December update

Having chosen our target audience of teenagers from 13-18 we started planning the design for our poster print task having already started on our magazine first draft in November.

 We had completed most of our research into conventions so that we were able to create a professional layout and structure of the  poster so that it looks effective and to a professional standard with conventions that are used.

We used the green screen images of our actors as we wanted to follow the layout that we had created in our magazine front cover with the image of the actor in the page, however we choose to use all three of the main actors together so that the audience can relate to the actors in the film and in our magazine front cover.

Having researched the popular conventions of the poster we looked on to how to layout our credit box, production companies so that it looked effective and professional. We also decided on changing the characters eyes having two actors with blue and one with red to show the dispute between them and it insinuates the concept of them having powers and not just being ordinary people.

We also continued filming, working on filming the chase scene in the woods and the car chase scene.

Call Sheet

This call sheet has listed every shot that we have filmed even shots that may not be included in our trailer.

Misfits teaser trailer analysed

Analysis for Chronicle trailer

Music that is used in the trailer:

The music that is used is upbeat and gives a sense of normality. The music at the end contrasts and is spooky this is effective as it is used when they acquire their powers and creates a mysterious atmosphere, the music also creates an enigma leaving the audience wanting more

How have they used music to create different atmospheres?

Spooky music is used to create a mysterious and curious atmosphere

This is a screenshot of when they find the meteor that gives them their powers, there is spooky music playing in the background that engages the viewer making you want to find out more.

How have they tried to attract a young audience in the trailer?

The film attracts a teenage audience by the use of the modern music playing in the background:

This is when Jessie j price tag is playing in the car at the beginning this highlights the young age group of the actors and the audience that it’s trying to address, the audience can relate to this song and gives the idea of this being realistic and at modern time.

Special effects:

In this trailer there are lots of different special effects used. Special effects can be used to separate each clip from each other; they can also be used to make it look like it is being filmed from a hand held camera. In this trailer they have used the transitions effectively as they aren't over used, and separate each clip from each other in a professional standard. They have also used them to create different atmospheres.

Transitions: 

In this trailer there are numerous of transitions used, so here are some examples of some of them:

Pixerlated

This transition is a Pixel effect. So in this clip it starts pixerlated and then it fades into the clear picture. This effect is used to create the atmosphere of them in a car using a hand held camera.

Shutter

This is a shutter special effect and they have used this to create the sense of the hand held camera, and you can see that the camera has shuttered causing this effect. The reason for this is to make it feel like you’re watching it in third person, so it feels like as if you are there. 

Horizontal bars

This is a horizontal bars effect and this is used to make it look like the clip is being played on VHS player. 

Static

This is a static special effect and this is again used to make it look like it is being played back through the camera or on an old telly. This transition is used to create a sense of a mysterious atmosphere. 

Flash

This is used right at the end of the clip and it is used just as they look at the meteor, so this flash makes it look like something has happened and this is when they obtain their powers! After the flash happens the trailer ends, so this is used to create a cliff hanger so then people will want to watch the actual movie to see what happens after they get their powers.  

Special effects/Transitions conclusion:

In this trailer they have used lots of different types of special effects. The makers of this trailer have purposely used these special effects to create a first person effect; they have done this to make it look like everything is being watched back on a hand held camera. For example they have used a pixel effect and this makes it look like the camera is out of focus and they have also used a shutter effect so this makes it look like someone is holding the camera as it isn't still. So overall they have made this trailer to make you feel as if you are there with them

Camera work:

They have used a hand held camera to give us the sense of first person. By using first person it makes us feel like we are there with them and that we are the camera man. They have also used a lot of different shot types to create the first person feeling.  They have used a lot of different camera angles to create different atmospheres and also to highlight certain objects that may be in the clip.

Genre:

The genre for the film varies I feel it has areas of comedy, action and drama which is effective and aims for a teenage audience who are interested in these specific genres of films. 

Here are different print screens to show the three different types of genre:

Comedy

The genre of comedy is enlisted in the film as the teenage humour is put across in the film that brings the viewers closer to the relationship between the friends give us a realistic look into their lives. In this clip they have used their powers to make the teddy levitate, this come across as comedy as it is a funny clip where they try to scare the girl.

