audience feedback

The first part of feedback i agree with as i believe we did need to use a wider range of shots to create an more change and possibly build tension. however i do believe we used high and low angle shots maybe we could make sure they are more obvious.

The next part of feedback i agree partially with because the person says how the editing of the rolling credits on screen were well positioned which i agree with as they didn't distract away from what was happening in the scene.  i also agree that the editing would be more intense if there were more shots.

With the next two parts of feedback the narrative is good but I don't believe that the lighting would have done much to help with tension as it would have been a lot harder to Film in the lower light.

The next two bits of feedback were good as they did show how the credits and the sound were good in the ways they were meant to however with the credits i believe that the person is wrong as the roles don't need to be stated as all the people in the credits are actors later seen in the film. Also i agree that the sound was very difficult to hear.

actor interview

Was filming the introduction difficult? 

Michael Charalambous:-"It was difficult as we had to rely on the weather quite heavily. We couldn't film in the rain or snow and we didn't really want to have the introduction filmed in the dark. But obviously as it was filmed in the winter time that meant that time was against us as it got dark pretty early."

What was the funniest thing that happened on set? 

Matty Folkes:-"During filming for a scene where Will has to turn around with an expression of shock on his face, we attacked him with a can of deodorant and sprayed him in the face as a prank which was probably the funniest thing that happened on set."

Was it difficult to direct the opening? 

Kai Bingham:-"It is always difficult trying to direct three other 16 year olds but everyone chips in with good ideas on how we could improve or adapt our film."

script

SCRIPT

Three boys walk into the woods, with a couple of different angle shots showing this. They appear to be talking and having a laugh.
A POV shot of the antagonist as he stalks the boys.
The three are sat down on a log discussing, and then Will says he needs the toilet.

WILL: (Improvisation, talking about football)
WILL:I need a piss.

Walks away and takes his scarf of throwing it to Matty.
While urinating the antagonist creeps behind him and Will hears leaves crackling.

WILL:What?

The antagonist taps Will on the back

WILL:Mate I'm doing a piss.

Turns around with an expression of shock and horror.

WE did have a small script but we thought we would allow for improvisation as it can make the lines sound a lot better if the character can put real emotion into the words. 

evaluation task 8

Next year i will improve by improving knowledge of editing as I had no real input on how to edit both the preliminary task or the film opening. our film opening did lack something that made it stand out as there was only credits really on the opening scene.

in the next production to improve the quality i would get better sound equipment or I could  possibly re-record the sound to make sure that the sound is clearer and the scene can make sense.

I would also improve the mise en scene by using props and a better location to improve the inclusion of the audience as if they can relate to the characters then they can feel more empathy for the characters.

I would possibly use different camera angles as they can create a more educating view for the audience like establishing shots and possibly a high angle shot as the shots show location and who has prevalence in the scene.

I would prefer next year to make a trailer next year as it is easier to create tension in a trailer.

evaluation task 7

This shot in the preliminary task is a medium shot of the front of the person, this medium shot helps establish both emotional perspectives and location from the medium shot we can tell he has just walked through a door and is looking at something with possible disgust or not liking what he is seeing.  

This is also a medium shot and this is a better medium shot as is easier to establish where the characters are and also because there is more than one character so you now get more of an easier view on their emotions and their body language the person ion the preliminary task is the same as the one in the middle of the three of this shot 

This is apart of a shot reverse shot and this is to emphasis the action which the opening of the door. After using this in the preliminary task we decided to not use it in the opening of the film as we didn't need to use shot reverse shot as there was nothing that was really needed to emphasis that a person was using something or doing something.

evaluation task 6

We used the iPhone to film the opening scene as it has the best filming properties, it had the clearest picture from the technologies we had at our disposal, also it gave us the possibility to edit the opening in imovie and upload it very easily as it is a multi-platform technology and can connect to the internet and us able to do this. 

the iPhone's film quality was much better than I though it was going to be as it was very clear however the sound wasn't very clear and it didn't give the sound we had hoped for and that made the film a little disappointing. 

the computer was very important to our film opening as it was were we edited our film using premier elements and this is where we were able to add things like credits and background music. It was very easier to upload to you tube and blogger on the computer as it had a wired internet connection making it a lot quicker.  

evaluation task 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VPhN7R4fsg

evaluation task 4

Teenagers are stereo typically linked to liking horror films as shown of the opening in scream 4 just as an example.

Young adults also enjoy horror films as they are thrill seekers and want to be scared and entertained by horror films. 

