Tuesday 27 November 2012

Identifying target audience and research




I am now moving on to my main Film task for my AS Level, which is an opening film sequence. I have to include text (director names, actors, production companies etc), music and the scene can be no longer than 2 minutes.

I am going to start by researching the target audiences and film certifications as well as production companies that I believe could produce my film as well as some companies that wouldn't be appropriate for my film.

Thursday 8 November 2012

Film Preliminary - Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban Deconstruction: Match-On-Action

This scene was interesting to look at because it highlighted how quickly the shot can change and how if edited correctly then the scene can look flawless and very smooth. It was also interesting to look at the focus of the image and how the Director can look at a shot and get as many emotions into it. I personally really liked the last shot as it follows Hermione's arm and focuses on her expressions but still has some focus on Harry and Ron in the background.

Film Preliminary - Back to The Future Deconstruction: Shot, Reaction, Shot

By studying this sequence of shots from 'Back To The Future', I learnt how the size/height of a character effects the dynamic on the screen and also adds a comedic aspect. In this scene Biff appears to gain height and this makes Marty look even smaller, Martys eyes just appear over Biff's shoulder, this is a comedic affect that I feel I could use within one of my projects. The lighting throughout gives the scene a naturalistic effect which is perfect for this scene, but I would like to experiment with the lighting to make it more interesting. I also feel I could of added a comedic sound effect when Biff increases in height rather than it just being silent, to enhance this part of the scene.

Film Preliminary - The Wizard Of Oz - Deconstruction: Match-On-Action

In this Deconstruction I understood the importance of colour within a scene and how significant it can be, as the last shot when Dorothy opens the door to reveal 'Oz' is so beautiful and contrasting within this scene that it sticks in the audiences head and is the most poignant shot within the film. Also I am beginning to understand the importance of continuity within a scene and how this needs to be kept the same in order for the scene to look believable, smooth, flowing and professional.


Media Studies OCR AS Level - Print Preliminary Evaluation



This is my Print Preliminary Evaluation.