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Friday, 6 April 2012
Thriller Evaluation Question 7
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
From
doing my preliminary task I have learnt a lot while in the progression of my
thriller sequence. This is due to the fact that when we were doing the Prelim
task I was involved in with the group so everyone did specific things while
doing the process. This helped me learn about what I needed to do and what the
best possible way of doing it was going to be.
While also in the process of doing the prelim task we started learning about how to use the programme when we were editing and how to use it and what everything meant. I found that when I was doing the proper Thriller sequence on the editing process I found that part of the process easier to due to the fact that I had more of an idea of what to do and what will make the sequence look its best.
The editing also went well due to the fact I had more of an opportunity to learn what to do by myself and put all of the ideas I had into the sequence and more input. Also when I was in the filming process of the film I was able to learn more about how to do the filming and I could experiment to see what would look the best for the sequence.
I think that I have improved a lot throughout the process from doing the prelim task and doing the proper thriller sequence. At the start of my editing process I didn’t do the best edit for the thriller but I therefore took away all the advice I was given and was able to make it look better and make it look more professional.
I feel like I was able to do a better job then I thought I was able to do. Also by doing the filming, editing and planning by myself I was able to put all of my ideas together and make it my own thriller sequence which I had came up with.
While also in the process of doing the prelim task we started learning about how to use the programme when we were editing and how to use it and what everything meant. I found that when I was doing the proper Thriller sequence on the editing process I found that part of the process easier to due to the fact that I had more of an idea of what to do and what will make the sequence look its best.
The editing also went well due to the fact I had more of an opportunity to learn what to do by myself and put all of the ideas I had into the sequence and more input. Also when I was in the filming process of the film I was able to learn more about how to do the filming and I could experiment to see what would look the best for the sequence.
I think that I have improved a lot throughout the process from doing the prelim task and doing the proper thriller sequence. At the start of my editing process I didn’t do the best edit for the thriller but I therefore took away all the advice I was given and was able to make it look better and make it look more professional.
I feel like I was able to do a better job then I thought I was able to do. Also by doing the filming, editing and planning by myself I was able to put all of my ideas together and make it my own thriller sequence which I had came up with.
Preliminary task
Final Thriller Sequence
Thriller Evaluation Question 6
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
Throughout
the process of making the film sequence I have learnt a lot about the
technology which I had used. When I was filming the sequence I learnt a lot
about the best way of filming the sequence, I learnt more about the panning
while filming so I couldn’t go past the 180 degree line. This worked well when
filming as I didn’t go past that line and it looked like it did well.
The type of camera which I used to take the shots for the thriller sequence was 'Panasonic camera'. I sometimes
had some problems when filming due to the fact that sometimes when I was using
the zoom in and out on the camera it sometimes looked a bit shaky and didn’t really
look very professional for the type of sequence I was shooting. Also sometimes
when I was shooting the sequence there was noise in the background but during
the editing part of the process I was able to learn how to take the noise out
of the sequence so It didn’t get in the way and didn’t sound unprofessional.
The program which I had used to put all of the shots together to make the whole sequence was ' Adobe premiere pro'. When we were doing the editing part of the process I was able to learn how to
make a title and how to use a transition so it made it look more professional
but also suited the type of genre of the film. I was also able to use the
transitions when making the credits transitions which won’t get In the way of
the rest of the film so that the audience are still paying attention to the
film instead of the credits.
I was also able to learn how to put a piece of music over the top of the rest of the film but also making it so that it won’t be getting in the way with the rest of the sounds which you are able to hear in the sequence. I feel like I have learnt a lot about what is the best way of creating the film sequence and learnt a lot about the technology I was using throughout the sequence.
