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Thursday, 26 April 2012
Monday, 16 April 2012
Media Film Evaluation
MEDIA FILM EVALUATION
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Our film, Vampire Tweed of the Heavenly Energiser, is, as the title clearly points out, a vampire film. We spent a lot of time researching vampire films - Dracula series, Twilight series etc.
Most vampire movies tend to start off with a person, or sometimes an animal, for example Twilight, being attacked by a vampire. I studied the opening for the first Twilight movie. It begins with a dear in the middle of a forest. The dear is suddenly attacked by an unknown creature, later revealed to be a vampire.

This is the opening clip from Twilight.
Our film is also a thriller. The main protagonist Gabriel finds himself in an extremely difficult position in which is forced to make some hard decisions. Like a lot of thrillers we create an opening that gets the audience wanting to continue watching the film to find out what is going on.
In our opening, a teenager boy named Jacob is walking out of a college building whilst looking at his mobile phones. He then puts his mobile in his pocket and walks down the street whilst the opening credits roll. The camera tracks him as walks.
This is designed to make the audience believe that it is perfectly normal day. This guy has just finished college and is heading home. Gentle guitar music plays on the soundtrack to help create this effect.
A shadowy figure passes behind him. The music comes to a sudden stop and is replaced by sudden instrumental noise which plays as the shadow passes. This gives the audience a thrill as it happens so suddenly. Jacob turns around to see who it is. The camera films his point of view as he looks around. Seeing things from the protagonists point of view is common in thrillers. Suspense music starts playing. This gives the audience the impression that something is about to happen. Jacob moves towards an alley and is suddenly grabbed a mysterious figure who pulls him into the alley.
Jacob is taken to a graveyard where he meets a vampire named Marcus. Marcus tells him to deliver a package. The contents of the package are left unknown. In thrillers some things are left unknown, such as the character’s motives. The motives of Marcus the vampire are left unknown (Why he wants Jacob to deliver the package. What’s in the package.)
Jacob meets the female vampire in an alley. He gives her the package. The vampire prepares to attack Jacob. The camera does a close up of Jacob.
He then screams in agony as the camera pans up into the trees. This idea was inspired by Twilight in which a man is attacked by three vampires. The camera pans towards the trees as his screams echo.
I feel that our film definitely falls in the category of a thriller. It has suspenseful music, intense atmosphere and a twist at the end in which Jacob is suddenly killed.
2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Vampire Tweed of the Heavenly Energiser does represent a few stereotypical characters. The first one is Jacob, the teenage boy we see right at the beginning of the film. Jacob represents a stereotypical English teenager. He wears a hooded jacket and jeans, which is what a lot of teenagers in England wear. When we first see him, he is leaving a college building, this sets him up as being a student. As he walks away, he is typing on his mobile phone. Teenagers are always carrying mobile phones with them and texting on them.
Another set of stereotypical characters wet introduce in the opening are vampires. For decades, throughout popular culture, vampires have always been portrayed in a stereotypical manner. They are usually pale, they wear black clothing (mostly black leather jackets), their hair is usually black (either long-hair or gelled hair). Because the vampire legend originated in the Balkans, which is located the region of Eastern Europe, vampires often speak in an East European accent (mostly Slavic).
We portray our vampires in this manner. Marcus the vampire speaks in a Slavic accent. He wears smart black clothes. He has long black hair.
The female vampire who kills Jacob at the end has black hair as well. She also wears black clothing.
We feel that our film will appeal to younger generation as it involves vampires, which a lot of teenagers are interested in. I think it will also appeal to the older generation, because it is a thriller as well as a vampire film. Thrillers are a popular genre amongst adults.
3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Lionsgate UK is one of the film distribution companies that I have researched. It is the British division of Lions Gate Entertainment, which is one of the America’s most commercially successful independent film companies. Lionsgate usually deal with action and horror films.
http://www.lionsgate.com/
My main reason for choosing these companies is that they have distributed films with similar genres to our film. The budget for our film should be fairly around the same as budget for films that these companies normally deal with.
4. Who would be the target audience for your media project?
The rating for our film is a 15.
Our target audience is for teenage boys and girls and also male and female adults. I feel that this film will appeal to teenagers and young adults because it involves vampires and vampires is a subject that a lot of teenagers enjoy. Especially after the success of the Twilight Saga films.
As our film is also a thriller, I feel that that would appeal to adults and the older generation because thrillers are a popular genre.
Thrillers enable members of the audience to relate to the characters they see, because thrillers take you deep into the characters mind - what they’re thinking, how they feel. The audience can literally identify with other peoples problems through thrillers.
Our films protagonist is a vampire named Gabriel. Gabriel has abandoned his clan in favour of starting a new life. But, unfortunately, his actions have resulted in his daughter being kidnapped by his old clan. Gabriel is forced to make some tough decisions and has to face up to the consequences of his actions. His emotional situation will allow the audience to relate to him and therefore enjoy watching film.
