Feedback Questions

1.) How do you feel about the feedback you received. Is it what you expected?

The feedback we had was constructive and raised some issues we as a group didnt notice but also some feedback was expected, such as the length of the film.

2.) What would you change if you did your video again?

If we were to re-shoot the video, we would make the film longer and re edit all the audio.

Feedback

Negatives:

- Plot not relevant to target audience.
- Too short.
- Too sinister for children.
- Poor editing.

Positives:

- good use of music
- good shots

feedback

• group 65
• Where appropriate the shots were held steady most likely on a tripod, good use of equipment.
• All the shots are well framed with nothing being excluded from the shots
• There were a few different shots used with the most effective being the panning between the locations
• The mise-en-scene was occasional with the most noticible bein the change in attmosphere when the charcacter was in the lift.
• The editing was a bit random and the meaning and it was very short at only 52 seconds.
• not many different effects and transitions were used.
• Sound was well edited inbut was confusing as it changed so much
• Were no titles.
• Overall the film was well put together but I was not entirely sure what was happening,

Group 64:

The shots were good, for example, the panning when Matthew ran into the shot. The music was good, however, there was no music for the first few shots. There were no sound effects that we could tell. When the 'bully' shouts at the other guy (main character) the audio is cut short abit and it does not flow smoothly. The change in mood is very good from calm and relaxed to panicy and fast when the main character starts getting chased. It would suit a PG film. There were no costums that we could tell. You could have used clothes that told us more about the characters e.g. dark clothes for the bully to show he is bad. There was also no title to the film. the use of the no entry tape to the lift was effective and made it seem realistic and creates mystery. it also tells the audience he is not supposed to be there. however, this may teach the audience bad morals.

Group 63:
The shots were held still when needed to be. The music was good but only seemed to start after the first few scenes. The film only being 54 seconds long does not really give us an indication on what the film will be about.The effect at the end of the film was good as it looked mysterious and made the viewer want to know what is happening. The ripping down of the tape on the door worked very well and looked very effective. No costumes or props were used which may deter younger children from watching the film as it may bore them.

Group 62-
1) most shots were very steady however a few were sometimes shaky.
2) They included all of the elements they needed
3) very high uses of many different shots.
4) Yes.
5) lighting is good- odin supposed to be bully, however costume doesn't fit.
6) editing in the elevator was good- could tell he was in a different setting.
7) they used many different shot types and transitions.
8) sound fits- however soundtrack sometimes didn't.
9)many different credits, looks professional.

PIctures for evaluation

Childrens Film Opening Final Video

Health & Safety/Camera Use

Health and Safety

• Pay attention to other classes going on around you (be quiet)
• Consider your locations, make sure they are safe and appropriate.
• Consider traffic around you.

Camera Use

• Keep all equipment together.
• When you're carrying the cameras, make sure they're in a bag.
• Make sure you rewind the tape.
• Capture shots more than once, to make sure you'll get the result you want.
• Don't leave the camera on.

Written Shot List...

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inspector gadget

The introduction to inspector gadget utilises the idea of inventions to create the letter "G." They have also altered the Disney castle at the beginning. They use colourful objects to attract the attention of a younger audience. The use of mechanical inventions to build mechanical things adds to the abstract theme of the film. This is good for attracting a younger audience as they will be more interested in abstract things rather than more serious things. The opening credits also let us know that there is probably a theme of gadgets in the film

PG & U Film Certificates

PG Film boundaries...

"General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for some children. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A 'PG' film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children."

• Theme: More serious issues may be featured, eg crime, domestic violence, racism (providing nothing in their treatment condones them).
• Language: Mild bad language only.
• Nudity: Natural nudity, with no sexual context.
• Sex: Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sexual references and innuendo only.
• Violence: Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed - if justified by its setting (eg historic, comedy or fantasy).
• Imitable techniques: No glamorisation of realistic, contemporary weapons. No detail of fighting or other dangerous techniques.
• Horror: Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.
• Drugs: No references to illegal drugs or drug use unless entirely innocuous.

Source: http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/592459/

U Film boundaries...

"Current BBFC guidelines recommend that U certificate films be suitable for anyone from the age of about four years and upwards, and that the films should "be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror."

