Monday 8 April 2013
Feedback to our Opening Sequence
We posted our film on the social networking website Twitter. After posting our opening sequence people responded to our opening sequence. Below are some of the responses and interactions we got on twitter.
From the images above you can see our opening sequence was being promoted through some of our followers re-tweeting our opening sequence; sharing it with other people who also follow them. Also people 'favourited' our post (which essentially means they like it'. Also some people replied to our post telling us what they thought.
We also screened our opening sequence to some friends and family and got feedback on what they liked about the film and what they thought we could do better on.
Below are the comments we received:
We also screened our opening sequence to some friends and family and got feedback on what they liked about the film and what they thought we could do better on.
Below are the comments we received:
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Evaluation - Q7
''Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?"
Preliminary task:
Before we started our main coursework, we had to carry out a preliminary task to familiarise ourselves with the camera and tripod as well as understanding some basic editing and sound techniques. Doing so, we learnt how to get some grip with the camera work by learning how to take a variety of camera shots and angles.
Below is our preliminary task:
Camera shots, angles and editing:
In our opening sequence, we reflected back on our preliminary task; and decided to use some editing techniques which we used previously. One of these was a match on action. We found that using a match on action would demonstrate a characters power and authority. This was done in our preliminary when we cut into a close-up on our character as she walked in through the door. We did this again in our opening sequence, as we believed our character in our opening sequence had a similar role, where also our character seemed powerful from his first appearance. This was used, so that when cutting from a mid-shot to a close-up, it would not be noticeable to the audience and would be subtle.
This is shown below:
From our preliminary task, we used a similar shot technique where we used a high angle shot for our opening sequence. We got inspiration from our Preliminary to use this technique, where we used a aerial shot, as we believed it emphasised more suspense/drama:
From our Preliminary task, we believe that the framing wasn't straight. After viewing this we realised this was because of our tripod. Before filming for our opening sequence we attempted to understand the tripod more, and make sure we knew how to use it properly so that our framing would be perfect, effectively making our shots better.
Sound:
For our preliminary task, we used iMovie HD. Whilst with our opening sequence we used Final Cut Pro 10. By changing software we were able to edit and manipulate sound a lot better than in our preliminary. In our preliminary we had one running soundtrack with one final sound effect at the end. Whereas, in our opening sequence as well as using one running soundtrack we added a variety of sound effects. Also with the one running soundtrack we cut it and altered levels of volume where appropriate, as explained in our previous question.
Mise-en-scene:
Despite progression from our preliminary task in terms of editing, camera shots/angles and sound we felt that we most progressed in mise-en-scene. We believed for our opening sequence, location, props and costume was the most effective progression because it distinctively identified our film genre and target audience.
Location -
Preliminary task: In terms of location for our preliminary, we were very underwhelmed with locations to film, as we were filming at school. With lessons going on and interruptions from other students, this made it increasingly difficult to find an ideal location to film. Our location for our preliminary did not highlight our genre as aspects such as lighting and the fact that we filmed in a locker room would not help the audience distinguish our preliminary genre, as the location is not related to the ideas and themes portrayed by the actors.
Opening sequence: For our opening sequence, as we had more time to plan for our settings, this helped us outline and evaluate the ideal location for us to film. We used a variety of settings and upon finding the perfect one, we used every aspect of the setting that we could which would be suitable for our film. This includes: the elevators, the corridor, the bathroom, the passage, the kitchen and the living room. By being able to use all these areas this helped us portray our genre better than in our preliminary task.
Props -
Preliminary task: In our preliminary task we had a limited amount of relevant props which would feature in a film of that genre, also some of the props that were available, did not significantly establish the roles of our characters so were in the end not used at all.
Opening Sequence: In our opening sequence, we had more time to plan and due to this we studied our influences further to see what appealed to our target audience and what types of props were used in those films. From our research we were able to purchase specific props which were ideal to a film in our chosen genre. These included: Fake Blood, Fake Gun, Fake Knife, Mask and Keys.
Costume -
Preliminary task: As we filmed our preliminary task whilst in our media lesson, we were unable to use appropriate costume for our characters, due to not having a choice of what our actors were wearing. The most we could do was let our actors borrow items of clothing such as the blazer and the hoodie from other students. Doing so, the costumes were not an accurate interpretation of the characters role.
