Juno task

Evaluation

You are editing your own footage, how did the filming go?

- I felt the filming went very well as we worked well as a team and were able to get all the appropriate shots we needed to complete our video to the best standards we could. Our team was able to get decent shots in a short period of time which was beneficial to us as we therefore had longer to edit the footage. 

Was your storyboard accurate?

- Our storyboard was accurate however there was one small shot we did not include in the storyboard however we did capture it on film.

What were your strengths and weaknesses in the group?

- Our strengths were that we worked well together and managed to each produce a good video out of our footage; we were able to decide on locations that matched up with the original video which made our video more similar to the original. The weaknesses within the group was mainly just at the beginning of recording we struggled to get in the right mind set for filming however once we had shot a scene that we were pleased with we felt more confident and did not struggle with the rest of the task.

Did you get all the footage you wanted?

- We did get all of the footage we wanted as we were able to make our video as similar as possible to the original video, if we did have more time to complete this task we probably would of been able to improve a bit by extending our video so that we could make our video last as long as the original.

What technical skills - camera and premiere - did you learn? 

- I learnt the basic skills of how to use a video camera like recording videos and zooming in and out which was overall pretty straight forward; on premiere i learnt how to merge different pieces of music together to create a smooth transition between them. I also learnt how to trim and clip videos using different tools that the software provided. 

How does it compare to the original?
- In my opinion i think it compares well to the video as our footage is relatively precise in timings and the video transitions i used in our video was very similar to the ones in the original. For the footage we shot that lasted longer the scenes in the original I sped or slowed them down so that it would be in time with the original.

What went well - What I learnt - What I will take with me to the next production

- I think that the editing went very well as we could all edit our own version so if we did agree on anything we could adapt it in our own video but with the filming we all had to work together and try to work as efficiently as possible to record our footage to the best possible standard. I learnt how to edit a video using a new software to me which is premiere and i will take on my knowledge of how to shoot a good quality video within the required amount of time for the task so that i leave enough time for editing.  

Dancing animals/James Bond practise editing

Semiotics

Semiotics

Semiotics is the study of signs, we read images and pictures in an attempt to decode them and make sense of what they mean to us.

Denotation: What we see when we look at it (What it is)

Connotation: What we understand from this image.

 

A mirror

Denotation- A mirror with a brown frame

Connotation- Things are are viewed in different ways and our reflection can reveal truths that we don't want to see

A black rose:

Denotation- A black rose with a black stem and thorns

Connotation- The colour of the rose suggests something dark and maybe even death

Wedding rings:

Denotation- Two silver wedding rings

Connotation- A symbol of eternal love

Mis en scene

Mise en Scene

Essentially it is the information in front of the camera for the audience to help them to work out what is going on.

It's made up of 5 elements:                                                                                                                          

• Costume and makeup                                                                                                              
• Setting and props                                                                                                                   
• Lighting and colour 
• Facial expressions and body language 
• Positioning of characters/ objects within the frame

Types of Lighting

• Low key lighting - created by using the key and back lights. It produces a sharp contrast of light and dark areas. Deep, distinct shadows/ silhouettes formed. E.g Horror
• High key lighting - More filler lights are used. Lighting is natural and realistic to our eyes. Produces brightly lit sets or a sunny day. E.g Rom-com

Our film pitch 'Doubt'

Evaluation

After presenting our power-point to the class we received feedback forms on what we did well and points that could be improved, each point was given a rate out of 10. Our average feedback result on if the title was relevant and intriguing was 8/10, this was a simple and effective title however it could have been more interesting. Interesting and appropriate cast we got 8/10, the cast was appropriate for the genre of the film however the vast amount of characters proved to be a bit confusing. Was the narrative suitable for the target audience we received 7/10, we had a good plot but parts of the film may have been a higher rating than the certificate. Does the narrative fit the genre was a 7/10, the class thought it did tie in well with our genre. The uniqueness of the film and if it was different we got an 8/10, overall the film was different to others out their as it was more realistic. Our marketing ideas scored a 2/10, we did not include any interesting marketing ideas apart from vibrant film posters.