Our film appear to a large group of adults as they want too be scared and spooked without the threat of real danger to themselves or others.

People like to go to the cinema to see horror films as they create an adrenaline rush from watching films that scare you.n 

 

evaluation task 3

Lionsgate would produce our film as they are known for producing small budget horror films and making massive amounts of profit on them the perfect example of them doing this is with the saw franchise.


this company has the ability to distribute a film worldwide with the help of other distribution companies like summit entertainment to help boost the films popularity. which can help the film get better sales.
Many people who would help in both the distribution of the film and production would have opening credits therefore showing they are apart of the film meaning people will know their quality is in the film.
Anybody who is important to the film is in the opening credits with the most important people being put in earlier and longer. 


Certain film companies are known for producing horror films the main production company is Lionsgate. Lionsgate make small budget films like saw 3 which had a small budget of around 10 million dollars they also use this so that if the films become big like saw 3 did then they have a massive profit of up to 15 times what they invested in. they have also helped make drag me down to hell had a budget of 30 million dollars and grossed 90 million dollars.
Our media product is low budget and a horror therefore they could invest in it to make a profit on the film overall.

this is a directors commentary of how this was done and what needs to be done. 

evaluation task 2

These two characters are similar as they are both victims who are murdered in the narrative. both the shots are close up shots of the characters facial expressions which show they are both scared and terrified. the dramatic action ion both thriller films involves the two characters being caught by surprise. the difference between the two characters is that will is in casual clothing and a teenager and paul allen is a young man and is wearing formal clothing. also will is murdered in the forest outside which relates to horror film setting. whereas paul is murdered in his apartment which relates to a thriller setting. 

  

Evaluation Activity 1

This shot shows the main horror conventions of teenage characters and they are wearing hoodies which are stereotypical of teens in horror movies, the credits at the bottom of the picture are on the screen for a short amount of time, also the fading light also makes for a stereotypical setting.

The use of the opening credits with things like a change of colour and a fade with the opening MWKM films credits it also has a possible inside reference  to the film as it filmed in a woods.








This is a POV shot used from the murders perspective in the shot we see the three young male characters who are the first victims of the murderer. 

This is a medium shot of the three main characters in the opening scene talking and just fiddling this is used to show the last time all these characters will see each other alive. 

This is a pan, medium shot of one of the main characters. As the character walks past the music changes creating tension and following the character. 







This is another shot from behind a character this therefore not aware of everything or anything behind him also this means that the audience has more knowledge than the character therefore tension is built in the audience as the camera moves forwards. 

This shot is a close up shot of the same character that it has been followed through ending of the scene. This shot fades,this therefore leaves the audience to believe what has happened meaning they will need to know more. 

The Woods By The Lake

opening to quantum of solace

The start of the opening scene is a establishing, long shot of a mountain covered in green with an idealistic beach along side it. The scene then completely changes as the this near paradise is cut to a dark tunnel with flashes of a car which is synonymous with the film franchise of James Bond, the music which is playing the whole time does have a dark undertone which sets the scene as the camera then cuts to a series of shots that fade in and out of shot is a close up of a man and then of the same guy carrying a gun which completely changes the complexion of the scene as it has gone from this view of a man driving across a idealistic background to a dangerous situation. There is then a sweeping camera shot of the first shot zooming closer into the mountain to reveal a road, the fading shots continue with more shots of the cars and then an extreme close up of somebody new into the scene showing the persons focus and control in the scene. The music then suddenly stops and one of the cars starts to speed of using shot reverse shot to establish that the character has put their foot down. After the character speeds up, in the light, revealing their car to be an Aston Martin, this tells us that this is James bond as it is a main stereotype of these films and this character is synonymous with that car. As he speeds away the other characters we see begin to shot at the character's car. This film is a film is an action film and this is highlighted with this scene as this takes two of the most stereotypical parts of action films; car chases and gun fights. As the car chase continues the film keeps using shot reverse shot to emphasis that James Bond is in trouble. Another stereotype of this film franchise is that the main protagonist, James Bond, is able to get out of very difficult situation and this is shown as a large truck is caught in the cross fire and it requires James Bond to do what only he can do and get out which he does with more use of shot reverse shot between him and either the road or the truck driver which later sees him get through this situation. Another thing seen in action films is when the protagonist  is being chased there is a lot of damage and death, the first time we see death in this scene is when a large dumper truck goes into one of the cars following James Bond's car. This then cuts to a policemen speaking a foreign language with subtitles looking at the cars as they drive past on a ridge further away, the was they show this is with an over the shoulder shot. in the scene the police then decide to get involved, there is a few more high speed shots of the cars driving past keeping the car chase going. The police are then cut too driving either behind or to the other cars, we cannot tell because it is a medium pan of the car. It then cuts to a shot from behind the police car to see the Aston Martin is coming straight at it, Then showing the coolness of James Bonds face we see the car he is driving very skill fully avoid the police car then continue down into a quarry using a long shot to establish they have changed what type of road they are driving on. The car chase continues around winding roads, the camera then cuts to the police car which has started following the other cars and one of the police men pulls out a gun and it then cuts back to the people chasing James Bond and the one with the gun shoots at the police car and this then causes the car to crash and as a part of being an action film it doesn't usually just stop their it then tumbles down the hill just going past the main protagonist's (James Bond) car. there is then shots coming through the car and then it cuts to the driver of the Alfa Romeo they begin to ram and shoot at James Bond again and we then cut to James Bond in the car reaching for something, they come around a corner and there is a vehicle in the road and as the man with a gun starts to aim again at James Bond he then pulls out and picks up a gun and with a massive amount of calm composure and shoots the driver of the other which then causes the car to go over the cliff. Then we see James Bond's car slowly go into a town which is then revealed to be Siena, Italy with a pan to look overt the town and titles telling us where he is. We then see the car drive into a tunnel and the music changes to a more upbeat version of the original James Bond tune, then very calmly James gets out of his car opening the boot of it reveal a man sitting in it and then humor is added by James saying "time to get out" there is then a cut to the opening credits

