Here is some of the names we have for our opening two minutes.
Alibi
Look Back
Shadow
Shattered Asylum
Nevertheless, I have no idea what to offer for the group :(
Even a plot is a lot to think about.
Now, the whole class has seen our project, maybe we can ask them on Monday what they think would be a good title for it.
If you have ideas for the title of our feature length film, please tell us!
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Sunday, 7 February 2016
Saturday, 14 November 2015
Questionnaire
How would react to seeing someone in the back of your garden?
Would You
Scream?
Swear?
or be Silent?
Here are our results
Scream - 3
Swear - 6
Silence - 9
Additional Notes
Some people did say they would swear and then run away.
One said that they would do the typical "Scream" scream.
A couple of people said they would tense up and stand there frozen.
In the end, I have found from my results that the vulnerable person should be silent and hopefully clutch their coffee as she turn around too see the rest of the garden. Personally, I think she should be silent as this opening is so open that any little detail will effect the audience and Jodie with or without sound.
Scream - 3
Swear - 6
Silence - 9
Additional Notes
Some people did say they would swear and then run away.
One said that they would do the typical "Scream" scream.
A couple of people said they would tense up and stand there frozen.
In the end, I have found from my results that the vulnerable person should be silent and hopefully clutch their coffee as she turn around too see the rest of the garden. Personally, I think she should be silent as this opening is so open that any little detail will effect the audience and Jodie with or without sound.
Thursday, 12 November 2015
Too Scream or Not Too Scream
JB and I had a discussion with Miss Foster whether or not Jodie should scream or not at the end of the opening 2 minutes.
As we have been in this media class for a while now, and looking at previous work and Film/TV clips, it will be unlikely that Jodie will scream but instead may jump, hence dropping the coffee.
Furthermore, we also realised that if she was too scream, it may be a typical Drew Barrymore scream in the film "Scream"
So, we decided to stay away from that and have no dialogue apart from a gasp or clutching her coffee for dear life.
Furthermore, we also realised that if she was too scream, it may be a typical Drew Barrymore scream in the film "Scream"
So, we decided to stay away from that and have no dialogue apart from a gasp or clutching her coffee for dear life.
Sound for Opening 2 Minutes
We have a few ideas for our sound.
Although, there will be no non-diegetic sound until the very last seconds when the figure is spotted by the vulnerable character: Jodie.
Also, we wanted some sharp, crescendo sound that makes people jump when they scene is coming to an end.
We have a few clips that give us that "OMG" jump.
The sites we have used are:
Ofelia's Dream
Although, there will be no non-diegetic sound until the very last seconds when the figure is spotted by the vulnerable character: Jodie.
Also, we wanted some sharp, crescendo sound that makes people jump when they scene is coming to an end.
We have a few clips that give us that "OMG" jump.
The sites we have used are:
- imcompetch.com
- bensound.com
Ofelia's Dream
Phantom of Space (start at 30 seconds)
Urban Gaintlet (0-6 seconds)
The Endless (start at 0 seconds)
When we edit the opening 2 minutes, hopefully each clip can bring something different and make our decision even harder!
Sunday, 1 November 2015
Filming Location
The quality isn't the greatest but I tried to take them at a time where we would realistically film the opening 2 minutes. However, I took these at 17:30, we would film it early morning. I hope these pictures help my group with the storyboard this week so we can start filming before Christmas! Although, I hope the idea can fit the setting and we can get the right people to act in this.
*Please excuse the messy house and football kits on the washing line*
ACTORS
In need of someone tall to be this figure, my brother Billy was the only person I could think of. I have asked him if he wants to be in it but I had to negotiate unfortunately. Nevertheless, he knows that their will be no dialogue which is great because his voice isn't the scary. Furthermore, I knew my mum wouldn't want to be filmed but my sister said she can come back from University to film anytime we ask. Hopefully her bed hair will make her acting skills more realistic!
MY HOUSE
We decided to film in my house because it fits the atmosphere of the vulnerable woman and the figure in the garden.
*Please excuse the messy house and football kits on the washing line*
ACTORS
Finally, I'm not sure if this counts but my dog will finally have his acting debut! hopefully he'll do as we ask and he can behave!