The type of camera which I used to take the shots for the thriller sequence was 'Panasonic camera'. I sometimes
had some problems when filming due to the fact that sometimes when I was using
the zoom in and out on the camera it sometimes looked a bit shaky and didn’t really
look very professional for the type of sequence I was shooting. Also sometimes
when I was shooting the sequence there was noise in the background but during
the editing part of the process I was able to learn how to take the noise out
of the sequence so It didn’t get in the way and didn’t sound unprofessional.The program which I had used to put all of the shots together to make the whole sequence was ' Adobe premiere pro'. When we were doing the editing part of the process I was able to learn how to
make a title and how to use a transition so it made it look more professional
but also suited the type of genre of the film. I was also able to use the
transitions when making the credits transitions which won’t get In the way of
the rest of the film so that the audience are still paying attention to the
film instead of the credits.I was also able to learn how to put a piece of music over the top of the rest of the film but also making it so that it won’t be getting in the way with the rest of the sounds which you are able to hear in the sequence. I feel like I have learnt a lot about what is the best way of creating the film sequence and learnt a lot about the technology I was using throughout the sequence.
I also had to make sure that with some of the scenes which I had filmed; I filmed it several times so if one didn't go very well I was able to use the other shot which I had shot so that I know it will look the best it is able to be. By doing this throughout the process it means that it will be able to look more professional. But also if half of one of the shots looked good and the other half of another shot looked good then you will be able to take both half's and edit them so you can put them together; this will then make the sequence look more professional and more like an open sequence.
PRINTSCREEN
These print screens shows how I have made a title sequence, i started of by clicking on file->new->title. The second print screen shows the option which had came up after which shows the size of the title. The third print screen shows the option which you could choose to make the title credits. After I had then made the title credits I would then drag it across so it landed on the timeline. After completing all of this it would then mean that when you press play it will be the first part of the sequence.
PRINTSCREEN
These print screens shows how I have made a title sequence, i started of by clicking on file->new->title. The second print screen shows the option which had came up after which shows the size of the title. The third print screen shows the option which you could choose to make the title credits. After I had then made the title credits I would then drag it across so it landed on the timeline. After completing all of this it would then mean that when you press play it will be the first part of the sequence.
Thriller Evaluation Question 5
How did you attract/address your audience?
I
have attracted the audience during making my thriller sequence due to the fact
that I tried to use some music in the background which will appeal to the
target audience but at the same time will go well with the type of genre which
the sequence was which was ‘thriller’. I made it so that the background which I had chosen would go with every type of audiences type of interest in music. The type of music which I had chosen makes the sequence seem more dramatic and sets the scene well.
I also tried to attract that audience by the film sequences name; I tried to make it so that it will draw the audience in. This is due to the fact that the name is usually what makes someone want to watch the film because it can tell a lot about what the film is about and what it will be like. I also made sure that the font of the title stood out from everything and it will also make the audience know what the sequence is going to be out. This is due to the fact that it isn't elegant font or bubble writing. I used more of a thriller/ horror type of font this makes the audience think more.
I also made my film so I used some stereotypical characters but on the female character I made it so I twisted the characters costume around, so it wasn’t totally stereotypical to all the other types of characters where they are wearing vulnerable clothes. This is due to the fact that when you are watching a thriller film most of the time the 'vulnerable' female character would be wearing party clothes or very party dresses. This will automatically make the audience think that something is going to happen with the female character. In my thriller sequence by making the female character wear sports clothing it makes the audience wonder what will happen with this character.
I also made it so that you aren’t able to see the male characters face which will attract the audience due to the fact that they might want to keep watching on so they can learn more about the character. By doing this it won't be giving too much of the story away in the first half of the sequence, except for knowing that there us a 'bad' male character and a 'vulnerable' female character.
The movie trailer of 'Taken' is similar to what my movie is about due to the fact that it is about a 'vulnerable' female character and also a 'bad' male character. This movie trailor example makes you want to keep watching throughout the film; this is due to that fact that in the movie trailor it doesn't give you too much away. Also the use of the name title 'Taken' makes you (the audience) think about why it has been named 'Taken' and why they haven't used another name for it.
I also tried to attract that audience by the film sequences name; I tried to make it so that it will draw the audience in. This is due to the fact that the name is usually what makes someone want to watch the film because it can tell a lot about what the film is about and what it will be like. I also made sure that the font of the title stood out from everything and it will also make the audience know what the sequence is going to be out. This is due to the fact that it isn't elegant font or bubble writing. I used more of a thriller/ horror type of font this makes the audience think more.
