Evaluation question 7

Looking back at your prelim task what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

Concentrate on editing and camerawork (continuity, 180 degree rule, jump cuts, match on action. shot-reverse-shot, shaky cameras)

Screengrab shots from your prelim and your final project - comment on what you have learnt about shot types, framing, smooth editing.

You MUST mention 180 degree rule, match on action, shot reverse shot in this post.

Evaluation question 6

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of creating this product?

Post photos of all the technology you have used - from cameras to youtube. If you have photos of you using this technology, even better!!!

Beside each one comment on what you have learnt from it/ about it.

Evaluation question 5

How did you attract/address your audience?

In order to really impress the examiner with your range of technological expertise, you can upload your film to youtube and use the annotation bubbles to highlight the ways in which your film links to other similar films in order to attract your target audience.

Your annotation bubbles should refer to generic conventions, use of music, similarities with other popular films, your unique selling point for your film.

Post the youtube video to your blog.

A typed post is also acceptable.

Evaluation question 4

Who would be the audience for your media product?

Draw a picture of a member of your target audience.

Explain what tastes they might have, where they would shop, what music they would listen to, what their favourite TV programme would be etc.

Take a picture of this and embed in a post. Type some notes about why they would watch your film.

Bring in any relevant audience theory such as Rubicam and Young, Uses and Gratifications, Ethnographic model.

Provide links to previous posts about BBFC certificate and target audience.

Evaluation question 3

What kind of media institution might distribute your product and why?

If you have the time, recording this answer as a director's style voiceover on your film would be incredibly impressive. Each member of the group would have to do this separately though. You can then embed a director's commentry version of your film in your blog.

You can also type out your answer to the question.

You will need to discuss:
what a production company does.
What a distributor is
Where the funding may have come from for a film like yours
why only certain job roles are listed in the opening titles - why have you featured the director and actors?
What films is your film similar to institutionally? (that means budget wise, location -where its filmed- wise, the size of your cast and crew wise, where is would be released wise) - include posters of films which are similar.
link to your earlier post on production and distribution companies for your film.

Production/distribution credits

If you want to download production/distribution company credits from youtube, go to:

www.keepvid.com

choose the MP4 version to download.

Evaluation question 2

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Pick a character from your film and put a photo of them in a post. In the same post, include photos of characters from real films of the same genre, who are in the same social group as your character. Now write about the similarities and differences between your character and the ones from real films - mention appearance, costume, role in the film, personality.

Concepts to mention:
Stereotypes (did you stick to them or subvert them?)
Laura Mulvey - Gender representation
Stuart Hall - Ethincity and sexuality representation

Now repeat the process for all of your characters.

Evaluation question 1

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products? (i.e. film openings)

Screengrab 9 distinct frames from your opening sequence and post each of them to your blog. Under each one comment on how this fits in with the conventions of that genre, and what we would generally expect to see from the first 2 minutes of a film (i.e. credits). Refer to existing films that have inspired you by providing screengrabs of relevant clips or film posters.

Discuss the following:
Title of the film
Setting/ location
Costumes and props
Camerawork and editing
Title font and style
Story and how the opening sets it up
Genre and how the opening suggests it
How characters are introduced (representation)
Special effects.

Deadlines!

Your 2 minute opening must be edited by Monday 21st March., ready to show to the class.

Your blog, film and evaluation must all be finished and handed in on Monday 4th April.

Goodluck!

Use this table to check your evidence for the evaluation

Youtube channel for foundation portfolio videos

Some prelims and presentations are up:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Mangotsfieldmedia

username (case sensitive): Mangotsfieldmedia

password (case sensitive): Mangotsfieldmedia

For Monday 7th Feb...

Harriet and Rhiannon

Dan and Lara

Mara and Nyasha

You still need to present to the class.

Everyone also needs to bring their completed storyboard to class so we can create an animated sequence from it. This will go on your blog to add to your planning posts.

Task for this Wednesday (02/02/11)

•A presentation which details:
•The genre you are emulating and the films which you have taken inspiration from
•How did you use this to come up with an idea for your film
•A blurb about your film, as if it was the back cover of a DVD
•Your target audience and certificate
•Details of shooting dates
•How has filming gone so far?

Provide visual aids such as posts from your blog!

Goodluck

Ms Kelley

Remember to blog about everything!

Good examples of extensive blogging:

http://04thriller10.blogspot.com/

http://cmdiplomayasmin.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html

Use photos of your locations, props, actors and costumes.
List people involved and their roles
Have a plan for filming dates

Feedback on your research and planning

Check here for feedback on your practical production:

Adam -
Most complete blog, welldone. However you need to write about the feedback you got from pitching your treatment. Also photos of the costumes you intend to use would be good. You seem to have started filming with no storyboard, shot list or script which is worrying! List the days that you shoot.

