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.

Evaluation for 2 minute opening sequence

1. In what way does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

The title of my film 'Changes Of Romance' conforms to the conventions of most real media products as the title relates to the film. My title explains shortly what the film is about and what the story line will be based on. It also makes the audience aware that the film will include romance however, the title does not show that the film is in the genre of comedy because of the word romance so it could be in the genre of romantic comedy.

The genre of my film conforms to the conventions of real media products, because a comedy type film must involve jokes which I included into the opening sequence such as the guy tripping over with popcorn and the girl announcing she wants to break up unexpectedly which was an idea taken from the romantic comedy Crazy Stupid Love. By creating a light hearted scene out of a situation, developed the conventions of a comedy film, as it is funny from the beginning which makes the audience aware of the genre of the film.

The props and costume choices of the characters conformed to the conventions of media products which will attract teenagers or maybe older as my film would be classified 15 because of the use of language. The costume used for the two characters were in fashion for teenagers which is likely attract teenagers as an audience.
The props such as the actors being on their phones and fighting over the tv remote reflect most teenage lifestyles which again is likely to attract teenagers as an audience.

The music I used in my opening sequence developed the conventions of a comedy film as I placed the music at the end to conclude an awkward moment which mocks the seriousness of the situation when the girl announces to her boyfriend that she wants to break up.

As the opening sequence was 2 minutes long, my aim was to show the audience from the beginning that the film is in the genre of comedy. I kept the camera shots pretty simple and made the funny parts reflect in their speech or actions. I also developed the conventions of a comedy film by using cuts to show how things happen dramatically such as when the guy was asking for the remote and then a cut was shown with the couple all of a sudden fighting over the remote. The use of cuts allow me to show the funny parts in just the beginning of the film to make the audience aware that the film is a comedy type.

From the making of my opening sequence, I was hoping to achieve the genre of my film which is comedy successfully to make the audience aware of what type of film it is and how it will reflect the whole film.
One of my main focuses were to make the opening sequence of my film a comedy type.

2 minute opening sequece

Pre- production diary 2

I have been given permission from the head of sixth form to use the sixth form common room as my location for my film.
I have also been given permission from my media teacher to hire the camera for shooting my film.
I have also been given permission from my actors to use them in my film.

BBFC of my film

In order to attract teenagers, my film will have to be given a rating in which teenagers will be able to watch the film.

The BBFC rating of my film will be 15 as this is the age of teenagers that I want to target.
In order for my film to be rated a 15, it could contain: violence, strong or offensive language, emotional scences and mild nude scences.

Ways to target my target audience

As I already have a storyline and good feedback, I do not wish to change my storyline as love and first crushes reflect a teenage lifestyle.
I will just use blackberry's as a prop to reflect the lifestyle of teenagers and show how they use this in awkward situations, and I will also direct the actors to wear fashionable clothes and clothes that most teenagers wear. Such as clothes from HnM so that it appears realistic and shows tthat the actors are teenagers living a typical teenage lifestyle.

Teenage Lifestyle (target audience)

What is involved in a teenage lifestyle?

social networking sites a major part of teenagers lives.

Technology such as an Iphone or Blackberry are a big part in teenagers lives as they rely on it heavily.

Most of teenagers lifestyle invovle getting money as they need it to buy things.

Teenagers lifestyle include being fashionable and having clothes that are trendy. Teenagers are known for experimenting with different styles which could be wild or revealing for example.


As I have shown what is involved in a teenagers lifestyle, I can find ways to include this in my film which will attract them as they are my target audience.
My film could either be about these things such as money as it will reflect teenagers lifestyles, or I could make these things evident in my scene using them as props to reflect their lifestyle which will attract them to watch th film as it will be realistic. For example the ue of an Iphone or Blackberry could be used as a prop and have the actors costumes as stylish and in fashion to reflect teenagers lifestyle.

Target audience

In order to make my film successful, It would have to attract a specific target audience. I would prefer to aim my film at teenagers and years above, so in order to do this, My film will have to have actors living a lifestyle similar to the target audience and would have to be of that age.

Shooting Script

I have created a shooting script showin the camera angles and the events of things taking place in the opening sequence as there is no script.

Scene 1
Mid shot showing the teenage couple watching tv.
The production name appeas on screen "a Cielle Productions film"

Scene 2
Close up of girl looking in mirror putting on lipgloss, with boy shown in the background doing the popcorn.

Scene 3
A cut showin mid shot of boy near microwave fixing his clothes and putting popcorn into bowl.

Scene 4
Mid shot showing the girl pinging her friends in excitement and then quickly putting the phone away as the boy comes over.

Scene 5
Remains as mid shot showing boy tripping over and popcorn falling.

Scene 6
Mid shot showing boy and girl sitting eating the popcorn.
Close ups of the teenagers laughing and smiling.

Scene 7
Fast pace cut to a mid shot showing the couple in a couple of months fighting over the remote.

