Friday 23 October 2009
Wednesday 21 October 2009
Y13 - GETTING FEEDBACK
You will need to decide what areas of the film you want to receive feedback on.
Depending on what stage you are at, are you looking for feedback on:
Character
Narrative
Editing of specific sequences
Cinematography
Camera work
Sound, music dialogue
Continuity
In your group discuss this before you screen your film.
Depending on what stage you are at, are you looking for feedback on:
Character
Narrative
Editing of specific sequences
Cinematography
Camera work
Sound, music dialogue
Continuity
In your group discuss this before you screen your film.
Tuesday 20 October 2009
Ms.THIARA'S YEAR 12
Following on from today's lesson your homework is to compelte the following:
1. Detailed Analysis of all the film openings we have watched in class. Use all your notes and discussion points from the lesson.
2. Watch an Independent film opening and a Mainstream film opening and analyse the similarities and differences.
3. Answer the question: What differences do you note between an Independent film opening and a Mainstream film opening? Why do you think this is?
You will need to think about the following:
1. Detailed Analysis of all the film openings we have watched in class. Use all your notes and discussion points from the lesson.
2. Watch an Independent film opening and a Mainstream film opening and analyse the similarities and differences.
3. Answer the question: What differences do you note between an Independent film opening and a Mainstream film opening? Why do you think this is?
You will need to think about the following:
- Target Audience of the media text
- Insitution- think about what we discussed for production companies backing the film and how much money they get? Research which Institutions usually back Indie films and others for Mainstream.
- Technology - how advanced is it for mainstream compared to Indie films? - this will also lead onto to discuss a bit about the overall look of the film (cinematography).
This is due Thursday 3pm.
Monday 19 October 2009
ADVANCED PRODUCTION - EXAM QUESTIONS
Section A: Theoretical Evaluation of Production
Candidates answer two compulsory questions.
The first requires them to describe and evaluatetheir skills development over the course of their production work, from Foundation Portfolio to Advanced Portfolio. The second asks them to identify one production and evaluate it in relation to one theoretical concept.
Question 1(a) requires candidates to describe and evaluate their skills development over thecourse of their production work, from Foundation Portfolio to Advanced Portfolio. The focus of thisevaluation must be on skills development, and the question will require them to adapt this to one ortwo specific production practices. The list of practices to which questions will relate is as follows:
• Digital Technology
• Creativity
• Research and planning
• Post-production
• Using conventions from real media texts
In the examination, questions will be posed using one or two of these categories.Where candidates have produced relevant work outside the context of their A Level media course,they are free to additionally refer to this experience.
Question 1(b) requires candidates to select one production and evaluate it in relation to a mediaconcept. The list of concepts to which questions will relate is as follows:
Genre
Narrative
Representation
Audience
Media language
In the examination, questions will be set using one of these concepts only.In some circumstances, candidates will be expected to select the production that appears to relatemost effectively to the specific concept that arises in the exam question. However, the requirementf or candidates to evaluate one of their productions in relation to a concept does not assume thatthe concept will necessarily always fit easily and in an orthodox way. Thus in some cases candidates will be describing their productions in terms of them not relating straightforwardly to the concept. For example, a candidate producing three websites over their two portfolios mightdescribe ways in which websites cannot be understood easily through applying conventionalnarrative theory. Whether the candidate applies the concept to the product or uses the productionto challenge the concept, it is essential that candidates are sufficiently knowledgeable about the concept for either approach. Candidates may choose to write about work undertaken at AS or A2,main task or preliminary/ancillary.Section
Candidates answer two compulsory questions.
The first requires them to describe and evaluatetheir skills development over the course of their production work, from Foundation Portfolio to Advanced Portfolio. The second asks them to identify one production and evaluate it in relation to one theoretical concept.
Question 1(a) requires candidates to describe and evaluate their skills development over thecourse of their production work, from Foundation Portfolio to Advanced Portfolio. The focus of thisevaluation must be on skills development, and the question will require them to adapt this to one ortwo specific production practices. The list of practices to which questions will relate is as follows:
• Digital Technology
• Creativity
• Research and planning
• Post-production
• Using conventions from real media texts
In the examination, questions will be posed using one or two of these categories.Where candidates have produced relevant work outside the context of their A Level media course,they are free to additionally refer to this experience.
