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Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Evaluation 7 - Daniel Wilson
Looking back on your preliminary task (The continuity editing task), what do you think you have learned from it to the full product?
The video on the top left is of my preliminary task, uploaded on September 10th 2011. This video contains a commentary of me and other people who were involved in its production. Most of it is pointing out the faults in the short such as lighting and camera issues. This was my first scene recorded for media and whenever I create another scene, I always bear in mind to compare it to this to see the improvements
The video on the bottom left is of the final cut of my Crime/Gangster movie "Interceptors". Many improvements were made to make this scene play out better than past versions.
One of the improvements is the increase of the variety of shots and the fluidity of the cuts. In the preliminary task, the editing was clunky and the shots were repetitive. In this, the editing, while not perfect, have been improved. Furthermore, a wider range of shots have been implemented.
Responses to the lighting in the final cut have been mixed. Some see it as a positive effect, claiming that it sets up the dark atmosphere. Others say that it was poorly lit, with the actors sometimes disappearing into the darkness.
Evaluation 6 - Daniel Wilson
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
Camera & Tripod
Before this project, I already had some basic knowledge on how best to use a camera in terms of positioning to get the right angles and such. Get used to using a tripod rather than just holding the camera took some getting used to. I learned throughout this is that using a tripod is incredibly useful at getting still and panning shots. However, it is really impractical for moving shots.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Even before this project, I was already very knowledgeable on how to use Photoshop, having used it several time for other current and past subjects. As a result, I haven't really learned anything new about how to use Photoshop as a result of using it in this project.
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro was a video editing software that I had very little knowledge of, having used either I Movie or Window Movie Maker prior to this project. In the beginning, I found using Final Cut very difficult, it being a lot difference in terms how things are organised than the other two programs. After some familiarisation and assistance, I've managed to become somewhat competent with my editing now.
You tube
You Tube was used for the uploading of the final piece and any other video media that was needed for the project. Youtube was best suited for this as blogger allows easy embedding of videos from Youtube
Garageband
Garageband was a very minor program in terms of its significance to the project. The only time we used it was for creating the bass riff at the end of the opening.
Blogger
Blogger was without a doubt the most used technology in this project, it being used for recording my entire progress and development of the final film. Before this project, I never used a blogging site before and had little-to-no knowledge of how to create and maintain a blog. Now after this project, I have gained some knowledge on how to run a blog to a somewhat sufficient, if somewhat disorganised, degree.
Overall, I have gained some knowledge in programs I have never used before. By becoming more familiar with the use of these programs, I am able to create more professional work than what I could have made prior. However, simply knowing how to use these programmes doesn't guarantee an especially creative piece. A lot of it comes from the ideas generated before hand.
Camera & Tripod
Before this project, I already had some basic knowledge on how best to use a camera in terms of positioning to get the right angles and such. Get used to using a tripod rather than just holding the camera took some getting used to. I learned throughout this is that using a tripod is incredibly useful at getting still and panning shots. However, it is really impractical for moving shots.
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Even before this project, I was already very knowledgeable on how to use Photoshop, having used it several time for other current and past subjects. As a result, I haven't really learned anything new about how to use Photoshop as a result of using it in this project.
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro was a video editing software that I had very little knowledge of, having used either I Movie or Window Movie Maker prior to this project. In the beginning, I found using Final Cut very difficult, it being a lot difference in terms how things are organised than the other two programs. After some familiarisation and assistance, I've managed to become somewhat competent with my editing now.
You tube
You Tube was used for the uploading of the final piece and any other video media that was needed for the project. Youtube was best suited for this as blogger allows easy embedding of videos from Youtube
Garageband
Garageband was a very minor program in terms of its significance to the project. The only time we used it was for creating the bass riff at the end of the opening.
Blogger was without a doubt the most used technology in this project, it being used for recording my entire progress and development of the final film. Before this project, I never used a blogging site before and had little-to-no knowledge of how to create and maintain a blog. Now after this project, I have gained some knowledge on how to run a blog to a somewhat sufficient, if somewhat disorganised, degree.
Overall, I have gained some knowledge in programs I have never used before. By becoming more familiar with the use of these programs, I am able to create more professional work than what I could have made prior. However, simply knowing how to use these programmes doesn't guarantee an especially creative piece. A lot of it comes from the ideas generated before hand.
Evaluation 5 - Daniel Wilson
How did you address/attract your audience?
The audience we are aiming for are male ages 18 - 35. Because of this, our movie has to appeal to those target audience's tastes. It is generally thought that males enjoy violence in media significantly more than women. However an over-saturation of violence and gore tends to cut off a large portion of the target audience Because of this, the opening contains some instances of violence and cold-blooded torture without going to far and disgusting the audience rather than entertaining them.
People who watch movies usually use it as a form of escapism from normality and view situations that they wouldn't see daily. Because of this, the opening scene is a torture scene, which is far from a daily occurrence in the life of the "Average-Joe".
We also wanted to attract people who enjoy gangster movies as a genre. We tried to recreate the old gangster atmosphere faithfully through mise-en-scene; from the costume design to the actions and mannerisms of the gangsters.
The audience we are aiming for are male ages 18 - 35. Because of this, our movie has to appeal to those target audience's tastes. It is generally thought that males enjoy violence in media significantly more than women. However an over-saturation of violence and gore tends to cut off a large portion of the target audience Because of this, the opening contains some instances of violence and cold-blooded torture without going to far and disgusting the audience rather than entertaining them.
