic way. For example, it would be easier to explain what I have attempted to show in my thriller opening instead of letting teachers figure it out for themselves. Although that would be an interesting test/experiment, I fear it may be too hidden for them to realise. Advertising it in this way and explaining it would also encourage schools and colleges to purchase the product, and it would create awareness for those who'd want to purchase it for themselves in the general public. It could even be used as a drama clip in a media exam to be related to youth/age or ethnicity. Another part of advertising would be to show small scenes of tense acting and the put sound/music over the top to intrigue the younger population more. I could also advertise the blog to show the work effort put in as an example in lessons such as media itself, or use the blog to advertise the clip to anyone who follows my posts. The blog builds up towards the final clip. So far I have had over 500 views, so it could be a worth while method of advertising and attracting the audience.
I can keep my audience engaged with:
Mise en sceneTypical young clothes in fashion of today
Technology, i.e. phone
Sound
Mysterious and frightening music creates interest
Loud gunshot creates excitement.
The inclusion of speech encourages people to listen and know what they are saying
Camera
Low camera angles; the audience questions what's happening. 'Who is it?' etc.
Movement draws people into the action and creates suspense.
Unusual angles interests the audience.
Editing
Titles make it more professional which attracts an audience who enjoy well put together clips.
Fades and dissolves make it spooky and mysterious, grasping the audience's attention.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Evaluation Q3
Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln discuss my media product's appropriate distributor for Evaluation Question Three...
Monday, 1 April 2013
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Evaluation Q1
Q1. In what ways does your media product use forms and conventions of professional media products?
In my thriller project, I used a variety of methods and ideas in the process of filming and editing. I wanted to create intrigue. So for example I used sound to create atmosphere. There are many areas in my thriller opening sequence where I used low toned notes and percussion, e.g. the distant boom sound to build tension. I was inspired to add this in when I took note on the boom noise at the beginning of "The Dark Night", when the titles end and it cuts to the city establishing shot (on the top left). Also the noise as the scene changes to the villain waiting for the car, (picture on the left) inspired me.
In the opening credits, I used font style to get across the message that this is a thriller. I incorporated a similar style of font to Seven to use in my titles. It takes a handwritten style font called 'chiller' on Adobe Premier Pro.
The titles effects for Seven tie in well with the movement of the camera, music and the changing shots.
However, I didn't use as many unusual effects as the ones used in Seven, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k2gsEI34CE) because my thriller wasn't as fast paced throughout and because there isn't as much movement in the camera and close up shots. The suspense in my thriller opening was slow moving up until near the end where we hear the worrying sound of the caller 'Hello, Mr Andrews?' and the crackling white noise that follows before a bang to finish. This creates more intrigue (the clip below)...
I think the titles for my thriller tie in better with the long white noise that goes on through the clip, because they are subtle and not as lively; they have a spooky feel instead, whereas Seven has a mechanical feel of movement and intimidation for the audience...
My thriller has aspects of conveying intimidation which I included from watching thriller scenes, such as the Bourne Identity fight scene, which I posted on my blog. This is one aspect most thrillers have in common, the ability to intimidate, sometimes the audience or sometimes a character in the scene. My thriller showed this aspect when the "villain" (Ian) banged on the window as if appearing to frighten the driver. This isn't necessarily intimidating to the audience, but creates a sense of concern and people are inclined to question what happened to the "driver".
Another convention I tried using in my thriller was the camera angles which were low down or had a limited view of a particular character, e.g. the villain walking up to the car. I managed to get a clear shot of his legs as he walked and I think was enough to make the audience wonder who it was. This type of camera angle is used commonly in thrillers, e.g. The Usual Suspects in the beginning scene.
See here the low camera angle not showing the villain's face
In my thriller project, I used a variety of methods and ideas in the process of filming and editing. I wanted to create intrigue. So for example I used sound to create atmosphere. There are many areas in my thriller opening sequence where I used low toned notes and percussion, e.g. the distant boom sound to build tension. I was inspired to add this in when I took note on the boom noise at the beginning of "The Dark Night", when the titles end and it cuts to the city establishing shot (on the top left). Also the noise as the scene changes to the villain waiting for the car, (picture on the left) inspired me.In the opening credits, I used font style to get across the message that this is a thriller. I incorporated a similar style of font to Seven to use in my titles. It takes a handwritten style font called 'chiller' on Adobe Premier Pro.
The titles effects for Seven tie in well with the movement of the camera, music and the changing shots.