Question 1(b) requires candidates to select one production and evaluate it in relation to a mediaconcept. The list of concepts to which questions will relate is as follows:
Genre
Narrative
Representation
Audience
Media language
In the examination, questions will be set using one of these concepts only.In some circumstances, candidates will be expected to select the production that appears to relatemost effectively to the specific concept that arises in the exam question. However, the requirementf or candidates to evaluate one of their productions in relation to a concept does not assume thatthe concept will necessarily always fit easily and in an orthodox way. Thus in some cases candidates will be describing their productions in terms of them not relating straightforwardly to the concept. For example, a candidate producing three websites over their two portfolios mightdescribe ways in which websites cannot be understood easily through applying conventionalnarrative theory. Whether the candidate applies the concept to the product or uses the productionto challenge the concept, it is essential that candidates are sufficiently knowledgeable about the concept for either approach. Candidates may choose to write about work undertaken at AS or A2,main task or preliminary/ancillary.Section
Y13 ADVANCED PRODUCTION - NEXT STEPS
THE BRIEF:
A short film in its entirety*, lasting approximately five minutes, which may be live action or
animated or a combination of both, together with two of the following three options:
• a poster for the film;
• a radio trailer for the film;
• a film magazine review page featuring the film.
(*copyright free music - See page 3 of the Guidance Notes for a list of useful sites for copyright free music)
THE ANCILLARY TASK:
(half term homework)
• a poster for the film;
• a film magazine review page featuring the film.
THE EVALUATION:
In the evaluation the following questions must be answered:
• In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real
media products?
• How effective is the combination of your main product and ancillary texts?
• What have you learned from your audience feedback?
• How did you use new media technologies in the construction and research, planning and
evaluation stages?
A short film in its entirety*, lasting approximately five minutes, which may be live action or
animated or a combination of both, together with two of the following three options:
• a poster for the film;
• a radio trailer for the film;
• a film magazine review page featuring the film.
(*copyright free music - See page 3 of the Guidance Notes for a list of useful sites for copyright free music)
THE ANCILLARY TASK:
(half term homework)
• a poster for the film;
• a film magazine review page featuring the film.
THE EVALUATION:
In the evaluation the following questions must be answered:
• In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real
media products?
• How effective is the combination of your main product and ancillary texts?
• What have you learned from your audience feedback?
• How did you use new media technologies in the construction and research, planning and
evaluation stages?
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Y12 - EDITING TEST - FRIDAY 16TH OCT
Today you will be assessed on your knowledge, understanding and application of everything you have learnt so far in editing.
The test will be in two parts:
Part 1 - PRACTICAL
Individually you will be asked to edit a sequence which you recorded last week. You will need to do this task without any discussion with your group. Every 10 mins or so you will be asked to rotate with someone else in the group.
Part 2 - THEORY
You will have to answer some basic questions about the software you are using as well as about editing in general
Tips and Tricks for the Digital Non-Linear Editor is a useful link to help you remember the basics!
Be sure to prepare for the test and look through the notes from Miss Bundy's lessons.
GOOD LUCK!
The test will be in two parts:
Part 1 - PRACTICAL
Individually you will be asked to edit a sequence which you recorded last week. You will need to do this task without any discussion with your group. Every 10 mins or so you will be asked to rotate with someone else in the group.
Part 2 - THEORY
You will have to answer some basic questions about the software you are using as well as about editing in general
Tips and Tricks for the Digital Non-Linear Editor is a useful link to help you remember the basics!
Be sure to prepare for the test and look through the notes from Miss Bundy's lessons.
GOOD LUCK!
