Recce | On location

Recce 

Today we went off to find a good filming location for a period drama/sci-fi. We had to think about lighting/weather, permission, accessibility etc. 

Lorry access would be tricky but is possible. You would have to get special permission to park on there property. There is plenty of room to set up sanitation, catering and first aid, along with all the filming/sound equipment.

The sun will rise in the east and set in the west. So, at this point in time (November) the best shot of the Crescent would be around 2:00pm because it will be lit up by the sunlight.

The big problem you would have is all the cars and the public. You would have to get permission to close the road off and ask people to move there cars.

Peer Assessment

Peer Assessment 

I played the board game 'Purge', I found it enjoyable because of the way it looks, and also the way it plays. I found it aesthetically pleasing because of the colour schemes, which are reds and greens (complementary colours), a clear layout and a simple design. The logo stands out because of the bright red, this makes it look like its written in blood, this also gives you a feel of what its going to be like when playing - violent and graphic. The rule sheet was clear and colourful, and had a simple layout that gave the information across nicely. A rule that I thought would be a good addition is that when you get into a fight with another player, instead of just using the cards you acquire it would be interesting to add a dice role to give the other player a chance and also another element of luck.  

The game has a nice pace and is fun to play, although there are two things I would change. First of all there should be fewer death cards and a wider range of weapons and secondly I believe the age rating is too low because of all the violence and blood, so because of this I would make it a 15+. 

This board game stuck to the international paper size A3, it also included traditional elements such as playing pieces, a clear set of rules and a working board. It has a clear product identity and a visual style. The game wasn't hazardous in any way, apart from the target audience range started too low. Overall I thought it was enjoyable, well done purge team!

Emotions

Emotions




Sleep

Angry

Happy

In Love

Sick

Embarrassed

Pain

Sad

Monopoly

Monopoly (Diversified) 

Monopoly is a game about money, where players move around the board buying or trading properties, also the aim of the game is to bankrupt the other players. Monopoly have diversified globally to unsure that their products stays relevant. By them doing this they are creating new ways of incorporating movie franchises, TV shows and video games. 

For example, 

                                                

Star Wars, Minions, Pokemon, Frozen, Assassins Creed, Doctor Who, etc.

180 Degree Rule

180 Degree Rule

We were set a task to make a short clip deliberately breaking the 180 degree rule.

The 180° rule is a camera shot guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another . When the camera passes over the invisible axis connecting the two subjects, it is called crossing the line and the shot becomes what is called a reverse angle.

Short Film Act 1, 2 and 3

Junk Mail

http://www.depict.org/2014/junk-mail/?category_request=2014

1) Lorry arrives.
2) Lorry unloads letters.
3) Lorry then leaves to revel a bigger picture. 

Act 1, 2 and 3

Doctor Strange: Linear Narrative 

1) Act One - Stephen Strange loses the use of his hands in a car accident.

2) Act Two - Stephen Strange learns and practices his special abilities. 

3) Act Three - Doctor Strange becomes more powerful and the cape finds him.

Media Studies Short Film

Today in class we had to create a shot movie which included the following camera shots -


The shot types I used in order :

Wide Shot
Medium Shot
Over the Shoulder
Close up
Extreme Close up

I used a wide shot at the start because I wanted it to set the scene with its surroundings. I used a over the shoulder shot because It felt like your part of the conversation. Also I used a close up because I wanted to show the emotion on the characters face especially on a extreme close up. I also used a mid shot, I used this because I wanted it to feel like your interacting with the two characters on the table.

Andrex Advert Analysis

         

The advert I chose to analysis is a Andrex Toilet roll advertisement. We've got a few camera  such as, a wide shot (0:01), birds eye (0:06), panning (0:10), etc. Basically the puppies run into a nicely stacked up tower of toilet roll and play/run with them. They use puppies because they are soft and cuddly just like the toilet role. This would make you want to buy it.

They used these camera angels because they wanted to set the scene in the environment. The music is catchy and creates a happy feel, also there are vocals in the music, but is only noticeable when the woman stops speaking over the top. They did this to make it less crowded and because you don't want two people talking at the same time. The target audience is for the four quadrants, but the toilet roll comes with a free puppy toy, which will make the kids want it more. The colours used in this video are very dull and basic, browns, whites and greys. Also the puppies are the same colour as the floor because they wanted to make the white toilet roll to be the main focus. Then at the end of the video we see some colour of the toilet roll in its packaging, blues and yellows. But this was added in later because you can tell its fake by its brightness and shadow. It looks very convincing because its got the correct use of refection which shines on the wooden floor. Also is shows a web address underneath this and a logo, this is for more information and to look into the product in depth.

