Thursday, 18 January 2018

Conclusion






Conclusion 



My conclusion for this 'Research Project' is that its been very challenging than I thought I would be. This is a good thing as it always great to push myself. At the start when I first decided to do the research project on title sequences, I thought It might be quite easy, as I knew a lot about title sequences already. Now I know even more. I have enjoyed this project, as I really enjoy looking closer at things and that everything has a reason for being there. For example, text isn't just put in a random place, someone's thought about that and made the decision to put it in the right place. If that's the centre, right, left, top or bottom. My favourite part was analysing the title sequences. I loved going into great detail on my favourite title sequences. Like Teen Wolf and Sherlock. As I mentioned previously Teen Wolf is my favourite title sequences as it captures everything so perfectly. The music, visuals, text, how they present the characters on screen within a short amount of time and how they come across to us as the viewer.

As this research project comes to an end, there's just one finale question left to finalise. And that's the big question - "What makes a great title sequence?" Personally for me, what makes a great title sequence is good memorable music and the characters which come on screen. How they portray themselves on the title sequence is so important. We want to see there personality and mannerisms, within a very short amount of time. Every title sequence is different, so maybe there's no characters on screen. If that's the case it defiantly relies on the music. Something with a catchy tune and is epic. A tune that will make you hum along to it for hours.    

So overall I've really enjoyed this project even if there a few tough bits, like finding good enough secondary research. If I was to change something or improve it, I would analysis a few more title sequence as I only did six. It would of been great if I did ten to round it off.      









Outcome and Decision

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Outcome and Decision 


By doing this research project, its helped me warm up to the FMP. I'm feeling very excited about it as I want to create something spectacular. This will be my finale piece of work in Bath College and want to leave with a bang. I haven't got any ideas yet for my FMP. Last year I did a nature film, looking a the beauty of spring. This year I want to spice things up. 

Contents





Contents 




Page 1 - Title Page
Page 2 - Abstract 
Page 3 - Introduction 
Page 4,5,6 - Primary and Secondary Research 
Page 7 - Conclusion
Page 8 - Outcome - Decision
Page 9 - Word Count - Bibliography   

Introduction


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Introduction


For my 'Research Project' I have decided to do it on title sequences. What makes a good TV titles sequence? Why do we need them? Are they important? These are the sort of things I'm going to be covering in this project. A lot of people, I would imagine that skip a title sequence, just out of pure boredom. But in fact there is so much to a title sequence that not everyone knows and understands. They are so important, the music, the footage and the text. Also the more technical parts such as length, pacing and speed. But as a focal point I will be coming from the music side of things, as personally I feel as that the music is the most important and would be the most memorable in the title sequence. I have decided to do this project on title sequences because I think they are really interesting and love the thought I how they get put together, with all the music and visuals that sum up the entire show in about 30 seconds.  




Abstract


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Abstract

What Makes a Great TV Opening Titles?


So my project is about finding out what makes a great TV opening titles sequence. Why there so important, as so many people skip them. There's so much to a title sequence then just 30 seconds of time wasting. Everything that has been added is there for a reason, text, positioning, filters, music, length etc. The list is endless. I will be covering primary and secondary research, that's research I've carried out my self like a questionnaire. Then other peoples research likes top 10's and articles. At the end of this project I will be concluding why you need a title sequence and what makes great.


Title Page


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What Makes a
GREAT
Title Sequence?


LYNDON COLEMAN


COL16001473


Creative Media Level 3


Bath College


18/01/2018


Tuesday, 9 January 2018

Harvard Referencing




Harvard Referencing 




Harvard referencing is also known as parenthetical referencing. It was invented by Edward Laurens Mark, who is a professor of anatomy in the zoological department of Harvard University. It dates back to 1881, where Mark was writing a paper on a garden slug.


Hard referencing is a way to credit people for there work when used in your own or someone else's. This can be magazines, newspapers, images, articles etc. By doing this you must clearly identify were you got the source from, if its a quote or paraphrasing. This is essential in staying away from being accused of plagiarism 

You Harvard reference by including the name of the author or initials. You add the name of the article, in-between quotation marks. Name of journal, in italics. Also any dates and publication information you can find like volumes or numbers.