Action

The action goes on throughout but it is shown in this scene once the character has attained his powers and begins to use them to break the law, stealing from a shop as shown above 

Drama

The genre of drama is also shown as this clip creates suspense and draws the audience in as there perfect lives start to show a side of evil.

Consent Form

Magazine cover 2nd Draft

TALK ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS

10/12/12- Consent forms

We designed a Consent Form so that each participant understood what was taking place in the film, and just in case the public questioned what we were doing.

Third Draft

Improvements from last draft
Changed the background completely and used one of the photo's from our location shots to place in the background. Only used white lightning as red and blue looked tacky. Added the website aswell as when the film is in theatres.

Target audience Interview

What are the main genres of films that you are interested in?
Well, honestly I have a passion for action and comedy films I find that its easy to get swept up in the film and start to fill for the characters which is amazing. I do also have a keen interest of fantasy films as the whole superhero and villain roles are classic and the like of productions from marvel and DC lead the fantasy film world for me.

What characters in films do you warm too?
Personally I always feel that characters that I can relate to are the most entertaining and through the use of empathy I can really get into the characters shoes. For example if they are of a similar age or are in school or education I find it really easy to relate to the character and see from there point of view. Such as the British comedy TV series The Inbetweeners which was very popular I feel this was because it related to its target audience of teenagers who would be still in educations like the characters in the program however having a humorous spin on there everyday school life, I feel this is a prime example how relating to your target audience can benefit to the popularity of your production.

What defines a good film too you?
I feel the leading action films are clearly defined by the special effects and stunts that are shown on screen this is because it really gives a thrilling experience that me as a viewer finds hard not to be completely drawn in too  I also feel that a good comedy is one where the characters are not overly cheesy and are believable. For example action films such as Rambo when the protagonist borders on invincible is what far to over he top.

Is it only big productions your interested in?
Of course I am a huge fan of blockbusters and Hollywood productions but the small independent low budget films that have a relate table story or characters in a similar setting to me I find equally engaging. Such films as kidolthood where there are young teenagers are in a  setting such as London which can be related to me as I have been to the locations in the film who have a engaging violent story line is a prime example of how a low budget film can captivate a young audience who has experience or heard of similar experience, the reality of the film to me makes it believable and not unrealistic.

You say you enjoy fantasy films what attributes of the film do you find intriguing?
Well really its more of just the unique and magnificent ways in which normal life can be twisted in films such as Avatar which are people from Earth that voyage to different worlds in the universe, I like that they keep the foundation of life on Earth and then create a sense of huge life out there, I find it engaging and just makes you really think about the journey of the film. The effects and animation in the fantasy films are remarkable, I feel it broadens the imagination and for people who like to be in the edge of there seat fantasy films really keep the viewer on constant edge with the astounding ways and situations that the characters get into in our world or the next.

November Update

From the beginning of November to date we have been following our script and call sheet for filming Electrio  having filmed various different shots in the location to make sure that visually the fight scene and chase scene are clear that the transition and effects that show our powers are added they can be clearly seen in the light. We have continued researching different transition and effects on professional editing sites so that we can get the foundations of ideas for the lightning transitions in our production.

We had also spent most of the later end of the month researching leading film magazine covers such as Empire and Total film to understand the conventional style and layout of these popular selling magazines, such as the pugs, master head, strap line, anchorage text and banners are all in the conventional place, look professional and clear. We kept the house-style so that it has its own distinguishing design that's distinctive from competitors.

We produced a magazine cover for a magazine we named "REEL FILM" we felt this was a significant title, we used a lightning background to convey the storm in our film and used a bold font that's eye catching but holds a professional look.  Leading up to our magazine photo design we had a photo shoot in front of a green screen doing various different poses so that we could choose for the most effective photos to show our  characters, we created a magazine cover for each character so that each front cover has its own spin to the personality of the character.

As a group we reviewed what we feel would be our target audience and created a thorough audience profile for what we feel this audience is in this case we believe that its a younger audience of teenagers from 13- 18 as we feel that they can relate to the life's of the teenage actors in our film that are still in education.

Our research into synergy also continued we feel that synergy is so effective by uploading our videos to platforms such as Blogger, Facebook and YouTube which creates a brand identity for Impulse inc as our productions can be linked through the sites and create a recognisable house-style to our followers.

