Audience Feedback

The group of people i have showed the Thriller gave me feedback and said they really enjoyed it. They said that "It was really good and considering the fact that you's didn't have long to do it". They also made comments of the questions left by the opening and the enigma. They asked me what was going to happen next. They also comment on how much time and effort we put in to look good and look proffessional. They also said the filming location also created a really good atmosephere and fitted the theme. They said the exchange scene was a bit short and not enough lighting in it.

Evaluation Question 7

Evaluation Question 7

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learned in the progression from it to the product?

Quality of image

In the thiller opening the camera quality is much better. We have use better lighting in our thriller opening to create an effect for the film and it looks better. Whilst in the preliminary task, we didn't take it into account and just ignored it. We also have the camera focused on the what we want the audience to look out rather than having everything we don't need in focus.

Quality Of Shot

In the preliminary task the video jumps straight in with the first shot of a high angle shot on a actors head. But in our opening of our thriller we start with out ident on screen. The second shot is a low angle of shot of someones legs. But the prelimnary task we use a eye line match. We have improved by positioning the camera in diffrent positions and using diffrent shots to keep the contunity of the film.

Quality of sound

n the preliminary task we had no music and had one Non-diegetic sound which was the a clock tic-toking and it wasn't in time and just looked and sounded horrible. But in the thriller opeing we used many diffrent diagetic sounds and we have choosen to play music throughout the opening.

Contiinuity editing

In the preliminary task we did not break the the 180 degree rule and we didn't do it in the thriller opening. In the preliminary task we used a eye line match but it doesn't look good. We used a bit of match on action but not as much as there wasn't many shots. Also the prelimiinary task didn't seem smooth and seemed like we didn't keep the continuity of the film. But in thriller we used Match-on-action and the film seemed smooth. 

Continuity

We took more time and effort into diffrent costumes and props. Each character looks like they meet the role they are playing. For example our thugs support the steryotype. Whilst in the preliminary task we did not dress up and our main character did not look like a criminal. We also got to use diffrent props in the thriller opening that we didn't use in the preliminary task.

Evaluation Question 6

Evaluation Question 6

What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

I have learned to the diffrent types of camera shots such as tracking shot, wide shot, long shot ect. For example Long shot it to show the viewers as much of the scenery as you can. Tracking shot is when the camera followes whatever it is focused on, they uses this to draw the audience to make them feel apart of the film. Over the shoulder to show conversation or interaction between actors.

I have learned types of editing such as; the 180 degree rule. This is to keep continuity in the film and not confused the audience. I have also learned eye line match where you see a character looking at something then show what they are looking at. Another type of editing is match on action. This is where the one shot links into another.

I have also learned how to saftely and correctly use equipment. Before i never knew but now i do. I know how to operate a Boom mic, tripod and cam recorder. I also know how to set up and put away this equipment.

I have also had to use many diffrent software programs such as Premier pro and Photoshop. I used Photoshop to create the Ident for out thriller and Premier pro to edit it. Also i have had to use diffrent Internet sites such as Prezi, Blogger, popplet and Youtube. I know how to uses these in a proffesional mannor and gained the skills to use them effiently as i didn't know how to before. I know how to create Blogs and upload videos to Youtube, both things i have never done before.

Designing/making: Title Sequence

Designing/Making: Tile Sequence 

The name of our film is called "The Collection", this is because during the film a collection deal is in place with a parcel. For the title sequence we used a black background and a white font. The font we use is ORATOR white. As the font is white and the background is black, the title stands out to the audience.
The title order:
1. Stone age studios presents
2. A film by James Casal
3. Starring Jack Fraser
4. Danny Canary & Jack Reardon
5. Directed By James Casal

6. The Collection.

Designing/making Ident

Designing/Making: Ident 

Our ident was made using premier pro we took an image from Google of the evolution of the human being and decided to call it Stone Age Studios. we took a sound effect of a monkey screaming and used it as background noise, so when the film starts if the viewer is not pay attention the loud disorientating sound will catch the attention of the viewer. we used the name Stone Age Studios as the thought as the picture show the evolution of the human and it starts at the Stone Age we thought it went well.

