Evaluation: Question 5 - How did you attract/address your audience?

How did you attract/address your audience?
We attracted the audiences in many different ways. For example we put our video on to youtube for the public to see and we also added annotations to the video so that the audience can click on links to another video which would link in to our video.

Here is a picture of the annotation which can link you to other videos which match in which the video you have just been watching. For example it could take you to other media videos which are based on the thrillers or it could even take you to a thriller trailer for an actual film.



By having the annotations it gets links to other videos as well as can show comments and can even have pop ups which can grab the audiences attention. There is an option on the video to be able to give feedback to the person who has published it online, by having people give their feedback it can give you ideas on if they like it and if they do not and if they do then you know to make more videos like it so that you can make your audience happy whereas if they do not like it you know what you need to change about it.

Here are three pictures related to what I just spoke about. The like and dislike picture and the all comments picture shows where the audience can give you feedback and let you know if you have attracted them, if you have attracted them then they will click the like button and they may even leave a good comment if they have time to. If they click the dislike button and leave a bad comment then you have not attracted them which means you need to work on ways to attract them. The third picture is a picture of one of the annotations I put onto the video it shows that sometimes you can get pop ups during videos and most of the time they are related to what you have been watching and most of them have helpful links so you can watch other videos.

Here is a picture of the feedback that we received on our thriller video. We received positive feedback from all of the four people who commented. By having the positive feedback it shows that we have attracted the audience and that they did enjoy the video. Most of the comments like the editing in the video which could suggest they are a fan of editing which could give us some ideas to create more editing videos to be able to attract and address our audience. The main way that we addressed our audience was by putting the video up on youtube and see who liked it and how many views we received and once we see the feedback like above we know how to address our audience in the future and how to get our target audience that we need.

This is a picture showing how many likes and how many dislikes we received also showing how many views our video received. Our video received 26 views and 1 like and no dislikes. This is a good sign and it shows that we have attracted our audience.

Evaluation: Question 6 - Equipment

For filming the Thriller we needed:

Camera
Tripod
Lights
Battery
Charger
Tape

The camera is the main part of filming the Thriller as we need something to record the Thriller on we also needed a tape for the footage to be recorded on, if we hadn't had the tape then we wouldn't be able to store the footage on.

Here are images of the equipment we used

This is the camera we used to film our opening sequence on, because we was putting music over our footage so we didn't need to connect a mic to the camera. 

This is the type of light we used this when we was filming and recording in the dart room, this is to make sure we get the facial effects and build mystery to the storyline. 

This is the tripod we stood the camera on while recording, this kept everything level and not wobbly. We were able to move the camera left to right while panning. 

Evaluation: Question 7 - Filming Summary

Ben - Work In Blue

Ellie - Work In Red

Having completing the filming process of the opening sequence to a Thriller has been a massive learning experience. This has pushed our group to the max. We had to arrange days where we could all film as its a group task. We have all had a turn on direction, using the camera and editing. We have to be very careful when we filmed that we included the following:

Camera Angles:
Extreme close ups
Close ups
Medium shot
Long shot

We had to be very specific when it come to what we wanted out actors dressed in as the custom plays a massive part to the Thriller because if they do not look old enough or smart enough then the whole opening sequence wouldn't look like an opening sequence to a Thriller more like a low budget film. We   needed to make sure when filming we made sure we filmed it while it was on the tripod as a giggly camera is not professional when filming, we would only not sure the tripod when we was shooting a point of view of one of the actors as it creates more tension to the audience.

Before we started to film we made sure all the equipment we took out worked and there was not faults to it, other wise we would of had to take out different equipment or if we hadn't of found the faults until we started to film then we would've had to delay the day we were planning on filming. Before we we're allowed to take the equipment out we had to pay a deposit for the camera in-case any damage was caused then we had paid got insurance to cover any repairs is any damage was caused.

Overall we have developed as individuals and as a group. We have each developed our editing, camerawork and foley skills. This has greatly improved our film final cut. To improve our skills we have practiced when editing parity and our rough cut. To develop our skills we have looked though various different videos and practiced using Final Cut Pro/AfterEffects to add motion tracked title slates.

Final Cut Pro & After effects were the two main applications we used to create our opening scene. This enabled us to use colour correction, filters and add our motion tracked title slates.

From the making of Parity which was based around continuity we have developed and improved our overall editing skills which involves how to colour correct, add and seamlessly join two shots together without any continuity errors.

Below are screenshots of Parity and our final opening sequence to show editing, shooting, motion tracking and colour correction.

