- In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
It has similar features to a real media production as we have used similar equipment to create it such as Camera Tripods, Tracking Dolly, Clapper boards, Tascam and other materials. We also used an editing software; Adobe Premiere Elements.
Our production uses similar conventions of thriller, by using a powerful scream to signify the discovery of our murder victim. Another thriller that uses this convention is "Dead Silence- James Wan".
Another convention that we used was to root our plot to an original idea, in our case we used 'Cluedo' a popular board game, an example of a film that used the same convention was 'Se7en- David Fincher' They used the 7 deadly sins as their original idea and plot. Another convention used in our film is to show the murder and murderer at the begginning of the film, a film that uses this similar technique is "Sunset Boulevard", this style of conventions is Enigmatic,this makes our film mysterious and unusual.
Another convention we used in our film was the bright red lipstick worn by our main charcacter this is to attract the audiences attention and to keep "scarlett" as the focus.Another film that uses a similar conventions with the lipstick to make a statement is "Black Narcissus-Michael Powell "
Our production uses similar conventions of thriller, by using a powerful scream to signify the discovery of our murder victim. Another thriller that uses this convention is "Dead Silence- James Wan".
Another convention that we used was to root our plot to an original idea, in our case we used 'Cluedo' a popular board game, an example of a film that used the same convention was 'Se7en- David Fincher' They used the 7 deadly sins as their original idea and plot. Another convention used in our film is to show the murder and murderer at the begginning of the film, a film that uses this similar technique is "Sunset Boulevard", this style of conventions is Enigmatic,this makes our film mysterious and unusual.
Another convention we used in our film was the bright red lipstick worn by our main charcacter this is to attract the audiences attention and to keep "scarlett" as the focus.Another film that uses a similar conventions with the lipstick to make a statement is "Black Narcissus-Michael Powell "
- How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Within our production we are trying to represent the upper/middle class. We have shown this in different ways, one example of this is costumes ,we used suits and evening dresses to emphasises the importance of class. We have also shown this by using props such as glasses filled with "champagne" which signifies the class of the characters. One aspect of our film that did not represent the class of our characters successfully was the location, this was because we could not find a large/ grande house,this was an issue when filming however we overcame this issue by using the school building and creating an office party instead.
- What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
We think that ‘Paramount Pictures’ would create/consider our film as ‘Paramount Pictures’ make a variety of different films, including mystery and thriller, some examples are ‘Crime and Punishment’ and ‘Area 51’. We also think that to promote our film to its best ability 'Paramount Pictures' would be the most suitable.
When distributing our film we would use Dvd and Televison Exhibition and Cinema Exhibition. We would do this to maximise the interest in our film. It would also be easier to reach more of our target audience. We would use the BBFC to rate our film and provide us with the correct Certificate
We would also sell our film in HMV as its aimed as film lovers, we would not sell them in supermarket as its not a mainstream film but aimed at a smaller market.
When distributing our film we would use Dvd and Televison Exhibition and Cinema Exhibition. We would do this to maximise the interest in our film. It would also be easier to reach more of our target audience. We would use the BBFC to rate our film and provide us with the correct Certificate
We would also sell our film in HMV as its aimed as film lovers, we would not sell them in supermarket as its not a mainstream film but aimed at a smaller market.
- Who would be the audience for your media product?
The audience for our media product would be teenagers and adults, our film would also be aimed at those who like thrillers and also those who take a high interest in unusual film styles. This is because our film is designed to make the audience think, as it is enigmatic and mysterious.
Our film is not aimed at a mainstream audience this is because it is a unusual filming style by showing the end of the film at the begginning then flashing back to show you why the murder occurs.
Our film is not aimed at a mainstream audience this is because it is a unusual filming style by showing the end of the film at the begginning then flashing back to show you why the murder occurs.
- How did you attract/address your audience?
There are many ways to entince the audience into our film, this can consist of the shots, the plot and props. Some shots that are used are enigma shots, this is also similar to the plot as we do not reveal everything. Also, a character, Scarlett, who is seen as a glamorous alluring woman. Men feel attracted to this and women want to aspire to her as her elegance and her appearance will get her what she desires. With Scarlett looking elegant the audience could make the assumption that she has a luxiurious lifestyle, again this makes the female part of the audience desire her.
- What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this project?
During this project we have learnt how to use different equipment and software. Within filming we had to use a camera, tripod, tascam and clapperboard. We learnt how to use the camera, delete the shots and transfer the clips to the computer, with the tascam we were able to pick up on sound and interference, this allowed us to let the director know when it was appropriate to start rolling. Also, while editing we learnt how to use the tools on Adobe Premiere Elements 8.0, this consisted of syncing sound (from the tascam), cutting, splitting and dissolving. Using these techniques we were able to create our film sequence.
- Looking back at your preliminary task what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product? This should be addressed by each individual member as part of the group’s presentation.
Rosie – I think I have learnt and experimented with more than a few angles/shots to use. For example, I have become more confident with expanding the shot variety just to test to see if the scene looks better even if we were not going to use it.
Amber – I think I have learnt to use a Tascam more effectively and also I have learnt to make better decisions in editing and how to use new software. I have also learnt I need to be more authoritive and confident when directing cast and crew.
Holly – During the time in between the two tasks I have learnt how to use a Tascam effectively. I also have learnt how to fill out sound sheets. By putting my opinion across I have learnt how to be more authoritive when working within a group and on set.
Amiee – Throughout the tasks I have learnt sound recording skills, and also how to document them. I have learnt some skills about editing so I am now able to do it independently.
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