analysis of opening scene to guardians of the galaxy

The scene starts with a man putting on headphones and pressing play on his Walkman this then shows the less serious nature of the film as usually with action adventure films which this film is you don't usually see characters putting on headphones and this then starts the non-diegetic music  which the main character begins to dance to this adds a comedic element to the scene which may have been put into to show how easy this task is for this character. We then see a quick edits of shots with credits showing who is involved in the film. Also these shots help to establish the danger of the place through the rugged and dark surrounding also the inclusion of small very aggressive creatures adds to the danger. We then see the main character kick the small creatures away in the tune of the song then taking away all their threat but also building this characters profile. The main character the sees one of these small creature try and attack him from head high and by using a medium shot it shows them both also it helps to show the comedic element as the main character catches it and starts using it as a pretend microphone. We then continue to see the character dance along to the music the camera switches to a low birds eye view of this is used to show how alone this character is, this continues with pans and medium shots one medium shot shows the character moving a skeleton of an alien which then ties into the sci-fi part of the genre of this film as aliens are a very large staple and stereotype of sci-fi films. The shots continue to change but all focus on this main character dancing and progressing his way through this landscape. And the credits stay the same but are changing position across the screen which does not distract away from the main character. We then see the character look over a dark hole with loads of large aliens, we then hear the aliens growling and snarling which although is a sound that is added in later it is a apart of the scene and apart of whats going on in the scene therefore it's diegetic. We then see the character use rockets which are attached to his feet, this is another stereotype of sci-fi films; futuristic technology which is centuries ahead of what we have now. We then see the character go to a set of very large doors which adds to the adventure genre as large doors in films usually mean there is something that needs to be found behind it. There is then a over the shoulder shot of this character using more futuristic technology to  light up the area and reveal something being protected by a force field. The character then puts the light source down and we then get a close up of the object in the force field this shows how important it is. As the scene ends we are lead to believe that this charter has come here for this object.

openning to lion king

The opening starts with the sun rising on an African plane, with African singing going on the back which is non-diegetic. The next thing we see is a series of medium and close up shots of many different African animals. we then cut to birds flying past a vast waterfall, this is very stereotypical of a Disney film as they always have a very aesthetically pleasing look, this also helps to create a mood of amazement across the audience because they can believe this is what the world looks like. There is then a long shot of elephants walking past a mountain, again this is to help set the scene of this beautiful African plane, this is the start of many cuts of many animals going across the differing types of African mainland. There is then a pan shot following a giraffe then it turns into a long shot overlooking a large amount of animals going across the land. It then cuts to a deep focus shot of ants going across a branch then focus fades into focusing on a herd of zebra running past. we then see a cut to a low angle shot of elephants, this emphasizes their power and dominance in this scene. The camera follows the animals across the differing backgrounds. We then pan past a ridge revealing this set of rocks which all the animals seem to be going towards. A bird then comes past which the camera then follows up towards the top of the out facing rock.the bird then settles on the rock in front of a lion and then the camera pans to a high angle shot as the bird bows showing that the lion has all the power and dominance in this scene,  We then cut to the animals as something walks past, it is revealed to be a baboon, the way it is revealed shows that this baboon has massive dominance in the scene as the light shines behind him maybe symbolizing a religious or god like character and also the much larger animals separate for this character. This character then walks up to the lion and stands on the same level of power as the lion.