I believe that we have met the standards of our rating.
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
We have attracted our target audience by involving characters that are roughly the same age as our target audience.
Jacob is a teenager, so that makes him appeal to our younger audience members. He dresses up like a stereotypical English teenager. He is first seen using his mobile phone. Teenagers are always using mobile phones, so this will enable some of the younger audience members to relate to him.
The gentle guitar music that plays on the soundtrack whilst Jacob is walking down the street helps to create a relaxing atmosphere for the audience members.
They will be so fixated on this sound that when the sudden instrumental music plays after the vampire passes the camera it will cause them to jump out of their seats.
This will appeal to the older generation of audience members who have come to see the film because of its thriller aspects. I believe they will also enjoy suspenseful atmosphere that follows after the vampire passes the camera.
The music we use on the soundtrack helps to create an intense, suspenseful atmosphere which will deeply affect the audience. The fact that the camera films things from Jacob’s point of view whilst he’s looking for the figure that passed the camera gives the audience a feeling of connecting with him by seeing what he’s seeing.
6. What have you learnt about technology from the process of constructing the product?
I have learnt quite a few new things by doing this project. I have learnt how to set up a blog using Google Blogger. I had never used Google Blogger before. In fact, I had never even heard of it. I had set up a social account before. I don’t have a Facebook, MSN, Twitter or even YouTube account. So it was creating a blog was something completely brand new for me.
I have also learnt some things about editing. For the editing part, we had to use a software called Final Cut Express. I have learnt how to attach shots and clips together and how to edit music and sound effects over the clips.
I remember doing a lot of this in Level 2 Creative Media last year when we made a music video about the tsunami in Japan and we had edited clips from a documentary about the tsunami and we placed a Justin Bieber song over it.
Last year in Level 2 Media we were taught how to use cameras and tripods. I remembered how to set up tripods from last year, so there was no problem there.
I also remembered how to attach and detach cameras from the tripod without causing any damage.
The cameras we used this year were different to the ones we used last year. It took a while for me to get used to using these cameras. But after observing our cameraman, Jake, using them, I soon got used to them.
7. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product? For our two minute film opening we have used some of the things that we had learnt during our preliminary film.
Our preliminary film opens with a character walking down a corridor. The camera tracks the character as he walks down the corridor. In our two minute film opening, we begin with our main protagonist, Jacob walking down a street. The camera tracks Jacob as he walks down the street. Although, the angles and camera positions are slightly different.
During the making of our preliminary film, we learnt how to do shot-reverse-shot, a technique which is used when two characters are sat opposite each other having a conversation. This was actually the basis behind our preliminary film.
We also learnt how to do the 180 degree rule. The 180 degree rule states that an imaginary line must be drawn and the camera is not allowed to cross that line otherwise it might cause the audience members to become confused. We incorporated these into our two minute videos.
We used the shot-reverse-shot during a scene in which Jacob and the vampire Marcus are having a conversation. We abided by the 180 degree rule during this scene.
One of the issues that we looked at during the preliminary task was that of lighting. This something we had consider for our two minute film, especially since we were filming outside. We had to take into consideration the position of this sun in terms of where we were filming.
I think believe that after our two minute film project I have gotten better at writing scripts for the video and also at directing where the camera should be positioned and what kind of shots should be used. I would definitely try and improve on creating storyboards and also try work a bit more on my communication skills with my group members.
1. In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
Our film, Vampire Tweed of the Heavenly Energiser, is, as the title clearly points out, a vampire film. We spent a lot of time researching vampire films - Dracula series, Twilight series etc.
Most vampire movies tend to start off with a person, or sometimes an animal, for example Twilight, being attacked by a vampire. I studied the opening for the first Twilight movie. It begins with a dear in the middle of a forest. The dear is suddenly attacked by an unknown creature, later revealed to be a vampire.

This is the opening clip from Twilight.
Our film is also a thriller. The main protagonist Gabriel finds himself in an extremely difficult position in which is forced to make some hard decisions. Like a lot of thrillers we create an opening that gets the audience wanting to continue watching the film to find out what is going on.
In our opening, a teenager boy named Jacob is walking out of a college building whilst looking at his mobile phones. He then puts his mobile in his pocket and walks down the street whilst the opening credits roll. The camera tracks him as walks.
This is designed to make the audience believe that it is perfectly normal day. This guy has just finished college and is heading home. Gentle guitar music plays on the soundtrack to help create this effect.
A shadowy figure passes behind him. The music comes to a sudden stop and is replaced by sudden instrumental noise which plays as the shadow passes. This gives the audience a thrill as it happens so suddenly. Jacob turns around to see who it is. The camera films his point of view as he looks around. Seeing things from the protagonists point of view is common in thrillers. Suspense music starts playing. This gives the audience the impression that something is about to happen. Jacob moves towards an alley and is suddenly grabbed a mysterious figure who pulls him into the alley.
