Thursday, 18 December 2008
Pre Lim Task
I think our prelimerary task went well for the small amount of planning we had, as most of our ideas we completely improvised. I feel that this has shown me that you really do need to plan whenever you are filming to make sure you have all the shots you need, also some shots that seem irrelevant at the time could be useful as we found ourselves with not enough footage but we managed to find a way around this by using a camera angle that we just thought of randomly. As a whole i was happy with the way the task turned out as we had some good footage and made it different to anyone elses.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Chosen Pitch
We chose to do the Pitch that is based in a west end theatre because we will be able to do it with the equipment we are given, we have a location quite close to us at the stamford corn exchange, this is suitable because it is an old building like most west end theatres are. There are also other possible places we could shout our opening such as bourne corn exchange or even in the school hall.
We mainly chose this pitch because it made the most sense to us, there are a few parts that may need changing such as the cleaner, this may be hard if a parent isn't willing to play the role or are not available due to their job. We would add parts such as flashbacks to add length and to build tension that something is going to happen. We are still quite early on in planning the rest of the pitch such as camera scripts etc. but we are coming up with parts that could be used all the time, we will start recording these ideas so that we can put them on here.
We mainly chose this pitch because it made the most sense to us, there are a few parts that may need changing such as the cleaner, this may be hard if a parent isn't willing to play the role or are not available due to their job. We would add parts such as flashbacks to add length and to build tension that something is going to happen. We are still quite early on in planning the rest of the pitch such as camera scripts etc. but we are coming up with parts that could be used all the time, we will start recording these ideas so that we can put them on here.
Pitch
Idea 1
Starts with a shot of the victim asleep in bed.
Jumps to various other shots of a flashback from the victim of her husband being killed.
You then see the killer from the flashback walking up dimly lit stairs, then jumps back to victim in bed as she wakes up to sounds on the landing outside her door.
See the door fly open, then jumps to outside the house where you hear screaming.
Idea 2
First shot is a wide shot of a dark and gloomy lake early in the morning with a old man with fishing gear walking in from the left.
Mid shot of the old man setting up at the side of the lake, preparing to start fishing.
A p.o.v shot shows something rushing up behind him, he turns around at the last minute, this unknown creature kills him instantly and he falls into the dark lake.
The next morning a group of young children find the old man’s fishing gear in perfect condition and a hole in the algae where it looks like someone has fallen into the water.
Idea 3
There is a caretaker in a London west end theatre. As he is locking up and switching off the lights. There are mid shots showing him locking doors and switching lights off. There are some shots to show him doing his work but it looks as if someone is watching him. As he goes to lock the final door the camera gets closer to his back creeping up on him. He gasps and turns around and the screen goes black.
As a group we chose the 3rd idea because it makes the most sense, we have the location for this near us, and it will be one that will be easiest for us to do with the equipment we have.
Starts with a shot of the victim asleep in bed.
Jumps to various other shots of a flashback from the victim of her husband being killed.
You then see the killer from the flashback walking up dimly lit stairs, then jumps back to victim in bed as she wakes up to sounds on the landing outside her door.
See the door fly open, then jumps to outside the house where you hear screaming.
Idea 2
First shot is a wide shot of a dark and gloomy lake early in the morning with a old man with fishing gear walking in from the left.
Mid shot of the old man setting up at the side of the lake, preparing to start fishing.
A p.o.v shot shows something rushing up behind him, he turns around at the last minute, this unknown creature kills him instantly and he falls into the dark lake.
The next morning a group of young children find the old man’s fishing gear in perfect condition and a hole in the algae where it looks like someone has fallen into the water.
Idea 3
There is a caretaker in a London west end theatre. As he is locking up and switching off the lights. There are mid shots showing him locking doors and switching lights off. There are some shots to show him doing his work but it looks as if someone is watching him. As he goes to lock the final door the camera gets closer to his back creeping up on him. He gasps and turns around and the screen goes black.
As a group we chose the 3rd idea because it makes the most sense, we have the location for this near us, and it will be one that will be easiest for us to do with the equipment we have.
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
chosen age group
We as a group, have decided to use the over 15 age group as this allows moderate violence and bad language. This will suit our opening as it might have scenes that will scare younger people.
questionnaire
Thriller film questionnaire:
1. Are you: male female.
2.How old are you?
0-12 12-15 15-18 18-25 25+
3. What film genres do you prefer? (can tick more than 1 box):
Thriller
Horror
Action
Romantic comedy
Animation
Comedy
War films
Other: ……………………………………………………
4. if you ticked the thriller film genre what do you expect from a thriller film:
Action thriller
Supernatural thriller
Horror thriller
Crime thriller
Conspiracy thriller
Erotic thriller
Psychological thriller
5. What do you personally expect from a film?
To be frightened?
