They have loads of post which contain a lot of detail with relevant pictures which makes their blog look appealing. They have include a lot of detail, so all their ideas were clear.
All we can basically learn from these blogs is that the more detail the better and more pictures to illustrate the point.
We could improve our blogs by adding more pictures.
Friday 26 February 2010
Monday 22 February 2010
We have taken all these comments on board and these will help us refine our ideas to make our movie sequence better. There was a lot of comment that we would have problems with weather. This is irrelevant to us because we have already filmed and the weather was consistent.
some of the comments said we had to much detail but this is essential to be able to understand the shot types and all other elements of the planning the film sequence, not to keep the reader interested like a novel.
some of the comments said we had to much detail but this is essential to be able to understand the shot types and all other elements of the planning the film sequence, not to keep the reader interested like a novel.
Feedback S1 24
Each 10 second interval was very descriptive, describing the action very well.
The mise on scene is not explained in great detail and this aspect could be improved.
They have met the conventions by making the film dark and thrilling.
On problem could be the weather and they should try and film all there opening sequence in one day so the weather will be the same in all clips.
The mise on scene is not explained in great detail and this aspect could be improved.
They have met the conventions by making the film dark and thrilling.
On problem could be the weather and they should try and film all there opening sequence in one day so the weather will be the same in all clips.
This was extremely specific and detailed, however it was so long and became boring.
you included severe detail about what was hapening in the scene and you explained the shot types breifly.
You could improve by changing some of the detail about what was happening each second to talking abut the shot types and sound.
you included severe detail about what was hapening in the scene and you explained the shot types breifly.
You could improve by changing some of the detail about what was happening each second to talking abut the shot types and sound.
Feedback S1 20
One problem they might have during this, would be filming outside, as they will have to chose the right day as the weather may be bad on that particular day which can ruin the filming.
Also, they may struggle with the birds eye view shot as its shot from a very high view.
They seem to have a very strong idea about what they are going to achieve in the end and using the correct camera shots and music to fit the scene such as the point of view shot they are going to use for the killer, so the audience feel like they are seeing it from the killers eyes.
Also, they may struggle with the birds eye view shot as its shot from a very high view.
They seem to have a very strong idea about what they are going to achieve in the end and using the correct camera shots and music to fit the scene such as the point of view shot they are going to use for the killer, so the audience feel like they are seeing it from the killers eyes.
feedback
Feedback from s1-21;
The ten second breakdown was very descriptive, describing each second well. Their opening sequence flows well. Although filming outside for so much of the film may be difficult, as weather conditions might effect what they've planned. To solve this they should begin filming early to ensure if weather is bad then they have plenty of time to capture their footage. They have explored a variation of shot types well. When editing their footage it will be essential to put the heavy breathing, soundtrack and the right time of clip all at the same time may be difficult, but taking time of this part it could boost their grade. Straight away i could tell the theme of their thriller was action, i believe they have gone about this genre well, it is simple but effective.
:)
The ten second breakdown was very descriptive, describing each second well. Their opening sequence flows well. Although filming outside for so much of the film may be difficult, as weather conditions might effect what they've planned. To solve this they should begin filming early to ensure if weather is bad then they have plenty of time to capture their footage. They have explored a variation of shot types well. When editing their footage it will be essential to put the heavy breathing, soundtrack and the right time of clip all at the same time may be difficult, but taking time of this part it could boost their grade. Straight away i could tell the theme of their thriller was action, i believe they have gone about this genre well, it is simple but effective.
:)
Friday 5 February 2010
Finalised Ideas
The first 10 second section is mainly just the ident but half way through we here heavy breathing which cuts in to an establishing shot of Chris running through the forest, this helps the audience know where the film is set. Chris will be wearing quite casual clothing but they will probably be dirty and ripped. The establishing shot will be a pan of the the location and character. It will be about dusk when will film to create an eerie atmosphere and because we cant get any filming done when it is completely dark.
In the second 10 second section Chris's foot steps down on the ground the scene slows down for a second and we start seeing the credits on his shoe, the credits continue throughout the next few scenes showing up on the print left in the mud by his shoe and other things like his arm and trees. After Chris' shoe leaves the shot the anatagonist Jamie's feet step up this shows the audience that Chris is being followed or chased. The next shot is of Chris running to a nearby tree and stopping shorty, more credits show up on his arm before he starts running again, this will be filmed as a medium shot probably so we can see all of Chris and were he is going off to.