The above screenshots show how we have progressed and used various different techniques to further improve our final thriller. This continuity task has helped to develop skills, I have used colour correction as you can see the screenshots on the left have a green hue effect and the screenshots on the right show a dark, dull effect with minimal colour. These add drama and make the scenes more tense. Both Videos show match on action, shot reverse shot to show conversation and extreme close ups which are all present in most thrillers. These add normality to our opening sequence as we want it to be like other thriller films. We have used foley to create the sound of tying on the keyboard and the effect of chains rattling when they are around the young girls ankles. To add extra realism to our opening scene we have added special motion tracking twice first when the text appears when the paper is lifted again shown in the 5th and 6th screenshot when the mans legs go over the text.

Below are screenshots of Editing and what software I used to edit our final cut.

-Rendering the footage

-Getting sounds from YouTube witch was fine to use-We had to make sure we timed the music with the sound correctly-Fading in and out of the titles-Placing the titles so they would be shown when we watch it in Quick Time-Colour correction

-Adding soundtrack

Evaluation: Question 3 - Production & Distribution

Below is a Prezi of my Question 3 Evaluation

Evaluation: Question 4 - Audience Profile

This question is about the target audience to our Thriller, the audience would, typically be 18-29 year old men as it's a Crime Thriller. Men enjoy watching Thrillers as they normally star men of their own age and can relate to what is going on in the film as men who star in Thrillers typically have a job working in a busy city, which is less likely to draw attention to the crime they're committing, as they will have to much of a high paid job to lose over crime.

The types of films that a 18-29 year old would watch are mainly thrillers, such as, Silence of the Lambs, Seven, Dead Man Down, Usual Suspect and Shutter Island.

The men who watch Thrillers would shop in high end retail shops and maybe go for a more designer approach when it comes to dressing themselves. Brands such as, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Hollister, RayBan, Superdry and Fred Perry. The types of shops that they will be visiting to get their clothes are, House of Frazer, John Lewis, Next, Tkmaxx and also Matlan. There are some higher market stores such as, House of Frazer and John Lewis where the designer brands are available, the lower market stores such as Next and Primark are where men can get smart clothes which able the low earning males can still dress smartly.


The audience of this Thriller would listen in on chat music, like club dance music as they will be in their peak part of their life and their social life will be in full swing, they will be old enough to be allowed in to clubs and bars. Therefore they will be listening to on chart and club dance music.

As the target audience would be very busy with work and traveling to and from work, but when they do have time they will watch things such as, How I meat Your Mother, Friends and Family Guy.

Evaluation: Question 2 - Characters & Stereotypes

The screenshots above on the left show our thriller opening sequence and on the right is two films one called "Taken" and the other called "The Disappearance of Lenkawood".

Our thriller represents younger females to be more at risk and vulnerable, this is because the thrillers above show young females being kidnapped. This shows that women are predominantly more likely to be kidnapped, young women are also looked upon as sex objects which is why many women are kidnapped like the film "Taken" where a girl has been kidnapped and put into the prostitution industry.

The film Taken involves a young girl being kidnapped for money by selling her into the prostitution industry. Our film is closely linked as it involves kidnapping and holding a young female to ransom. This also shows that women have less power over men as these films are driven by male actors, the male actors provoke the films by kidnapping to try and make money. All three trillers above have dark scenes and show women to be powerless. This is shown where in my thriller has a girl with her mouth tired to take away her voice and where the woman in Lenkawood has her face covered, this shows that there voice and identity has been taken away showing them to be powerless and controlled.

The woman in this photo and the woman in our thriller both have plain dark clothing which can symbolise and show how women can all be the same and uniform. This also shows women to be objects and belongings to men. The dark colour of their clothing is symbolic of vulnerability and death which can foreshadow bad upcoming events like in Taken where the young girl is sold into prostitution.

Evaluation: Question 1 - 9 Key Frame Analysis

Final Edit

Here is our final edit with corrected titles.

Evidence of Editing

These are screen shot of us editing the footage. We've used things such as:
-Rendering the footage
-Getting sounds from YouTube witch was fine to use
-We had to make sure we timed the music with the sound correctly
-Fading in and out of the titles
-Placing the titles so they would be shown when we watch it in Quick Time
-Colour correct


We made sure we saved it every half an hour to prevent losing the footage while editing it.

Pre final edit - without corrections

This is the final edit of our opening sequence to a Thriller.

Individual Rough Edit of Opening Sequence to a Thriller - Ellie Rackham

This is my rough copy of an opening sequence to a Thriller. There are a few improvements that I need to make such as, the shadows of the filming crew and other footage such as close ups of a couple of actors.