Opening credits research

Many films opening credits are bold and blank to show the seriousness of the situation, some other films have gone with blood type writing (writing as if it was done in blood) this could be another viable option as it can create a mystique around the characters.

Usually the opening credits of horror films show the main people involved in the film like the producer the director and the main actors usually first their will be the people who made the film (company wise) and who distributed it. Also they show many things in the opening credits like death from this link below and it shows the main villain and the photos in the scene are creepy as they are of death and the photos themselves add a level of creepiness as they are old and stained.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sthg8VkQ-NQ

This scene is from se7en the footage is slow which invokes a feeling of worry also it is shakier than normal and it is done in a handwriting style which accompanied by the person rifling and writing through a book adds to this theme, they also flash off and on to the screen very quickly this is maybe to do with how many names they have to put in but they are all still in the handwriting. also in the back round the person is doing certain things that need delicate hands, but is done with very damaged hands with plasters and their shakiness is still quite creepy. 

mind map on horror films research

Codes and conventions of a horror film: narrative structure

•         Predictable narrative content, one bad guy many victims

•         Clear binary oppositions e.g. good v evil, victim vs killer, child vs adult

•         Use of low key lighting, Use of CGI, FX, based at night time,

Female Victim

•         Extensive use of close up, Point of view shots, Low angle shots

•         Young/teenage characters, sweaty characters, very attractive teenage girls

•         Use of hand-held camera: audience identification/realism first person view from the killers angle

•         Characters: teenager victims are women antagonists are usually men, non- digetic sounds tense music, digetic sounds screams,

•         Settings: no neighbours, cabins woods abandoned buildings

•         Camera angles: extreme close ups to show fear,

•         Representation of gender: men have power women are victims and children are always scary

•         Narrative: 3 part story arc

representations of stereotypes in the film

The character stereotypes that our film conformes too are the ones that they are common gang going youths, this is done by the clothes they wear, hoodies and sports clothing, the other ways the film conforms to this stereotype is that they are in a group and this could possibly represent a gang.
the ways stereotypes are not conformed to are the murderer is a teen  which goes against main horror film murderers are usually men in their early 30's.

rules of filming

Rule Of Thirds

The rule of thirds is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the image to flow from section to section.


180 Degree Rule
In film making, the 180-degree rule is a basic guideline regarding the on-screen spatial relationship between a character and another character or object within a scene.

30 Degree Rule
The 30-degree rule is a basic film editing guideline that states the camera should move at least 30 degrees between shots of the same subject occurring in succession.

Shot Reverse Shot
Shot reverse shot  is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character, and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character.





Match On Action
Cutting on action or matching on action refers to film editing and video editing techniques where the editor cuts from one shot to another view that matches the first shot's action

questionnaire

WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
Will
Michael
Kai
Matty

HOW OLD ARE YOU?
16
16
16
16

DO YOU LIKE HORROR FILMS?
Sometimes
Sometimes
Yes
No
WHY DO YOU LIKE HORROR FILMS?
Sometimes have good stories to them
Scares you into being excited
I like to be scared
N/A
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HORROR?
Orphan
Mama
Child’s Play
Saw

film certificates

Universal

All ages admitted, there is almost nothing unsuitable for children.

Parental Guidance

All ages admitted, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Should not disturb children aged 8 years or over. May contain mild language and sex/drugs references. May contain moderate violence if justified by context (e.g. fantasy). Parents may wish to check the film before they let their children watch it.

12A

This category applies to cinema only releases since 2002. Films under this category are considered to be unsuitable for young children. Cinemas are only permitted to supply tickets to see a 12A-rated film to children under the age of 12 years if they are accompanied by an adult, aged at least 18 years. However, it is unlikely to be suitable for children under the age of 12. Films under this category can contain mature themes, discrimination, soft drugs, infrequent strong language and moderate violence, sex references and nudity. Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sexual violence may be implied or briefly indicated.