However, I didn't use as many unusual effects as the ones used in Seven, (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k2gsEI34CE) because my thriller wasn't as fast paced throughout and because there isn't as much movement in the camera and close up shots. The suspense in my thriller opening was slow moving up until near the end where we hear the worrying sound of the caller 'Hello, Mr Andrews?' and the crackling white noise that follows before a bang to finish. This creates more intrigue (the clip below)...
I think the titles for my thriller tie in better with the long white noise that goes on through the clip, because they are subtle and not as lively; they have a spooky feel instead, whereas Seven has a mechanical feel of movement and intimidation for the audience...
My thriller has aspects of conveying intimidation which I included from watching thriller scenes, such as the Bourne Identity fight scene, which I posted on my blog. This is one aspect most thrillers have in common, the ability to intimidate, sometimes the audience or sometimes a character in the scene. My thriller showed this aspect when the "villain" (Ian) banged on the window as if appearing to frighten the driver. This isn't necessarily intimidating to the audience, but creates a sense of concern and people are inclined to question what happened to the "driver".
Another convention I tried using in my thriller was the camera angles which were low down or had a limited view of a particular character, e.g. the villain walking up to the car. I managed to get a clear shot of his legs as he walked and I think was enough to make the audience wonder who it was. This type of camera angle is used commonly in thrillers, e.g. The Usual Suspects in the beginning scene.
See here the low camera angle not showing the villain's face
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Feedback On Editing and Filming
When I had posted myt first draft of the thriller project up to my blog, my teacher gave me feedback on what I could improve to make the clip better.
First off, she pointed out that I needed to export my clip as HD, which wasn't too difficult, just simply change the format in Adobe encoder for the exportation of the clip once finished.
The next thing I could improve on was the sound: There were a couple of areas where the wind was too loud and distracting, at the begining in the establishing shot and when the driver is peeing in the bushes. I lowered the volume in thece scenes where the wind noise was. My teacher also pointed out that I could do with some music or white sound to hold it all together more and buld more tenshion over a longer time. I imported a file from Freesound with the appropriate tone and cut it up into particular scenes in the clip rather than as one sound all the way through, because some areas of acting wouldn't tie in with the music/whitesound.
My teacher said that there was a long gap where there was no speach which could help me cut the clip down even further (2.40) if I placed the following speech over the shot. I also cut the shot of the driver peeing down to a reasonable length, but I kept the scene because I decided it conveyed vulnerability and suspense, but too long and the shot would be almost typical of a comedy, not a thriller.
I also added more repetition in the phone call when my friend David says 'Hello, Mr. Andrews?' so that shows more panic and worry, and covers the black space in the clip where I intended for it to create intrigue and unsurity as to what is happening, so that it grasps to viewer.
Finally I was advised to change the titles to a more 'thriller like' font and make them smaller and put them to one side so that they were more subtle. I added more effects and transitions as well to give it a creepy effect.
First off, she pointed out that I needed to export my clip as HD, which wasn't too difficult, just simply change the format in Adobe encoder for the exportation of the clip once finished.
The next thing I could improve on was the sound: There were a couple of areas where the wind was too loud and distracting, at the begining in the establishing shot and when the driver is peeing in the bushes. I lowered the volume in thece scenes where the wind noise was. My teacher also pointed out that I could do with some music or white sound to hold it all together more and buld more tenshion over a longer time. I imported a file from Freesound with the appropriate tone and cut it up into particular scenes in the clip rather than as one sound all the way through, because some areas of acting wouldn't tie in with the music/whitesound.
My teacher said that there was a long gap where there was no speach which could help me cut the clip down even further (2.40) if I placed the following speech over the shot. I also cut the shot of the driver peeing down to a reasonable length, but I kept the scene because I decided it conveyed vulnerability and suspense, but too long and the shot would be almost typical of a comedy, not a thriller.
I also added more repetition in the phone call when my friend David says 'Hello, Mr. Andrews?' so that shows more panic and worry, and covers the black space in the clip where I intended for it to create intrigue and unsurity as to what is happening, so that it grasps to viewer.
Finally I was advised to change the titles to a more 'thriller like' font and make them smaller and put them to one side so that they were more subtle. I added more effects and transitions as well to give it a creepy effect.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Screenshots of the Editing Process
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Putting the clips in order one after the other, adding
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Run-through of the clip to watch for imperfections,
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Adding sound effects, e.g. low occasional beat, phone
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Going back over audio and refining it with Adobe
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Choice site for sound effects which I downloaded. |
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The whole sequence run through for the first draft. |
Friday, 8 March 2013
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Editing
In my clip, the first part of editing was fairly easy and I enjoyed it, because it was fascinating to be able to put things in order and be creative in making it.
