If my partner and I were to re-create the final outcome for our film opening, then there are things I would personally change. I would like to keep the idea of the horse featuring, however, I would also choose some different conventions of a horror film so the horse does not feature as much. Looking back at the film opening, I have come to realise that this feature tends to become quite boring, it is still effective, just more so in a smaller dose. I would also use a wider variety of camera shots, ones in which look more technical and can appear effective in a horror film. Such as, looking from the 'killers' point of view so the audience can relate to their character more as they only see this particular in the background, or in the eye-line match, when the killer is staring at the victim and her horse. The audience only see the bad-side of the killer, however, there could be a reasonable explanation as to why they are like they are. From the use of mise en scene and camera angles, next time I would be able to use this in the killers point of view. Overall, I am happy with the outcome of our film opening and although there are things I would change, I would want us to stick to the original narrative as I feel it was effective.
Sunday, 11 November 2012
Friday, 9 November 2012
Evaluation
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
When comparing the variety of shot types in my preliminary task and my film opening, there is a big difference between the number of different shot types used. Although timing was different in both, my preliminary being 20seconds and my film opening being 2minutes, I am still surprised at the difference in numbers. I have developed skill through planning my production, finding out what works and what doesn't. The preliminary exercise taught me basic skills, such as, recording a conversation between people - shot reverse shot, and that a tripod is a good tool in production as it is important to have a steady shot where necessary and can make the outcome appear more professional. If I was to repeat the preliminary task then I would include some different camera angles to make it more interesting and I would also put a more thought-out script in place.
Looking back at my preliminary exercise has made me realise how much I have learnt, being a producer is an amazing experience as you get to use your own ideas and see them created in the form of a film. The full product is a big improvement from the preliminary task; careful planning and skill in editing has created a film which expresses your ideas. Whereas, the preliminary task was to show my skill in shot reverse shot without breaking the 180 degree rule. Which is a skill I have developed into my filming, however, it could not be used in my film opening as there is no dialogue.
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Evaluation
We achieved this by carrying out a questionnaire in order to find out what film genres people enjoyed the most, from the results we gathered, we found out that the majority of people that enjoyed films with a horror and drama aspect in were aged around 15, therefore our target audience is set at people of any gender between the ages of 15-30, however, I believe that this genre is enjoyed mostly by females. This is also reflected in our film classification of '15'. My class were shown a rough cut of our film opening and appeared to enjoy it, after being given some feedback we worked on this to improve our final edition as this feedback was given by people within our target audience. It was difficult to attract an audience as like other film companies would, we didn't have the budget to advertise our film, basing a trailer and advertisements on what people within this age range would enjoy. Which in most industries is an easy way of addressing a particular audience. I feel that if we were to have been given more time 'The Angel's Claw Productions' could have accessed social networking sites in order to freely advertise our film 'The Killer's Heart' and gain feedback, making major improvements to our final film opening. If I'm honest, I feel that myself and Natalie could have come up with some better ideas regarding our film opening, however, I have not let this affect the outcome of our production. I am extremely happy with how it has turned out, although, like how anyone would be feeling, of course we could have done better. I feel we have attracted the right audience to enjoy our production which will leave them wanting more.
Friday, 27 April 2012
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Evaluation
In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge
forms and conventions of real media products?
As we decided upon producing the
opening two minutes of a horror/drama, we watched some opening clips of films
within this genre/sub-genre combination, finding one which we particularly
liked. 'The Devil's Backbone' has a poetical theme to it, so we chose to
develop this in our production. During the opening scene there is a poem being
read out by me, the story line to our film is summed up in the poem however the
film adds twists to it throughout. We have also developed the forms and
conventions of horror films in our horror aspect of the film because we
typically use a young girl as a victim, and blood can be seen in the opening
two minutes in order to establish that there is going to be more blood in the
film which is a convention of a horror film. A convention of a horror/drama is that a female usually dies within the first five minutes of the film which we have developed into our film as there are images of a female character who appears to be dead. Another convention is that females exhibit strength and intelligence, and our murderer, which is female show strength and intelligence through murdering victims and avoiding being caught, however we have also challenged this convention by having a female murderer as this is usually the role of a male in horror/drama films.
Friday, 2 March 2012
Music Ideas Explained
I think that instrumental music will give us the best outcome for our film, something with a piano in will give it a horror/drama feel as it makes you on edge but relaxes you at the same time. A violin can also work very well for this particular outcome. Something similar to the two videos below is what we are attempting to achieve for our opening two minutes.
The Devil's Backbone (El espinazo del diablo) Film Analysis *Opening Two Minutes*
A voice over during the first two minutes suggests that this film is poetic, which will impact an individual more so than your average horror film. This is the drama aspect of this spine tingling horror/drama film. The producers have put in a lot of thought and chosen the font carefully, this makes for a more professional outcome. The smoky atmosphere around the text indicates that this film is more of a high budget quality, with the estimated budget of $4,500,000. The use of computer generated imagery (CGI) also gives the film a high quality outcome. Also, underwater filming can give of this effect. We see blood within the first two minutes which is a convention of a typical horror film, within the first two minutes of the film we establish that this is a horror/drama as there are conventions of a horror and a poetically beautiful feel about the film. Orangey coloured smoke around the credits gives the film a spiritual feel. The dialogue of a man talking about ghosts furthers this.
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Our Film Classification
Our film will be classified as a '15' because some violent images are displayed, strong threat is permitted in the opening two minutes of our film. Strong violence is also suggested, however the infliction of pain or injury is not dwelled upon. The age of the character in our film suggests that there is likely to be some strong language also.
Film Classification '18' and 'R18'
’18′
Suitable only for adults
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.
In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:
- where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
- where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
- where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.
In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.
Sex education at ‘18’
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.
Sex works at ‘18’
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’ category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.
‘R18′
To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years
The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ video works may not be supplied by mail order. The following content is not acceptable:
- any material which is in breach of the criminal law, including material judged to be obscene under the current interpretation of the Obscene Publications Act 1959
- material (including dialogue) likely to encourage an interest in sexually abusive activity (for example, paedophilia, incest or rape) which may include adults role-playing as non-adults
- the portrayal of any sexual activity which involves lack of consent (whether real or simulated). Any form of physical restraint which prevents participants from indicating a withdrawal of consent
- the infliction of pain or acts which may cause lasting physical harm, whether real or (in a sexual context) simulated. Some allowance may be made for moderate, non-abusive, consensual activity
- penetration by any object associated with violence or likely to cause physical harm
- any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which does not form part of a clearly consenting role-playing game. Strong physical or verbal abuse, even if consensual, is unlikely to be acceptable.
Film Classification '12A'/'12' and '15'
’12A’/’12′
Suitable for 12 years and over
Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
Discrimination
Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.
Horror
Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.
Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.
Sex
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
Violence
Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.
’15′
Suitable only for 15 years and over
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
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