Paranormal Activity is similar to my media project in terms of viewing audience :
groups of friends
young people [aged 15-25]
males and females [mainly males]
Monday, 4 April 2011
Evaluation Question 3 - who would be the audience for my media project.
Below shows pictures/videos that portray the type of audience likely to watch my media project.
EVALUATION - What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
During the process of constructing this product I have learnt a lot of new skills about technology.
Heres a video I made about Blogger on FinalCutPro
Heres a video I made about SoundTackPro on FinalCutPro
The part of the video which have been cut out
"Just below is a mixer, where i can change the bass, treble and also volume of the sounds."
Heres a video I made about FinalCutPro on FinalCutPro
"Just below is a mixer, where i can change the bass, treble and also volume of the sounds."
Heres a video I made about FinalCutPro on FinalCutPro
The part of the video that cant be seen
"I can change the speed of a clip by clicking on "Modify" and scrolling down to Chane speed."
Evaluation Question 7
What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
Below are screen grabs of the variety of technologies we used;
At first we were introduced to a variety of search engines. Such as google, we used google to research all kinds of different films regarding information on profits and target audiences. We learnt that by using google and other search engines such as yahoo we would always be able to find relevant information/research.
We used movie websites such as IMDB, which is the largest movie data base in the world, to help gain a better idea of what a good thriller movie includes.
We were later introduced to Blogger, which we used as an updating profile of research, such as what makes a good thriller, target audience of thrillers and what knowledge we have gained about all the different technologies we could use in our thriller movie.
Once entering on the blogger dashboard, we clicked on view blog and later clicked on our individual group page, (Group 29)
Clicking on new post we were able to update posts relating to research and planning.
Using the above tool bar on blogger we were able to change the font text size , upload images and videos and include links to external sites.
Above is an example of the posts that we have created after following the previous steps shown above.
With the use of blogger we learnt that it is always best to completely plan a task before getting started straight away, we also found that blogger is useful in updating/storing information & research by creating posts.
For filming our thriller opening we were required to use the college JVC camera, which we were given strict instructions on how to use appropriately. We were given two Sandisk memory cards to save our desired footage on, which was vital to the creation of our thriller opening, inserting the cards was a tricky process, they had to be opened and inserted the correct way round, carelessness could involve damaging the memory card or even the camera.
To create an overall final thriller opening film we were required to be able to use the college Apple Mac computers,on which where applications such as;
Final Cut Pro:
Above is a short clip from youtube on how to use Final Cut Pro.
Below are some still image editing the Bag swap on Final Cut Pro;
Final Cut was helpful in enabling us to trim, combine and add effects to footage.
By using Final Cut Pro frequently for Bag Swap, Prelim and Thriller opening. we learnt that to create a real life professional movie/clip it is necessary that you are able to use Final cut Pro fluently and effectively
SoundTrack Pro:
Above is a clip based around how to function Sound Track Pro.
Below are some still images of creating sound track for Bag swap;
Sound Track pro enabled us to combine a mixture instruments into one overall sound.
Although we found SoundTrack pro quite tricky to use we realised we will have to try and learn our way through to create an effective sound piece to accompany our Bag Swap and Thriller opening. By creating a sound track on Sound Track Pro we learnt that to create a professional sound track it is necessary that you are able to work your way around the application.
Live Type:
Above is a short clip on how to use Live Type.
Below are some still images of creating credits on Live Type.
Live type enabled us to create credits by altering fonts, effects and textures.
By using Live Type we learnt that you are able to create professional credits similar to big time movies such as Titanic, Terminator and many more. However to succeed in creating effective credits you are required to use live type fluently and all its components exposed. We however did not include credits made in Live Type in our thriller opening as we wanted plain simple text that was achievable on Final Cut Pro.
Evaluation Question 6
Audience feedback and comments:
We as a class all in our individual groups presented our thriller opening and awaited eagerly for feedback's on what other groups/pupils thought. As every one has their own opinion and are entitled to say what they feel a mixture of comments were given some positive and some negative.
Below is a wordle of what groups and pupils in my class thought of my thriller opening 'Reap As You Sow'.
Below are some short phrases of feedback's that fellow pupils suggested;
1) Could have improved lighting.
2) Loved the fact it's unique something different compare to other thriller openings.
3) Could have included more close up shots
4) Really loved the fact that its simple and plain something that is not over the top .
Below are voxpops of comments and feedback's from fellow pupils and friends;
We as a class all in our individual groups presented our thriller opening and awaited eagerly for feedback's on what other groups/pupils thought. As every one has their own opinion and are entitled to say what they feel a mixture of comments were given some positive and some negative.
Below is a wordle of what groups and pupils in my class thought of my thriller opening 'Reap As You Sow'.
Below are some short phrases of feedback's that fellow pupils suggested;
1) Could have improved lighting.
2) Loved the fact it's unique something different compare to other thriller openings.
3) Could have included more close up shots
4) Really loved the fact that its simple and plain something that is not over the top .
Below are voxpops of comments and feedback's from fellow pupils and friends;
On the 5th,April,2011 all the AS thriller openings were released at The Screen On The Green. Below is a wordle of feedback's that people at the cinema expressed.
Below are some short phrases of feedback that some people expressed at the cinemas;
- Really feel that you could have improved on the lighting
- Found the whole experience of watching your thriller opening creepy and scary, was left with goosebumps.
- Would definitely go to watch this at the cinemas if it was a complete movie.
- Really feel as if you could have altered the sound a bit more to make it more realistic.