Jacob is taken to a graveyard where he meets a vampire named Marcus. Marcus tells him to deliver a package. The contents of the package are left unknown. In thrillers some things are left unknown, such as the character’s motives. The motives of Marcus the vampire are left unknown (Why he wants Jacob to deliver the package. What’s in the package.)
Jacob meets the female vampire in an alley. He gives her the package. The vampire prepares to attack Jacob. The camera does a close up of Jacob.
He then screams in agony as the camera pans up into the trees. This idea was inspired by Twilight in which a man is attacked by three vampires. The camera pans towards the trees as his screams echo.
I feel that our film definitely falls in the category of a thriller. It has suspenseful music, intense atmosphere and a twist at the end in which Jacob is suddenly killed.
2. How does your media product represent particular social groups?
Vampire Tweed of the Heavenly Energiser does represent a few stereotypical characters. The first one is Jacob, the teenage boy we see right at the beginning of the film. Jacob represents a stereotypical English teenager. He wears a hooded jacket and jeans, which is what a lot of teenagers in England wear. When we first see him, he is leaving a college building, this sets him up as being a student. As he walks away, he is typing on his mobile phone. Teenagers are always carrying mobile phones with them and texting on them.
Another set of stereotypical characters wet introduce in the opening are vampires. For decades, throughout popular culture, vampires have always been portrayed in a stereotypical manner. They are usually pale, they wear black clothing (mostly black leather jackets), their hair is usually black (either long-hair or gelled hair). Because the vampire legend originated in the Balkans, which is located the region of Eastern Europe, vampires often speak in an East European accent (mostly Slavic).
We portray our vampires in this manner. Marcus the vampire speaks in a Slavic accent. He wears smart black clothes. He has long black hair.
The female vampire who kills Jacob at the end has black hair as well. She also wears black clothing.
We feel that our film will appeal to younger generation as it involves vampires, which a lot of teenagers are interested in. I think it will also appeal to the older generation, because it is a thriller as well as a vampire film. Thrillers are a popular genre amongst adults.
3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
Lionsgate UK is one of the film distribution companies that I have researched. It is the British division of Lions Gate Entertainment, which is one of the America’s most commercially successful independent film companies. Lionsgate usually deal with action and horror films.
http://www.lionsgate.com/
Summit Entertainment are a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment. Summit is also responsible for the distribution of the Twilight Saga films, which focuses on vampires, just like our film.
Our film is not just a vampire film, it is also a thriller. Optimum Releasing has distributed several thriller movies - Kill List, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, I Saw the Devil etc.
New Line Cinema were the distributors of the Blade film series. The Blade films revolve around a vampire named Blade. Our movie revolves around vampires. New Line Cinema have also distributed several other successful horror movie franchises - Final Destination, Nightmare on Elm Street.
4. Who would be the target audience for your media project?
The rating for our film is a 15.
Our target audience is for teenage boys and girls and also male and female adults. I feel that this film will appeal to teenagers and young adults because it involves vampires and vampires is a subject that a lot of teenagers enjoy. Especially after the success of the Twilight Saga films.
As our film is also a thriller, I feel that that would appeal to adults and the older generation because thrillers are a popular genre.
Thrillers enable members of the audience to relate to the characters they see, because thrillers take you deep into the characters mind - what they’re thinking, how they feel. The audience can literally identify with other peoples problems through thrillers.
Our films protagonist is a vampire named Gabriel. Gabriel has abandoned his clan in favour of starting a new life. But, unfortunately, his actions have resulted in his daughter being kidnapped by his old clan. Gabriel is forced to make some tough decisions and has to face up to the consequences of his actions. His emotional situation will allow the audience to relate to him and therefore enjoy watching film.
I believe that we have met the standards of our rating.
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
We have attracted our target audience by involving characters that are roughly the same age as our target audience.
Jacob is a teenager, so that makes him appeal to our younger audience members. He dresses up like a stereotypical English teenager. He is first seen using his mobile phone. Teenagers are always using mobile phones, so this will enable some of the younger audience members to relate to him.
The gentle guitar music that plays on the soundtrack whilst Jacob is walking down the street helps to create a relaxing atmosphere for the audience members.
They will be so fixated on this sound that when the sudden instrumental music plays after the vampire passes the camera it will cause them to jump out of their seats.
This will appeal to the older generation of audience members who have come to see the film because of its thriller aspects. I believe they will also enjoy suspenseful atmosphere that follows after the vampire passes the camera.
The music we use on the soundtrack helps to create an intense, suspenseful atmosphere which will deeply affect the audience. The fact that the camera films things from Jacob’s point of view whilst he’s looking for the figure that passed the camera gives the audience a feeling of connecting with him by seeing what he’s seeing.
6. What have you learnt about technology from the process of constructing the product?
I have learnt quite a few new things by doing this project. I have learnt how to set up a blog using Google Blogger. I had never used Google Blogger before. In fact, I had never even heard of it. I had set up a social account before. I don’t have a Facebook, MSN, Twitter or even YouTube account. So it was creating a blog was something completely brand new for me.
