Thursday 31 March 2016
Wednesday 30 March 2016
3. What kind of media institutions might distribute your media product and why?
I feel that the companies in which would distribute our work would be Coffee films and White lantern, as they are very mainstream but also independent companies which often lack big special effects and target real, gritty drama. Which is what we have done. However, within out idents we also placed Hammer to be part of the distributing process, but I now feel that Hammer is outdated and would specify for more stereotypical story lines including, stalking or ghosts. Our's very much subverts this with being original in using the sins as emotions, which she is struggling to identify as reality or subconscious feelings. Hammer I feel relates more to monsters and supernatural beings, plus it being one of the big 5, would make the film internationally known rather than a TV Film or British film in which I feel that our thriller is.Coffee film and white lantern also make sense in location as they are relatively close and working in the UK. Therefore, I being specific to the UK, whereas Hammer is universally recognized. The independent companies also tend to use upcoming actors and actresses, in which is what we have achieved. In contrast, programs in the British television that would be best to dispatch the film would be, Film4 as they often supply gritty films that perhaps would be in cinemas, but only British cinemas rather than being screened in international cinemas. Film4, would also address our target audience as the program is for all ages, but teenagers tend to watch the channel more as they screen films that are more specific to that age bracket, including Kidadulthood and Tinker,Tailor, Sailor Spy just to name a few.
Tuesday 29 March 2016
Monday 28 March 2016
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products (i.e. of film openings).
Sunday 27 March 2016
Thriller Opening-Final Cut
This is the final cut of our psychological thriller, which is based on a girl who suffers from schizophrenia but is struggling to come to terms with the idea. The opening takes a look at the inside emotions that she is struggling to keep under control, but instead they are beginning to take over her life, but what was the trigger?
Saturday 26 March 2016
Behind the scenes- Video (Bathroom scene)
This video is a inside to the bathroom location, looking at the location itself, including the footage before editing and equipment that was used within the filming. The footage that is in this clip has not all been used in the final outcome but showing the footage shows different angles and elements that we have used. Overall, this clip was made to display a glimpse of what went on behind the scenes.
Wednesday 23 March 2016
Behind the scenes- video (Green screen)
This is a behind the scenes video that I have created to show a glimpse of what went on whilst we were filming, including equipment, the location itself and also uploading the footage onto the mac. Overall, this has been created to give the audience a glimpse of what actually went on and what happened in the duration of the filming process.
Wednesday 16 March 2016
Behind the scenes- Editing
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| BEFORE Before the lighting was changed throughout the sequence, the lighting was very artificial and didn't capture the look that we wanted, as the the light was too bright and shadow is required to add the thriller feel. By darkening the light this will caste more shadow and make it harder for the audience to see what is completely going on, therefore adding a mystery. The darkness also reflecting the emotion, alongside the darkness in the character herself. Indicating a small element that shows she is emotionally unstable. By toning down the light it adds a realistic feel as if we were creating a real-life thriller to be published on the big screens. Overall, by changing the lighting, not just in this scene but throughout, maintains the same level of shadow and light, which is the right contrast and maintains the feel that we want. |
Through the editing process we changed a variety of elements and areas, but the large part and proportion of the film that was changed was the levels of light within the scene. We dimmed the light levels in order to create a more atmospheric look, making the sequence darker and richer adding depth, alongside the shadow, applying more of a sinister look. Therefore, incorporating suspense and thriller like qualities e.g. being dark and having less artificial light. By changing the levels of light this changes the time of day in which we filmed. We originally filmed during the day, just before the sun set as this was the arranged time that we could all meet at. However, the light being very bright makes the bath scene look very random and shows no relation to the dark and gloomy feel we were trying to achieve. Adjusting the levels to include more shadow implies the idea more than before. Alternatively, It also makes her enclosed in a small space, as the lighting is much more compact, in the sense of just focusing on a few spots of intense lights and the rest being a little darker. Creating shadows on parts within the bathroom, such as the curves in the bath and the shadows under the taps. Alongside, casting a shadow on the character and trying to place her emotions on the line, making her look vulnerable to herself and the fear from objects around her. Also, the fear of the unknown. The overall effect on the audience should be now to see, that her emotions are the enemy rather than there actually being another person involved, displaying a psychological thriller. The way that we have portrayed her is to expose the symptoms and effects without proper treatment and medication consumed by those suffering from schizophrenia. In conclusion, we have tried to use film and media to portray the importance of this condition and that it can effect anyone, no matter what age, although, it is more likely to occur in adolescence/ early adulthood.