Monday 12 October 2009
YEAR 13 - Editing Deadlines
YEAR 13 - COURSEWORK INSTRUCTIONS
EDITING:
1. Pick up Lacie Drive, Continuity sheets, Tape and Camera from Miss Bundy
2. Only log the good takes you need, not the whole tape
3. Save your work regulary onto your Lacie not on to the PC (make sure the drive you have selected to work in is Lacie and not C drive)
4. Start by doing an assembly edit – the story of your film in the right order (cut scenes in right order after)
5. Then go back and start editing from the start of the film. Start making cuts to each shot with the scene in order of the film.
6. Once you think you have finished editing the scene go back and watch it through and get feedback. Only then should you move onto the next scene.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each scene, one at a time, in order of the film.
8. Complete editing logs every session – work completed, problems, what needs to be done next.
9. Read through editing logs at the start of each session before you start.
10. Regular feedback from Ms Nair and Miss Bundy to be incorporated into ongoing work.
11. A list of cast and crew roles must be given to Miss Bundy to make your credits
12. Any sound effects or soundtrack must be put onto a USB and given to Miss Bundy for PPS
13. PPS – you need to book an appointment with Miss Bundy and keep in regular contact to meet the deadline for this
DEADLINES:
Digitise rushes – Mon 19th Oct 2009
Assembly edit – Wed 21st Oct 2009
Scene 1 – Tue 3rd Nov 2009
Scene 2 – Thurs 5th Nov 2009
Scene 3 – Mon 9th Nov 2009
Scene 4 – Wed 11th Nov2009
Whole film complete with feedback – Fri 13th Nov 2009
PPS – Fri 20th Nov 2009
List of credits (cast and crew) to Miss Bundy – Mon 9th Nov 2009
Music/sound effects for PPS to Miss Bundy – Wed 11th Nov 2009
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQPT:
Bring in your own headphones
Make sure all folders and Lacie drives are tidily returned to Miss Bundy’s office
DEADLINE FOR ALL PRE-PRODUCTION
You will need to hand these in by 2.40pm on Tuesday. You are being assessed for Planning so make sure this is ready.
- Script (including copies for each actor)
- Photo Storyboard - blogged
- Shooting schedule (including copies for each crew member)
- Call sheets (for each actor)
Tuesday's lesson will be an intro to Premiere led by Liz. I will see you at 2.40pm.
You won't have time in the lesson to finalise pre-production so make effective use of time today.
Friday 9 October 2009
Technologies and Target Audience
FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER
1 - Present your slides from last week on Film Production and the impact of new technologies
2 - Prepare to teach a mini-lesson on Film Production and Distribution using 'Age of Stupid' as your case study and your slides from last week.
Areas to cover:
Issues of MEDIA OWNERSHIP and FINANCE
Impact of TECHNOLOGIES at the levels of production, distribution and exhibition
Issues raised in the targeting of national and local (British) AUDIENCES
1 - Present your slides from last week on Film Production and the impact of new technologies
2 - Prepare to teach a mini-lesson on Film Production and Distribution using 'Age of Stupid' as your case study and your slides from last week.
Areas to cover:
Issues of MEDIA OWNERSHIP and FINANCE
Impact of TECHNOLOGIES at the levels of production, distribution and exhibition
Issues raised in the targeting of national and local (British) AUDIENCES
You will need to demonstrate your clear understanding of your specific area and make reference to key facts and figures when teaching your mini-lesson. You will be the EXPERT on this area. Try to use a variety of teaching methods.
A useful place to start in order to get a general overview of the film is to look at the press pack which is used to publicise the film and is sent out to media, newspapers, magazines etc.
Wednesday 7 October 2009
Y12 - INDIE FILM DISTRIBUTION
Click here to read about the revolution in independent film distribution.
Indie Screenings was launched (with a cracking Skype discussion watched live at 71 community screenings) on May 22nd 2009 with Spanner Films' climate blockbuster The Age of Stupid. More films will be coming later this year, including The Yes Men Fix The World, McLibel and Drowned Out.
Dogwoof is the leading UK independent film distributor for documentary and social issue films. In 2009 to help filmmakers get a better deal they launched Dogwoof Indie with The Age of Stupid and The End of the Line. Find out morehttp://www.dogwoof.com/
http://www.dogwoof.com/indie/dogwoofindie/future-of-film-distribution-part-1/ This site will give you very useful info about the future on film distribution with case studies.
