AS Media Evaluation Question 5

How did you attract/address your audience?

• Within my film opening sequence "The Dark", I had to decide on my intended target audience. It was important to decide on the target audience first, to ensure that my film opening included key elements that related to the audience.
• The title it self was very catchy: it was bold, created out from a newspaper article on missing girls.
• However, they way i addressed my target audience was to create a horror film questionnaire and see what kind of thriller they like.
•  here is a copy of what kind of questions i asked

AS Media Evaluation Question 7

Question 7: looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?


My draft:

• Using final cut pro
• First slide will be the "question 7"
• video of the preliminary task playing while i speak over it

AS Media Evaluation Question 6

 

Here are images of the technologies i  used.

 

• i used my EOS 1200 Digital camera to take my images and film my opening sequence.
• i was able to learn new features on the camera such as altering the shutter speed.
• I also used a tripod to ensure that when taking my images and video clips, everything would be straight on
• Used a tripod to avoid any pictures from being blurry 

 

• Carried all of my media coursework on the Apple Macs at school.
• I learned lots of new skills using the Apple Macs

 

• Using Google i was able to  look up some images and useful information that i required.

 

• I used blogger to make a diary of all of my work.
• I learned how to embed videos, add images and upload videos.
• you can always save your stuff as a draft if you don't want to post it at that certain time.

 

• prezi is an online presentation software 
• i used it to display all of my creative ideas and information
• used prezi to answer one of my evaluation questions 

 

• Used final cut pro to create my videos 
• Used one of these videos for one of my media evaluation questions
• The end result of this is amazing

 

• GarageBand is a whole music creation studio inside your macs with a complete sound library  that includes software instruments.
• Used GarageBand to create my soundtrack for my opening sequence.

AS Media Evaluation Question 4

This is my question 4

AS Media Evaluation Question 2

AS Media Evaluation Question 3

This is my answer for question 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssew9yMGR-g

AS Media Evaluation Question 1

• This is my media evaluation question 1 answers
• I answered them on prezi which is an online presentation software 
• Prezi is very easy to use 

Film classification

What does U mean?

The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

What about works for children younger than four?

We rate films and videos aimed at very young viewers, such as Chuggington or Tinga Tinga Tales, U. However, we give them special BBFCinsight stating they are ‘particularly suitable for pre-school children’. Films or videos with this BBFCinsight should raise no significant issues in terms of discrimination, drugs,, imitable behaviour, language, nudity, sex, threat or violence.

What does PG mean?

PG stands for Parental Guidance. This means a film is suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Parents should consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.

Are all PG films made for younger audiences?

No. Some films are given a PG certificate but have not been made with a young audience in mind. A recent example of a film mostly enjoyed by grown ups but passed PG would be Saving Mr. Banks. However, the certificate means that any issues in the work are appropriate for the majority of this age group and nothing should upset a child of eight or over.

What does the 12A symbol mean?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFCinsight for that film in advance. Watch our video about 12A.

What's the difference between 12A and 12?

The 12A requires an adult to accompany any child under 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. This is enforced by cinema staff and a cinema may lose its license if adult accompaniment is not enforced for children under 12 admitted to a 12A film. Accompanied viewing cannot be enforced in the home, so the 12 certificate remains for DVD/Blu-ray, rather than the 12A. The 12 is also a simpler system for retailers. It means they cannot sell or rent the item unless the customer is over the age of 12. 

 

What does the 15 symbol mean?

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.

Are there any limits on what sort of theme a work can have at 15?

No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

What might I see in a 15 rated film or video?

Any of the following:

•   strong violence
•  frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
•   portrayals of sexual activity
•   strong verbal references to sex
•   sexual nudity
•   brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
•   discriminatory language or behaviour
•   drug taking

What does the 18 symbol mean?

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.

Are there any limits on what sort of theme a work can have at 18?

No theme is prohibited at 18. Adults are free to choose their own entertainment provided the material is not illegal or potentially harmful, so it is possible some themes tackled at 18 may be offensive even to some adult viewers.

What sort of issues might I find in an 18 film or video?

18 works are for adults and can contain strong issues such as:

•   very strong violence
•   frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’)
•   strong portrayals of sexual activity
•   scenes of sexual violence
•   strong horror
•   strong blood and gore
•   real sex (in some circumstances)
•   discriminatory language and behaviour

What does R18 mean?

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 videos may not be supplied by mail order.

For full details of the legal restrictions for these works click on the BBFC Guidelines document below.

Opening Sequence

Here is the video of our opening thriller sequence:

The process part 2

I am just going to show you a few shots of the making of our thriller opening sequence:


First shot we see is a close-up of one the girls that had been kidnapped and as you can tell she looks likes a doll because she was forced to wear doll make-up.

Second close-up is of another who has also been kidnapped and also forces to wear doll make-up. just by looking at her facial expression you can tell that she is young and innocent.

Next image we see is of another girl (Esther) who is the main character in this. She is wearing the color black which represents danger and evil.
Third close-up is of another girl looking disturbed and doesn't want to her photo to be taken.

In this shot you can how these two beautiful young girls are having fun, smiling at the camera and waving hello. They are just having a good time in Paris.This shot is very good as it was shot by themselves and it makes it appear more intimate and realistic to the audiences.

The mid shot of the girl with her head down makes the audience decide whether she is dead or not or she is just unconscious because of the way she is.

This is how we had our sub-titles. created from a newspaper article on missing girls. The writing is very clear.

The Process

This is our process of our opening sequence. We are using final cut pro to edit and create our opening sequence. So far we have 45 seconds worth of footage and intend to put more. At the top is an image where the video is displayed and at the bottom is where we are allowed to alter any changes we can to make it our best piece of work.

This is our first shot of a close up of Esther's face to show her facial expression. This shows Esther just minding her own business and not suspecting anything to happen.

You can see our first title sequence and straight away it tells you what company it is represented by which is Aldenham Pictures. You can also see a mid shot of Esther walking from behind on a dark road.

This is a long shot of Esther walking and another title pops up in association with Angel Mukiri Productions.

This shows a different view point from innocent Esther to the kidnappers view point. You can see his hand wearing black gloves to show evilness and mystery as to who this person is.

Another title appears of A Sam Goodfield Film.

This is an extreme long shot to show location and can see the cars head lights at the distance behind her.

This shows the car slowing down behind her and the title of the opening sequence appears. "THE DARK"

The car is white with bright head lights contrasting to the atmospheres colours of darkness. This shows the danger that may happen and captures the audiences attention.

Then shows the characters name with a close up of her feet walking.

This image shows Esther running and the headlights behind indicating that the car is coming.

The title of the executive producer appears and the camera angle has now switched to the kidnappers point of view watching Esther.

This is where Esther gets grabbed and you can vaguely see the two hands coming out behind the arrow signs.

 This is the end.

This is where we edit our music even though we have not yet put our music into our title sequence because we have not yet finished. We are using Garageband to make our music.

Also, we used three girls that will be featured in the opening sequence when we have finished. They will be the missing girls that also include Esther. 

 The three girls are Katherine (left), Alex (middle) and Emma (right). This was part of their make-up to look like 'perfect' dolls. This picture shows their facial expressions that they are not really happy to wear the makeup but instead are actually forced to wear it by the kidnapper. You can tell from Alex's face she is unhappy about this situation. The rest may be smiling but however, their eyes are telling another story of sorrow and makes the audience feel sorry for all three girls.

Picture of Emma putting her makeup.

Picture of Katherine in the process.

Picture of Alex also applying makeup.