Evaluation Question 7

Evaluation Question 7

What did we learn from our continuity Task? (Video above)

When doing our continuity task we learnt multiple different things. Firstly, it gave us an opportunity to experiment with different shot types. These include, Close ups, mid and long shots, over-shoulder shots, and the tracking shot technique. Also, in some situations we had to consider and apply the 180 degree rule in order to capture characters in conversation properly in order to position the audience correctly. Once we had captured all of our footage, we used Final Cut Pro to put it together and edit it which gave us basic skills of how to operate the program.

During the production of the continuity task what did we come across and how did you learn from this? 

During the exercise, we encountered several mistakes and problems we learned from. Firstly, we realised the ambient sounds included made it difficult to hear the dialogue between characters so we had to take that into account. Also, we had not experimented with the use of the 180 degree rule before, which resulted in in-accurate and incorrect shot's. Finally, we realised we had to go into more depth with the characters. This meant better costumes and props to make clear to the audience who they are and what they stand for.

In the final product, how did we ensure we didn't make the same mistakes?

By getting the final product correct and clear from previous mistakes that could have occurred, we analysed them from our continuity task. Once we had filmed all of the appropriate footage, we checked over it thoroughly. Furthermore, once we had edited it on Final Cut Pro we again checked it over for common editing errors.

How could we do better next time?

I believe that we could of made our final product better through one main factor: Time management. This would give us more time to plan our overall project. This means that we could of put more thought into costumes, props, more shot's, further editing idea's, artificial sounds and a more detailed storyline.

Evaluation Question 6

Evaluation Question 6

What did we use and why:

- We used a Sony 25 BDV video camera to record all of our footage in our media product. We also used a Tripod to maintain steady camera work and get an accurate shot while filming.

- We used a Track and Dolly to get additional camera shot's and angles.

- We used a DSLR Canon Camera to capture photo's during the planning and construction of our final media product.

- Finally, we used extra Lighting Equipment

In the video below, me and my partner explain how we used a mac book pro in the process of our media project and how we took advantage of certain applications for beneficial results.

Evaluation Question 5

Evaluation Question 5

Evaluation Question 4

Evaluation Question 4:
Who would be the audience for your production?

Our media product is aimed at Teenagers / Adults. This is because of the content included and how it comes across to the audience. For example, it shows aggression from the antagonist and Elements of terrorism (the bomb), and interrogation against the protagonist.

Furthermore, we did a public survey within our audience to find out what sub genre within thillers' are most favoured (Ages between 16-20):

David Cap (18) said that his favourite movie genre was comedy thrillers. We asked him for his best film in this category of his opinion, and he said that The A  Team was his favourite.

Jane Peel (16) Told us that her most preferable category is Crime Thriller. Furthermore, we questioned her on her favourite movie/s in this particular genre. She told us that the Fast and Furious series of films is her best pick.

Finally, we questioned John Hall (20). He let us know that his favourite sub genre is Romantic Thriller. He also added that she loves the movie Enemy at the Gates, as it explored the theme perfectly to his liking. 

Evaluation Question 3

Evaluation Question 3

Evaluation Question 2

Evaluation Question 2

Evaluation Question 1

In what way does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions or real media products?

Titles and credits:

In our media product, we have opened it up with titles and brief credits. The titles is presented as shown below:

As you can see we have considered the colours and font very carefully. We used the website 'Da font' to select our font. It is very suitable for our thriller, considering the forms and conventions of our final product.

Also, we have included our company logo in the opening:

Again we used Da font to find our font for this title. We used final cut pro and adobe photoshop to perfect this, and fit our theme of thrilling and suspense.

Costumes:

We have carefully selected a couple of outfits to fit our characters and their roles in the story. Our Antagonist wears all black. A long coat and top-hat. The colour black reflects on his personality, as quite dark and bad. 

Our Protagonist wears quite normal clothing as he is an 'undercover detective'. 

Sound:

In our media product we have used various sounds and sound effects. In the opening we have slow paced, dramatic music which suits our particular thriller product, which was created using an acoustic guitar. The music and overall sound adjusts to the things on screen. For example, when the antagonist is viewed, it becomes louder and more aggressive.