To have a laugh?
To be able to relate to the film / life experiences?
To see chase scenes and get adrenaline?
6. How do you to prefer to view films?
Cinema
DVDs brought
DVDs rented
Internet downloads
Other: …………………………………………………………...
7. What hobbies do you take part in?
……………………………………
8. How often do you spend watching films?
Once a week
Twice a week
More than twice a week
Once a month
Other: …………………………………………………………...
When i sent this out to 10 candiadates. these are the results that i collected.8 out of 10 candidates were male.2 out of 10 candidates were female.
9 out of 10 candidates were aged between 15-18
1 out of 10 candidates were aged 25+.
The majority of the candidates i asked enjoyed these film genres:thriller films. action films. comedy films. the least choosen genres are: romantic comedy. war films.
i asked the candidates which type of thriller film genre which they most expect from a thriller film. the type of thriller genres that were choosen the most were.
action thriller films.
crime thrillers.
conspiracy thriller.
a question that i asked my candidates was, what do you expect from a thriller film?
the answer with the best response was that the candiadtes expect to have a laugh with a thriller film.
when a film is produced and launched i wanted to know how people best wish to view movies. The best responses were. DVD's that were purchased and movies that were veiwed in the cinema. the worst response was nobody downloaded movies v.i.a itunes ect. to watch a new realese.
1. Are you: male female.
2.How old are you?
0-12 12-15 15-18 18-25 25+
3. What film genres do you prefer? (can tick more than 1 box):
Thriller
Horror
Action
Romantic comedy
Animation
Comedy
War films
Other: ……………………………………………………
4. if you ticked the thriller film genre what do you expect from a thriller film:
Action thriller
Supernatural thriller
Horror thriller
Crime thriller
Conspiracy thriller
Erotic thriller
Psychological thriller
5. What do you personally expect from a film?
To be frightened?
To have a laugh?
To be able to relate to the film / life experiences?
To see chase scenes and get adrenaline?
6. How do you to prefer to view films?
Cinema
DVDs brought
DVDs rented
Internet downloads
Other: …………………………………………………………...
7. What hobbies do you take part in?
……………………………………
8. How often do you spend watching films?
Once a week
Twice a week
More than twice a week
Once a month
Other: …………………………………………………………...
When i sent this out to 10 candiadates. these are the results that i collected.8 out of 10 candidates were male.2 out of 10 candidates were female.
9 out of 10 candidates were aged between 15-18
1 out of 10 candidates were aged 25+.
The majority of the candidates i asked enjoyed these film genres:thriller films. action films. comedy films. the least choosen genres are: romantic comedy. war films.
i asked the candidates which type of thriller film genre which they most expect from a thriller film. the type of thriller genres that were choosen the most were.
action thriller films.
crime thrillers.
conspiracy thriller.
a question that i asked my candidates was, what do you expect from a thriller film?
the answer with the best response was that the candiadtes expect to have a laugh with a thriller film.
when a film is produced and launched i wanted to know how people best wish to view movies. The best responses were. DVD's that were purchased and movies that were veiwed in the cinema. the worst response was nobody downloaded movies v.i.a itunes ect. to watch a new realese.
Monday, 8 December 2008
18
In the over 18 age catagory there aren't many, if any restraints, but they make it harder to access the film on dvd to discourage younger people watching it.
Sunday, 7 December 2008
15
Theme: No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate to 15 year olds.
Language: There may be frequent use of strong language such as fuck. But the strongest terms like 'cunt' will be acceptable only where justified by the context. Continued aggressive use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity: Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context
Sexual Behaviour: Sexual activity is acceptable but without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour.
Violence: Violence may be strong but may not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. Scenes of sexual violence must be discreet and brief.
Language: There may be frequent use of strong language such as fuck. But the strongest terms like 'cunt' will be acceptable only where justified by the context. Continued aggressive use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity: Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context
Sexual Behaviour: Sexual activity is acceptable but without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour.
Violence: Violence may be strong but may not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. Scenes of sexual violence must be discreet and brief.
12
Theme: Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
Language: The use of strong language such as 'fuck' can be lightly used. Racist abuse is also of particular concern.
Nudity: Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet
Sexual Behaviour: Sexual activity may be implied. Sex references may reflect what is likely to be familiar to most adolescents but should not go beyond what is suitable for them.
Violence: Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated.
Drugs:Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or instructional.
Language: The use of strong language such as 'fuck' can be lightly used. Racist abuse is also of particular concern.
Nudity: Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet
Sexual Behaviour: Sexual activity may be implied. Sex references may reflect what is likely to be familiar to most adolescents but should not go beyond what is suitable for them.