I also made my film so I used some stereotypical characters but on the female character I made it so I twisted the characters costume around, so it wasn’t totally stereotypical to all the other types of characters where they are wearing vulnerable clothes. This is due to the fact that when you are watching a thriller film most of the time the 'vulnerable' female character would be wearing party clothes or very party dresses. This will automatically make the audience think that something is going to happen with the female character. In my thriller sequence by making the female character wear sports clothing it makes the audience wonder what will happen with this character.
I also made it so that you aren’t able to see the male characters face which will attract the audience due to the fact that they might want to keep watching on so they can learn more about the character. By doing this it won't be giving too much of the story away in the first half of the sequence, except for knowing that there us a 'bad' male character and a 'vulnerable' female character.
The movie trailer of 'Taken' is similar to what my movie is about due to the fact that it is about a 'vulnerable' female character and also a 'bad' male character. This movie trailor example makes you want to keep watching throughout the film; this is due to that fact that in the movie trailor it doesn't give you too much away. Also the use of the name title 'Taken' makes you (the audience) think about why it has been named 'Taken' and why they haven't used another name for it.
Thriller Evaluation Question 4
Who would be the target audience for your media product?
The
way I have done my media Thriller sequence, I have made it so that my thriller
will be able to appeal to a much wider audience. I have done this due to the
fact that throughout the thriller sequence there was no blood or guts and gore
involved; the sequence was more about what you think will happen next and why
you think that might happen.
I also think it may range to a much wider audience due to the fact that the actor/actress involved in the sequence is in their teens. When I was setting out the questionnaire, the people who I asked were at least 20 and over this gave me a different perspective on how people who have come out of their teen years think about thrillers and what they like to watch. Also what will catch their eye when watching a thriller; when I asked about what attracts you to a thriller a lot of the audience which I had asked liked the suspense and how there is a good plot behind the story.
The answers which were given for all of the questions which had been asked gave me a good view on what I should include throughout the sequence. From my research on the http://www.launchingfilms.com/research-databank/ their research shows that there has been an increase in the amount of people going to the cinema in certain times. It also shows that the best time to bring a film out in the cinema is in the months of February, July and also August; this will also be the best time to get a profit from your film due to the fact so many people go to the cinema at any one time.
I have also found out from my research that in the year 2009 the target audience of people aged between 15-24 years had a percentage of 35% which is the biggest percentage of people who attend the cinema throughout the year. This will therefore mean that the audience who I have chosen to appeal to is definitely the best audience to appeal to economically due to the fact you will be bringing in more money than if I appealed to 12 years and below. All of the research I had got is from on page 115.
I also think it may range to a much wider audience due to the fact that the actor/actress involved in the sequence is in their teens. When I was setting out the questionnaire, the people who I asked were at least 20 and over this gave me a different perspective on how people who have come out of their teen years think about thrillers and what they like to watch. Also what will catch their eye when watching a thriller; when I asked about what attracts you to a thriller a lot of the audience which I had asked liked the suspense and how there is a good plot behind the story.
The answers which were given for all of the questions which had been asked gave me a good view on what I should include throughout the sequence. From my research on the http://www.launchingfilms.com/research-databank/ their research shows that there has been an increase in the amount of people going to the cinema in certain times. It also shows that the best time to bring a film out in the cinema is in the months of February, July and also August; this will also be the best time to get a profit from your film due to the fact so many people go to the cinema at any one time.
I have also found out from my research that in the year 2009 the target audience of people aged between 15-24 years had a percentage of 35% which is the biggest percentage of people who attend the cinema throughout the year. This will therefore mean that the audience who I have chosen to appeal to is definitely the best audience to appeal to economically due to the fact you will be bringing in more money than if I appealed to 12 years and below. All of the research I had got is from on page 115.
Thriller Evaluation Question 3
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Thriller Evaluation Question 2
EVALUATION
This Prezi presentation shows the answer to the question which is 'How does your media product represent particular social groups?'.
This Prezi presentation shows the answer to the question which is 'How does your media product represent particular social groups?'.
Thriller Video Evaluation Question 1
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
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