Rationale for Prince Chess

Rationale for Prince Chess

I decided to put a twist on the classic game of chess. We added a new chess piece for each side, on the black side we had a prince, and on the white side we had a princess. We didn't want to change the rules to much because we wanted people who already play to continue playing are version, but also we wanted to attract a new audience. We decided to stick with the original black and white colour scheme because its iconic and stands out. 

There are many levels of skill that this game can be played at. It can be enjoyed by younger audiences or older players with years of experience.  The new playing piece changes the dynamic of the game in both attack and defence and follows the classic design and style of the other pieces.

If you liked normal traditional chess, then you're gonna love this even more. This is not a game of luck, this is a game of skill, patience and planning. 

Animal Animation

Animal Animation Basics 

I drew the Cat with a black paint brush on Adobe Animate.

Here I used a basic 'Bone Tool' to animate the Cat.

Animation Thoughts

Animation Thoughts

I liked the animation because it looked very smooth and simple. It gave us an understanding of how the pyramid scheme works. This business model is very misleading, you get very little gain from what you actually put in. Here are some examples of famous pyramid scheme:-

Avon Products, Herbalife, Juice Plus, Kleeneze, etc.

The Production Progress

The Production Progress

Every film starts of with an idea. The writers would start of with a storyline. This would be part of pre-production, as its all about planning. Producers would need to plan and look into cast/crew, money, locations, deadlines, etc. Next would be production. You would need actors, a script, camera/equipment, accommodation, etc. This would be the part of the actual filming progress.
You would need people to edit the film together and create sound. This would be post-production as this would be the last part of the film process. Examples such as foley, special effects, marketing.

The Executive producer is top of the list because they oversee the filmmaking. Then we have a producer, they are responsible for the managerial parts of making the film. The director directs people to make the film and is up to him/her to make saw everyone's doing the right thing.

Then it leads to several departments as shown on the organisation tree. Such as editing, music, sound, photography and art.

Who does what? Job Title and Roles

Executive Producer - The Bank.

Director - In control, Leader. Directs people on screen.

Producer- Makes the film happen. Funding

Writer - Comes up with the story.

Production Manager - Control things off camera, behind the scenes.

Production Coordinator - They organise the administration and secretarial duties.  

Camera crew - Deal with the equipment with the camera.

Sound Engineers - Deal with sound, Microphones, audio levels.  

Location Manager - Decides where the film will be shot.

Extras - People who are in the background, or with very little speaking parts.

Editor's - cuts up and arranges the film using various software.

Assistant Editor - They maintain editing systems, responsible for the smooth running of the cutting room.  

Composer - Creates the soundtrack/score

Make up Artists - Make people look perfect and correct.

Foley - sound done after filming, which gets added on later.

Costume Manager - Decides who makes which costume.

Costume Designers - Designs and creates the clothing

Security - Makes sure everything's under control and safe.

Drivers - Gets everyone and the equipment needed to the destination on  time.

Chefs/catering - Cooks the food so people can get through the day.

Runners - Get specific jobs to do to help out the crew, good starting job.

Electrician - Tests and sets up electronics on set.

First Aid - Health and Safety

Stuntmen - People who don't mind getting hit, punched, falling, jumping off roofs etc, (Dangerous stuff)

Pyro-technician - The person who deals with explosions, fire, sparks.

Doubles - People who look like the famous people in the production.

Actors - People who star in the film/tv show.

Assistant Managers - Provides support to the location manager, deals with logistics on location

Casting Manager - they work closely with both director and producer to assemble the perfect cast for the film.

Boom operator - they operate lifts so that lighting can be raised.

A Shell For Christmas | Short Stopmotion Film

In class today we had to create a short movie to do with light. Me and Ben chose the theme of Christmas. The story is about a lost snail who is decorating his Christmas Tree (his rock). First he decorates the rock with red, green and white lights, then he comes back with two presents and finally he puts the yellow star on top to complete the tree. Then we decided to make the film a little bit more longer, so we added a purple snail. He would steal one of the presents and run away with it. The Orange snail would run after it and get it back. The the highlight of the film is at the end when the snail opens the present and reveals a brand new snail shell. He sticks it on and runs of camera.

What I partically liked is how I managed to change the snails facial expressions in certain parts. Example of this would be when the purple snail steals one of the presents, the orange snail makes a sad face. If I could change anything it would be the speed of the film, I find its a little to fast for my liking. Also at the end, I would make the orange snail with his new shell a bit more longer, so the audience can realise what he has just opened.

Stop Motion

Stop Motion

In class today we watched a short film about what stop motion is and the styles, benefits and difficulties of working with stop motion. I particularly liked the short clip about the man made of string on the boat and the use of fabrics to create the ocean. The man looked sad and troubled because of the colours used which were generally dull and bleak.

The difference between American and British stop motion is that American is more drawing based like disney, and British is based more around clay and models, like Walace and Gromit.