Aimee -
Check the list of things that you need to post on your blog as you are behind

Dan -
Check the list of things that you need to post on your blog as you are behind

Harriet -
List of codes and conventions for drama, pictures of typical drama actors, more textual analysis of films, results of audience questionnaires, photos of locations, props and actors, storyboard, shot list and script, what certificate will your film be and why, who will be taking on what roles during production, dates that you will be shooting.

Jack -
your research is very short. More detail please and check list to see what else you must complete.

Jordan -
Your research is also very comprehensive, welldone. Post the results of your audience questionnaires. Also your storyboard, shot list and script. Could you change the theme of your blog as it is slightly disorientating to navigate.

Josh -
check the list as you are behind.

Lara -
Check the list as you are behind

Mara -
Check the list as you are behind

Matt -
More textual analysis. Feedback from pitching your treatment. Results of questionnaires. Photos of locations, props and actors. What will your certificate be? Storyboard, shot list, script. Who will be doing what during filming?

Natasha -
More textual analysis. Feedback from pitching your treatment. Check the list for the other things you have not completed.

Nyasha -
Photos of locations, actors and props. Check the list for other things you have not completed.

Rhiannon -
Check list for things to post as you are behind

Russell -
Your research should come before any planning for your film. Can you reorder your work so that it is presented this way? Separate characters, script, music post and too confusing when all mixed in as one. More textual analysis needed. List of conventions for war films. Results of questionnaires as graphs. Check list for other things not completed.

Sam -
Organise posts into order. Check list of other things not completed.

Tim -
Extensive planning, welldone! However you are missing several textual analysis of similar genre films to what you are going to produce. This research is important to show that your decisions for mise-en-scene, sound, camera and editing have come from exisiting sources. Make sure these analysis are posted before your planning so that it seems like you have been inspired by your research. You must post your storyboard and a production diary detailing how filming went!

Cameras for Christmas

Tomorrow is your last chance to get a camera for the Christmas holiday. You must come and see me in the English office at break, lunch or after school. I also have a free period 2 where I will be in the staff workroom. You will need to show me that you are very clear about what you are going to film and have appropriate plans to do so (see checklist below).

If you do not have a camera to film over Christmas you will fall behind with the foundation portfolio - it will also affect the mark you get for organisation.

Looking forward to seeing what you will make - have a good Christmas

Ms Kelley

Last lesson for research and planning

http://01thriller10.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html

See example blog and complete checklist:

1. What genre are you emulating and why?
2. Genre research including list of conventions and examples of films and actors
3. Several textual analysis of relevant films
4. Treatment for film idea
5. Post the feedback you got from presenting your idea
6. Analyse your target audience - who are they? How would Rubicam and Young describe them?
7. Target audience questionnaires (post results on blog) Explain who your target audience are (use theories explored at start of course)
8. Photos of potential locations, props, actors
9. Storyboard
10. Script
11. Shot list – list of the shots in the order they will appear on film
12. What certificate will your film be and why? (sbbfc.co.uk)How will this target your audience?
13. Roles and responsibilities – who will be doing what during filming?
14. Plan for production – dates of when you will film and what you will film on that date

Year 12 Foundation Portfolio Mark Scheme:

Research and Planning:

Level 1 0–7 marks (F grade)

There is minimal research into similar products and a potential target audience.

There is minimal organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.

There is minimal work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.

There is minimal care in the presentation of the research and planning

Level 2 8–11 marks (D/E grade)

There is basic research into similar products and a potential target audience.

There is basic organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.

There is basic work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.

There is a basic level of care in the presentation of the research and planning

Time management may not be good.

Level 3 12–15 marks (C grade)

There is proficient research into similar products and a potential target audience.

There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.

There is proficient work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.

There is a good level of care in the presentation of the research and planning

Time management is good.

Level 4 16–20 marks (A/B grade)

There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.

There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.

There is excellent work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.

There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning

Time management is excellent

Storyboard template for you to print and complete and example

Monday 13th December lesson

You should have a variety of textual analysis and genre research on your blogs. You should also have a treatment and should have distributed questionnaires to gain feedback from your target audience.

Use this lesson to ensure you have presented the results of these questionnaires on your blog in the form of graphs and statistics. (see link in previous post for example) On the macs you can use the program 'Numbers' to do this.

Also use this time to work more on your storyboard.

On Wednesday I want to spend time with each group, checking your plans and ensuring you are ready to take a camera - this will mean having a complete and detailed storyboard.

Homework for Wednesday: Photos of any locations, props and actors that you are going to use - put these on your blogs.

Work to be completed for Monday 13th Dec

Most of you need to do some more textual analysis

You should also distribute your questionnaires

Start storyboarding, using the templates handed out last lesson

Goodluck!