Scene 8
Remains mid shot showing them sitting down

Scene 9
Close up of girls facial expression as she says she wants to break up

Scene 10
Black screen showing the name of the film
Titles appear
Music plays around the same time.

Production Schedule

Production equipment required
Camera
Tripod


Crew
Cameraperson
Props person
Editor


Actors
1 male actor
1 female character


Props
Bowl of popcorn
Remote control
Table
Microwave
Tv


Post-Production
Editing on movie maker
Graphics for titles and credits
Music at the end of the openning sequence

Filming equipment 2

I have checked in the media department to see if the filimg eqipment I needed was available for me to use and the tripod was not availble as it had been broken. This could result in having a film of low quality.
The equipment that i will be using to make my film:

• Digital camera
• Computer with editing facilities
• Editing software

Filming Equipment

• Digital Camera
• Tripod
• Computer with editing facilities
• Editing Software (available software- Movie maker)

Due to the limited facilities available, I will not be able to provide a microphone or lighting kit to enhance the quality of my film. This was the only equipment that was available for me to use.

Pre- Production diary

Pre-production tasks

Ask permission or write to the head of 6th form to film the opening sequence in the 6th form area.
Date Started: Monday 21st May
Date Completed: Wednesday 23rd May

Ask permission from the media teacher for access to the digital camera to shoot the opening sequence.
Date Started: Monday 21st May
Date Completed: Wednesday 23rd May


Ask permission from the ators to have the right to use them for my film.
Date started: Monday 21st May
Date Completed: Wednesday 23rd May

Story

As the maximum for my opening sequence is two minutes, I will have to make sure that each part of my storyboard lasts a minute maximum.

Storyboard

I have created a story board showing the camera shots of the opening sequence in my film. I have also written a few instructions of  how I would want my actors to behave. I have also written a few quotes of what I would want my actors to say as my script will be partly adlibed.

This is the camera shots for the first half of my sequence showing the young teenage couple on their first date and how much they are into each other.

This is the second half of the opening sequence showing the couple a few of years down the line, showing their conflictions.

Inspiration for Script

Another inspiration for my improvisational script is the American comedy film, Best In Show, directed by Christopher Guest.
This script for this film is hugely improvisational and inspires me to make my opening sequence in this style as the film is also in the genre of comedy.
Christopher Guest writes a synopsis of what he wants the character to be like and the characters adlib when the film is being shot. This is how I would like to direct my film.

Inspiration for Script

I have taken inspiration from the British sitcom Outnumbered, directed and produced by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin.
The sitcom is known for semi- improvisational scripting which makes the storyline more realistic.
I feel that my opening sequence will seem more realistic and natural if I were to use this type of scripting as it does not resrict the actors in any way.

Research for Scipt

In order to keep the opening sequence original and natural I would prefere not to have a written script for the actors. I would like to give them guidelines on what will happen in the scene but not restrict them on what to say. This could make the opening sequence much funnier as the scene will appear natural which will include their own facial expressions and will be able to fulfill the genre of a comedy film.
In order to prompt my actors, I will sketch the camera angles and place a few guidelines on the main things that will happen such as at the end when the woman tells the man that she would like a divorce.

Pre-Setting

These are pictures of the setting I will use for the opening sequence in my film. It is in the college Sixth Form area and is convenient for the actors as they attend the college. The filming will take place during the actors free periods and I have been given permission to clear the Sixth Form area so that there will be no interruptions when filming is taking place.

Research for Script

As my opening sequence starts with a couple on their first date; I decided to research into topics that are commonly discussed on a first date so that I can involve them in my script to make the scene seem more realistic. Using the google search engine, I typed in "first date conversations for men" and it came up with a list of top 10. Here is the top 10 list:

I  will include some of these tips in my opening sequence but in order to make it funnier I could do the opposite to turn the date into an embarrasing one which some of the target audience might find funny and will therefore fufil the aim of a comedy film.

Type of comedy for my film

I enjoy the the type of comedy used in meet the fockers and would prefare to include that kind of humour in my film as it is funny but then the dialogue of the actors come across sarcastic which makes it more funnier than it is meant to be. Making the characters of my film seem abit sarcastic will be easier for me to achieve my target of creating a film under the genre of comedy rather than including actual jokes in the script because some people might not find the jokes as funny. It will be best to create make the characters seem sarcastic when  the characters are older and do not get along.

Location

I have chosen my Sixth Form centre as my location for the film because it is convenient for the actors as my actors will be attending this sixth form and the film can be shot without having to travel or arranging to meet with the actors. I have also chosen this area for my location because it is suitable for the setting of my film which is meant to be in a house. There are sofas, tables and a flat screen tv which creates the setting of a house. Although there are always students in the sixth form area I can arrange to shoot my film after college where there will be no students.

Character Analysis

This is a character analysis listing the characteristics I would like my actors to have in my film.