12

This category applies to cinema releases from August 1989 to 2002, and home media since 1994. It is suitable only for persons aged 12 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly rent or sell a 12-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game to anyone under the age of 12. 12A-rated films are usually given a 12 certificate for the VHS/DVD version unless extra material has been added that requires a higher rating. The content guidelines are identical to those used for the 12A certificate.

15

Suitable only for persons aged 15 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly rent or sell a 15-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or supply cinema tickets for a film with this rating, to anyone under the age of 15. Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, regular use of foul language and limited use of very strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.

18

Suitable only for persons aged 18 years and over, not to be supplied to anyone below that age. It is illegal to knowingly rent or sell an 18-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or supply cinema tickets for a film with this rating, to anyone under the age of 18.

Films under this category do not have limitation on the foul language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and explicit sex references along with detailed sexual activity are also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context. Very strong, gory, and/or sadistic violence is usually permitted. Strong sexual violence is permitted unless it is eroticized or excessively graphic.


R18
Restricted to those aged 18 and older and only available at licensed cinemas and sex shops. The latter will not require a licence to sell R18 films.

types of shots we will use in our opening

Low angle shot: In cinematography, a low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up. The trunk shot is a specialized type of low-angle shot. this shot will be used as it helps to show whose in power in the scene and it can help us to identify the key characters. Therefore we could show the murderer in this shot. 

High angle shot: A high-angle shot is a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle, it takes away all the power from the person in the shot. Therefore we could use this to show how little power the victims have. 

Close up: A close up in film making, television production, still photography and the comic strip medium is a type of shot, which tightly frames a person or an object. this could be used to show the terror of one of the victims as they get murdered. 

Hand-held shot: A shot made without benefit of tripod, dolly, or crane where the camera is held by the operator. this could be used to show the murderer is following the victims. 

shot types

Ariel shot: A shot taken from a plane, helicopter or a person on top of a building. Not necessarily a moving shot. Back lighting: The main source of light is behind the subject, silhouetting it, and directed toward the camera.

Canted Angle: The Dutch angle, also known as Dutch tilt, canted angle, oblique angle or German angle, is a type of camera shot where the camera is set at an angle on its roll axis so that the shot is composed with vertical lines at an angle to the side of the frame, or so that the horizon line of the shot is not parallel with the bottom of the camera frame

Close up:A close up in film making, television production, still photography and the comic strip medium is a type of shot, which tightly frames a person or an object.

Deep focus: Deep focus is a style or technique of cinematography and staging with great depth of field, using relatively wide-angle lenses and small lens apertures to render in sharp focus near and distant planes simultaneously. A deep-focus shot includes foreground, middle-ground, and extreme-background objects, all in focus. 

Establishing shot: An establishing shot is usually the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. It is usually a very wide shot or extreme wide shot.

Hand held shot: A shot made without benefit of tripod, dolly, or crane where the camera is held by the operator. 

Long shot:  When a long shot is used to set up a location and its participants in film and video, it is called an establishing shot. A related notion is that of an extreme long shot. This can be taken from as much as a quarter of a mile away, and is generally used as a scene-setting, establishing shot. 

Low angle shot: In cinematography, a low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up. The trunk shot is a specialized type of low-angle shot. it also gives power to whoever is in the shot. 

High angle shot: A high-angle shot is a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle, it takes away all the power from the person in the shot.

ideas for opening scene to our film

The main ideas i had for the opening scene of the film are mainly based around the codes and conventions of horror films: 

Codes and conventions of a horror film: narrative structure

•         Predictable narrative content, one bad guy many victims

•         Clear binary oppositions e.g. good v evil, victim vs killer, child vs adult

•         Use of low key lighting, Use of CGI, FX, based at night time,

Female Victim

•         Extensive use of close up, Point of view shots, Low angle shots

•         Young/teenage characters, sweaty characters, very attractive teenage girls

•         Use of hand-held camera: audience identification/realism first person view from the killers angle

•         Characters: teenager victims are women antagonists are usually men, non- digetic sounds tense music, digetic sounds screams,

•         Settings: no neighbours, cabins woods abandoned buildings

•         Camera angles: extreme close upsàto show fear,

•         Representation of gender: men have power women are victims and children are always scary

•         Narrative: 3 part story arc 

The main types of codes and conventions that we will use will be the hand held filming to add a realism to the scene, another will be the use of low key lighting and also using non-diegetic sounds like eerie music to create an atmosphere, and also using the killers point of view,