I have also learnt some things about editing. For the editing part, we had to use a software called Final Cut Express. I have learnt how to attach shots and clips together and how to edit music and sound effects over the clips.
I remember doing a lot of this in Level 2 Creative Media last year when we made a music video about the tsunami in Japan and we had edited clips from a documentary about the tsunami and we placed a Justin Bieber song over it.
Last year in Level 2 Media we were taught how to use cameras and tripods. I remembered how to set up tripods from last year, so there was no problem there.
I also remembered how to attach and detach cameras from the tripod without causing any damage.
The cameras we used this year were different to the ones we used last year. It took a while for me to get used to using these cameras. But after observing our cameraman, Jake, using them, I soon got used to them.
7. Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product? For our two minute film opening we have used some of the things that we had learnt during our preliminary film.
Our preliminary film opens with a character walking down a corridor. The camera tracks the character as he walks down the corridor. In our two minute film opening, we begin with our main protagonist, Jacob walking down a street. The camera tracks Jacob as he walks down the street. Although, the angles and camera positions are slightly different.
During the making of our preliminary film, we learnt how to do shot-reverse-shot, a technique which is used when two characters are sat opposite each other having a conversation. This was actually the basis behind our preliminary film.
We also learnt how to do the 180 degree rule. The 180 degree rule states that an imaginary line must be drawn and the camera is not allowed to cross that line otherwise it might cause the audience members to become confused. We incorporated these into our two minute videos.
We used the shot-reverse-shot during a scene in which Jacob and the vampire Marcus are having a conversation. We abided by the 180 degree rule during this scene.
One of the issues that we looked at during the preliminary task was that of lighting. This something we had consider for our two minute film, especially since we were filming outside. We had to take into consideration the position of this sun in terms of where we were filming.
I think believe that after our two minute film project I have gotten better at writing scripts for the video and also at directing where the camera should be positioned and what kind of shots should be used. I would definitely try and improve on creating storyboards and also try work a bit more on my communication skills with my group members.
Monday, 26 March 2012
Analysis of a similar opening
ANALYSIS OF SIMILAR OPENING
The opening scene of Twilight takes place deep in the middle of a forest. This leaves audience wandering what is happening. The trees are very close together. This creates a very claustrophobic environment and plants the concept of fear in the minds of the audience members.
The only thing that can be seen in forest is a dear. The dear is calmly eating food, minding its own business. The audience in the cinema would most likely be eating food as well. The dear is completely oblivious to what’s about to happen. The audience are oblivious as well.
The camera shifts to the point-of-view an unknown being. We cannot be sure what this thing is. The figure runs towards the dear. The dear is alerted to the figures presence and runs away. The editing from this point is very fast-paced, cutting from different angles and positions. This is used to create an adrenaline rush inside the audience members.
And just as the audience think the dear has escaped, it is suddenly grabbed by a mysterious figure.
This is similar to our opening because the first part of our opening begins with a teenager walking down the streets minding his business.
He is unaware of the danger that awaits him (so is the audience).
He suddenly senses danger, just like the dear, tries to escape and is captured.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERk69BKnbbs
The opening scene of Twilight takes place deep in the middle of a forest. This leaves audience wandering what is happening. The trees are very close together. This creates a very claustrophobic environment and plants the concept of fear in the minds of the audience members.
The only thing that can be seen in forest is a dear. The dear is calmly eating food, minding its own business. The audience in the cinema would most likely be eating food as well. The dear is completely oblivious to what’s about to happen. The audience are oblivious as well.
The camera shifts to the point-of-view an unknown being. We cannot be sure what this thing is. The figure runs towards the dear. The dear is alerted to the figures presence and runs away. The editing from this point is very fast-paced, cutting from different angles and positions. This is used to create an adrenaline rush inside the audience members.
And just as the audience think the dear has escaped, it is suddenly grabbed by a mysterious figure.
This is similar to our opening because the first part of our opening begins with a teenager walking down the streets minding his business.
He is unaware of the danger that awaits him (so is the audience).
He suddenly senses danger, just like the dear, tries to escape and is captured.
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ERk69BKnbbs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERk69BKnbbs
Analysis of a similar film
ANALYSIS OF A SIMILAR FILM
I have analysed the first fifteen minutes of a similar film. Film I have chosen is Taken, which starred Liam Neeson.
I have chosen Taken because its synopsis is similar to ours in that it is about a man who is trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
The first fifteen minutes of the film centres around introducing the main character, Bryan Mills. The people behind the film make it clear that Bryan is a lonely, depressed man. We are also introduced to his daughter, Kim, and his ex-wife, Lenore, who is married to a rich man named Stuart.
We find out that Bryan is an ex-special forces operative. His commitment to his job is what cost him his marriage. Bryan is desperately trying to regain the affections of daughter and wants to have a real father-daughter relationship with her. He is seen talking about his daughter with buddies during a card game and explains his wanting to spend more time with her.