Possible male characters

The character Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel air could be a good personality for the male actor in my film as he is: 

•  Funny
• Good looking
• Popular
• Quite masculine
• Has charm

The other character is Channing Tatum in She's The Man. He ould also be a good personality for my male actor as he is:

•  Good looking
• Sporty
• popular
• sensitive                                         

Possible Female Actors

In order to decide how I would like the personality of the female character of my film to have, I have chosen a range of different females from films that I like to watch and will choose which personality of the female characters best suits the role in my film.

This character is Hilary from the comedy Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
In the comedy series, she is known for being very good looking, fashion obsessed, a spoilt daughter and also not very articulate which causes some humour.

In the film She's The Man which falls into the genre of comedy,this character is more sporty in comparison to Hilary but at the same time she is in touch with her feminine side and still comes off as attractive.

In the film Mean Girls which also falls into the genre of comedy, this character comes across as one of the most popular girls in the school and appears to be mean and indirectly bullies her friends and other people in the school. She is very much in touch with her feminine side as she is a trend setter in the school and likes to impress boys.

In the film St. Trinians which also falls into the genre of comedy, This character comes across as popular with the pupils in the school and also the wisest as she is head girl and very smart. She is a rebellious school child and is very appealing. she is also quite kind and listens to the younger years. she is like the motherly figure to the rest of the pupils and has responsibilities to look after them.

In the series My Wife and Kids which falls into the genre of comedy, this charcter is a young sweet teenager which is attractive and is influenced highly by the latest fashion trends. She is in touch with her feminine side and interested in boys and is quite sensible but lacks common sense which can appear humorous to the audience.

Titles 2

I have decided not to use titles in my main task as it is a two minute opening sequence, and often, titles are shown at the end. The only titles I will place at the beginning of my film is my production name and logo and also the name of the film.

titles

When making my film I will have to include titles of who the director is etc. This shows that it is a film as it has names of the pproduction crew and the actors.

This is an example of the titles I will use in my film.

Title of my film

The name of my film will be "Changes Of Romance". I have taken some feedback from people asking their opinion on what they think of the film being called this:

Koby: "The name of the film sums up the story very well and gives the audience an idea of what the film is roughly going to be about."

Ben: "The title of the film makes the audience think that the film is in the genre of romance."

Pheobe: "The name of the film is short but at the same time effective."

Alisha: "The name of the film tells you wht the film is going to be about without giving too much away."

Feedback on Outline of the story

I had a discussion with people about what they think of my story outline.

• A teenager descibed the outline as interesting and would like to watch the film.
• A classmate of mine described my story outline as good but in order to make the genre of the film fall into comedy instead of romance I could involve drama by showing problems in a typical teenagers lives and also involve jokes in the script to make it funnier and will therefore fall into the genre of comedy.
• A student from my media lesson said that she likes how the film is about young people as it is likely to target that type of audience. She also likes the cliffhanger at the end of the outline because it makes her want to find out what will happen in the film and she likes the way I made the situation seem serious even though it is about young people and love.

Outline of Story

My film is about a couple getting together in their adolescence era. The audience get a glimpse of the exciting feelings when experiencing young love but then later down the line, we see that this is not the case as the couple realise how different they are and start to fall out of love. Can they stay strong together?

BBFC

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is a non- governmental organisation funded by the film industry and are responsible for the national classification of films within the United Kingdom.

Here are some of the national classifications:

A 'U' film is suitable for children aged 4years and over.

A 'PG' film is suitable for children aged 8 and over.

 A film rated 12 is suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, the younger years can watch the film if accompanied by an adult.

Is suitable for children aged 12 and over and is not suitable for children of the younger years.

A film rated 15 is only suitable for people aged 15 and over and no one younger is allowed to rent or buy a '15' rated film.

A film rated 18 is only suitable people aged 18 and over and no one younger is allowed to rent or buy a '18' rated film.



When a film is given a rating it targets a specific audience as it may contain certain contents that are suitable for that particular audience.

My Film Idea

The opening sequence starts off with a couple going out on a first date. The audience sees a spark between the couple and they are shown having fun on the date. They are having a movie night and watching a film. There will be a cut showing how the couple are now. They are sitting down watching TV and can't decide on a channel to watch together and the girl drops a hint about a divorce and then it will cut off to the titles.

Ideas about my opening sequence

The films that interest me most fall into the genre of comedy. I looked at various comedy films that I thought would be easy to film and will consider filming it in a similar style.

In the film Stupid Crazy Love, the opening sequence is of two couples sitting at a dinner table and one of the couples talks about wanting a divorce. For my opening sequence, I think that it will be a good idea to show two couples at a dinner table and then something interesting will happen and then it will cut off into the titles. This cliffhanger encourages the audience to want to watch the rest of the film. Also by creating a funny scene or a joke in the opening sequence, it will make the audience aware from the beginning that my film falls into the comedy genre.









Pulp Fiction is another opening sequence of a couple sitting at the table, Although it is an action film it is a good example to use.