• Theme: Treatment of problematic themes must be sensitive and appropriate to a younger audience.
• Language: Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.
• Nudity: Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.
• Sex: Mild sexual behaviour (e.g., kissing) and references only (e.g., to 'making love').
• Violence: Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.
• Imitable techniques: No emphasis on realistic weapons.
• Horror: Horror effects should be mild and brief and should take account of the presence of very young viewers. The outcome should be reassuring.
• Drugs: No references to illegal drugs or drug use.

Source: http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/592592/index.html

As a group, we have decided to aim for the PG certificate as it means we have wider boundaries into what we can include and put into our film.

The music for the opening sequence to Aladdin is very stereo typical of the type of India, where the film is set. It creates an eerie,mystical and strange atmosphere. This is reflective of the story line as Aladdin is quite elusive as a thief. This is also reflective of the genie later in the film as the genie is also mystical and strange. 

Back To The Future Storyboards....

The Chronicles of Narnia

The introduction of the film instantly shows the action aspects of the film as at the time as it is set during world war 2.  It does not come across as a children's film until later on.  Starting the film with a war is forboding of the war later on in the film.  The fact that the film starts with a war is not stereotypical of a children's film; however, as it's set in the past this forces the viewer to use their imagination to imagine the scene of an event they have not witnessed.

The shot of the child shows that there may be a depressing narrative within the film.  The shot shows the young boy looking upset, which children may be able to relate to.  The colouring in the room of the train is dark, which has negative connotations which continue in later parts of the film. As most of the single shots in the introduction are of one character, this focus' our attention on him and shows that he may be a key character later in the film.

Childrens Film - Fantasy Opening

 

Back To The Future 2

Made in 1985 'Back To The Future' featured a teenage boy - 'Marty' and a slightly mad professor - 'Doc'. The film features the two traveling into the future together and ending up with a few problems.

The opening to 'Back To The Future 2' features the introduction of the two main characters 'Marty' and 'Doc', and quickly follows by the introduction of the dilemma the two characters face.

Straight away in the film, the genre is made clear by the flying car which uses trash as fuel. Children, particularly boys would be engaged in the opening of the film due to the flying car and its colorful flashing lights inside making it space ship like.

The costume worn by the character 'Doc' also makes the genre of the film clear by the futuristic glasses 'Doc' wears in the opening scene. The idea of being able to travel to the future engages the younger audience as every young child has imagined time traveling, therefore makes the viewer want to find out what will happen when they travel to the future.

The acting in the entire film also makes it easier for the younger audience to understand whats going on and also helps with the understanding with the underlining of the morals of the film.

Overall, Back To The Future 2 using futuristic imagery such as 'Doc's' costume and his time machine car, captures the Fantasy genre and engages a young audience. Along with easy to understand script and enthusiastic acting makes the film an understandable and enjoyable film for children to watch.

Monsters Inc.

Introduction is very colourful and surreal.  It lets us know what the main theme of the film is by showing us the doors at the beginning.  The music is merry and upbeat and is composed, which suites the fantasy style.  The characters being monsters adds to the surreal and fantasy theme of the film.  The film starts by showing sinister eyes, this suggests that the monsters are evil, however they are soon revealed as being silly and inappropriate.  The stupid behavior of the monsters shows that the film is light hearted, and very much a children's film.

preliminary task evaluation

today ew practiced filming and uploading videos. our task was to film various shots which represent those displayed in out story-board. we shot each scene at least twice to ensure top quality footage. the final footage encapsulates all our different ideas and shows the hard work of our entire team. we are very pleased with todays progress. we are planning to use final cut express to produce a good quality piece of footage using the transition, cropping and shot-reverse shot techniques.

Preliminary test planning

Bladerunner - Establishing Shot

This shot sets the sci-fi theme for the film, and gives a nice impression of a futuristic version of Los Angeles.  The fire coming out of the top of some of the buildings suggests danger or corruption, which also sets the scene of the movie.



Inception - Close-up

This shot puts a lot of emphasis on the spinning object, although the shot isn't technically focused on it;  this is achieved by the contrast of the table compared to the spinning object.

Bounty Hunter -

There is only one character in this shot which focuses our attention to her.

The Expendables - Longshot

This shot is effective because, it shows the entire scene and the impact of the explosion to more than one section; which could not be achieved with another shot.

300 - Action Shot

This shot is effective becuase it shows the authourity of the Spartans over the Persians.  The shade of the background creates an effective contrast against the cliff, and the men fighting.