What are the social groups represented in terms of gender, age, class, race, etc?
Pick a key character from your opening. Think of one or more characters from other films with some similarity to them (but maybe some differences too!). Write about the similarities and differences in terms of appearance, costume, role in film etc.
So for example if you have a lone cop type character, look for other lone cops to compare him with...
3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Would this be something that could be produced by a major Hollywood studio, if yes then why? Is it similar to existing products?
Would it be a TV movie?
Would it be an arthouse film?
Would it be an internet only release?
Why would it be released? Does it offer opportunities for franchises and/or merchandising?
Where might the money come from for a film such as yours?
What films are similar 'institutionally'?
(Name some films which would be released in a similar way.)
Link your conclusions to a discussion of the mise-en-scene (visual style) of your opening sequence.
Would it be a TV movie?
Would it be an arthouse film?
Would it be an internet only release?
Why would it be released? Does it offer opportunities for franchises and/or merchandising?
Where might the money come from for a film such as yours?
What films are similar 'institutionally'?
(Name some films which would be released in a similar way.)
Link your conclusions to a discussion of the mise-en-scene (visual style) of your opening sequence.
4. Who would be the audience for your media product?
Consider the age and gender of your target audience.
(Link this to the narrative and style of your film.)
What kinds of taste might your target audience have : Where would they shop? What music would they listen to? What would their favourite TV programmes be? etc.
What other films are similar to yours? Who do they appeal to?
(Link this to the narrative and style of your film.)
What kinds of taste might your target audience have : Where would they shop? What music would they listen to? What would their favourite TV programmes be? etc.
What other films are similar to yours? Who do they appeal to?
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
Link this into your audience profile (I.e. what age and gender they are)
Are there particular points in your film that would appeal to a certain age or gender? If yes then explain them in detail.
You should refer to genre conventions, use of music, similarities with other movies and what you have identified as the Unique Selling Point of your imaginary film.
Are there particular points in your film that would appeal to a certain age or gender? If yes then explain them in detail.
You should refer to genre conventions, use of music, similarities with other movies and what you have identified as the Unique Selling Point of your imaginary film.
6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing the product?
Talk about the filming process. Were there problems you faced? How did you resolve these issues?
Did you get to use new equipment that enhances your opening sequence? I.e. the dolly.
Editing software - Final Cut Express. What have you learnt about editing?
Photoshop - What have you learnt about using the software?
Garageband - was it a useful programme for creating a soundtrack? What challenges did you face during this process?
Did you get to use new equipment that enhances your opening sequence? I.e. the dolly.
Editing software - Final Cut Express. What have you learnt about editing?
Photoshop - What have you learnt about using the software?
Garageband - was it a useful programme for creating a soundtrack? What challenges did you face during this process?
7. Looking back to your preliminary task, what do you feel that you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
Concentrate on editing and camerawork.
Show what you know about shot types, edit terms and techniques.
Discuss the planning stage, storyboarding, and explain how this helped you to produce your opening sequence.
Make sure you mention the 180 degree rule, match on action and shot/reverse shot
Has your use of specific shot types improved? I.e. match on action, point of view?
Do you feel more confident with the equipment?
How successful do you feel your end product is as fulfilling the task?
Show what you know about shot types, edit terms and techniques.
Discuss the planning stage, storyboarding, and explain how this helped you to produce your opening sequence.
Make sure you mention the 180 degree rule, match on action and shot/reverse shot
Has your use of specific shot types improved? I.e. match on action, point of view?
Do you feel more confident with the equipment?
How successful do you feel your end product is as fulfilling the task?
FINAL OPENING SEQUENCE / PEER FEEDBACK
T2-58 CHILDREN'S FILM OPENING FINAL from SATMEDIASTUDIES on Vimeo.
This is the sheet containing the feedback from our peers. It says that our strengths within the sequence are:
-Good mise-en-scene
-Indie Film
-Funny
-Good camera angles
-Good music- catchy
-Good titles- very well thought out and planned
-Good choice of font
-Good story line/idea- portrayed very well
Our improvements that need to be made are:
-The reflection in the window
-Portraying bullying
-Not to laugh as much
-Toilet door stationary would have looked better
-Ambiant sound