Here is an extract:
"The filmmakers need to be more involved. [We at IFC are] actually working on a movie right now called ‘How To Be.” It stars Robert Pattinson, and its not going to be theatrically released. But the filmmakers have taken the film on a tour around the country, booking different venues in major cities. And basically selling out thousand-seat theaters to screaming teeange girls. We just did it in New York over the weekend, and it totally sold out, with no advertising. And not really any publicity - it’s all primarily through their Facebook page and their website. The movie is going to premiere on demand this week, and we’re expecting it to do really, really well.” - Ryan Werner
“Filmmakers need to realize that it’s not just about making films, but it’s about generating audience for our films. That’s your responsibility, and frankly, it always has been in the independent world… Yes, it’s a lot of work to do self-distribution or hybrid distribution. It’s pretty much a year of your life… But you have to work and get your audience. The only person that’s going to be the most passionate about your film is you.” - Jon Reiss
Indie Screenings was launched (with a cracking Skype discussion watched live at 71 community screenings) on May 22nd 2009 with Spanner Films' climate blockbuster The Age of Stupid. More films will be coming later this year, including The Yes Men Fix The World, McLibel and Drowned Out.
Dogwoof is the leading UK independent film distributor for documentary and social issue films. In 2009 to help filmmakers get a better deal they launched Dogwoof Indie with The Age of Stupid and The End of the Line. Find out morehttp://www.dogwoof.com/
http://www.dogwoof.com/indie/dogwoofindie/future-of-film-distribution-part-1/ This site will give you very useful info about the future on film distribution with case studies.
Here is an extract:
"The filmmakers need to be more involved. [We at IFC are] actually working on a movie right now called ‘How To Be.” It stars Robert Pattinson, and its not going to be theatrically released. But the filmmakers have taken the film on a tour around the country, booking different venues in major cities. And basically selling out thousand-seat theaters to screaming teeange girls. We just did it in New York over the weekend, and it totally sold out, with no advertising. And not really any publicity - it’s all primarily through their Facebook page and their website. The movie is going to premiere on demand this week, and we’re expecting it to do really, really well.” - Ryan Werner
“Filmmakers need to realize that it’s not just about making films, but it’s about generating audience for our films. That’s your responsibility, and frankly, it always has been in the independent world… Yes, it’s a lot of work to do self-distribution or hybrid distribution. It’s pretty much a year of your life… But you have to work and get your audience. The only person that’s going to be the most passionate about your film is you.” - Jon Reiss
Tuesday 6 October 2009
Cinematography - Pre Production Task
You will need to produce for tomorrow's lesson:
A drawing of some of the key scenes from your film.
This will be a hand drawn equivalent of a still image as taken from your final film.
A drawing of some of the key scenes from your film.
This will be a hand drawn equivalent of a still image as taken from your final film.
They need to establish the genre and the 'world of the film' as well as the key themes and represent the key moments in your film
PRELIM EVALUATION QUESTIONS
Preliminary Exercise
KEY WORDS: CONTINUITY, SHOT REVERSE SHOT, 180 DEGREE RULE, STORYBOARD, SCRIPT, SHOOTING SCHEDULE, LOCATION RECCE, CAMERA SHOTS/MOVEMENT/ANGLES (use the relevant terms accurately), TRIPOD, SPIRIT LEVEL.
1) Who did you work with and how did you manage the tasks between you? Explain how you organised your time and schedules. What issues came up with time management? What problems did you come up against? How did you deal with these? What were your strengths and weaknesses in this area? What would you do differenly next time?
2) How did you plan your sequence? What process did you use?
3) What technology did you use to complete the task, and how did you use it? What did you learn about using the cameras? Here you can also refer to the discussions we have had in class recently about digital cameras.
4) What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?
5) How successful was your sequence? Please identify what worked well, and with hindsight, what would you improve/do differently?
6) What have you learnt from completing the task? Discuss time management skills, group work skills, oraganisational skills and technical skills of production.
7) Post production - What did you learn about the editing process? How did you make decisions while editing? How did you plan your time to complete the editing task? What were your strengths and weaknesses in this area? What would you do differenly next time?