Different Genre trailers review

Occulus

From the trailer the audience learn that the film will be set mainly in the house which is an interior setting, the location of the film is in America and set in the present day. The theme of this film is horror and demonic with supernatural events in it. The main icon in this movie is the mirror which is what appears to be causing all of the demonic events. The audience's understanding of the plot of the film is that there is this haunted mirror which has terrorized this certain family and they are trying to beat it and prove that they are not crazy when saying that this mirror is the cause of the bad things that have happened in their life. The two main characters are the brother and sister; low-key lighting is used to demonstrate the darkness of the film and the creepy sound effects increases the anticipation levels of the audience.

The Guest

This film is set in America in the present day and seems to focus mainly around this one family in there home and local town meaning there are interior and exterior scenes. The theme of this film is a thriller as it involves action, romance and maybe comedy but overall the film is very fast paced. An icon in this movie is the guns the main character is repeatedly seen with as it shows a violent side to him rather than the polite gentleman that turned up on the doorstep. The plot of this film is based around a soldier who is staying with his friends family in which he is doing him a favor by watching over them, as the film progresses it seems that there is a lot of drama starting to happen once this 'guest' has arrived implying that he is the cause of the family's trouble. The main character in this is the guest who is shown in many ways for example as a kind gentleman looking out for his friend's family but then a dark side of him who uses guns and gets into fights. Low-key lighting is mostly used in this trailer however there are a couple of scenes that seem to have brighter lighting which could suggest that the film overall could be quite dark and mysterious but have some lighter happy moments along the way.

The Vow

This film is set in America in the present day and is set in many different settings that are interior and exterior, the theme of this film is romance. The key icon in this film is the truck that crashed into the character's car as it is the main cause for the film to take a different turn and change the character's lives forever, whatever happens in there life will always be down to that truck that changed everything for them. The plot is a happily in love married couple have an accident involving a truck which causes the wife to lose her memory, the film progresses as the husband has to make his wife fall in love with him again so that there might be a chance that their lives could go back to how it was before the accident. The main characters are the couple; high-key lighting is used to set a positive atmosphere as even though a dreadful thing has happened to this couple their is still hope that they will have a positive outcome in the end.

First Guardians of the Galaxy

This film does not seen to be set on earth and possibly in the future which explores interior and exterior settings; the theme of this film is action and adventure. There are no icons in this trailer as it is quite chaotic and jumbled up, although on of the characters does seem to be wearing a peculiar device on his arm. The plot of the film is not too clear however the audience does get the feel that this movie will be non-stop and packed with lots of action. There are several different characters in this film otherwise known as the 'guardians' who appear to have different individual strengths. The music played throughout this trailer was very fast paced which suggests that is exactly what the film will be like, low-key and high-key lighting were both used in this trailer to explore the different sides of the film for example that there will be dark and evil things happening but there is also going to be fun adventures happening. 

Analysis of film poster 'We're the Millers'

This poster has high-key lighting which suggests that the film will have a positive vibe and could be comical, the title 'WE'RE THE MILLERS' is in bright, yellow block capitals to stand out to the audience and grab their attention by this bold statement declaring who the characters are. The facial expressions of the characters are all different and contrast with each other as if they have been mixed up; the 'father' looks over enthusiastic to suggest that he is trying to get away with something. The 'mum' dresses like a typical mum however her posture and expression looks almost as if she is teasing the audience, the 'son' looks very dopey and nerdy and the 'daughter' appears annoyed and fed up suggesting she does not want to be near her so called 'family'. The bold, black arrows pointing to each of the character gives them each a label however the way they are dressed does not give that impression of them. The phrase under the title 'if anyone asks' again suggests that they are trying to get away with something meaning that the genre of the film could be comedy.

DISTINCT

Describe
In detail
Setting
Themes
Icons
Narrative
Characters
Textual analysis

Meanings:
Settings - time/year, location, interior/exterior, day/night, season
Themes - revenge, love, friendship, justice, family
Icons - a significant symbol e.g.knife, lipstick, watch, a car
Narrative - the plot
Characters - personality, speech, posture, appearance, background
Textual analysis - camera, editing, sound

Genre picture task

Genre

Every film has a genre, they appeal to different audiences. In shops they store films in genres for example there could be a comedy section, a horror section and a romance section.