Bryan goes to Kim’s sixteenth birthday party. Lenore, his ex-wife, immediately takes a dislike to him showing up. Bryan knows that his daughter wants to be a singer, so he’s bought her an expensive karaoke machine for her birthday, in order to prove to her how much he loves her. Kim is excited about her present and thanks her father for it.
Bryan is hopeful that this will help bring them closer together. But, unfortunately, his hopes are shattered when Kim’s step-father, Stuart, gives her a horse as a present. Bryan’s depression grows even more. He now realises that his greatest fear is losing his daughter. This foreshadows the films main story.
The music used in the first fifteen minutes of the film is soft piano music. This represents Bryan’s depression. The most notable moment when this music is used is when Bryan’s sees his daughter riding the horse that her step-father bought her.
I have analysed the first fifteen minutes of a similar film. Film I have chosen is Taken, which starred Liam Neeson.
I have chosen Taken because its synopsis is similar to ours in that it is about a man who is trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
The first fifteen minutes of the film centres around introducing the main character, Bryan Mills. The people behind the film make it clear that Bryan is a lonely, depressed man. We are also introduced to his daughter, Kim, and his ex-wife, Lenore, who is married to a rich man named Stuart.
We find out that Bryan is an ex-special forces operative. His commitment to his job is what cost him his marriage. Bryan is desperately trying to regain the affections of daughter and wants to have a real father-daughter relationship with her. He is seen talking about his daughter with buddies during a card game and explains his wanting to spend more time with her.
Bryan goes to Kim’s sixteenth birthday party. Lenore, his ex-wife, immediately takes a dislike to him showing up. Bryan knows that his daughter wants to be a singer, so he’s bought her an expensive karaoke machine for her birthday, in order to prove to her how much he loves her. Kim is excited about her present and thanks her father for it.
Bryan is hopeful that this will help bring them closer together. But, unfortunately, his hopes are shattered when Kim’s step-father, Stuart, gives her a horse as a present. Bryan’s depression grows even more. He now realises that his greatest fear is losing his daughter. This foreshadows the films main story.
The music used in the first fifteen minutes of the film is soft piano music. This represents Bryan’s depression. The most notable moment when this music is used is when Bryan’s sees his daughter riding the horse that her step-father bought her.
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Being Human
Being Human is a British supernatural drama series. It revolves mainly around three characters who are secretly supernatural creatures - a ghost, a werewolf and a vampire. The main plot is that these three people/creatures are trying to have normal lives. In other words, they are trying to be human.
This relates to our film because our main protagonist, Gabriel, has abandoned his vampire clan and is now trying to live a normal human life.
Here is a link to Being Human Wiki:
http://beinghuman.wikia.com/wiki/Being_Human_Wiki
This relates to our film because our main protagonist, Gabriel, has abandoned his vampire clan and is now trying to live a normal human life.
Here is a link to Being Human Wiki:
http://beinghuman.wikia.com/wiki/Being_Human_Wiki
Supernatural
Supernatural is an American television series which started in 2005 and is currently airing its seventh season. As the title would suggest, this show revolves around several supernatural elements, including vampires, which feature in our film.
For this project, we had to come up with a story that follows from the first two minutes. An important part of our story is how the main protagonist Gabriel has abandoned his vampire ways in favour of starting a family.
Supernatural is well known for dealing with the issues of family. Such as sticking together and being their for each other.
Here is a link to Supernatural Wikia. Everything you need to know about the show is on here:
http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Supernatural_Wiki
For this project, we had to come up with a story that follows from the first two minutes. An important part of our story is how the main protagonist Gabriel has abandoned his vampire ways in favour of starting a family.
Supernatural is well known for dealing with the issues of family. Such as sticking together and being their for each other.
Here is a link to Supernatural Wikia. Everything you need to know about the show is on here:
http://supernatural.wikia.com/wiki/Supernatural_Wiki
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows was a popular soap opera that aired between June 1966 to April 1971.
like our film, Dark Shadows dealt with vampires and various other supernatural elements. Dark Shadows was famous for its use of unexpected plot twists and mysteries.
In our film, we have decided to use some plot twists and mysteries in order to keep the audience interested.
Dark Shadows has been made into a feature film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film is due to be released in May 2012. Here is a trailer for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isjg9O7ifwM
like our film, Dark Shadows dealt with vampires and various other supernatural elements. Dark Shadows was famous for its use of unexpected plot twists and mysteries.
In our film, we have decided to use some plot twists and mysteries in order to keep the audience interested.
Dark Shadows has been made into a feature film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film is due to be released in May 2012. Here is a trailer for the film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isjg9O7ifwM
Risk Assessment - Location Three
RISK ASSESSMENT - LOCATION THREE
Location three is an narrow alleyway that connects Church Street to Church Lane. This is where we are going to film the final scene of our two minute opening.