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Research and Questionnaires
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 16
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Romantic Comedy because I like the happy endings
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Friends with Benefits because it's funny and realistic in the way love can be seen.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Good looking people
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
PG
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Yes
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror - I don't like being scared.
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Very
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Social Media
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Pixels
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. Love them - Go Jennifer Lawrence!
1. Gender? Male
2. Age? 15
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Sci-fi / Action - it visually appealing
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Guardians of the Galaxy - it has the best elements of Sci-fi and takes other elements from other genre into a uplifting film
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? The ability to a long lasting impression on me
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? No
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Rom - Com because they have very cheesy and have not evolved in time
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Very
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Trailer
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Scream
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. They are very important.
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 17
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Comedy / Action - I like to laugh / it's exciting.
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Grown Ups - it's relatable and makes me laugh a lot / Taken - it's enticing and leaves suspense.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? If it makes me laugh
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Yes
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Romance - it's cringe and "have no heart"
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Extremely important
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Trailer (on TV)
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Non-stop
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. Great! GIRL POWER!
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 50
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Comedy - it makes me laugh and cheers me up
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Just Go With It - because no matter how many times I have seen it, it'll always make me laugh!
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Good acting and a good storyline
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Yes
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror - I'm too jumpy now so I don't think I'll be able to cope.
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? No necessarily because some films needs to grow and develop
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Trailers or Talk Shows
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Well I haven't actually seen it but everyone says Saving Private Ryan (she has seen the rest of the film but always misses the first 10 minutes)
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. No opinion, I like a film on any actors whether that is a male or female.
1. Gender? Male
2. Age? 49
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Comedy - because it makes me laugh and happy
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? 1941 - because it's an unusual subject matter for a comedy and it's a wacky film. Stephan Speilberg's only film that didn't make a lot of money and can be called a cult comedy because not many people have seen or heard about it.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Good storyline and particular actors and good book adaption.
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
No
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
Don't look at the age certificate but if I had to choose, probably a 15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Sometimes not always but I would watch a particular film if it had a good actor in it
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror - don't understand the reason why people would pay money to make this film, people to watch this film in the scene that they could get scared from it
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Vital because if the first 10 minutes are boring I would switch it off (if I'm at home)
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Nowadays, social media
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Yeah, Saving Private Ryan, Rambo: First Blood
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. I think it's good because there should be more movies with a good strong plot that needs a powerful female protagonists, especially in this male dominated industry.
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 16
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Drama - because you'll never leave the cinema without feeling something
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Shawshank Redemption because after wards I was like "that was a good film" and it moved me.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Relaxing but also make you interested.
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it? Yes, it needs to catch my eye.
7. What age certificate do you watch the most? 12 or 15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? 80% of the time, I won't be bothered to watch the rest of the film, but if I know someone is in it then I am more likely to watch it (Benedict Cumberbatch in Imitation Games)
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror, they are scary and there isn't a story to it. they are all very typical and have the same plot really.
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Depends, if it's a film I want to watch, I'll continue. But if it's on the TV and the beginning is dull, then I am more likely to not watch it.
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Adverts on TV, reviews in magazines or newspaper.
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. Love that more females are taking centre stage. And that they are great role models.
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 20
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Romantic Comedies - because of their structure. they're aren't any surprises (especially films like Clueless). They're so easy to watch and I don't like films that demand your 100% attention, Rom-Coms don't do that. They tap into most people's basic desires, so you'll always know how they'll end. The characters are so desirable and you can relate to at least one of them. I like the predictability in films and Rom-Coms do that.
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Love Actually - follows lots of stories that are brilliant on their own and it's a Christmas film, so best of the both worlds! Great cast, really funny writing and is put together really well.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Strong female lead and racial diversity. I want to hear female stories, black stories, stories from people who had previously never been able to tell their story.
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it? Posters not really unless they're simple and eye catching like the new hunger games advert. Trailers in TV/YouTube sometimes influence what I watch. The new James Bond film does not interest me but I only want to see it for it's editing techniques.
7. What age certificate do you watch the most? I don't really keep track of certificates. But I guess PG and 12s for Rom - Coms. But on average, 12/15 age certificates!
