AS media evaluation question 5

Question 5

AS media evaluation question 7

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 preliminary exercise we did a continuity task involving filming and editing a character opening a door, crossing a room and sitting down in a chair opposite another character, with whom she/he then exchanges a couple of lines of dialogue. We were to demonstrate match on action of the door handle opening, shot/reverse/shot of the characters speaking and the 180-degree rule. In our film we used a match on the bedroom door as Adam leaves it to go down stairs. Also we used a shot/reverse/shot when Adam is confronted by the silhouette of the alien, as Adam slowly reaches out to the alien the camera jumps from his face to the silhouette. We also kept to the 180 degree rule throughout the recording, as we did more recording we got used to using these techniques and rules. Other methods we used were things like long takes, establishing shots etc.

AS media evaluation question 6

question 6

AS media evaluation question 4

Question 4
(questionnaire results/couldn't put images on it so i put them here)

AS media evaluation question 3

3. What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

We decided to use a small independent film distribution company called ‘Left Film Distribution’ who after a bit of research found that they have distributed a small variety of low budget new independent movies to the UK through cinemas, DVD's, and digital downloads. Many of 'Left Film Distribution' movies are in the horror, sci-fi and action offer new work for the new generation of film makers which are similar to ours. They also offer a fresh approach to independent film distribution, with audience engagement and social media marketing. 

Our film may have turned out differently if we had chosen a larger and more well-known distributor such as Warner Bro’s as they have links to a huge conglomerate which owns a broadcasting network as well as multiple popular magazines which means we would have a larger budget to work with. Therefore our film could’ve received more attention if we had a more popular distributor with better funds.

This is an example of a sci-fi film that was released by 'Left Film Distribution' this film is similar to our idea but less violence and a lower certificate. These are 8 examples of movies that 'Left Film Distribution' have distributed. This distribution company helps getting low budget films to get noticed, for low budget films these actually did surprisingly well averaging around 5 on iMDB

AS media evaluation question 2

question 2

AS media evaluation question 1

question 1

questionnaire responses

These are our final questionnaire responses that we got from our questionnaire. People aged between 15 and 18 have answer the most. Mostly students have spent time to answer the questions suggesting that they are the ones that are the most interested in the film industry. 

Summary

Name

Haley, Prakash , James , Simon , Megan , Leah, Morgan, Alex 

Where do you think the opening scene should be?

In a big, abandon warehouse House in the middle of nowhere UFO sighting Creepy mansion farmhouse in the middle of nowhere a normal looking house to make it naturalistic middle of nowhere office at UFO sightings

What type of music would be suitable for our film?

Jumpy spooky upbeat to make the audience feel on edge sinter and frightening sci fi music  loud slow music frightening  sinister

What age group do you think would be appropriate for our film?

12A    5

15+    2

18+   1

Feedback for our film

So far we have received some feedback from various website forums.

On Reddit.com/r/film we got this feedback from user: TheeGreenHawk99.

On a roosterteeth.com forum from user: MistilWriter.

Some more feedback from roosterteeth.com from user: Poetoflsil.

Silhouette Final Film

Audience Questionnaire video

Preliminary Exercise

Foley artists and sounds

1. Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to film, video, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. These reproduced sounds can be anything from the swishing of clothing and footsteps to squeaky doors and breaking glass. A foley artist uses a variety of props to create or replace sounds that they could not properly capture on set.

   

                                       A variety of props are used to create sound effects that can't properly be captured on set. Watch two foley artists bring an action sequence to life with perfectly synchronized sound effects.

   This video is quite old and dated but is good to see how it used to be done. Over time they have found easier ways to record but the method of recording is still the same, just not done live but after the film has been recorded so the foley artist can simply pause the film, record the sounds for that scene, then resume the film. . 
   

Shots to retake

Shots to retake

• The draw shaking
• Brandon sighing and getting out of bed
• Brandon grabbing torch out of draw
• Brandon walking around the bed
• Niloo sitting up in bed
• Brandons POV of front door
• Brandon walking into kitchen

Shots to do

• Kitchen scene(s)
• Stairs to utility room
• Brandon making his way into the room
• All the scenes in the room
• Run back to the bedroom
• Outside scenes

Filming Pack Day 2

Wednesday 28th January
Estimated filming time: 4-30pm

Once the equipment is at the location it will be marked off the list for the next shooting day.

Primary camera
BTS camera
Tripod
External zoom recorder

Our Sound Set up 1

Sound during film: Audio recording

Sound set up during filming, we will be using a Lavalier microphone for an external audio recording. Also we will be using a dynamic mic which will plug into the video camera so we can have clear audio and limit white noise.


A dynamic microphone takes advantage of electromagnet effects. When a magnet moves past a wire (or coil of wire), the magnet induces current to flow in the wire. In a dynamic microphone, the diaphragm moves either a magnet or a coil when sound waves hit the diaphragm, and the movement creates a small current.

A Lavelier is a small electret or dynamic microphone used for television, theatre, and public speaking applications, in order to allow hands-free operation. They are most commonly provided with small clips for attaching to collars, ties, or other clothing.

Filming Pack Day 1

This will include all the equipment we could possibly be using during filming. We are taking more than we need but I'd rather have something I don't need than need something I don't have.

Monday 19th January
Estimated filming time: 4-30pm

Once the equipment is at the location it will be marked off the list for the next shooting day.
Filming
Script x2
Shot list
Primary camera
Tripod x2
Secondary camera
Directors clapboard
External microphone
Lavalier mic
Ladder
Umbrella ella ella ay ay ay

Lighting
LED lantern
Twin 500w work lights
500w light bulbs x7
Lamp
Flashlight (also prop)
Cassette cable wheel
Shower curtain
Light bounce board
Sunglasses

Costume and Props
Pajamas x2
Alien mask
Alarm clock
Photo frame
Prop lamp
Flashlight (also lighting)

Extra Stuff
Assortment of tapes.
Scissors
Box cutter
Pen, pencil, rubber and measuring tape.