The biggest risk that I can see is the possibility of rain. This scene, like the other two, is an outdoor scene. So there’s always a chance of rain. Other than that, I can’t see any serious risks about this location.
Location three is an narrow alleyway that connects Church Street to Church Lane. This is where we are going to film the final scene of our two minute opening.
The biggest risk that I can see is the possibility of rain. This scene, like the other two, is an outdoor scene. So there’s always a chance of rain. Other than that, I can’t see any serious risks about this location.
Risk Assessment - Location Two
RISK ASSESSMENT - LOCATION TWO
Location two is the St Mary’s Church, which is located on Church Street. We are not going to be filming inside the church, rather outside the church.
The risks of filming outdoors involves the possibility of rain. The cameras that we are using aren’t waterproof. If it rains, the cameras will be ruined. So it is important that we keep an eye on the weather before decide to film.
Having studied the area surrounding the church, I have noticed a couple of risks. One of them is that there are a lot of sticks, twigs and branches on the ground. In our two minute opening, a character has to lie on the ground.
That means that we will have to remove some of the branches from the area.
Another risk is that the grass might be wet and muddy. It is not exactly nice having to lie in wet grass. The path around the church is made up of concrete tiles. There is the possibility of tripping over hurting yourself.
Location two is the St Mary’s Church, which is located on Church Street. We are not going to be filming inside the church, rather outside the church.
The risks of filming outdoors involves the possibility of rain. The cameras that we are using aren’t waterproof. If it rains, the cameras will be ruined. So it is important that we keep an eye on the weather before decide to film.
Having studied the area surrounding the church, I have noticed a couple of risks. One of them is that there are a lot of sticks, twigs and branches on the ground. In our two minute opening, a character has to lie on the ground.
That means that we will have to remove some of the branches from the area.
Another risk is that the grass might be wet and muddy. It is not exactly nice having to lie in wet grass. The path around the church is made up of concrete tiles. There is the possibility of tripping over hurting yourself.
Risk Assessment - Location One
RISK ASSESSMENT - LOCATION ONE
Location one is the street where the Barnsley College Eastgate building is located. This location will be used to shoot the first scene of our two minute opening.
One of the biggest risks that I can see with this street is cars. I have noticed that cars have tendency to speed down this street at quickly. If we are not careful, we could run risk of been hit by a car. The obvious way to avoid this is to not film in the middle of the road.
Another a risk (a less-likely one) is other people. By this I mean, sometimes, people, particularly young people, when they see a group of people with a camera, tend act stupid. For example, jumping up and down, waving their arms at the camera.
Location one is the street where the Barnsley College Eastgate building is located. This location will be used to shoot the first scene of our two minute opening.
One of the biggest risks that I can see with this street is cars. I have noticed that cars have tendency to speed down this street at quickly. If we are not careful, we could run risk of been hit by a car. The obvious way to avoid this is to not film in the middle of the road.
Another a risk (a less-likely one) is other people. By this I mean, sometimes, people, particularly young people, when they see a group of people with a camera, tend act stupid. For example, jumping up and down, waving their arms at the camera.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Other Ideas
OTHER IDEAS
Despite the fact the my original idea was dismissed, we all agreed on the idea of two people meeting up and things going wrong.
One idea that we thought about was that a depressed man would hire an assassin to kill him, however he would later change his mind, but unfortunately, the assassin continues to obey his contract and attempts to kill the man.
Very early on at the beginning of the project, I thought about making a comedy opening. I decided not to do this when I was told that comedy openings were difficult to make.
Despite the fact the my original idea was dismissed, we all agreed on the idea of two people meeting up and things going wrong.
One idea that we thought about was that a depressed man would hire an assassin to kill him, however he would later change his mind, but unfortunately, the assassin continues to obey his contract and attempts to kill the man.
Very early on at the beginning of the project, I thought about making a comedy opening. I decided not to do this when I was told that comedy openings were difficult to make.
My Original Idea
MY ORIGINAL IDEA
When we first started this project, I came up with an idea for a gangster film.
The story would depict a gangster/hitman meeting someone credited as “The Contact” (gender was irrelevant) who would supply him with a pistol and tell him that the person he has to kill will be waiting for him under the belief that it is a simple meeting.
After the contact leaves, the hitman narrates how his father was a hitman just like him and how his father had one rule - always trust your gut.
The hitman walks to his meeting place which was intended to be either a restaurant, a club or a cafeteria. Inside, he meets his target, who is a member of a rival gang.
The hitman and the target sit down at a table. The conversation is friendly, at first, but soon takes violent turn as both men pull their guns out and point
them at each other. The hitman then says “Like my father always used to say, trust your gut.” It ends there.
For the rest of the story, the hitman manages to escape the target. He soon discovers that his employers have set him up and goes on a quest for revenge.
When we first started this project, I came up with an idea for a gangster film.
The story would depict a gangster/hitman meeting someone credited as “The Contact” (gender was irrelevant) who would supply him with a pistol and tell him that the person he has to kill will be waiting for him under the belief that it is a simple meeting.