KEY WORDS: CONTINUITY, SHOT REVERSE SHOT, 180 DEGREE RULE, STORYBOARD, SCRIPT, SHOOTING SCHEDULE, LOCATION RECCE, CAMERA SHOTS/MOVEMENT/ANGLES (use the relevant terms accurately), TRIPOD, SPIRIT LEVEL.
1) Who did you work with and how did you manage the tasks between you? Explain how you organised your time and schedules. What issues came up with time management? What problems did you come up against? How did you deal with these? What were your strengths and weaknesses in this area? What would you do differenly next time?
2) How did you plan your sequence? What process did you use?
3) What technology did you use to complete the task, and how did you use it? What did you learn about using the cameras? Here you can also refer to the discussions we have had in class recently about digital cameras.
4) What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?
5) How successful was your sequence? Please identify what worked well, and with hindsight, what would you improve/do differently?
6) What have you learnt from completing the task? Discuss time management skills, group work skills, oraganisational skills and technical skills of production.
7) Post production - What did you learn about the editing process? How did you make decisions while editing? How did you plan your time to complete the editing task? What were your strengths and weaknesses in this area? What would you do differenly next time?
Monday 5 October 2009
YEAR 13 - PRODUCTION ROLES
Here you go !!
Duniya- Director
Naomi - Sound + Assistant Director
Israel - Camera
Laura - Continuity
Demi - Sound + Assistant Director
Rosie - Camera
Roma - Director + Continuity
Gemma - Camera
Yasmin - Director
Zac - Sound + Continuity
Paul - Camera
Amy - SOund + Assistant Director
Klaudija - Director + Continuity
Duniya- Director
Naomi - Sound + Assistant Director
Israel - Camera
Laura - Continuity
Demi - Sound + Assistant Director
Rosie - Camera
Roma - Director + Continuity
Gemma - Camera
Yasmin - Director
Zac - Sound + Continuity
Paul - Camera
Amy - SOund + Assistant Director
Klaudija - Director + Continuity
YR 13 PRE-PRODUCTION DEADLINE - FRI 9TH OCTOBER
Script finalised
Storyboard finalised
Schooting schedule finalised
Location recce completed + Health and Safety forms
All location info to Miss Bundy
Rehearsals x 2
Photo storyboard with cast on location
Call sheets to cast
Teaching staff informed of cast off timetable
Masterclasses attended
Deposit cheque to Miss Nair (£50 per person)
Storyboard finalised
Schooting schedule finalised
Location recce completed + Health and Safety forms
All location info to Miss Bundy
Rehearsals x 2
Photo storyboard with cast on location
Call sheets to cast
Teaching staff informed of cast off timetable
Masterclasses attended
Deposit cheque to Miss Nair (£50 per person)
Friday 2 October 2009
MS THIARA'S YR 12s
Complete power point on evalution questions Q1-6. Deadline Tuesday 6th October P1.
1. What were your learning objectives for this project?
2. Highlight key areas within your preliminary task, using specific references from your project.
3. In what ways has your media project developed your production skills?
4. Who would be the audience of your media project? Why?
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
6. What have you learnt about technologies form the process of constructing the project set?
The power point will need to be uploaded onto your blog area under prelim task Evaluation.
USE THE NOTES WE WENT THROUGH IN CLASS TO COMPLETE EACH QUESTION IN DETAIL REFERRING BACK TO SPECIFIC EXAMPLES FROM YOUR TASK.
1. What were your learning objectives for this project?
2. Highlight key areas within your preliminary task, using specific references from your project.
3. In what ways has your media project developed your production skills?
4. Who would be the audience of your media project? Why?
5. How did you attract/address your audience?
6. What have you learnt about technologies form the process of constructing the project set?
The power point will need to be uploaded onto your blog area under prelim task Evaluation.
USE THE NOTES WE WENT THROUGH IN CLASS TO COMPLETE EACH QUESTION IN DETAIL REFERRING BACK TO SPECIFIC EXAMPLES FROM YOUR TASK.
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