The Catalyst The film

Evaluation Question 7



Evaluation question 7

Looking back at your premlimary task, what do you feel you have learned in the progression from it to the product ?

 

Prelimary task exercise

Firstly I will talk about my preliminary task exercise. when filming the preliminary task  it was all filmed inside which then gave us the advantage of not having to deal with horrid weather conditions which could change the outcome of the task dramatically. 

Also all the sound in our preliminary task is all diegetic. Although the sound is basic, it was quite clear mainly being the reason was that we was inside which didn't allow any wind or other sound such as cars or other random people. 

Next Props were specified in our preliminary task because me and my group did not think they were very necessary and important to the task, however we did use one prop which was the phone when it rings and then he answers it and has a conversation and that is just a sign where the audience gets the idea that the task is about finish. 

While editing the task we had learned and performed many techniques that we used within our task such as the following:
Match on action, where you see tommy open the door on one side and then on the inside of the room you see him enter the room and close the door.
Panning shot and eye-line match, Although we did make a mistake on this technique where we didn't get a eye-line match on Connors face but we placed the camera where Connors eyes would be and then we starting panning the camera following tommy when he sits down. 

Final product
In our final project we did many similar techniques to the preliminary tasks such as the panning, eye line match and more but when we was panning for our final project it was a little shaky and we thought about re filming it but we decided to keep it because it suited our particular film and and settled the mood.

While filming a final project we noticed a dramatic change with the sound mainly due to the fact we varied filming outside and inside. Next the sound within both of our project we didn't really used the microphone apart from in our final project when we recorded sound for the scene when Connor is taking deep breathes while aiming down the scope out of the window. 

Unlike the preliminary task props were a vital key for our final product without our props the film would never of been as exciting and thrilling. The props that were used in our final product were the following: 
Sniper rifle (air rifle)
Car 
a piece of string to strangle (shoe lace) 
Gloves
The chip (Macguffin)

finally in our final product we used many more editing techniques than we did in our preliminary task, the techniques consisted of numerous Match on actions where i jump over a gate from one side and then you see me land on the other side, also we had the eye-line match were Connor was aiming the scope out of the window looking out of the window, and one more that we did was over the shoulder when Connor was in the car.   

Evaluation Question 6

Evaluation question 6

 

What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product ?  

Evaluation Question 5

 

Evaluation question 5

How did you attract/ address your audience ?

 

To attract our audience we got people to fill out a tally chart to let us see what people want to see in our film. 

To attract our audience we had done a number of things such as advertise on twitter, Facebook, myspce and many more social websites

Also because me and my group used an actual gun, everyone was interested even before the project was fully made as they may wanted to see what it looks like, how it used etc.

Next I asked some friends and family to say what they think about the project trailer what they like and don't like about it and this is what they have to say and also what they want to see.

Connor- "As soon as I saw that gun, I was buzzed out my nut" 

Tom- "I loved the running part, it just makes you want to see the rest of the film, looooooooool"

Funda- "I loved it but there needs to be a girl involved in the second one hahahaha" 

Evaluation Question 4

Evaluation question 4

Who would be the audience for your media product ?

I believe our end product of our film is rather good and could attract a large amount and types of audiences but because of previous research and results I tried  to aimed our film towards the ages of 11- 20 year old as nearly 70 % of the people that did my survey where in that age boundary as you can see bellow. 

Also because I want to see which gender would be more interested in my film and surprisingly boys just edged it with 1 which was 3 to 2 votes as you see below, so i thought i need to aim it at both genders.  

Next because me and my group noticed that the 5 people out of 6 preferred a cliff hanger to a closed ending, that's why me and my group made our film to cliff hanger which i believe people like the suspense and want to watch more always wondering whats going to happen now.   

This is how me and my group had created the cliff hanger and suspense to the movie right at the end where our killer walks off into the distance after killing three men when a small Innocent  child has just witness it.   

Evaluation question 3

 

Evaluation question 3

 

what kind of meadia institiution might dibributed your media product and why ?

There are many ways now days to get your video distributed to the public which are the following: 

If you believe your film that you have made is up to world wide standards and will attract a large amount of publicity then you could go to some major indent companies, which are the big six consisting of Walt Disney, WarnerBros, Paramount, Universal, 20th Century Fox and Colombia Pictures.  

However if you are unable to get involved with these 6 majors you could try with other companies which are refereed to as mini majors, which are probably just as good but just not as well known as the majors but however they are growing in population very quick for example Dream works have supported in the making of the family film, Shrek which was a very successful well known film. These are some successful examples of mini majors: 

All of the following indents above are mainly for films that get into cinemas, however if you unable to get either a mini major or a major then there are television channels which will allow you to promote and show your video on their channel no matter how popular the actors or producers are as long as if they think people are going to watch it they will allow it on their channel. some examples of channels that allow unknown films on air are the following: Film4 BBC and ITV 

     

evaluation question 2

Evaluation question 2

 

How does your media product represent particular social groups ?

Evaluation question 1

Evaluation question 1

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challege forms and conventions of real media products?


