AS Media Studies Evaluation
17 years ago
Thursday, 1 January 2009
Shot List
Tracker
Person A: Protagonist
Person B C D: Antagonists
Person X: Computer Guy and Voice of Caller
Basic Profile Stats to include:
Name:
Age:
Skills:
Years known to be active:
Evidence Against:
Missions Failed:
• Production company
• Black screen
• Tracker appears typed in, Central in stereotypical thriller font.
• Zoom in from behind a Person X using a high tech laptop
• Person X POV of the screen
• Clicking a file to open
• File loads
• Search comes up
• Types in T R A C K E R S
• Person Bs Profile opens
• Jump shot to Person B buying a newspaper
• Pause as he exits the store and folds the newspaper under his arm.
Actors Name Appears across screen
• Jump shot back to Person X POV of computer screen
Hear him press Spacebar
• Person Cs Profile Opens
• Jump shot to Person C Clearing Table outside a Café.
• Pause shot as Person C looks up towards the camera
Actors name appears across the screen
• Jump Shot Back to Person X POV of computer screen.
Hear him press Spacebar
• Person Ds Profile Opens
• Jump shot to Person D down a street smoking.
• Drops cigarette on the floor.
• Pause shot as Person D stamps it out and looks up.
Actor name appears across the screen
• Jump shot Back to Person X POV of computer screen.
See him Click the logo in the top left corner of the screen
• Search comes up
• Types in T A R G E T
• Clicks Search
• Profile appears
• Instructions are typed across the middle of the entire screen – DESTROY
• Zoom back to shot of the back of Person X head.
• CU of Person X reaching for his phone.
CUT TO
• Panning Shot of street
Person B,C and D all in Shot - LS
• Panning stops at a shot of Mans Feet.
• Tilt Shot from Person A’s feet up to torso
• Person A POV of watch
Actors name appears as watch make
• Person A’s phone Rings – Cutting all background music.
• CU of Person A taking phone from his inside Jacket Pocket
• CU of person A’s face answering phone
‘RUN’
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This is The amended version of our shot list. we decided to re-do our shot list after discussing our initial ideas with our subject teacher. He suggested that our filming intent was far too ambitious and virtually impossible to do well with the size of our production team and the equipment available to us. After taking his comments into consideration and examining our shot list thoroughly we agreed that not only was it ambitious, but was quickly forming the demeanor of an action movie as opposed to a thriller. Taking all point into account we concluded that it would be most effective to keep our opening as the ending and incorporate more technical features and imagery typical to that of a thriller and finally to cut out the chase scene altogether.
Person A: Protagonist
Person B C D: Antagonists
Person X: Computer Guy and Voice of Caller
Basic Profile Stats to include:
Name:
Age:
Skills:
Years known to be active:
Evidence Against:
Missions Failed:
• Production company
• Black screen
• Tracker appears typed in, Central in stereotypical thriller font.
• Zoom in from behind a Person X using a high tech laptop
• Person X POV of the screen
• Clicking a file to open
• File loads
• Search comes up
• Types in T R A C K E R S
• Person Bs Profile opens
• Jump shot to Person B buying a newspaper
• Pause as he exits the store and folds the newspaper under his arm.
Actors Name Appears across screen
• Jump shot back to Person X POV of computer screen
Hear him press Spacebar
• Person Cs Profile Opens
• Jump shot to Person C Clearing Table outside a Café.
• Pause shot as Person C looks up towards the camera
Actors name appears across the screen
• Jump Shot Back to Person X POV of computer screen.
Hear him press Spacebar
• Person Ds Profile Opens
• Jump shot to Person D down a street smoking.
• Drops cigarette on the floor.
• Pause shot as Person D stamps it out and looks up.
Actor name appears across the screen
• Jump shot Back to Person X POV of computer screen.
See him Click the logo in the top left corner of the screen
• Search comes up
• Types in T A R G E T
• Clicks Search
• Profile appears
• Instructions are typed across the middle of the entire screen – DESTROY
• Zoom back to shot of the back of Person X head.
• CU of Person X reaching for his phone.
CUT TO
• Panning Shot of street
Person B,C and D all in Shot - LS
• Panning stops at a shot of Mans Feet.
• Tilt Shot from Person A’s feet up to torso
• Person A POV of watch
Actors name appears as watch make
• Person A’s phone Rings – Cutting all background music.