Violence: Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated.
Drugs:Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or instructional.
Guidelines for age classifications: PG
Theme: Where more serious issues are featured eg domestic violence, racist abuse but storyline should condone the behaviour.
Language:Mild Bad language only
Sex: Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.
Violence: Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its setting (historic or fantasy).
Drugs: Any references to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.
Language:Mild Bad language only
Sex: Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.
Violence: Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its setting (historic or fantasy).
Drugs: Any references to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.
Friday, 5 December 2008
Guidelines fo age classifacations; Universal
Universal:- Language: Small amount of use of very mild bad language is allowed.
Nudity:Occasional natural nudityis allowed but with no sexual context.
Sexual Activity:Kissing is permitted and references of sexual activity but only as making love.
Violence:Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.
Nudity:Occasional natural nudityis allowed but with no sexual context.
Sexual Activity:Kissing is permitted and references of sexual activity but only as making love.
Violence:Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.
Monday, 1 December 2008
Three openings analysis
Leon
This film starts off with a pan shot showing the surroundings that the film is set in. Cuts to two people in a dark room talking about a person that one of the men wants dead. Never shows the men as a whole, just certain facial features. This is done to build tension and it is darkened so that the meeting looks private and hidden away which makes audience feel uneasy.
Cuts to showing the victim entering a hotel and is followed by men to show him as a significant figure of this gang, close up of victims face so you see its the same person shown in the picture in the meeting of the two men.
Hear that someone is coming to visit the man, never shows this person to build tension, as youdont know where he is or who he will kill next. After all of the victims mob is called the room hes in goes vey dark and you see the fear on his face when this happens, see him scrabbling around trying to get out this builds tension as you do not know when he is going to strike. When the man meets the victim you see his face for the first time so you know who it is.
Se7en
Film starts off with a man cuting out newspaper articles to do with certain people and the seven deadly sins, then shows him loading a gun, never see mans face, builds tension, then shows him scratching off his fingerprints, makes it looks like he is preparing to kill someone, cuts to a house where inside it is dark and full of decaying food, then see a victim who is very large, dead with his head in food. Shows that this man was greedy and greed is one of the seven deadly sins, neither the audience or the police know who it is which builds tension, as you dont know why he is killing these people or who he is likely to kill next.
Jagged Edge
Starts showing victim asleep, this gives the audiene a false sense of security. This then cuts to a p.o.v shot of a person walking up dimly lit stairs, at this point the only sound you can hear is the background music, this creates tension as you do not know what it is going up the stairs or where it is. This continues in a p.o.v shot as you see the person open the door, cuts the woman/victim waking up from someone coming into her room. There are then alot of different camera shots which are mainly close ups of the victims face and the killers knife. This causes confusion as you do not see what is going on. After this a wide shot of the house is shown, and you hear screaming, you see that the house is very secluded this shows that nobody can help the person.
This film starts off with a pan shot showing the surroundings that the film is set in. Cuts to two people in a dark room talking about a person that one of the men wants dead. Never shows the men as a whole, just certain facial features. This is done to build tension and it is darkened so that the meeting looks private and hidden away which makes audience feel uneasy.
Cuts to showing the victim entering a hotel and is followed by men to show him as a significant figure of this gang, close up of victims face so you see its the same person shown in the picture in the meeting of the two men.
Hear that someone is coming to visit the man, never shows this person to build tension, as youdont know where he is or who he will kill next. After all of the victims mob is called the room hes in goes vey dark and you see the fear on his face when this happens, see him scrabbling around trying to get out this builds tension as you do not know when he is going to strike. When the man meets the victim you see his face for the first time so you know who it is.
Se7en
Film starts off with a man cuting out newspaper articles to do with certain people and the seven deadly sins, then shows him loading a gun, never see mans face, builds tension, then shows him scratching off his fingerprints, makes it looks like he is preparing to kill someone, cuts to a house where inside it is dark and full of decaying food, then see a victim who is very large, dead with his head in food. Shows that this man was greedy and greed is one of the seven deadly sins, neither the audience or the police know who it is which builds tension, as you dont know why he is killing these people or who he is likely to kill next.
Jagged Edge
Starts showing victim asleep, this gives the audiene a false sense of security. This then cuts to a p.o.v shot of a person walking up dimly lit stairs, at this point the only sound you can hear is the background music, this creates tension as you do not know what it is going up the stairs or where it is. This continues in a p.o.v shot as you see the person open the door, cuts the woman/victim waking up from someone coming into her room. There are then alot of different camera shots which are mainly close ups of the victims face and the killers knife. This causes confusion as you do not see what is going on. After this a wide shot of the house is shown, and you hear screaming, you see that the house is very secluded this shows that nobody can help the person.
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