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Wednesday 9 March 2016
Behind the scenes- Bathroom analyse
The issues that we faced were defiantly the hand-held filming as some of the shots are a little unsteady and this detracts from what we are trying to achieve. However, to overcome this factor we begun to use software that will add steadiness to the shot, incorporating the professional quality that is needed. Further, The space within the bathroom-made it hard to complete some shots, so re-adjusting some shots was key to capture the same feel but through a different light. This however, led to some of the shots being changed in the storyboard, but it is barely noticeable to see. We still tried to remain very close and similar to the original shot but at a different angle in some cases. Overall, we faced some minor issues but we successfully solved them and overcame them by adjusting some areas. Therefore, maintaining the high quality that we wanted to achieve.
Finally, the changes that were made to the storyboard were very little but we had to change two major aspects of the storyboard, due to the space within the area which we were filming, for which was the panning shot of the bath from above. The reason we had to change was because the space itself was too compact to actually get the shot in the right angle. However, we compromised with using another shot instead to replace this feature. On the contrary, The other shot that was extremely difficult was the shot of zooming into the mirror and reflecting the character in the bath. This had to be changed due to every time that the shot was filmed, the cameraman was also caught in the shot, we don't want this as it makes the shot seem unprofessional alongside the cameraman having a significance to the opening, when actually they have no significance to the film at all. Overall, these changes were very straight forward and actually with the compromises that we used it is virtually impossible to tell that anything has been changed at all, in fact I feel that it may work better than the previous shots actually did.
Thursday 3 March 2016
Behind the scenes- Possible sounds/Soundtrack
To assist our movie opening, it is important that the right songs and tracks are achieved, is key and essential to achieve the maximum potential from the opening. The movements within the thriller must match and synchronize effectively in order to add and build tension at a gradual pace. However, some sounds can work even if they don't necessarily create the perfect mix on paper it is all a matter of trial and error. With the contents that we have planned for the scene, we have a phage idea of what sounds would be effective and fit, not just in specific places but also would work throughout the whole scene as a unit. We planned to have a consist track through with other sound emerging at the right time and place, depending on what is in the scene. For example, her gasping for breath when she emerges from the water will have a gasping noise to sync with the action within the scene. Creating a sense of real-life and a believable story-line.Although, the music that will be added to the idents will be different to the music in the rest of the scene. Separating the two elements but overlapping another piece of music to maintain good continuity.This overlapping will then progress into the main structure and base music of the whole scene.
The main source for where we retrieved our music was on: www.youtube.com.
We used this sight for all of the music that is within the scene, apart from the water splashing and heavy breathing, as we created the water sound ourselves in a sink and splashing the water and the heavy breathing the character created herself (excluding the gasp sound).
Soundtracks-The sound tracks in which I have looked at are soundtracks that maybe be used rather than will be used as I did some research before we began, to examine what tracks are actually on the market. However, also looking at tracks that would fit effectively within a thriller by hearing the way the track works and hearing for perks in the track that create a strangeness, to put the audience on edge in certain aspect of the opening sequence.
Ash- by the secession- (from 50 seconds)
This sound track is a tension building track with a gradual build up within the track. This would also create a great backing track as it isn't too over-powering, of the story line and it also is at a steady pace that it isn't too fast or too slow, but instead just the right pace. I also like that this track doesn't give lots away and instead would help towards keeping the opening very secretive for the audience, to work out for themselves.Overall, this track would be good for a backing track but I feel that the second choice would be preferred as I feel that it would create more of a sinister vibe rather than this one does even though it is still quite effective.
Creepy doll music- beginning section –to -1.14
This track would be great for the idents at the beginning of the sequence, as it is very eerie and creepy but it doesn't really give much away and would glade softly into the background track. It also adds a childlike feel and the idea of innocence within the film without footage of the film even beginning. However, it later translates the innocence in the character and the way her emotions are playing her, making her scared and in need for reassurance like a child would want from a parent. However, the track shows a slight happiness, tricking the audience a little in what they are about to watch. The track reminds me of a child's toy that repeats the same tune repeatedly. It's also great for the unexpected as a sharp, sudden sound effect would quickly change the mood of the opening sequence, making this track very versatile.
Scary Horror Music - Haunted (Copyright and Royalty Free)
This track would be great for the basic, underline track of the whole sequence. This is due to the fact that this track includes a variety of sounds throughout, with perks heightening the effect of the thriller and placing the audience on edge due to the unknown, within the heightened areas. Therefore, applying mixed emotions onto the audience throughout the whole sequence.This track would also be great as other sound effects could be applied over the top of the track and still sound effective as a background track. Creating continuity throughout the whole scene. However, it would also reflect the characters emotions, showing her vulnerability openly to the audience, so as the opening progresses the audience understand the character and complexity to her thoughts. the perks in the track, are quite high in frequency adding a eeriness to the track.