Finished Thriller Opening

Screening

Screening

This is my finished Thriller opening. I have showed my parents on my computer at home and aunt and uncle via Youtube app on my smart phone. I also showed out of school friends who play for my rugby club. It was the first time they have seen it and none of these people had any involvement in the film.

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Psycho

Evaluation Question 1

Evaluation Question 4

First Draft Evaulation

This is the first draft of are thriller opening. There are many things wrong with this first draft, we had to take some things out and replace them with some other clips. For example in this draft you do not see the scene where jack walks down the stairs and steps on the glass we added this as we wanted to build up the integration scene. we also decided to add the shots of jacks phone to see who he was talking to, which happen to be a mysterious man named Rodriguez. finally we added a scene where Danny is watching the exchange of the envelope so the audience knows how jack knew about jack having the envelope in the first place.

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Evaluation Question 2

Cinematography

This short clip shows all the shots that can be used when filming. these shots consist of, long shot, medium shot, close up, extreme close up, point of view over the shoulder shot, low angle shot, high angle shot, crane shot, rolling shot, pan shot, tracking shot, and the tilt shot.

long shot- this shot is a locked shot which means there is no camera movement of any sort, they are usually used to show the actors or actresses surroundings.
medium shot- this is one of the main shots you see in filming, they are used for dialogue sequences and they allow the viewer to pick up the characters movement and gestures.
close up- close up is used to focus on a person or an object.
Extreme close up- extreme close ups are very similar to a normal close up but a lot more closer.
point of view- this is shot is used so the audience can see what the actor or actress can see.
over the shoulder- this shot is used to show a conversation between two or more people.
low angle- this shot is used to show how powerful someone is.
high angle- this shot is used to show how weak and vulnerable someone is.

Treatment

Treatment

Treatment

Group Roles James Casal - Camera man Danny Canary - Thug Jack Fraser - Thug Ayush Bhatt - Boom mic Jack Reardon - Hostage Chelsie Shepherd - Hostage Cinematography: Extreme close up Establishing shot Medium shot POV shot High angle shot Low angle shot Mise-en-scene: Car Thugs in blacked out clothing, leather gloves, masks. Hostages in casual clothing set in a cellular buckets of water chair weapon Sound: Diegetic sound Non - Diegetic sound Off - screen sound On screen sound Editing: Eye Line match Match on action Straight cut

Title: - 12 Hours Tag Line: - Times ticking...

Synopsis: At the start of the filming, a man is walking down an empty road, and a car come out of no where hits the man in the head, puts a bag round his head and throws him in the back of the boot, then the car drives off. We then see the outside of a rough garage. The next scene is pitch black with the sound of breathing. Its inside the garage, and a shaking light shines. Two men approach the tied up man and demand for the missing money. The man does not agree. One of the men, punches the interrogated man, throws him to the ground and pushes his head in a full bucket of water. The mans head lifts up and spits the water and blood from his mouth. His girlfriend gets pulled out and and the man says tell us or she dies. You see the mans head shaking and then the man shoots the girl.

Key Genre Conventions:

Storyboard

Story board

In this we have got a collection of pictures used in this storyboard for the film we are going to make.

First day of filming

1st Day of filming

First Day of filming

In the first day of filming we have chosen the location, its in the cellar pub this is where the victim is tortured, on our first day of filming we have successfully finished the whole film, this is because how much time we have spent filming. Furthermore, during the first day of filming we have gone from the celler of the pub to near an alley way where the package is then dropped off to Joey. We have spent a lot of time and effort into making this film and after we shall hope to get all of the editing finished ready to view and make sure it's all up to date and in check.

Animatic

Genre

What is a Genre?
A genre is a certain style/Theme of film, television, music or book. For example there is Horror, Comedy or Sci-fi.


