Friday 19 March 2010
Editing and Soundtrack
Upon completion of filming our thriller, we decided to head straight into editing the piece and creating a soundtrack for it. We planned to do this by separating our group in two in order to maintain a high level of efficiency to achieve our production deadline.
One half of the group started on the editing while the other half started to create music for our soundtrack which was crucial for our piece as it was the vital element to give the thriller a much more professional look.
However, there were many adversities that we came across in both editing and the soundtrack. One of the problems in the editing stage was that in one of the point of view sequences the shadow of the camera and the actor were caught in shot, but even though we tried to cut it out it was not possible because it broke the continuity.
The other problem we had was creating a soundtrack. Although it was good it was hard to create a soundtrack for our piece as we created it on a different computer, therefore a lot of guesswork took place. Once we had finished editing our rough cut, we sent our film to the other computer making it possible for us to fit the soundtrack to the film.
One half of the group started on the editing while the other half started to create music for our soundtrack which was crucial for our piece as it was the vital element to give the thriller a much more professional look.
However, there were many adversities that we came across in both editing and the soundtrack. One of the problems in the editing stage was that in one of the point of view sequences the shadow of the camera and the actor were caught in shot, but even though we tried to cut it out it was not possible because it broke the continuity.
The other problem we had was creating a soundtrack. Although it was good it was hard to create a soundtrack for our piece as we created it on a different computer, therefore a lot of guesswork took place. Once we had finished editing our rough cut, we sent our film to the other computer making it possible for us to fit the soundtrack to the film.
Friday 12 March 2010
Response to Rough Cut feedback
In response to our feedback, there are many comments which we will take action upon.
Firstly, our ending was actually unintentional, therefore our plan was to cut that part anyway.
Secondly, in regards to our piece being too bright we will use the color corrector in order to change the brightness to suit the mood of our piece more.
Finally, we will add a soundtrack to enhance the viewers experience of the thriller.
Firstly, our ending was actually unintentional, therefore our plan was to cut that part anyway.
Secondly, in regards to our piece being too bright we will use the color corrector in order to change the brightness to suit the mood of our piece more.
Finally, we will add a soundtrack to enhance the viewers experience of the thriller.
Feedback on Rough Cut
Camerawork:
-Good Variation of shots
Editing:
-The blending of images is effective.
- Cut the part where the guy is taking photos and put some of the writing bit in it as it is a bit long, this way it will be split up and less long winded.
Mise En Scene:
-Fake blood on injuries looks authentic. The costumes used realistic and there is good use of the camera. Attention to detail is good as the use of police tape makes it seem more realistic.
-It is naturally bright and could of been better with the use of effects such as colour corrector. -The contrast of locations is good as they have the field and the office which is good for the audience.
Sound:
-Good sound effects.
- It lacked soundtrack
- Its a good film but with a soundtrack it could be excellent.
-Good Variation of shots
Editing:
-The blending of images is effective.
- Cut the part where the guy is taking photos and put some of the writing bit in it as it is a bit long, this way it will be split up and less long winded.
Mise En Scene:
-Fake blood on injuries looks authentic. The costumes used realistic and there is good use of the camera. Attention to detail is good as the use of police tape makes it seem more realistic.
-It is naturally bright and could of been better with the use of effects such as colour corrector. -The contrast of locations is good as they have the field and the office which is good for the audience.
Sound:
-Good sound effects.
- It lacked soundtrack
- Its a good film but with a soundtrack it could be excellent.
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Filming Report
Overall our day of filming was a success. Everyone turned up at the correct time and remembered any props/equipment they were responsible for. We managed our time well and made sure to film several versions of each shot. This allowed us to use the best version of every shot and make sure that the sequence looked its best. As we had carefully planned beforehand, we faced very few challenges. The main problem we faced was getting the right amount of movement whilst the camera was being dragged. If it moved too much then the viewer wouldn't be able to understand what is happening. If there was too little movement then the effect of being dragged would be lost. Another challenge we faced was the problem ensuring the viewer knew the first shot was a point of view shot. We solved this problem by showing the persons injured hand.
Thursday 4 March 2010
Thriller Conventions
A crime at the core of the narrative (often murder, but not necessarily).
A complex narrative structure, with false paths, clues and resolutions.
A narrative pattern of establishing enigmas which the viewer expects to be resolved.
A protagonist who is systematically dis-empowered and drawn into a complex web of intrigue by the antagonist.
Extraordinary events happening in ordinary situations.
Themes of identity.
Themes of mirroring.
Themes of voyeurism.
Protagonist with a ‘flaw’ which is exploited by the antagonist.
Titles often reflect an aspect of the pro/antagonist’s psychological state.
There is often a scene near the end of the film in which the protagonist is in peril.
Mise en scene which echoes/ mirrors the protagonist’s plight.
A complex narrative structure, with false paths, clues and resolutions.
A narrative pattern of establishing enigmas which the viewer expects to be resolved.
A protagonist who is systematically dis-empowered and drawn into a complex web of intrigue by the antagonist.
Extraordinary events happening in ordinary situations.
Themes of identity.
Themes of mirroring.
Themes of voyeurism.
Protagonist with a ‘flaw’ which is exploited by the antagonist.
Titles often reflect an aspect of the pro/antagonist’s psychological state.
There is often a scene near the end of the film in which the protagonist is in peril.
Mise en scene which echoes/ mirrors the protagonist’s plight.
Evaluation Questions
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
4. Who would be the audience for your media product?
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing the product?
7. Looking back to your preliminary task, what do you feel that you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
4. Who would be the audience for your media product?
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
6. What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing the product?
7. Looking back to your preliminary task, what do you feel that you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Target Audience
The target audience for our thriller is the teenage and young adult market. This is because our thriller may be deemed unsuitable for a younger audience. Our film would appeal to people who have previously seen and enjoyed thrillers. The BBFC rating we will use will be 15. This is because we feel that this is the best rating as it gives us a much larger potential audience, while still giving us the opportunity to explore more adult themes and contain more violent, potentially distressing images.
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