Evaluation Question 4/5
What kind of institution might distribute my media product and why?
My film is classified as an independent film on a very low budget. Which will obviously effect the way it is distributed and what type of institution would distribute it.
Institutions that have distributed my film are;
The first place that my opening was distributed to was blogger which is a website, where you write stuff on an ongoing basis publish videos images which visitors can then read and see and then comment on.
Institutions that have distributed my film are;
- Blogger (http://www.blogger.com/)
The first place that my opening was distributed to was blogger which is a website, where you write stuff on an ongoing basis publish videos images which visitors can then read and see and then comment on.
- Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/)
My and my colleagues thriller opening is already uploaded on vimeo,which is an video sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view videos.
- The screen on the green
Which is a cinema where my and other AS students films will be playing as an one time release on the 5th,April,2011 at 12:15pm.
Institutions that may distribute my film are;
- Dog Woof (http://www.dogwoof.com/)
- First light (http://www.firstlightonline.co.uk/)
- Indie Movies (http://www.indiemoviesonline.com/)
- Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/)
If desired i could upload my thriller opening Reap As You Sow on Youtube, which is a video sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view videos, as well as leave comments.
- Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/)
I could also if wished for upload my thriller opening on Facebook, which is a social networking website, where my friends can view the film and leave comments about what they thought about the film.
There will be a release of 200 DVD copies of my thriller movie (Reap As You Sow) and other AS media students opening. Each individual student will receive one of the 200 copies which they can later on distribute to their family and friends.
Evaluation Question 3
Who would be the audience for your media product?
I personally believe that the target audience for my media product would be young adults (16-25).
Below is a short clip that i created on windows media showing images of what my thriller opening audience could be seen wearing/using
Below are short story's of my friends,who fit i believe would fit the targeted audience criteria for my thriller opening Reap As You Sow;
Isaq Chowdhury: 17 years old is a student currently studying Monday- Friday; at City and Islington Sixth form college where he's studying Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Mathematics . Isaq enjoys playing football, going out and socialising in his spare time, he visits the cinema frequently and is always up for thrilling experiences. Isaq is very determined in completing his studies and eventually achieving a career as a GP.
Tajwar Chowdhury: 16 years old is currently studying Business Admin at City and Islington college (Camden). He's very active and is always up for taking risks in life. He's very eager and tries to take full advantage of every opportunity that is thrown at him. Tajwars a very materialistic person who loves partying and shopping at (House Of Frazer and Selfridges).
Mahi Hussain: 18 works full time at Peacocks, where he stocks, replenishes and merchandise's clothing wear, in his spare time he loves cycling and going out on adventures to perform dangerous tasks like bungee jumping and sky diving. He enjoys watching thriller, action and animated films, and is always the first to purchasing latest gadgets such as phones and mp3 players.
I personally believe that the target audience for my media product would be young adults (16-25).
Below is a short clip that i created on windows media showing images of what my thriller opening audience could be seen wearing/using
Isaq Chowdhury: 17 years old is a student currently studying Monday- Friday; at City and Islington Sixth form college where he's studying Chemistry, Biology, Psychology and Mathematics . Isaq enjoys playing football, going out and socialising in his spare time, he visits the cinema frequently and is always up for thrilling experiences. Isaq is very determined in completing his studies and eventually achieving a career as a GP.
Tajwar Chowdhury: 16 years old is currently studying Business Admin at City and Islington college (Camden). He's very active and is always up for taking risks in life. He's very eager and tries to take full advantage of every opportunity that is thrown at him. Tajwars a very materialistic person who loves partying and shopping at (House Of Frazer and Selfridges).
Mahi Hussain: 18 works full time at Peacocks, where he stocks, replenishes and merchandise's clothing wear, in his spare time he loves cycling and going out on adventures to perform dangerous tasks like bungee jumping and sky diving. He enjoys watching thriller, action and animated films, and is always the first to purchasing latest gadgets such as phones and mp3 players.
Sunday, 3 April 2011
Evaluation Question 2
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
I was pretty sure that i wanted the main protagonist in my opening played by Ryan Cameron, to follow the dress code of black casual clothes, mainly because i thought it would be right to make the culprit look like an ordinary young adult in current times. As you can see below left Ryan wore a black quilted jacket, with light blue jeans and black boots. The clothes worn by Ryan reflect many of the characters clothes/dress code in adulthood below right, I was eager for Ryan to appear similar to what a majority of people stereotypically think young adults appear as.
I personally believe that my media product mainly represents the young adults/old teenagers social group, who are mainly stereotyped as trouble makers (yobs).
Pretty much like Sam (played by Noel Clarks) in Kidulthood and Adulthood.
As i viewed my opening over and over again a numerous of times i found that the are many comparisons to the culprit in my opening and Sam in Kidulthood and Adulthood such as;
- The were a number of stereotypical comments from other contemporary film makers saying that the main protagonist in my opening is;
- Sly
- Insecure
- Deluded
- Mentally Abnormal
The also appears to be comparisons in shots such as the tracking shot in my opening where we see the culprit walking through the middle of greenery (park) with his hands in his pockets suggesting he lacks confidence/self esteem.
Sam similarly walks through the middle of greenery with his hands in his pocket wearing blue jeans.
The only difference is that Sam walks through a grave instead of a park and is filmed using a Birdseye view tracking shot instead of a normal tracking shot in my opening.
On the whole my media product mainly represents old teens/young adults, who are mainly stereotyped as trouble makers (yobs).
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