• CU of Person A taking phone from his inside Jacket Pocket
• CU of person A’s face answering phone
‘RUN’
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This is The amended version of our shot list. we decided to re-do our shot list after discussing our initial ideas with our subject teacher. He suggested that our filming intent was far too ambitious and virtually impossible to do well with the size of our production team and the equipment available to us. After taking his comments into consideration and examining our shot list thoroughly we agreed that not only was it ambitious, but was quickly forming the demeanor of an action movie as opposed to a thriller. Taking all point into account we concluded that it would be most effective to keep our opening as the ending and incorporate more technical features and imagery typical to that of a thriller and finally to cut out the chase scene altogether.
Certificate Rating - BBFC
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is the organization responsible for the classification of film, dvd and some music/video games within the united kingdom. Under the Video recordings act 1984, all videos must be classified. All videos and games rated by the BBFC receive an official and legally binding certificate, along with "consumer advice" detailing references to sex, violence and coarse language. If a certificate specifies that a film or video game is not suitable for someone under a certain age, then only people of an appropriate age may buy it. The difference in ratings is directly relevant to the themes and content of the media.'Bad', 'strong' language and sexual content can earn a film a more restrictive certificate, though BBFC policy states that there are no constraints on language use in films awarded an 18 certificate.
Certificate 15: suitable for people ages 15 years and older. Can contain, horror, violence and strong language but only in moderation and when it can be justified by the text. Controversial issues such as child abuse and rape, are also acceptable but only when they are represented suggestively. Also nudity is acceptable for use within a sex scene but has to be limited concerning content. finally it can contain strong language and heavy violence.
Certificate 18: suitable for people aged 18 years or older. It is basically recognized that all persons of 18 years and older have the right to view any form of content in any volume. However exceptions include the promotion of dangerous acts and in some cases portrayal of sexual assault which could endorse assault. Finally all sexual scenes must be justified within the text.
Certificate 15: suitable for people ages 15 years and older. Can contain, horror, violence and strong language but only in moderation and when it can be justified by the text. Controversial issues such as child abuse and rape, are also acceptable but only when they are represented suggestively. Also nudity is acceptable for use within a sex scene but has to be limited concerning content. finally it can contain strong language and heavy violence.
Certificate 18: suitable for people aged 18 years or older. It is basically recognized that all persons of 18 years and older have the right to view any form of content in any volume. However exceptions include the promotion of dangerous acts and in some cases portrayal of sexual assault which could endorse assault. Finally all sexual scenes must be justified within the text.
Our group have decided to base our opening around the certificate 15 rating. This will enable us to appeal to a far less restricted audience. Also our group are all of the age where our primary viewing is of the certificate 15 genre. This means that we will be able to relate and recognize the codes and conventions with far more ease and accuracy that with that of an 18 certificate.
Continuity Task
For this area of the coursework i was unable to partake in the filming with the group due to illness. As a result it was unfair for me to take any credit for their work. Luckily a friend of mine had a similar situation with her group so we decided to team up for this section and film our own continuity task.
Firstly we had to write up our shot list. This had to include a number of specific shots given to us by our teacher. Once we had finalized our shots and checked that the piece flowed we had to cast our actors. For this we chose two drama/media students form the year above. This benefited us in two ways as it meant that the acting would be professional, they would know how to take direction and they would also be able to assist us if needed. After casting we then needed to clear with them their schedules to make a decision on when to film. once we had our actors and filming time in place we needed to book out the appropriate equipment and decide upon a location that would fit our shot list. Finally before filming could commence we needed to gain permission to film in our chosen location, and once we overcame that final hurdle we were able to start filming.
Filming ran relatively smoothly, with an excellent level of communication between both me and Jade and our actors. The good chemistry allowed us to film in a comfortable and relaxed environment, this feeling was reflected then in our work,thus resulting in a final set of footage that we were all happy with.
After we had wrapped up the filming we then had the exciting task of editing. This was good as we got to see our first bit of lengthy footage come together. The process of eliminating the dodgy shots and making sure we used the best footage to its full potential was satisfying, exciting, and due to the content extremely amusing. Therefore i feel that the group dynamic for this task was perfect and would be my first choice every time in any future endeavors where by i am given the option.
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