After the contact leaves, the hitman narrates how his father was a hitman just like him and how his father had one rule - always trust your gut.
The hitman walks to his meeting place which was intended to be either a restaurant, a club or a cafeteria. Inside, he meets his target, who is a member of a rival gang.
The hitman and the target sit down at a table. The conversation is friendly, at first, but soon takes violent turn as both men pull their guns out and point
them at each other. The hitman then says “Like my father always used to say, trust your gut.” It ends there.
For the rest of the story, the hitman manages to escape the target. He soon discovers that his employers have set him up and goes on a quest for revenge.
Film script
A VAMPIRE’S RETRIBUTION
EXT. STREET.
JACOB, a teenage boy wearing hooded jacket is walking down the street, minding his own business. He walks with his hands in his jacket pockets.The camera is positioned behind Jacob. A mysterious figure dressed in black runs passed the camera at a very fast pace. It is accompanied by a whooshing sound. The whooshing alerts Jacob. He turns around and looks behind him. There’s nothing there. Jacob is slightly nervous.
JACOB
Who’s there?!
Another figure dressed in black whooshes passed on the other side of the street. Jacob turns his head to where the noise came from.
Again, there’s nothing there. Jacob is now terrified. He runs down the street. He passes an alley. An arm suddenly reaches out and grabs Jacob’s jacket and pulls him in to the alley.
CUT TO BLACK
EXT. GRAVEYARD.
Jacob awakes to find himself in a derelict graveyard. He is dazed and bewildered. He looks up and sees THREE CLOAKED FIGURES standing beside him. Their leader, MARCUS, steps forward.
MARCUS
(sarcastic smile)
Hello, Jacob
Jacob shuffles back up against a tombstone.
JACOB
Who are you? Where am I?
MARCUS
Isn’t it obvious? You’re in a graveyard. Jacob quickly tries to run away. We here a whooshing sound. Marcus suddenly appears in front of him. Jacob is freaked out.
JACOB
How did you…?
(short pause)
What are you?
MARCUS
That’s not important. But what is important is the job I have for you.
JACOB
(unsure)
What job?
MARCUS
I need you to deliver a gift to an acquaintance of mine.
JACOB
Why would I do that.
MARCUS
Because if you don’t, your family will die.
JACOB
What?
MARCUS
I have people positioned outside of your house. All I have to do is say the word and they will kill family.
JACOB
Why would you want to kill my family?
MARCUS
We don’t. All you need to do is deliver £50,000 to my acquaintance. If you do that, then your will be left Unharmed. Understand? Jacob nods his head. Marcus looks at the two cloaked figures standing behind him. He stretches his hand out. Henchman 1 hands him a package. Marcus gives the package to Jacob.
MARCUS (CONT’D)
This is the package. These two will accompany you part of the way. Once the package has been delivered, your family will be left unharmed.
Jacob and the two henchmen depart. Marcus watches as they walk away. Off Marcus’ face, we fade to - -
EXT. WOODLAND AREA.
A female vampire wearing black clothes and carrying a handbag is leaning against a tree. Jacob arrives with the package. She comes off the tree. Jacob approaches her.
FEMALE VAMPIRE
Do you have the package? Jacob gives her the package. She turns her back to Jacob and looks inside the package. Jacob waits, anxiously. The vampire turns around.
FEMALE VAMPIRE (CONT’D)
It’s all here.She puts the package inside her handbag.
JACOB
Look, I’ve done what your mate asked me to do, now tell him to leave my family alone. My dad’s a cop. If you try anything, he’ll come after you.
FEMALE VAMPIRE
That’s the plan.
JACOB
What did you just say?
FEMALE VAMPIRE
How much do you know about father? Apart from him being a cop.
JACOB
Not a lot.
FEMALE VAMPIRE
There’s more to your father than believe.
JACOB
How do you mean?
FEMALE VAMPIRE
It might be better if I showed you.The vampire opens her mouth to reveal two very sharp fangs. Jacob is petrified. She walks towards him.
JACOB
What are you doing?
FEMALE VAMPIRE
Sending your father a message. She grabs Jacob’s arm and pins it up against a tree.
JACOB
(fast)
No! Wait, stop! Don’t!
(vampire bites his arm)
AAAAAGGGGHHH!!!
CUT TO BLACK
THE END
EXT. STREET.
JACOB, a teenage boy wearing hooded jacket is walking down the street, minding his own business. He walks with his hands in his jacket pockets.The camera is positioned behind Jacob. A mysterious figure dressed in black runs passed the camera at a very fast pace. It is accompanied by a whooshing sound. The whooshing alerts Jacob. He turns around and looks behind him. There’s nothing there. Jacob is slightly nervous.
JACOB
Who’s there?!
Another figure dressed in black whooshes passed on the other side of the street. Jacob turns his head to where the noise came from.