In my thriller we have used many conventions just like many other serious films. Although every film has a different story line there are always the similar conventions involved which mainly consist of the following:      

The villan is always better equipped 

This is the macguffin 

Planning Shot List

Planning Shot List

This is the shot list we will be using to take with us whilst we film. It is there to help us with what shots to use, what we need to re-edit and re-film.

Shot List
Scene	Shot Number	Description
Scene 1 – Assassin preparations Scene 2 – The shooting Scene 3 Scene 4 – The car scene Scene 5 – walking away	1 2 3 4                                                                        5

Shot types

Point of view shot

Birds eye view

Close up – detail

Mid shot

Low angle shot – camera down low

Long shot

Over shoulder shot

Camera movements

Pan

Tilt

Zoom

rough cut of film

Rough Cut




This is our rough cut of of the film so far, this will give our audience a rough idea of what to come in the future when the film is finished although its not up to the best quality its something we can build on.    

The following below is a list of things that we can improve on:

• More variety of camera shots,
• Try to perfect the acting e.g. When I am in the car I smile,
• Maybe some verbal communication involved within the film, 
• Could add some music,
• Make sure we do not break the 180 degree rule at the end when connors walking away.

I believe once we have done all of these improvements to the film we will get the marks we deserve 

shooting schedule

Shooting Schedule

Day	Scene	Location	Equipment	Costumes	Props	Cast +Crew
1	6 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 8 9	The Chase The Chase The Chase carpark The Chase carpark in car The Chase carpark in car The Chase carpark in car The Chase carpark in car The Chase carpark in car The Chase carpark The Chase, alley leading to carpark The Chase, alley leading to carpark The Chase, alley leading to carpark Joe's garden Joe's garden Joe's garden  Joe's garden Joe's garden Joe's garden  Joe's garden	Each shot involved the camera and tripod, we used this so we could get a steady straight shot every time. The only exception to the tripod was shot 6 and we also had a tape in the camera at each shot to record it all.	The assassin was wearing a black suit, The man being chased was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, a darker grey jacket and a hat. The man who gets killed is wearing jeans and a black jacket. The dead man in the car is wearing a puffy navy blue jacket. The child is wearing a puffy coat and tracksuit bottom with blue trainers.	The gun The mcguffin Car Car and lace instead of choking wire Car and lace instead of choking wire Car and lace instead of choking wire Car Car Car None None None Gun and Picnic basket Gun and Picnic basket None Gun and Picnic basket Gun Gun Gun and Picnic Basket	Assassin: Connor Heather Victim in car: Michael Banahene Little boy: Harley Heather Man being chased: Joe Gleinster Camera man: Michael Banahene, except when he was in shot then Connor heather or his dad took over. Man being shot: Mr Heather

4 different idents

Four Idents 

its important that the ident reflects something about the studio and when making a film you could say the film could also reflect on the type of film which is following.  

                         

For example Pixar studios is based in animation which is also involved with walt disney because they have been involved in any walt disney animation films such as Toys story, and because animation is based around the age groups of small kids the impression of this intro is very simple, however it is very childish but even so adults find it amusing too. 

Warner Bros. Pictures 

Warner Bros is one of the biggest idents ever made and you could say that this intro backs up that fact because the logo is in the sky, which then you could say it looks down on all the others the more superior to many. also i think the intro although very clever its also very simple in a way because its just there logo in the clouds.   

 

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Sheet Title: The Catalyst Writer: Joe, Connor and Michael Producer: Connor Heather Director: Michael Date: Thur 6 Dec 2012

Major Issues: Filming at: Dagenham chase -          Public area, may be other people that we don’t want in the shot. -          Mustn’t do anything that will get us in trouble, for example if were using a gun, we need to make sure that no member of the public feels threatened. Or they must know that what we are doing is fiction and made up. -          We are going to check the area for any trip hazards, so when we film the chase scenes nobody is going to fall over and injure themselves. -          Furthermore, we have someone in our crew  who is in charge of safety. For example, looking out for weather, traffic etc etc. -          We will all have full charged mobile phones incase of emergency. -          We will make sure a parent or guardian knows exactly where we are going. Solutions: -          We will tell people that we are filming and tell them not to ruin the shot. The space we are filming is confined anyway. -          We will tell all members of the pubic that what we are doing is fiction, it is made up and that we are filming and acting as part of our studies at Robert Clack sixth form. -          One person who isn’t acting will always be on the lookout for traffic, bad weather and any other obstacles that will get in our way. Contacts: Mr Johnson (Head of Media studies) – 07792315154 School – 0208 598 765 Connor – 077123587211 Michael – 079101235762 Emergency services:999 On Site Services: N/A Local Police: Dagenham East police station – Tel: 999          Local Fire: - Dagenham fire station – Tel: 020 8555 1200 x 52129 Local Hospital: Queens Hospital – Tel: 01708 435000

costume and props

                                       costume and props 

Character Name: Joe Glenister
Costume: grey jumper with the hood up and light grey track suit bottoms, gloves, glasses	Props: suit case, mobile phone nokia 3410
Character Name: Connor Heather
Costume: black suit, black tie, lever gloves	Props: a brown wooden air rifle (gun), with black metal barrel
Character Name: Tom Cameron
Costume: dark blue coat, jeans, sun glasses	Props: suit case, a black hand gun(small) so easy to hide