In the third 10 second section we see Chris running off into the distance through trees over the shoulder of Jamie who is standing still just infront of the camera, this lets the audience know more about what is happening in the film as they can see that Chris is being chased by the mysterious hooded man played by Jamie. More titles will appear on Jamie's back before cutting to the next scene.
The fourth 10 second section starts with a long shot of Chris running then tripping over then a small pan shot to where he has fallen, the next scene we see Jamie appear from behind a tree and starts walking toward Chris. We have filmed this with a low angle sho to make Jamie seem more powerful and dominant. The camera then cuts to Chris on the floor from Jamie's point of view using a high angle handheld shot, the high angle is to show that Chris is the weaker character and has little control of what is happening and the handheld shot is to give a frenzied atmosphere when the killer is closest to the victim. At the last moment Chris manages to get up and run away, this builds up tension and suspense for the audience as they will want to know even more what happens to Chris.
The fifth 10 second section begins with a close up of a crisp packet which has the last bit of titles on it then Chris' foot quickly stamps on it, leaves are also thrown about by his footstep the audience now knows that Chris is really running now which adds to the suspense as the scene has sped up the pace. The next shot is another point of view handheld shot from Chris running then turning around to see the killer appear from a tree, this again gives a very fantic and frenzied feel, also the point of view shot involves the audience more which makes them feel more tense. There is then a long shot of Chris running across a quiet road, this again shows that the pace of the film is getting quicker and the tension is still building.
The sixth 10 second section we see Chris leaving the woods and running into the back of a car park dissappearing from sight as he goes past a skip, the camera then pans back to where Chris has just run from to see Jamie walking slowly in Chris' tracks with the gun held straight at arms length. This shows the audience that the chase could soon be over as the killer is getting ready to open fire on the protagonist.
In the seventh 10 second section we used a first person shooter shot from the point of view of the killer, so you can see down his arm and the gun. Chris runs past, diving between two cars and the killer just follows him with the gun this gives a feel that Chris is being hunted rather then chased as the killer is taking his time waiting for the perfect shot. In the next shot we see Chris' face in the reflection of a car, this reaction shot shows how scared he is, he then looks between the cars and sees Jamie walking past, this adds to the tension as Chris seems to be running out of places to hide.
The eighth 10 second section goes back to a long shot of Jamie walking past the cars, he then hears a twig snap and turns quickly round and the camera cuts to Chris running from the cars back to the skips. We then have a over the shoulder close up of Chris trying to dial 999 but there is no signal, this gives a feel that Chris is completely alone and helpless.
The final 10 second section has Chris cornered round the side of the metal containers and Jamie slowly walking up to him, we used a mixture of shots birds eye view and and medium shot, both include both the characters at the same time. This shows us that the hunt is coming to an end as they are so close to each other and Chris has no where else to hide, this is the most tense part of the opening as the audience knows that Chris could be killed now. Jamie sees Chris and swings his gun round to point at his head, we then give a close up of the side of the gun with the title of the film "Anonymous".
In the second 10 second section Chris's foot steps down on the ground the scene slows down for a second and we start seeing the credits on his shoe, the credits continue throughout the next few scenes showing up on the print left in the mud by his shoe and other things like his arm and trees. After Chris' shoe leaves the shot the anatagonist Jamie's feet step up this shows the audience that Chris is being followed or chased. The next shot is of Chris running to a nearby tree and stopping shorty, more credits show up on his arm before he starts running again, this will be filmed as a medium shot probably so we can see all of Chris and were he is going off to.
In the third 10 second section we see Chris running off into the distance through trees over the shoulder of Jamie who is standing still just infront of the camera, this lets the audience know more about what is happening in the film as they can see that Chris is being chased by the mysterious hooded man played by Jamie. More titles will appear on Jamie's back before cutting to the next scene.
The fourth 10 second section starts with a long shot of Chris running then tripping over then a small pan shot to where he has fallen, the next scene we see Jamie appear from behind a tree and starts walking toward Chris. We have filmed this with a low angle sho to make Jamie seem more powerful and dominant. The camera then cuts to Chris on the floor from Jamie's point of view using a high angle handheld shot, the high angle is to show that Chris is the weaker character and has little control of what is happening and the handheld shot is to give a frenzied atmosphere when the killer is closest to the victim. At the last moment Chris manages to get up and run away, this builds up tension and suspense for the audience as they will want to know even more what happens to Chris.
The fifth 10 second section begins with a close up of a crisp packet which has the last bit of titles on it then Chris' foot quickly stamps on it, leaves are also thrown about by his footstep the audience now knows that Chris is really running now which adds to the suspense as the scene has sped up the pace. The next shot is another point of view handheld shot from Chris running then turning around to see the killer appear from a tree, this again gives a very fantic and frenzied feel, also the point of view shot involves the audience more which makes them feel more tense. There is then a long shot of Chris running across a quiet road, this again shows that the pace of the film is getting quicker and the tension is still building.