Examples of genres are:

                    Sport               Action/Adventure         Fantasy                                   Sci-Fi              Comedy                         History                                   Children          Drama                           Horror                                     War                Romance comedy         Thriller                                     Western          Animation                     Musical

Romantic comedy

This photo went well as the colours stand out and give the impression to the audience that this will be an upbeat and happy film as the colours are bright; this is high-key lighting which is commonly used in positive films. The two interlocking hands is a represents a romantic gesture which tells the audience that the genre is romance. The close shot of the picture could imply that the film is going to focus on this couple's close relationship.

Comedy

This photo was not as successful as it could have been as it is not clear to the audience that the genre of this film is comedy. The high-key lighting in this photo makes the bright, yellow sign stand out to catch the audiences attention, as the character is laughing it represents that even though they may be in a dangerous situation of some sort, they are finding it comical which represents the comedy genre.

Horror

This photo was successful as the first impression the audience would get by looking at this photo would be that it is quite freaky and scary, the low-key lighting highlights the fact that it is a horror movie as the dark colours are used to represent the dark side of the film. The photo is initially of a bathroom mirror however the focus is then drawn to the girl in the reflection as she appears mysterious by  showing half of her face and body. The fact that the girl is dressed in black could suggest that death may be involved as black is commonly associated with death.

Action

This photo went well as it is representing an action movie by the character crawling on the floor which is suspicious as it isn't a common way to move unless someone is hiding from someone or they are hurt and can not stand. In the photo low-key lighting is used to create tension and suspense and the darkness from the bottom of the car contrasts with the light shinning on the character. The character's clothing is quite casual which suggests that she is just an ordinary girl in an unusual situation however the expression on her face implies that she is not surprised or shocked at all as she looks determined to do something. 

Science-fiction

This photograph would draw the attention of the appropriate audience as it is very unusual and slightly abnormal at first glance; the photo has been edited to show that one eye is different from the normal eye as there are two iris' looking in opposite directions. High-key lighting is used to illuminate the eye and give a lasting impression to the audience; the low-key lighting is used to show the silhouette of someone from the reflection of the eye, this creates and sense of mystery and would make the audience want to watch the film to find out what happened. 

Analysis of film opening

The setting of this film is in an exterior scene as the boat is sailing out to sea, the year of this year is not clearly specific however the audience is able to work out that the film is not set in the present day as they are travelling on an old-styled ship. The appearance of their clothing also suggests that they could be somewhere in the 18th to 19th century, the clothes of the characters are posh and suggests that they are rich. It is difficult to tell what time of day it is set as the weather is very foggy and dark so it could either be near the evening or it could be daytime around the winter season.
Straight away the audience knows that there is going to be pirates in the film because of the title but also as the young girl is singing a traditional pirate song, this implies that the theme of this film could be an adventure. There are two main possible icons which are the floating umbrella and the gold medallion, the umbrella is a strange object to be floating around in the sea which tells the reader that something from that moment could happen, also the music goes from a light flute sound to a loud dramatic drum noise. The gold medallion appears to be iconic as the whole film has to do with pirates and that this medallion is a symbol of the story starting to get to the main plot.
From the opening scene the audience know that it is going to be focused on the theme of pirates, it is suggested through the characters that are shown that the film's main character could be the young girl, Elizabeth Swan. At the end of the clip it jumps forward a few years to when Elizabeth is older which suggests that the event she was dreaming about is now going to have an impact on her life.
The young girl Elizabeth is one of the main characters introduced in this clip, the audience can presume that she comes from a rich family as her father is in charge of the boat; to contradict this character a young boy who is the complete opposite is also introduced, he appears to be poor from the state of his clothing and also without a family as he was alone in the sea.
The sound plays a big part in creating anticipation for the audience making them want to watch on, this is done by the music increasing it's volume as the bigger events start to occur. The camera has shot the scenes with low-key lighting making the scene create a sense of darkness and mystery, it also implies that the film will not be all cheery and upbeat as other films may be.