Shot List Draft 2

Tick shot no. box when shot is complete. Highlighted Shot Types = same action different shot. * = give or take a second. LOOK OUT FOR CONTINUITY ERRORS.

Shot	Location	Shot Type	Angle	Movement	Length	Action	Characters
1	Bedroom	LS (EST)	Low Level	Still	00:03s	Camera facing foot of bed. Adam and Karen are asleep.	Adam, Karen.
2		MCU	Mid-Level	Still	00:03s	Alarm clock on left-side drawer 2:52am	None.
3a		CU	Mid-Level	Still	00:04s	Jump cut as minute changes 2:53am then changes to 2:54am	None.
3b		CU	Mid-Level	Still	00:03s	Focus pull to see the minute pass to 2:54am	None.
4		MCU	Mid-Level	Still	00:04s	Tracking forward to photo frame on right-side drawer.	None.
5		CU	Mid-Level	Still	00:05s	Focus pull to show couple standing outside area 51.	None.
6		LS	Ariel	Tilting up	00:04s	Tilt up from foot of the bed to head of the bed.	Adam, Karen.
7		CU	Mid-Level	Still	00:06s	Draw shakes and alarm moves towards edge of draw.	None.
8		CU	Low Level	Still	00:02s	Alarm hits the floor.	None.
9		CU	Mid-Level	Still	00:02s	Adam wakes up from the sound of the alarm hitting the ground and smashing.	Adam.
10		MS	Mid-Level	Still	00:05s	Adam quickly sits up from the bed to survey the room.	Adam, Karen.
11		CU	Mid-Level	Still	00:04s	Adam tries turn the lamp on but the powers been cut.	Adam.
12		CU	High	Still	00:05s*	Adam grabs a flashlight out of the bottom drawer.	Adam.
13		LS	EL	Still	00:06s*	Adam walks around the bed making his way towards the door. While Karen begins to sit up.	Adam, Karen.
14		MS	EL	Still	00:05s	Karen is sat up and asks “what’s going on?” as Adam walks passed the camera..	Karen.
15		MS (2S)	Low Angle	Still	00:08s	Adam turns to Karen and says “nothing the powers been cut, I’m just going to check it out”. Adam leaves the bedroom.	Adam.
16	Corridor	MS	EL	Still	00:06s*	Adam closes the bedroom door and begins to shivers from the coldness of the rest of the house.	Adam.
17		MCU	EL	Still	00:05s	Adam breathes into his hands with his cold breath.	Adam.
18		LS	EL	Panning left	00:05s	Adam turns to his right to see the front door open.	Adam.
19a		MLS	EL	Tracking back	00:07s*	Adam turns back to the corridor and begins to slowly walk with flashlight in hand.	Adam.
19b		MS
20	Kitchen	MS	EL	Still	00:02s	Adam walks into the kitchen, looks left and right then proceeds to window.	Adam.
21		LS	EL	Still	00:04s	Adam walks to the window to see if anyone is outside.	Adam.
22		CU (POV)	EL	Still	00:05s	Adams POV but he can’t see anything but darkness.	Adam.
23		CU (POV)	EL	Still	00:01s	A bright light suddenly emerges from the darkness.	Adam.
24		LS	Low Angle	Still	00:04s*	Adam takes a step back from the power of the light source and begins to cover his eyes.	Adam.
25		CU (POV)	EL	Still	00:03s	Adams hand covers his eyes from the brightness but something starts to appear from the brightness.	Adam.
26		MS (OS)	EL	Tracking left	00:04s	A Mysterious silhouette has appeared.	Adam, Sil.
27		MCU	EL	Still	00:04s	Adam looks at the silhouette and is shocked, the only thing he can think to say is “you’re real?”.	Adam, Sil.
28		MS (OS)	EL	Still	00:05s*	Silhouette turns its head to focus on Adam.	Adam, Sil.
29		MCU	EL	Still	00:02s*	Adam silently gasps.	Adam.
30		CU	EL	Still	00:02s	Flashlight hitting floor.	Adam.
31		MS (OS)	EL	Still	00:03s	Silhouette moves closer to the window.	Adam, Sil.
29		MCU	EL	Still	00:03s	Adam begins to reach out to the silhouette but is interrupted by a loud bang and the sound of screaming.	Adam.
30		MLS	EL	Still	00:04s	Adam begins to run back the bedroom while calling Karen’s name.	Adam.
31	Corridor	LS	EL	Still	00:05s	Adam is about to enter the bedroom and we see the front door is closed.	Adam.
32		LS (POV)	High	Still	00:04s	The bedroom is empty, Karen is gone. Adam runs back out of the bedroom.	Adam.
33a		LS	EL	Still	00:03s	Adam runs to the front door and pushes it open to get outside.	Adam.
33bi		LS	EL	Still	00:02s	Adam runs to the front door to push it open.	Adam.
33bii		MLS	High	Still	00:05s	Adam bounces off the front door due to some force field. But he gets up and tries again this time the door opens easily.	Adam.
34	Driveway	MLS	EL	Still	00:03s	Adam quickly looks left and right.	Adam
35		LS	EL – High	Tracking back	00:10s	Adam runs to the back garden then realizes Karen has disappeared and begins to walk down the drive and gets louder as he says her name while the camera moves higher above him until he’s shouting her name at the sky.	Adam