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? I'll watch anything with Mike Myers in and Tom Hanks has never made a bad film. But anyone could be in the film, it depends on the plot or not. I do have favourite actresses that I will look out for in films and support their work though. Emma Stone, Meryl Streep and Viola Davis are my favourite actresses and they would definitely influence me to watch their films.
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Films aimed solely and directly at men. For example, The Fast and Furious franchise. They have big, oily men with no acting talent with things blowing up in the background. and the women are always traditionally gorgeous and treated badly with hardly any screen time!
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Very important especially now that films are available on platforms like Netflix. If the first ten minutes are not good, I'll switch it off and look for another because I'm not paying to watch it. Unless you are at a cinema where you've paid £10 so you have to continue. The last 10 minutes are important to cinema viewers but for me, it's definitely the first
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Putting the advert before a popular music video. Getting a high profile actor/actress to give extensive interviews on programmes like Graham Norton. In the end though, it comes down to individual preference so teams will have to tap into the most general, accessible desire of their audience.
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Quentin Tarantino does opening scenes so, so well. Se7en/Pulp Fiction/Reservoir Dogs etc. They are usually simple, don't have much to do with the plot, just setting the scene, lingering shots and there isn't much dialogue (generally). But they are the most memorable; the calm before the storm. He's notorious for it!
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. All films should have one. All films should have a leading lady with quality line/screen time and she should be there for a purpose; not to be a pretty face. Films should be reflective of life, regardless of genre and you cannot escape women. You cannot simply not write them into your films. And not just privileged women: black, Asian, Hispanic. Racial diversity should be a requirement of every film, and issues about women tie in with issues about race. White women have different experiences to black women and both should be celebrated and highlighted in the media. Female protagonists, of any race, add something to a film that men fail to; hardship, courage, a passion. And films should incorporate that story, in one way or another.
2. Age? 16
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Romantic Comedy because I like the happy endings
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Friends with Benefits because it's funny and realistic in the way love can be seen.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Good looking people
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
PG
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Yes
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror - I don't like being scared.
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Very
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Social Media
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Pixels
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. Love them - Go Jennifer Lawrence!
1. Gender? Male
2. Age? 15
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Sci-fi / Action - it visually appealing
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Guardians of the Galaxy - it has the best elements of Sci-fi and takes other elements from other genre into a uplifting film
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? The ability to a long lasting impression on me
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? No
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Rom - Com because they have very cheesy and have not evolved in time
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Very
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Trailer
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Scream
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. They are very important.
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 17
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Comedy / Action - I like to laugh / it's exciting.
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Grown Ups - it's relatable and makes me laugh a lot / Taken - it's enticing and leaves suspense.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? If it makes me laugh
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Yes
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Romance - it's cringe and "have no heart"
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Extremely important
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Trailer (on TV)
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Non-stop
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. Great! GIRL POWER!
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 50
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Comedy - it makes me laugh and cheers me up
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Just Go With It - because no matter how many times I have seen it, it'll always make me laugh!
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Good acting and a good storyline
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
Yes
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Yes
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror - I'm too jumpy now so I don't think I'll be able to cope.
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? No necessarily because some films needs to grow and develop
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Trailers or Talk Shows
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Well I haven't actually seen it but everyone says Saving Private Ryan (she has seen the rest of the film but always misses the first 10 minutes)
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. No opinion, I like a film on any actors whether that is a male or female.
1. Gender? Male
2. Age? 49
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Comedy - because it makes me laugh and happy
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? 1941 - because it's an unusual subject matter for a comedy and it's a wacky film. Stephan Speilberg's only film that didn't make a lot of money and can be called a cult comedy because not many people have seen or heard about it.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Good storyline and particular actors and good book adaption.
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it?
No
7. What age certificate do you watch the most?
Don't look at the age certificate but if I had to choose, probably a 15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? Sometimes not always but I would watch a particular film if it had a good actor in it
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror - don't understand the reason why people would pay money to make this film, people to watch this film in the scene that they could get scared from it
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Vital because if the first 10 minutes are boring I would switch it off (if I'm at home)
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Nowadays, social media
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Yeah, Saving Private Ryan, Rambo: First Blood
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. I think it's good because there should be more movies with a good strong plot that needs a powerful female protagonists, especially in this male dominated industry.
