Evaluations Question 1

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What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

This is a picture of an Apple Mac which we used to edit are opening together. The Mac was also useful for other jobs like searching for copy right free sounds and recording voiceovers to are film. From this I have learnt that without this technology the film industry wouldn’t be as big because it would take longer and cost more if hardware like this wasn’t around.

This is a picture of the editing software we used called imovie. We used imovie because it was already installed onto the Mac and would make a production cheaper to keep this and use it. From this we have learnt that you can get cheaper editing software which works well without having to spend on professional software like final cut.

This is a picture of garage band which was also already installed onto the Mac’s. We tried to use this to make a moving piece of music but because of the lack of knowledge we used a piece of music from a copyright free source.

 

This is a picture of an internet browser called safari. We used this to get onto copyright free sounds like freesound.org and audio farm to get sound effects and music pieces. From this we have learnt that because of technology it is easier to get sound effects because without it you would have to actually record the sound effect on its own, which might be hard in some cases.

This is a picture of a tripod. The tripod will let you pan and keep a straight camera movement for the time’s it is needed. The tripod is clever because it will let you adjust it till what you want for example a specific height. From this we have learnt without the tripod it would be hard to keep a straight shot. This would also be especially hard for when you need to pan because it keeps the camera level. 

This is a picture of a camera. The camera is the biggest technology as without this you wouldn’t be able to film anything. In the past years camera’s were very basic and expensive but as the technology got better the camera’s have gotten cheap and better for example most camera’s are now built in with night vision which helps for shots at night. Form this we have learnt that the camera is the biggest technology in the whole filming business because without the cameras there would be no film.

To conclude we have seen and used all of the new technologies which have come out and tried our best to learn them but as new technology comes out you will have to learn them again this is why the filming business is wealthy.

Question 7

Final Opening to a comedy action film

Camera Shots

Here we experimented with camera shots to see which shots would be best for each scene.

From this we found out that the shots we had in the storyboard sheet were alright and we don't need to change them.

Sounds

This we got from audiofarm a creative commons website. We like this song because it shows how relaxed the members of the BTeam are. We found this from a free creative commons website which means this song has no copy rights.

Shooting Schedule

we will be shooting are film from the 21st February to the 6th March because we will need to go around different locations and film there. We will also want at least three to four takes to make sure we get the shot perfectly. We will Check the weather forecast for that fortnight night to make sure the weather is suitable all the time when filming but this will need to be done on a later time to get the most precise weather forecast.

Lighting Experiments

Here is high key lighting which is used to set moods in films. The high key lighting shows everything in the shot which is needed in some films but in other cases of films you will need low key lighting which is at the bottom. 

Storyboard

Storyboard

Storyboard in video form

Sound Experiments

For our opening to a film we will need different sounds going on in the background to make the opening more exciting for the audience so we used a free non copyright source for are sounds which is freesound.org.

Risk Assessment

To control the amount of a person’s life in a film there are many guide lines which have to be followed for example if there is any lose wires they have to be strapped to the floor with black inosculation tape securely. If there are cars being used in set then the driver must have sufficient driving qualifications but for are opening to our film this will not be counted for as we can’t use vehicles. If there are any bright lights they must be aimed below eye line so the cast and crew can see what they need to be doing. If there are any ways in which the cast and crew can claim for an injury they must be dealt with.

Audience Research

The age band which most is interested in cinema is 7 to 34 year olds because they have less to do and can spend their money on cinema not on a mortgage or rent for a house. The specific age group which attend the cinema the most are 15 to 24 year olds as they are old enough to get a job but not to old that they don’t have to pay any bills. From this information we have decided to aim our film at 15 to 24 year olds have the age certificate at 15. For some of the audience research we have asked people what costume should we wear and after a lot of people opinions we found out that polo shirt and trousers was the costume we will be wearing. We have also asked people what idea was the best out of the initial ideas and found out that the BTeam one was the best. So that is the one we are doing.

Location Ideas

The ideas for location that we have come up with are Arnesby, Countesthorpe and Blaby because these are locations where we have easy access to. We wanted a location where there are not many cars so the risk of being ran over when filming is limited. We did research into how many people lived in that area and found out that Arnesby would be the best place to film because of the small amount of people who live there. Also one of the production team live there so we have access to a place to film out of.

The shots which are going to be set outside will be in Arnesby around about here on the picture. Here is not very busy and there will be a white van for the van scene on the end of this road which we have asked if we could film. This location will be good because there are different place for us to come out of to meet in the middle of the road.

Then for the bedroom shots we are going to need four different bedrooms which we will use our own. Here is one of the four bedrooms we will be using to shot the opening in. We have used this bedroom for the man who is going to brush his teeth in because there is a sink already in the bedroom without having to go to the bath room. Then there will be three other bedrooms which will all be different.

Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz like all the other film openings I have researched, they start the film with the distribution company so this is how we are going to start our film. There is a non diegetic alarm sound during the viewing of the distribution titles. There is a sound bridge from the distribution company and the production company which shows these are linked together. The next shot is an extreme long shot showing the corridor as the man in police uniform walks into the building. He is wearing police uniform which suggests that this film will be serious. This shot slowly zooms into the man walking towards the camera. There is ambient sound of footsteps which show this is a very quiet place he is in. Then there is a non diegetic voiceover telling the audience who the man is which the identity badge. The next shot is of a close up of his shoes which were cut in to the film to show where the noise was coming from and this also shows a lot about the character as his shoes were clean. Then there is a medium shot which shows smartly attended uniform. There is a non diegetic voiceover telling the audience about his life, where he graduated. Then there is a side medium shot of him which suggests that this character must be the main character because this is the only character seen so on. Then there's an extreme close up shot of the badge on the side of his coat showing what number in the police force he is. Then it cuts back to the medium side shot of him with a non diegetic voiceover still telling the audience about him. Then there is a cut to a medium shot of him in a sports hall wearing a blue polo shirt and shorts which suggests that he is more than just a normal police officer. There is diegetic sound of a man blowing a whistle which suggests that he is under some examination also by the way he is standing. Then it zooms in into his face showing four other people in the same place which don’t look focused where as he is focused. Then it pan’s off to the right and you see a medium tracking shot following him through the obstacles in his way. He is wearing riot uniform to show that he is doing this for the police not as a hobby.  Then there is a medium shot showing everybody else going into the obstacles following him. He is first to suggest that he is the best policemen there is in that area. Then they cut to another medium shot where he is facing and running at the camera. There is a non diegetic voiceover telling the audience about what he does in his spare time. Then there is a close up of him behind a riot shield which suggests that he has been in combat a lot of the time because he looks determinate where as if that was his first time he would look frightened. Then there's a cut to a long shot showing groups of policemen behind riot shields which shows there's a riot going on. There is fire bombs being thrown at them to show this film will be action packed. Then there is a lot of cut in and out shots of him showing what his reaction is to the fire bombs being thrown at him. Then there's a cut to show a exam paper with him circling the right answer which then pans up to show him giving the paper to the examiners where as everyone else is still writing down the answer. Then there is a medium tracking shot going back to the police station following him up stairs. Then there is a last shot when the non diegetic voice over finishes of him being stabbed in the hand by a man dressed as Father Christmas which shows you the rest of this film will not be just action packed.

Hot Shots Part Deux

The first shot is of the distribution company with a sound bridge of the submarine radar. Then it fades to the producer of the film with the non diegetic sound of the submarine radar. Then it fades to the main actors name in this case it is Charlie Sheen. Then it fades to the name of the film Hot Shots! Part Deux. Then that fades out and fades back in to suggest this film will be tense and dramatic. Then it tracks the submarine which has a dramatic heroic non diegetic music in the background suggesting the submarine has a big part in the film. There is words coming up on the screen as if there was someone typing them in which have a non diegetic sound effect added as they were hitting the keys. Then there is a spelling mistake showing that this film will not be like other action films but with a touch of comedy added. Then there is an extreme long shot showing the place where the submarine will be and the mansion on top of the hill. Then there is a long shot of three men dressed in wetsuits with Google and a oxygen tube in their backs. They also have guns showing that there are in the military but the uniform suggests that they maybe from the submarine. There is a non diegetic fast paced sound to show that these people need to do there job precisely or they may die. Then it tracks to a multiple of people pacing the camera which follows them to show you’re in the thick of what will be going on. Then there is a cut to a medium shot of a man preparing his weapon. Which shows there about to go into battle, then it pans down to another man taking off his diving mask which suggests that they have just came out the water and are ready to go to battle. Then there’s a long shot of inside a big house showing lots of furniture which shows who ever lives here must be rich as there are expensive tables, chairs and other pieces of furniture found in a house. There is ambient sound of the fire in the fireplace. Then there’s a close up shot of another man which shows he is important as he is the only close up we have had so on in the film. This man is dressed in a military uniform which suggests that this man maybe on the bad side of the film. Then there’s a cut in showing what he is looking at which is of him receiving a cheque of 10,000,000 in there amount of money. Also there is a calendar with a task sheet which has all evil things on like signing a death warrant. Then there is a long shot showing all the men in the wetsuits which suggests that these men aren’t important as they look all the same. Then there’s a diegetic voiceover telling them what to do. This makes you want to watch the whole film because you want to know what is going to happen next. From this research I have found that I want to leave the audience on a cliff hanger so they want to keep watching the film.