The sixth 10 second section we see Chris leaving the woods and running into the back of a car park dissappearing from sight as he goes past a skip, the camera then pans back to where Chris has just run from to see Jamie walking slowly in Chris' tracks with the gun held straight at arms length. This shows the audience that the chase could soon be over as the killer is getting ready to open fire on the protagonist.
In the seventh 10 second section we used a first person shooter shot from the point of view of the killer, so you can see down his arm and the gun. Chris runs past, diving between two cars and the killer just follows him with the gun this gives a feel that Chris is being hunted rather then chased as the killer is taking his time waiting for the perfect shot. In the next shot we see Chris' face in the reflection of a car, this reaction shot shows how scared he is, he then looks between the cars and sees Jamie walking past, this adds to the tension as Chris seems to be running out of places to hide.
The eighth 10 second section goes back to a long shot of Jamie walking past the cars, he then hears a twig snap and turns quickly round and the camera cuts to Chris running from the cars back to the skips. We then have a over the shoulder close up of Chris trying to dial 999 but there is no signal, this gives a feel that Chris is completely alone and helpless.
The final 10 second section has Chris cornered round the side of the metal containers and Jamie slowly walking up to him, we used a mixture of shots birds eye view and and medium shot, both include both the characters at the same time. This shows us that the hunt is coming to an end as they are so close to each other and Chris has no where else to hide, this is the most tense part of the opening as the audience knows that Chris could be killed now. Jamie sees Chris and swings his gun round to point at his head, we then give a close up of the side of the gun with the title of the film "Anonymous".
Tuesday 2 February 2010
Why ''Thrillers'' Thrive article
The article itself is a summary of why people go to see films. It points out that people enjoy films that have action, suspense and the way that it puts the audience in the position of the main character. The writer then went on to say that people do not enjoy the prospect of being taken away from their comforts of safety and used an example of people complaining about a thrills stall that had pillars falling above the person but stopping before causing any damage to the person. Whereas, in a cinema, the viewer knows subconsciously that they are safe, that their imagination can play tricks on them.
The article makes note of how the use of film enables the actual story feel more real for the audience, comparing the same scene done on a live stage to one that is done by film; the stage requires telling the audience everything that is not actually there on the stage is meant to be their, in this case it was crocodiles and the film just showed the crocodiles to the audience with more detail being used to create more reality to the audience yet the storyline is still fairly surreal.
There is then a comparison between thrillers and horror films. The writer states that he believes the producers of horror films have gone too far and that, because the producers realized about this they 'tone down' the product. This writer clearly believes that horror films are pointless and that thrillers are the way forward due to the reasons above.
The article makes note of how the use of film enables the actual story feel more real for the audience, comparing the same scene done on a live stage to one that is done by film; the stage requires telling the audience everything that is not actually there on the stage is meant to be their, in this case it was crocodiles and the film just showed the crocodiles to the audience with more detail being used to create more reality to the audience yet the storyline is still fairly surreal.
There is then a comparison between thrillers and horror films. The writer states that he believes the producers of horror films have gone too far and that, because the producers realized about this they 'tone down' the product. This writer clearly believes that horror films are pointless and that thrillers are the way forward due to the reasons above.
Analysis on Why thrillers thrive
The article is about the contrast between horror films and thriller films and how thriller will outdo horror films. In the article the writer explains about how the thriller genre is much more substantial in quality with a deeper plot and less easy thrills that are more commonly used in the horror genre. The writer also explains about how the authenticity of thrillers is very important and because of this they will last longer than horrors. The writer complains about the excess in gore in the horror films backing up his point claiming that the general public don't like this over-the-top way of filming, these types of 'horrible' films that cause an 'unnatural thrill' are unoriginal and are usually toned down to become acceptable for the public.
The writer establishes between horrific and horrible in the horror genre, saying that a film may contain perversion, bestiality and to exploit sadism. In thrillers the rule is the more exciting the better but with horrors the aim is to scare horrify and freak out the audience this creates an unnatural liking for pain against others and inhuman acts against mankind.
The writer establishes between horrific and horrible in the horror genre, saying that a film may contain perversion, bestiality and to exploit sadism. In thrillers the rule is the more exciting the better but with horrors the aim is to scare horrify and freak out the audience this creates an unnatural liking for pain against others and inhuman acts against mankind.
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