Saturday, 27 April 2013
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Thriller evaluation question 7.
Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it?
Thriller evaluation question 6.
What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
When it comes to technologies I have learnt how to use many.
To construct my evaluation and research I used websites like: Prezi, Survey monkey, Spicynodes, popplet, padlet, a voice note and I even recorded an answer to one of my evaluation questions.
Survey Monkey.
Popplet -
Prezi -
Final cut express.
Camera.
Tripod.
I used these technologies because I thought that they were a good way to show what I have learnt. Most of them were also better at proving my point than maybe power point or word would have.
When it comes to technologies I have learnt how to use many.
To construct my evaluation and research I used websites like: Prezi, Survey monkey, Spicynodes, popplet, padlet, a voice note and I even recorded an answer to one of my evaluation questions.
Popplet -
Prezi -
Final cut express.
Camera.
Tripod.I used these technologies because I thought that they were a good way to show what I have learnt. Most of them were also better at proving my point than maybe power point or word would have.
There is also the filming part of the project. I
learnt how to use things like a tripod effectively and to be able to film
something clearly and professionally.
With Final cut express being where I edited most of
my videos it was a complicated application to use as I have never used it
before, however it got easier as I used it often.
Likewise like final cut express I had never blogged
before until I started this project and it got easier and quicker. With survey
monkey it was easy and straightforward and helped me with my research for my
target audience.
From using these site I have developed knowledge about each one and learnt how to just play around with sites until I understood them. And I have gained good production skills, good planning skills and experience with filming.
Friday, 15 March 2013
Thriller evaluation question 1.
In what way does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Produced by Andrew Maloney and Leon Maloney.
Question asked by Grace Nwobi.
Answered by Jade Guest.
Produced by Andrew Maloney and Leon Maloney.
Question asked by Grace Nwobi.
Answered by Jade Guest.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Friday, 1 March 2013
Title format -
A film by Lemon Tree productions.
Directed by Andrew Maloney, Grace Nwobi, Jade Guest and Leon Lindsay-Ayres.
Main actors - Leon Lindsay-Ayres, Grace Nwobi, Andy Sielele, Joel Odum and Andrew Maloney.
Title of thriller - Ready or not.
Directed by Andrew Maloney, Grace Nwobi, Jade Guest and Leon Lindsay-Ayres.
Main actors - Leon Lindsay-Ayres, Grace Nwobi, Andy Sielele, Joel Odum and Andrew Maloney.
Title of thriller - Ready or not.
Media definitions.
Suspense - This is when there are certain questions asked about the movie because they are left unanswered or leave the audience wanting to know more, these can come in the form of cliffhangers. It is the anxiety about the outcome of certain actions It may operate whenever there is a perceived suspended drama or a chain of cause is left in doubt, with tension being an emotion felt as part of the situation. In the kind of suspense described by film director Alfred Hitchcock, an audience experiences suspense when they expect something bad to happen and have (or believe they have) a superior perspective on events in the drama's hierarchy of knowledge, yet they are powerless to intervene to prevent it from happening. Films having a lot of suspense belong in the thriller genre.
Maguffin - A MacGuffin or Maguffin is a plot device which drives the film.
For most films the Maguffin is not explained in depth. For some films it is simply just money, but it is what drives the characters to do what they do in the film.
Examples of a Maguffin:
Continuity editing - Continuity editing is the predominant style of editing in narrative cinema and television. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots.
An example:
Enigmas - This refers to a puzzle, something mysterious or inexplicable, or a riddle or difficult problem.
In thrillers this is commonly something which the protagonist has to try to find out or solve before the narrative is resolved and the film finishes.
Red herrings - A red herring is the name given to a device which intends to divert he audience from the truth or an item of significance. It can work with other devices like the enigma to create suspense.
Cliffhangers - Sometimes although not always, used. Often feature a main character in a precarious or difficult dilemma, or confronted with a shocking revelation. This can entice the audience to keep watching in order to see how the situation resolves itself.
Maguffin - A MacGuffin or Maguffin is a plot device which drives the film.
For most films the Maguffin is not explained in depth. For some films it is simply just money, but it is what drives the characters to do what they do in the film.
Examples of a Maguffin:
- the 'Micro-Film' in North-By-NorthWest - which the antagonists are trying to smuggle out of the country, and the CIA are trying to retrieve.
- The money in No Country For Old Men - which leads to many shootouts and deaths through-out the film.
Continuity editing - Continuity editing is the predominant style of editing in narrative cinema and television. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots.
An example:
In thrillers this is commonly something which the protagonist has to try to find out or solve before the narrative is resolved and the film finishes.
Red herrings - A red herring is the name given to a device which intends to divert he audience from the truth or an item of significance. It can work with other devices like the enigma to create suspense.
Cliffhangers - Sometimes although not always, used. Often feature a main character in a precarious or difficult dilemma, or confronted with a shocking revelation. This can entice the audience to keep watching in order to see how the situation resolves itself.
Script.
Grace: Hi, where are you?
Grace: oh okay, see you soon....... oh hello that was quick.
