Evaluation

I  think that in terms of planning my type of film in relation to existing comedy films or having an improvisational script, I have done this successfully as I looked at how these existing films have achieved the genre of a comedy and how the script is only semi improvised with guidelines. I used the same techniques so that my film can achieve the genre aimed for and will be successful.

Evaluation question 7

7. If you had the chance, what will you do differntly in term of production practises?

In terms of production practises, I will use a high quality camera that will be able to zoom in and out so that I can show a range of camera shots. I will also make sure that all equipment is working such a the tripod, and if lighting is available so that my film can be of high quality.
I will also make sure that I have done research in editing software to find out which will be best for me to use to edit my film and which will be easier.

Evaluation question 6

7. Looking back at your preliminary task, what have you learnt in the progression from it to full product?

I have developed my skills futher in using cuts effectively and appropriately to create meaning to the audience which will result in a better product. I have also improved in time managment of the sequence as in the preliminary task, I went over the time limited provided but in the real task, I had used the time effectively.
I have also improved my skills using the windows live maker software to edit my film, as in the main task, I added music and animations and also credits to make my film look more professional.

Evaluation question 5

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

I have learnt that in order to have a successful product of high quality, The equipment must also be of high quality.
My film was not of a high quality because I used a digital camera to shoot the film rather than a high quality camera as this was the only equipment available. The camera also did not allow me to zoom in or out so I found it hard to create close up shots and a range of other shots, so therefore I mostly used mid shots throughout the opening equence of the film. This is an image of the camera that i used to shoot my film.

There also wasnt a tripod available for me to use for my production as it had been broken. This meant that I had to shoot my video free handedly resulting in loss of quality for my production because my hand was not sturdy.
There was also not as much lighting as I would have liked in order for the audience to see the charaters faces and expressions clearly. Ths was because there was no lighting equipment available for me to use except natural light, which again added to the lack of quality for my product.


The software used to edit my film was Windows Live Movie maker, This was a good software for me to use as I was able to make cuts where needed, add music and create titles or animations.
However I did not know how to smooth the cuts that are in the same scene so that they do not look appear so dramatic as I cut certain parts of the scene because it was too long. This is an image of my work on movie maker.

I had gathered feedback from people about my film or the production of it, and this was what people said. The people that I asked were over the age of 15 as my film was targeting teenagers 15 and over, which will make my feedback more accurate:

teacher: "You did a good job on cutting out most of the background area which would have shown that it was a sixxth form and not somebody's house"

Genevieve: " The opening sequence was quite funny but was abit hard to tell what was going on because at the first part of the scene, the characters did not seem loved up enough."

Moyo: "The cuts were used effectively and this made part of the scences funnier because it showed a change of time."

James: "The characters faces were not that clear."

Simone: "The background noise of the television wass kept throughout which made the scene seem more realistic."

Evaluation question 4

4. Who would be the audience for your media product?

My film will be rated using the BBFC rating of 15 as it will contain swear words and a bit of mil violence which will only be suitable for people over the aged of 15, or if not, they will have to be accompanied by an adult.
Using the rating of 15 shows my target audience as I am aiming for teenagers. The film is more likely to reflect the lives of these teenagers which is why it is aimed at them.

Evaluation question 3

3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product?

My film could be distributed by a few cinemas as my film will be likely to attract mostly teenagers of a British audience as it is in some ways similar to the film Kidulthood or Adulthood which attracted mostly teenagers of that lifestyle who were British.

Also, due to the quality of my film, it will be an independent film so will not be viewed in all cinemas.

It could also be viewed on social networks as it will attract the target audience which is teenagers as most use social networks.

Evaluation question 2

2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Through my characters, they are dressed in clothes which are very much in fashion which fits into the conventions of age as they are teenagers, they are likely to be interested in fashion trends.
I also used the idea of the teenagers using their phones frequently in the scene which again fits into the conventions of age as teenagers are depend highly on their phones. I made the characters use the phones in awkward situations which reflect real life.

I feel that I used props and costume successfully to fit into the conventions of age and represent them in a way which reflects real life.