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 16
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Drama - because you'll never leave the cinema without feeling something
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Shawshank Redemption because after wards I was like "that was a good film" and it moved me.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Relaxing but also make you interested.
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it? Yes, it needs to catch my eye.
7. What age certificate do you watch the most? 12 or 15
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? 80% of the time, I won't be bothered to watch the rest of the film, but if I know someone is in it then I am more likely to watch it (Benedict Cumberbatch in Imitation Games)
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Horror, they are scary and there isn't a story to it. they are all very typical and have the same plot really.
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Depends, if it's a film I want to watch, I'll continue. But if it's on the TV and the beginning is dull, then I am more likely to not watch it.
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Adverts on TV, reviews in magazines or newspaper.
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. Love that more females are taking centre stage. And that they are great role models.
1. Gender? Female
2. Age? 20
3. What is your favourite genre of film and why? Romantic Comedies - because of their structure. they're aren't any surprises (especially films like Clueless). They're so easy to watch and I don't like films that demand your 100% attention, Rom-Coms don't do that. They tap into most people's basic desires, so you'll always know how they'll end. The characters are so desirable and you can relate to at least one of them. I like the predictability in films and Rom-Coms do that.
4. What's your favourite film from the genre you have chosen and why? Love Actually - follows lots of stories that are brilliant on their own and it's a Christmas film, so best of the both worlds! Great cast, really funny writing and is put together really well.
5. What conventions do you look for in a film? Strong female lead and racial diversity. I want to hear female stories, black stories, stories from people who had previously never been able to tell their story.
6. Do posters and advertisements of a film influence whether you would go and watch it? Posters not really unless they're simple and eye catching like the new hunger games advert. Trailers in TV/YouTube sometimes influence what I watch. The new James Bond film does not interest me but I only want to see it for it's editing techniques.
7. What age certificate do you watch the most? I don't really keep track of certificates. But I guess PG and 12s for Rom - Coms. But on average, 12/15 age certificates!
8. Does the actor / actress influence the films that you watch? I'll watch anything with Mike Myers in and Tom Hanks has never made a bad film. But anyone could be in the film, it depends on the plot or not. I do have favourite actresses that I will look out for in films and support their work though. Emma Stone, Meryl Streep and Viola Davis are my favourite actresses and they would definitely influence me to watch their films.
9. What film genre do you avoid the most and why? Films aimed solely and directly at men. For example, The Fast and Furious franchise. They have big, oily men with no acting talent with things blowing up in the background. and the women are always traditionally gorgeous and treated badly with hardly any screen time!
10. How important is the first 10 minutes of a film to you? Very important especially now that films are available on platforms like Netflix. If the first ten minutes are not good, I'll switch it off and look for another because I'm not paying to watch it. Unless you are at a cinema where you've paid £10 so you have to continue. The last 10 minutes are important to cinema viewers but for me, it's definitely the first
11. What do you think is the most effective way to advertise a film? Putting the advert before a popular music video. Getting a high profile actor/actress to give extensive interviews on programmes like Graham Norton. In the end though, it comes down to individual preference so teams will have to tap into the most general, accessible desire of their audience.
12. Are there any films that you can think of that have a memorable opening scene? Quentin Tarantino does opening scenes so, so well. Se7en/Pulp Fiction/Reservoir Dogs etc. They are usually simple, don't have much to do with the plot, just setting the scene, lingering shots and there isn't much dialogue (generally). But they are the most memorable; the calm before the storm. He's notorious for it!
13. What are you opinions on female protagonists. All films should have one. All films should have a leading lady with quality line/screen time and she should be there for a purpose; not to be a pretty face. Films should be reflective of life, regardless of genre and you cannot escape women. You cannot simply not write them into your films. And not just privileged women: black, Asian, Hispanic. Racial diversity should be a requirement of every film, and issues about women tie in with issues about race. White women have different experiences to black women and both should be celebrated and highlighted in the media. Female protagonists, of any race, add something to a film that men fail to; hardship, courage, a passion. And films should incorporate that story, in one way or another.
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