Research + Planning
For the previous project we used a range of different methods to research. Before we picked our genre we looked at the conventions of different genres. This improved my knowledge of different genres because I am able to name conventions that make up a specific genre. It also made it easier to pick a genre we wanted to do for our film opening because we made a note of what would be the easiest to do and the genre that would be the hardest. When researching in to our chosen genre we looked at different openings, This helped us to establish the common conventions used and the different shot types that were used often. We researched the age certificate that was most common within our genre and then we planned our storyboard accordingly to the limitations of the age certificate we selected. We then established our target audience by conducting a survey, by doing this we found out that it is an effective way to find out the specific target audience.
When planning we made a list of everything we had to do, this useful because it made it easier when we had to film. We all contributed to the storyboard so we could get our ideas across, this was important because everyone had their ideas heard. After we planned our story we played a word association game to come up with the production company name. We researched titles of existing psychological thrillers and used what we found out to come up with our title. We also had a look at some websites that help you come up with titles. I have improved at coming up with titles because previously I would of tried to come up with it before I planned the story. We found out that it is easier to come up with a title once the story is planned because you can link it to the storyline or use a key word in your dialogue.We did a location shoot so we had an idea of where we wanted to film and how our characters would look in the location and then we wrote a shot list so when we were filming we had structure. This improved our skills because we were able to think about different shot types and compositions. Another vital planning stage was costume, we needed it to fit with the conventions so we researched female characters. Researching everything individually has improved my skills because I have had to think about priorities and what needs to be done. I also had to use time management to make sure everything was done on time and teamwork was need to effectively plan.
-how you improved (researching genre), storyboard, shot list
Digital technology
-Software (adobe after effects), cameras
When creating our openings we had to learn how to effectively use the camera and editing software. We had to change the software settings to accommodate different cameras. While using the different software my skills enhanced because I now have a basic understanding of after effects
Using conventions from real media texts
-analyse genre conventions, produce similar film
Post production
-after taking footage, editing
Creativity
- shot types, angles, music
WHAT YOU LEARNT + WHAT YOU NEED TO IMPROVE