Leon, Andy and Joel: *shouting* "aye thats him innit"
Leon and Joel: Lets get him. *chasing Andrew*
Leon and Joel: "go straight"
Leon, Joel and Andy: Where you going now boy.....
Props and costumes.
These are the possible props and costumes that we may use in our thriller.
We only however need a briefcase and a phone.
We only however need a briefcase and a phone.
Friday, 15 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Location sheet.
Production
Schedule
Location Visit
Sheet
Programme Title: Lemon Tree production.
Writer: Grace Nwobi, Andrew Maloney
Producer: Grace Nwobi, Andrew Maloney.
Director:Grace Nwobi, Andrew Maloney, Leon Lindsay Ayres, Jade Guest. Date: |
Explanation of location:
We will be filming at a local alleyway.
Access to location via: walk.
Name and number of location contact: 07449069353
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Health
and Safety Issues to note:
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● To make sure that we don't get pick pocketed we will keep our pockets zipped and be well aware of the people in our surroundings.● To make sure that we don't lose anybody we wont leave anybody in our group on their own everybody will stay together. |
Potential Filming Problems :
● To make sure we don't trip over whilst filming we will keep aware of where we are walking and the surroundings. Also, we will be aware of the people around us whilst filming.
● We will also let the public know that we are filming to avoid any upset or uneeded trouble, and so people know to be aware of filming material eg; wires.
● We will also make sure that the camera is safe whilst we filming and the camera will stay
with us at all times so that we do not misplace or lose it. |
Additional Notes: (map
of area/weather forecast etc)
This is the alleyway where the recording will take place.
The weather will be neutral and we plan to record in the afternoon to avoid busy times.
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Title sequence.
A Title Sequence is to show the audience a sequence of patterns in which they are going to occur in the film. It includes information such as the title of the film, the logo and production company, names of characters\main stars, who the music, screenplay and editing is produced by. The official producer and the director.
The order in which the information is presented to the audience is usually in a pattern which looks like this:
- The Production Company e.g. Warner Bros
- A Film by e.g.
- Actors
- Title (or)
- Minor Actors
- Casting By
- Costume Design
- Edited By
- Director of Photography
- Screenplay by
- Produced by
- Directed by
- Title (or)
An example of this is SE7EN:
Friday, 8 February 2013
Shooting schedule.
Shot List.
Shot List
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Scene
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Shot Number
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Description
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Andrew walking down the street
Andrew walking towards Grace
Grace standing down
Grace on the phone.
Andrew talking to Grace.
Andrew noticed by Andy, Joel and Leon.
Andrew runs from the boys.
Andrew is still running.
Grace watching behind
Andrew leaves
still being chased.
Andrew is gone.
The boys continue to follow.
Andrew getting chased
Leon is still running.
The briefcase is viewed.
Andrew looks at them individually
All start running towards andrew, caging him in at the middle of the alley
End of clip
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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Handheld – long shot
Close up
Still shot
Back shot
Tracking shot
Panning shot
Still shot
Close up
Panning shot
Long medium and close up (steps)
Long medium and close up (steps)
Long medium and close up (steps)
Handheld / point of view shot
Long shot
Handheld quick edits
Close up of jade grace and leon
Crane shot
Fades out black
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Contingency plan.
Contingency Plan
Name: Lemon Tree Productions
Production: Ready or Not
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Potential problems and how to overcome these problems:
To make sure that we don’t get pick pocketed we will keep our pockets zipped and be well aware of the people in our surroundings.
To make sure we don’t trip over whilst filming we will keep aware of where we are walking, and the surroundings. Also, we will be aware of the people around us whilst filming.
To make sure that we don’t lose anybody, we won’t leave anybody in our group on their own, everybody will stay together.
We will also let the public know that we are filming to avoid any upset or unneeded trouble, and so people know to be aware of any filming material e.g. wires.
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Risk assessment for thriller.
Risk Assessment
Group Members: Jade Guest, Leon Lindsay, Andrew Maloney, Grace Nwobi Location: Central London
Hazard
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Person(s) at Risk
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Likelihood of Hazard
1 – Extremely Unlikely
5 – Extremely Likely
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Severity of Hazard Outcomes
1 – Very Low Risk
5 – Very High Risk
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Risk Level
(Likelihood + Severity)
2
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Measures to Take to Manage Risk
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Risk Managed?
Y/N
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Bars in the alleyway.
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4
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1
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2
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2
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Be aware of your surroundings.
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Yes
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Pick pocketed
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4
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2
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3
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2
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Always make sure that vauables are safe in bags which are zipped and not in ease of reach via open pockets etc
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Yes
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Tripping Over whilst filming
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4
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2
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2
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2
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Be careful and sensible whilst filming to take care of the equipment
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Yes
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Getting Mugged
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4
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2
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3
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2
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Make sure that we look after each other and be aware of the strangers around us keeping all equipment and valuables safe.
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Yes
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Contacts
Emergency Service: 999
Robert Clack School: 02084704200 Other Contacts: Parents
Robert Clack School: 02084704200 Other Contacts: Parents
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