What is a narrative?
A narrative is the way a film is set out. You can have different narratives. Linear narratives is when the story is in order and non-linear is when it isn't in order.
Type of genre
The most watched genre of film is thrillers. Thrillers normally contain a villian, resoureceful hero, villian that is better equipped, a macguffin, cliffhangers, redherrings a intresting plot to keep the audience engolfed in the film. Editing is a big part of the thriler, they add music and make shots short to make the film fast paced.  Alfred Hitchcock. he has made some of the best thrillers ever made such as, psycho, north by northwest, birds and vertigo. because of these films Alfred is known as the "Master" of thrillers. below is a trailer of one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest Movies.

Treatment

Treatment

Treatment

Group Roles

James Casal - Camera man

Danny Canary - Thug

Jack Fraser - Thug

Ayush Bhatt - Boom mic

Jack Reardon - Hostage

Chelsie Shepherd - Hostage

Cinematography:

• Extreme close up
• Establishing shot
• Medium shot
• POV shot
• High angle shot
• Low angle shot

Mise-en-scene:

• Car
• Thugs in blacked out clothing, leather gloves, masks.
• Hostages in casual clothing
• set in a cellular
• buckets of water
• chair
• weapon

Sound:

• Diegetic sound
• Non - Diegetic sound
• Off - screen sound
• On screen sound

Editing:

• Eye Line match
• Match on action
• Straight cut

Title:

- 12 Hours

Tag Line:

- Times ticking...

Synopsis:

At the start of the filming, a man is walking down an empty road, and a car come out of no where hits the man in the head, puts a bag round his head and throws him in the back of the boot, then the car drives off. We then see the outside of a rough garage. The next scene is pitch black with the sound of breathing. Its inside the garage, and a shaking light shines. Two men approach the tied up man and demand for the missing money. The man does not agree. One of the men, punches the interrogated man, throws him to the ground and pushes his head in a full bucket of water. The mans head lifts up and spits the water and blood from his mouth. His girlfriend gets pulled out and and the man says tell us or she dies. You see the mans head shaking and then the man shoots the girl.

North by North West

Film analysis
The film "North By Northwest" is about a young women from New York is mistake for a government agent by a group of foreign spies. Then she is pursued across america to trying to escape.
Director:
Alfred Hitchcock2
Writer:
Ernest Lehman
Actors: Gary Grant, Eva marie saint and James Mason


Editing
The first shot is around 9 seconds long and is a slow pace. It starts slow for the viewers to get to grips of what is going on and to see the character and the plane. They then use a eye-line match when he looks towards the field, then the camera focuses on the field. The camera shows a low angle in the field, this is dramatic irony has occurred as the audience knows where he is the but the pilot doesn't.
Sound
The scene starts off using diegetic and non diegetic sound as the pace speed up and high pitched soundtrack sets the mood for the audience to give them a better understanding of what is about to happen. Non diegetic sounds gave a sense of reality. Using sound bridges helps to build the continuity throughout the scene and sets a the mood for the last shot is carried to the next. The sound effects put emphasise on the audience's perception of the shot and makes the scene more thrilling to watch.
Mise en Scene
You can see that the character is alone in a deserted area showing he is in the middle of no where. He is wearing a suit that shows that he is out of place and doesn't belong their. In the first 5 seconds his body language shows he is stiff and shows that he is nervous and scared. He starts running that shows the audience he is trying to escape or out run something.
 Camera
The camera uses a medium shot of the character which allows the audience to focus on him and the area. They then use a wider shot of him and and shows the audience the landscape around him. The camera follows him at the same pace, this allows the audience to see his movement as he falls and the camera is positioned at a low angle. Where the audience see the state of his body and see if anything has happened to him.

Shooting schedule

shooting schedule

Shooting Schedule

Shooting Schedule

Day	Scene	Location	Equipment	Costumes	Props	Cast +Crew
1 2	1 2	outside Inside cellar	tripod camera boom mic Tripod camera boom mic	Ayush, M.fisher - casual clothing Jack and Danny - blacked out clothing, jack, ruth clothing	Phones cars Water Gun Cloth	Jack Reardon Ayush Bhatt Jack Fraser Jack Reardon Jack Fraser Danny Canary