Budget

Our film doesn’t require much money, this is because we already are the correct technology equipment and also all the props that we would like to use; we already own so we don’t have o buy anything. But what we do have to pay for is petrol, this is because we have a lot of different scenes and they are in different locations so we will have to drive there. Also another thing we need to pay for is food and drink as we will be spending a lot of time filming so we will need to take breaks and have something to eat and drink. So overall our budget to make this film is rather small, so we don’t have to worry about not be able to complete the film due to money problems.

Analysis of our magazine cover

REEL FILM magazine cover

Notice for public: (part of risk assessment)

Magazine covers 1st draft

Risk Assessment: Electrio

Target audience profile

Audience profiling:
We have selected a target audience for our short film , we feel that the main audience for our film would be the younger audience of teenagers of 13- 18. The reason we feel that our films will attract this audience is because we have young actors in this age bracket and we feel that a teenage audience would be able to relate to us more. also this is an action film and the majority of teenagers enjoy action films as they are exciting and keep you on edge.

The gender of this film is uni-sex as boys and girls can relate to this film and enjoy the action, it is highly relatable to the audience as its about three students at a sixth form  so the teenage audience can relate to having a similar lifestyle themselves.

15/11/2012- Synergy During Our Production

Synergy is the sharing of media from more then one platform. The use of synergy in are production was very effective as it created a brand identity for impulse inc, it means that we can share are work over different platforms such as YouTube, Blogger and Facebook creating a brand identity to the public and to create a constant house style throughout so are name is recognised by followers and can be trusted with the work and products we produce.

After final production we would upload are short films on to YouTube through a private account, this allowed us to get feedback from the most popular internet videoing site in the world, it didn't take long for are video to be watched and reviewed , the feedback received was all healthy and we took the advice and went on to improve. We had also used synergy by uploading are influential films presentations and evaluations to YouTube so that are audience can get a better understanding of or work and background into our production, the benefit of this is that it gave us a much wider audience for feedback by using other platforms instead of just getting reviewed by friends and others on the Media A level course.

From the start of our project we knew that the of use synergy of YouTube would be hugely influential and beneficial as there are so many young producers operating through YouTube who are there to help and guide others with encouraging feedback. We had also realised this from previous unlisted videos we had uploaded to YouTube before the course that uploading your production to YouTube gives you a much wider audience and greater chance of expanding your name.

We had also used synergy through the platform of Facebook this was also hugely beneficial as it gave a greater certainty of getting reviewed and as the majority of our Facebook friends are a similar age group of the younger teenage audience are video could be watched and commented by what has been our target audience throughout all our production. So this gave us feedback from the audience we aimed for and also broadened the followers and acknowledged of our brand identity of impulse inc. After uploading to Facebook it showed through the positive feedback that we had created a short film that reached out due to the use of witty humour and action greatly appreciated by the teenage generation.

Finally the last platform we used synergy for was Blogger. We had uploaded all our progress from the year since the creation of impulse inc onto Blogger so that are audience could see all the background information into our team and production, this was highly beneficial as our followers on Blogger are all currently or have produced short films or trailers, so that the advice that we would received from them was highly productive. We had connected all of this platforms together by adding links to each different form so that the audience can follow our progress and production and the link of these platforms allow them to work together to raise awareness to our product and having created a cohesive style throughout they can clear see our brand identity and that its is our work.

We had kept a clear professional style on each platform that we used so that it makes our production at impulse inc have a consistent appearance and house style throughout holding the interest of our followers and to show a sleek and modern look.

Magazine analysis

Update on what we have been doing

Recently we have done a couple of photo shoots; we have done this so we could then go on to create some posters and magazines. To do this photo shoot used a green screen and a camera. We have also been going out and doing some filming, mainly just small clips that we needed to do to link our film together and we also went out and re filmed some scenes that we needed to improve. We also went out and looked at some other locations so then we could compare them to the ones we had in mind and then we have decided what ones we think will suit our film best. We have also took some more location shots but they just need to be uploaded to the blog. 

Magazine title Ideas

Photo Shoot for Poster and Magazine

We done a couple of photo shoots and here are some photos from our latest photo shoot. The reason why we have done a photo shoot is because we needed some action shots for our posters and magazine.