All the effects I added:
Cross-dissolve
Dissolve (dip to white)
Audio fade
I used the dissolves and fades to demonstrate time passing by, even just a short period of time and also to move from one scene to the next, e.g. the car to the office.
The audio fades I used, e.g. in the cut from the second establishing shot of the car to Jo in the car, were to reduce the sudden change of volume between cuts and to not be such a distraction in sound bridges.
The general editing skills I included were:
Sound bridge
Ellipsis of Time
Continuity Editing
Shot/Reverse Shot
Dissolve
Fade-in
Superimposition
Short Take
However what was difficult was the fact I too much film so I had to shorten more than half the clips.
The clip was originally 4 minutes, but I managed to shorten it to about 2.44 minutes.
It turned out to be more time that I could have used for creating titles, but instead I sat down in lesson and finished it as quickly as I could.
All the effects I added:
Cross-dissolve
Dissolve (dip to white)
Audio fade
I used the dissolves and fades to demonstrate time passing by, even just a short period of time and also to move from one scene to the next, e.g. the car to the office.
The audio fades I used, e.g. in the cut from the second establishing shot of the car to Jo in the car, were to reduce the sudden change of volume between cuts and to not be such a distraction in sound bridges.
The general editing skills I included were:
Sound bridge
Ellipsis of Time
Continuity Editing
Shot/Reverse Shot
Dissolve
Fade-in
Superimposition
Short Take
However what was difficult was the fact I too much film so I had to shorten more than half the clips.
The clip was originally 4 minutes, but I managed to shorten it to about 2.44 minutes.
It turned out to be more time that I could have used for creating titles, but instead I sat down in lesson and finished it as quickly as I could.
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Sounds
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Filming
The first day of filming, which was on Friday 22nd of Feb at the church office was with my friend David Butler whom arrangements were difficult, because we had such short time to film. This was including him going home to dress in formal clothes and come back and meet me. So in order to keep time, I asked him to stay in what he was wearing which was casual, so it wasn't too unusual for the part he was playing; just a more casual office.
The location was easy to access as we were shown to a suitable room, quiet, well lit and with all the props that were needed.
David's acting was good which benefitted us both time-wise, because it meant less excess film.
No-one disturbed us either so on the whole, it was very easy, and it seemed it especially after the stress of finding people to act...phew!
The second day of filming was at No Man's Lane in Stanton By Dale wioth my friends Ian Maweu and Jo Ingram.
Filming was difficult, partly because I had to direct two people, one of which (Ian) was outside the car whilst I was filming Jo inside, so I had to signal a 'thums up' to Ian in order to walk up along side the car, whilst holding the camera in one hand. (because there was no room for the tripod in the footweld and also hand held was a good effect.) However had it not been that my friends were good at acting, I wouldv't had lots more shots to make.
Apart from this, the easiest part was film the establishing shot of the car and the conversation with David. Jo's acting was good because it matched the same tone of David in the call centre which kept the plot running smoothly.
Neither was there any rain to bother us, just a full clouded sky which was appropriate for the theme of a murder.
I am thankfull for my friends, Jo Ingram, Ian Maweu and David Butler for making the effort they did, or else I would have had many more shots to take. Any shots that weren't good were actually very funny so moral was high, which is why it succeeded, so thank you to my actors.
The location was easy to access as we were shown to a suitable room, quiet, well lit and with all the props that were needed.
David's acting was good which benefitted us both time-wise, because it meant less excess film.
No-one disturbed us either so on the whole, it was very easy, and it seemed it especially after the stress of finding people to act...phew!
The second day of filming was at No Man's Lane in Stanton By Dale wioth my friends Ian Maweu and Jo Ingram.
Filming was difficult, partly because I had to direct two people, one of which (Ian) was outside the car whilst I was filming Jo inside, so I had to signal a 'thums up' to Ian in order to walk up along side the car, whilst holding the camera in one hand. (because there was no room for the tripod in the footweld and also hand held was a good effect.) However had it not been that my friends were good at acting, I wouldv't had lots more shots to make.
Apart from this, the easiest part was film the establishing shot of the car and the conversation with David. Jo's acting was good because it matched the same tone of David in the call centre which kept the plot running smoothly.
Neither was there any rain to bother us, just a full clouded sky which was appropriate for the theme of a murder.