Sound effects-
Child whispers sound effects-
This sound effect would work behind the elements in which she is talking in an voice over as it would add a mysterious feel and slightly creepy approach in sense that it would create the idea of children following her, but instead its the voices with inside her head. By adding, whispering and sounds that are childlike links back to the idea of her vulnerability, and the way that she perceives the world compared to the rest of society. Overall, the sounds of the whispering and child giggling creates a slightly odd and relevance to be child like, alongside making the main character feel like she is being laughed at by others. Therefore, showing how her emotions react within her head rather than reality.
TV no signal beep sound effect-
The sound at the beginning of this would create a great transition sound, layering the sound over the background track and moving from one sound to the next if other sounds are included in our thriller as we begin to build this thriller. This would be fantastic from the transition from the idents into the main body of the thriller as it is short and sharp, making a strong track for a more sensitive and complex story line. Therefore, the track needs to fit right and not overpower the sequence as it can detract from the story and even over-power the story. This beginning beep sound is great and would defiantly work well in creating a cross over transition.
The main source for where we retrieved our music was on: www.youtube.com.
We used this sight for all of the music that is within the scene, apart from the water splashing and heavy breathing, as we created the water sound ourselves in a sink and splashing the water and the heavy breathing the character created herself (excluding the gasp sound).
Soundtracks-The sound tracks in which I have looked at are soundtracks that maybe be used rather than will be used as I did some research before we began, to examine what tracks are actually on the market. However, also looking at tracks that would fit effectively within a thriller by hearing the way the track works and hearing for perks in the track that create a strangeness, to put the audience on edge in certain aspect of the opening sequence.
Ash- by the secession- (from 50 seconds)
This sound track is a tension building track with a gradual build up within the track. This would also create a great backing track as it isn't too over-powering, of the story line and it also is at a steady pace that it isn't too fast or too slow, but instead just the right pace. I also like that this track doesn't give lots away and instead would help towards keeping the opening very secretive for the audience, to work out for themselves.Overall, this track would be good for a backing track but I feel that the second choice would be preferred as I feel that it would create more of a sinister vibe rather than this one does even though it is still quite effective.
Creepy doll music- beginning section –to -1.14
This track would be great for the idents at the beginning of the sequence, as it is very eerie and creepy but it doesn't really give much away and would glade softly into the background track. It also adds a childlike feel and the idea of innocence within the film without footage of the film even beginning. However, it later translates the innocence in the character and the way her emotions are playing her, making her scared and in need for reassurance like a child would want from a parent. However, the track shows a slight happiness, tricking the audience a little in what they are about to watch. The track reminds me of a child's toy that repeats the same tune repeatedly. It's also great for the unexpected as a sharp, sudden sound effect would quickly change the mood of the opening sequence, making this track very versatile.
Scary Horror Music - Haunted (Copyright and Royalty Free)
This track would be great for the basic, underline track of the whole sequence. This is due to the fact that this track includes a variety of sounds throughout, with perks heightening the effect of the thriller and placing the audience on edge due to the unknown, within the heightened areas. Therefore, applying mixed emotions onto the audience throughout the whole sequence.This track would also be great as other sound effects could be applied over the top of the track and still sound effective as a background track. Creating continuity throughout the whole scene. However, it would also reflect the characters emotions, showing her vulnerability openly to the audience, so as the opening progresses the audience understand the character and complexity to her thoughts. the perks in the track, are quite high in frequency adding a eeriness to the track.
Sound effects-
Child whispers sound effects-
This sound effect would work behind the elements in which she is talking in an voice over as it would add a mysterious feel and slightly creepy approach in sense that it would create the idea of children following her, but instead its the voices with inside her head. By adding, whispering and sounds that are childlike links back to the idea of her vulnerability, and the way that she perceives the world compared to the rest of society. Overall, the sounds of the whispering and child giggling creates a slightly odd and relevance to be child like, alongside making the main character feel like she is being laughed at by others. Therefore, showing how her emotions react within her head rather than reality.
TV no signal beep sound effect-
The sound at the beginning of this would create a great transition sound, layering the sound over the background track and moving from one sound to the next if other sounds are included in our thriller as we begin to build this thriller. This would be fantastic from the transition from the idents into the main body of the thriller as it is short and sharp, making a strong track for a more sensitive and complex story line. Therefore, the track needs to fit right and not overpower the sequence as it can detract from the story and even over-power the story. This beginning beep sound is great and would defiantly work well in creating a cross over transition.
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