Opening Sequence: As previously mentioned with the amount of time available we were able to do in depth research into the typical costumes which were used by films in our genre. Due to this, we were able to be very specific with what our actors were wearing and made the dress code clear to the actors which helped them portray their roles better.
Preliminary task:
Before we started our main coursework, we had to carry out a preliminary task to familiarise ourselves with the camera and tripod as well as understanding some basic editing and sound techniques. Doing so, we learnt how to get some grip with the camera work by learning how to take a variety of camera shots and angles.
Below is our preliminary task:
Camera shots, angles and editing:
In our opening sequence, we reflected back on our preliminary task; and decided to use some editing techniques which we used previously. One of these was a match on action. We found that using a match on action would demonstrate a characters power and authority. This was done in our preliminary when we cut into a close-up on our character as she walked in through the door. We did this again in our opening sequence, as we believed our character in our opening sequence had a similar role, where also our character seemed powerful from his first appearance. This was used, so that when cutting from a mid-shot to a close-up, it would not be noticeable to the audience and would be subtle.
This is shown below:
From our preliminary task, we used a similar shot technique where we used a high angle shot for our opening sequence. We got inspiration from our Preliminary to use this technique, where we used a aerial shot, as we believed it emphasised more suspense/drama:
From our Preliminary task, we believe that the framing wasn't straight. After viewing this we realised this was because of our tripod. Before filming for our opening sequence we attempted to understand the tripod more, and make sure we knew how to use it properly so that our framing would be perfect, effectively making our shots better.
Sound:
For our preliminary task, we used iMovie HD. Whilst with our opening sequence we used Final Cut Pro 10. By changing software we were able to edit and manipulate sound a lot better than in our preliminary. In our preliminary we had one running soundtrack with one final sound effect at the end. Whereas, in our opening sequence as well as using one running soundtrack we added a variety of sound effects. Also with the one running soundtrack we cut it and altered levels of volume where appropriate, as explained in our previous question.
Mise-en-scene:
Despite progression from our preliminary task in terms of editing, camera shots/angles and sound we felt that we most progressed in mise-en-scene. We believed for our opening sequence, location, props and costume was the most effective progression because it distinctively identified our film genre and target audience.
Location -
Preliminary task: In terms of location for our preliminary, we were very underwhelmed with locations to film, as we were filming at school. With lessons going on and interruptions from other students, this made it increasingly difficult to find an ideal location to film. Our location for our preliminary did not highlight our genre as aspects such as lighting and the fact that we filmed in a locker room would not help the audience distinguish our preliminary genre, as the location is not related to the ideas and themes portrayed by the actors.
Opening sequence: For our opening sequence, as we had more time to plan for our settings, this helped us outline and evaluate the ideal location for us to film. We used a variety of settings and upon finding the perfect one, we used every aspect of the setting that we could which would be suitable for our film. This includes: the elevators, the corridor, the bathroom, the passage, the kitchen and the living room. By being able to use all these areas this helped us portray our genre better than in our preliminary task.
Props -
Preliminary task: In our preliminary task we had a limited amount of relevant props which would feature in a film of that genre, also some of the props that were available, did not significantly establish the roles of our characters so were in the end not used at all.
Opening Sequence: In our opening sequence, we had more time to plan and due to this we studied our influences further to see what appealed to our target audience and what types of props were used in those films. From our research we were able to purchase specific props which were ideal to a film in our chosen genre. These included: Fake Blood, Fake Gun, Fake Knife, Mask and Keys.
Costume -
Preliminary task: As we filmed our preliminary task whilst in our media lesson, we were unable to use appropriate costume for our characters, due to not having a choice of what our actors were wearing. The most we could do was let our actors borrow items of clothing such as the blazer and the hoodie from other students. Doing so, the costumes were not an accurate interpretation of the characters role.
Opening Sequence: As previously mentioned with the amount of time available we were able to do in depth research into the typical costumes which were used by films in our genre. Due to this, we were able to be very specific with what our actors were wearing and made the dress code clear to the actors which helped them portray their roles better.
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