I am thankfull for my friends, Jo Ingram, Ian Maweu and David Butler for making the effort they did, or else I would have had many more shots to take. Any shots that weren't good were actually very funny so moral was high, which is why it succeeded, so thank you to my actors.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Thriller Script
Opening shot of car, lane, trees etc.
Close-up of car and driver inside.
Cut to driver making a phone call (Jo)
Jo: looks around nervously hesitating with mobile to ear.
Cut to call centre office, close-up on David and headset, computer etc.
David: 'Hello, City Breakdown Services, how can I help?'
Cut to Jo in the car looking around.
Jo: Speaks fast 'Hi, hi, yeah, my car's broken down. I'm stuck, I think it's a flat battery.'
David: 'Can I have your registration number sir?'
Jo: Gives registration (says)
David: 'Thankyou, I'm just looking up your details-so you say you're stuck; not moving?'
Jo: 'Yeah, I stopped for a rest, but I'm not sure, the lights were off when I woke up, so I can't have been them
that caused it.'
that caused it.'
David: 'Okay, sir, I can see your details. Can you tell me your whereabouts?'
Jo: 'Somewhere on the edge of Carnford Wood I think, No, Man's Lane, a layby off B6042' (looking around
nervously,tapping dashboard)
nervously,tapping dashboard)
Jo: Sighs impatiently.
David: 'Okay sir, try to calm down, someone will be with you in the next couple of hours'.
Jo: Looking around, agitated and nervous.
David: 'Are you okay sir?'
Jo: 'Yeah, yeah, thanks.'
David: 'We'll call you again when our guys are 10 minutes away.'
Shots of the lane, trees, car etc. Panoramic.
Jo: Steps outside, looks around, goes for a pee up a tree. Gets back in car, closes the door. Sighs relief. Glances
at the side mirror, sees a strange (familiar person Ian). Looks horrified.
at the side mirror, sees a strange (familiar person Ian). Looks horrified.
Phone begins to ring again on mobile
Jo: struggles to get hold of the ringing phone, drops it, looks back at figure.
Jo: Hands shaking trying to press phone buttons.
On inside window, figure stares in at drivers side. Face of strange person obscured, steamed by breath.
Jo: Presses phone button to answer.
Don't see David, just hear his voice; 'hello, Mr. Andrews?'
Close up shot of phone Close up on Jo's face. Really scared. Breathing heavily.
Camera shot of trees. Gunshot 'Bang!' in distance. Close-up of hand
New Actors
So I have had responses from people who are available from my email.
I'm so 'thrilled' these are my actors:
David Butler
Acting: ***
Appearance: ****
Reliability: ***
Experience: ****
Age: 18
Role: Office Emergency break down Caller
Ian Maweu
Acting: ****
Appearance: ***
Reliability: ****
Experience: ***
Age: 18
Role: Murderer
Jo Ingram
Acting: ****
Appearance: ****
Reliability: *****
Experiance: ***
Age: 19
Role: Driver
I'm so 'thrilled' these are my actors:
David Butler
Acting: ***Appearance: ****
Reliability: ***
Experience: ****
Age: 18
Role: Office Emergency break down Caller
Ian Maweu
Acting: ****
Appearance: ***
Reliability: ****
Experience: ***
Age: 18
Role: Murderer
Acting: ****
Appearance: ****
Reliability: *****
Experiance: ***
Age: 19
Role: Driver
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Friday, 15 February 2013
A Change of Plan
Sooooo...I've had a change of plan due to people (actors who can't make it)
Sounds silly, but my reliability ratings have been not much use. I have decided on other people. Once they've been confirmed. I will put them up.
I sent an email round to friends who I want to be in my thriller.
I also changed the location from Wollaton Park to Stanton by Dale which is more remote and less busy over half term.
Sounds silly, but my reliability ratings have been not much use. I have decided on other people. Once they've been confirmed. I will put them up.
I sent an email round to friends who I want to be in my thriller.
I also changed the location from Wollaton Park to Stanton by Dale which is more remote and less busy over half term.
''So you three are people I have now asked to act on thursday or friday 21st and 22nd Feb next week. I'd love it if you could. Perhaps if you're at church working in the afternoon for Destiny etc you could do it before for a few hours in Stanton by Dale. Possibly I could get the bus to Christian Centre and if Jordan Burrows is willing to drive take us to Stanton by Dale and get set up.
Probably one of you doesn't have to come to wollaton, because I could do filming at church possibly.
Let me know if U can DO this! :) ASAP''
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