People who watch movies usually use it as a form of escapism from normality and view situations that they wouldn't see daily. Because of this, the opening scene is a torture scene, which is far from a daily occurrence in the life of the "Average-Joe".
We also wanted to attract people who enjoy gangster movies as a genre. We tried to recreate the old gangster atmosphere faithfully through mise-en-scene; from the costume design to the actions and mannerisms of the gangsters.
Evaluation 4 - Daniel Wilson
Who would be the target audience for your media product?
Our film "Interceptors" is a Crime/Gangster movie. Typical conventions of this genre are that it will be bloody, the use of profanity will be unrestrained and will include situations attributed towards mature audiences. As a result this movie would result in being given an "18" certificate by the BBFC.
Our film "Interceptors" is a Crime/Gangster movie. Typical conventions of this genre are that it will be bloody, the use of profanity will be unrestrained and will include situations attributed towards mature audiences. As a result this movie would result in being given an "18" certificate by the BBFC.
All of the cast members are males and the theme of Crime and Gangster is typically suited towards older males. However, elderly people may not enjoy this film as they may find it a bit too bombastic and most of the characters would be the kind of people they would associate with. Because of this, it's relatively safe to assume that the best suited target audience are Male age 18 - 35.
Evaluation 3 - Daniel Wilson
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Most, if not all, films are typically funded by a studio so that it can get off the ground and into pre-production. Some studios are more likely to produce certain films than others. A lot of indie film producers are usually self-produced or produced by small independent companies. The beginning ident of the movie show's that our film is produced by "Little Devil Productions", a fictitious production company we created for the purpose of this movie. Below is the ident for that company, as well as a few existing companies that could also produce this movie.
Little Devil Productions Ident
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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Miramax Films
Newline Cinema
One thing all these production studios have in common is that a lot of the movies they have produced where independant films with a lower than average budget. Both Fox Searchlight and Newline are subsidiaries of larger companies (20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. respectively). We believe that one of these production studios would be a suitable choice, primarily because they have produced similar genre movies to ours. For example, Miramax Films have produced Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction: movies that have inspired our one.
Most, if not all, films are typically funded by a studio so that it can get off the ground and into pre-production. Some studios are more likely to produce certain films than others. A lot of indie film producers are usually self-produced or produced by small independent companies. The beginning ident of the movie show's that our film is produced by "Little Devil Productions", a fictitious production company we created for the purpose of this movie. Below is the ident for that company, as well as a few existing companies that could also produce this movie.
Little Devil Productions Ident
Fox Searchlight Pictures
.PNG)
Miramax Films
Newline Cinema
One thing all these production studios have in common is that a lot of the movies they have produced where independant films with a lower than average budget. Both Fox Searchlight and Newline are subsidiaries of larger companies (20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. respectively). We believe that one of these production studios would be a suitable choice, primarily because they have produced similar genre movies to ours. For example, Miramax Films have produced Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction: movies that have inspired our one.
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Evaluation 2 - Daniel Wilson
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
The characters in the above picture are Mr. White and Mr. Edgar from Quetin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" and Our film "Interceptors" respectively. I have chosen to compare our character to a character from Reservoir Dogs as it seems fitting to compare ourselves to the movie we drew a lot of inspiration from.
The characters of Mr. White and Mr. Edgar are quite similar in some regards. The first is that they are both addressed by the title "Mr." (Although we only find this out about Mr. Edgar in the credits). The fact they don't have full names or are presumably working under pseudonyms suggests that they are shifty men and must always be kept under close surveillance. Another comparison is that they are both "Boss"-like characters. They are calm under pressure and are typically the ones calling the shots. This is evident in Reservoir Dogs when Mr.White is the one ordering around Mr. Pink and taking care of Mr. Orange. It is also evident in our movie in that Mr. Edgar is the one ordering Mr. Cooper around.
Mr Edgar also resembles the "Boss" Archetype in general. He is the one in control and he is the one ordering around his subordinate (Mr. Cooper). He disciplines and punishes those who he does not like (DCI Woods) and tells his subordinate to finish the work for him, rather than do it himself.
The characters in the above picture are Mr. White and Mr. Edgar from Quetin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" and Our film "Interceptors" respectively. I have chosen to compare our character to a character from Reservoir Dogs as it seems fitting to compare ourselves to the movie we drew a lot of inspiration from.
The characters of Mr. White and Mr. Edgar are quite similar in some regards. The first is that they are both addressed by the title "Mr." (Although we only find this out about Mr. Edgar in the credits). The fact they don't have full names or are presumably working under pseudonyms suggests that they are shifty men and must always be kept under close surveillance. Another comparison is that they are both "Boss"-like characters. They are calm under pressure and are typically the ones calling the shots. This is evident in Reservoir Dogs when Mr.White is the one ordering around Mr. Pink and taking care of Mr. Orange. It is also evident in our movie in that Mr. Edgar is the one ordering Mr. Cooper around.
Mr Edgar also resembles the "Boss" Archetype in general. He is the one in control and he is the one ordering around his subordinate (Mr. Cooper). He disciplines and punishes those who he does not like (DCI Woods) and tells his subordinate to finish the work for him, rather than do it himself.
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