Again, there’s nothing there. Jacob is now terrified. He runs down the street. He passes an alley. An arm suddenly reaches out and grabs Jacob’s jacket and pulls him in to the alley.
CUT TO BLACK
EXT. GRAVEYARD.
Jacob awakes to find himself in a derelict graveyard. He is dazed and bewildered. He looks up and sees THREE CLOAKED FIGURES standing beside him. Their leader, MARCUS, steps forward.
MARCUS
(sarcastic smile)
Hello, Jacob
Jacob shuffles back up against a tombstone.
JACOB
Who are you? Where am I?
MARCUS
Isn’t it obvious? You’re in a graveyard. Jacob quickly tries to run away. We here a whooshing sound. Marcus suddenly appears in front of him. Jacob is freaked out.
JACOB
How did you…?
(short pause)
What are you?
MARCUS
That’s not important. But what is important is the job I have for you.
JACOB
(unsure)
What job?
MARCUS
I need you to deliver a gift to an acquaintance of mine.
JACOB
Why would I do that.
MARCUS
Because if you don’t, your family will die.
JACOB
What?
MARCUS
I have people positioned outside of your house. All I have to do is say the word and they will kill family.
JACOB
Why would you want to kill my family?
MARCUS
We don’t. All you need to do is deliver £50,000 to my acquaintance. If you do that, then your will be left Unharmed. Understand? Jacob nods his head. Marcus looks at the two cloaked figures standing behind him. He stretches his hand out. Henchman 1 hands him a package. Marcus gives the package to Jacob.
MARCUS (CONT’D)
This is the package. These two will accompany you part of the way. Once the package has been delivered, your family will be left unharmed.
Jacob and the two henchmen depart. Marcus watches as they walk away. Off Marcus’ face, we fade to - -
EXT. WOODLAND AREA.
A female vampire wearing black clothes and carrying a handbag is leaning against a tree. Jacob arrives with the package. She comes off the tree. Jacob approaches her.
FEMALE VAMPIRE
Do you have the package? Jacob gives her the package. She turns her back to Jacob and looks inside the package. Jacob waits, anxiously. The vampire turns around.
FEMALE VAMPIRE (CONT’D)
It’s all here.She puts the package inside her handbag.
JACOB
Look, I’ve done what your mate asked me to do, now tell him to leave my family alone. My dad’s a cop. If you try anything, he’ll come after you.
FEMALE VAMPIRE
That’s the plan.
JACOB
What did you just say?
FEMALE VAMPIRE
How much do you know about father? Apart from him being a cop.
JACOB
Not a lot.
FEMALE VAMPIRE
There’s more to your father than believe.
JACOB
How do you mean?
FEMALE VAMPIRE
It might be better if I showed you.The vampire opens her mouth to reveal two very sharp fangs. Jacob is petrified. She walks towards him.
JACOB
What are you doing?
FEMALE VAMPIRE
Sending your father a message. She grabs Jacob’s arm and pins it up against a tree.
JACOB
(fast)
No! Wait, stop! Don’t!
(vampire bites his arm)
AAAAAGGGGHHH!!!
CUT TO BLACK
THE END
Friday, 16 March 2012
Distributors for our film
FILM DISTRIBUTORS
Local/regional:
Warp Films
National:
Lionsgate UK – The British division of the North American film distribution company, Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation. Lionsgate has become the most successful independent film distributors in America. Lionsgate has another subsidiary called Summit Entertainment, which was responsible for the distribution of the Twilight Saga, which focuses on vampires.
Momentum Pictures
Optimum Releasing (Studio Canal Limited) – Studio Canal has released several films that have similarities to ours. Our film is a thriller, and Studio Canal has distributed quite a lot of thriller movies, for example: Kill List (a British independent film), Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, I Saw the Devil etc.
Thrillers aren’t the only genre of ours that Studio Canal has released.
They have released a lot of films that contain supernatural elements.
We are making a vampire film. Vampires are connected to the supernatural.
Friday, 2 March 2012
count dracula
This is Count Dracula - the most famous vampire in the history of fiction. This picture shows him being portrayed by Christopher Lee. Dracula first appeared in the 1931 film Dracula in which he was portrayed by Hungarian actor Bela Lugosi. Dracula has had a major impact on popular culture. Numerous films have been made about him. He has also been the target of several parodies.
One of the vampires in our film is inspired by Dracula.
psycho - shower scene
This is the famous shower scene from the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho. Psycho was famous for many things. One of those things was their use of the false protagonist method.
This method involves creating a character and making the audience believe that this character is the main protagonist and then this character is removed from story (killed or simply left) revealing to the audience that this person isn't the protagonist.
In this scene, the woman who is believed by the audience to be the protagonist is suddenly murdered by the antagonist. This means that this woman isn't the protagonist.
This scene inspired me to use the same method for our two minute opening.
For our two minute opening, we have a character who the audience believes is the protagonist. At the end of the two minute opening, this character is suddenly murdered, which means that he is not the protagonist.
Thursday, 1 March 2012
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