Individual Rough Cut - The Case - Ben Homewood

http://youtu.be/hejBU_m6jqY

Above is my individual rough cut edit, I have produced my first edit of my opening scene.
I will be getting feedback and improvements which I can apply to further enhance my opening scene.To enhance my opening scene I will be adding effects, better title slates and sound improvements like sound effects and ambience.

Lighting

This is an example of a place to not film a thriller the reason is because it is bright and sunny and it is also to cheery to be a place that a thriller is set. The camera angles also suggest happiness as it is a picture of the entire landscape which suggests that it is a place that everyone wants to see and be there. A thriller is never set in a place with full sunshine as it defeats the point of it being a thriller.

Here is an example of a place a thriller could be filmed, although there is bright colours and bright light it is a hidden away place where cliffs could be etc. This picture is just like the cliffs in Shutter Island where the rocks and water is and also where the trees and grass is around.

This is also another example of a place a thriller could be filmed. Thrillers are commonly filmed in a big city when it is a dark day or when it is raining or foggy weather so that it would create the effect of the thriller itself.

Animatic Storyboard

Here is our final animatic storyboard, the opening sequence includes title blocks which provide all the required information for our opening sequence.
This sequence uses the following title blocks
- BEV Productions
- Staring Ben Homewood
- Filmed by Ellie Rackham
- Casting by Ben Homewood, Ellie Rackham & Vicky Smith
- Production designer Ben Homewood
- Directed by Ben Homewood and Ellie Rackham
- Produced by Ben Homewood
- Edited By Ben Homewood
- Story by Ben Homewood, Ellie Rackham and Vicky Smith
- The Case

Opening Scenes Analysis

This is a range of screenshots from the film Batman. The background is very dull and dosile, it is portrayed to the audience as very tense and eerie. Also in contrast to the background yellow writing is used, which is an unusual combination just like the film. The background scene is also very desolate which adds unawareness and suspicion. The font is also all in bbold and upper case, this would be a good idea to use in our final opening scene.

Here is another range of title scenes from the film Edward Scissor Hands. This clip is also very dark, which has a chilling effect. The titles are incorporated into the scene as if they were in the acutal scene itself, this adds realism to the opening scene. The background images are very dark and lacking in colour which also gives the idea of an upcoming tense and thrilling film. The font used looks like handwriting, this could also be used in our opening scene but a bold font will have a greater effect.

This screenshot has a selection of title slates from the opening sequence of Catch Me If You Can. This opening scene in comparison to the other two is very colourful and eventful at the same time. The screenshots show the scenes have colour and give you an idea of what will happen in the film by providing animated scenes. The use of animation of the scenes and text could be portrayed as a film for all ages which doesn't require you to really follow along and remember every detail. The font in this opening scene is very clever as it is incorporated into the acutal scene, it would be very effective to use this in our opening scene but in a more negative way. For example change the font to a more bold font and make it move with objects using object tracking in Adobe After Effects.

Final Storyboard

Here is our storyboard that shows the basis of the opening sequence, this was created using screenshots from our test footage and using an app on an iPad ipthe images were placed in chronological order. This provides and shows the different camera angles used. This storyboard will also help us keep track of what needs to be filmed when it comes to filming the final opening sequence.

Prezi about "The Case"

Here is a prezi talking about our opening sequence and influence on our opening sequence idea.

Location of filming

Here is the questor house where we will be filming we will be using the office inside where we will shoot the scenes we need for all of the office scenes. It is located at 191 Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent, Da1 1PU. It is the best location that matches our needs and it will help us a lot.

This is a picture of Charing Cross it is located in London we will get a train from Dartford straight to Charing Cross where we will then walk around and choose places for us to film things that will go with our idea.

Parity Recreation - Final Edit

Here is the final edit of Parity. I used a camera to complete all the shots to get our footage, I them edited it all together using Final Cut Pro adding a sound track, sound effects and the opening title at the beginning. The flashback shows his victim looking at him in the mirror, this shows neglect and upset. This is emphasised by some sound effects. Throughtout the clip are non diagetic sounds of the muderer yelling which is a flashback sound. This creates drama. The whole clip creates a lot of tension due to the dramatic, tense sound track all the way through. 

Directed by: Vicky Smith

Filmed by: Vicky Smith & Ben Homewood

Edited by: Ben Homewood

Here is a screenshot of editing Parity: 

Omniscient and Restricted Animations

This video shows two types of narratives, omniscient and restricted. Omniscient is where the audience knows everything, but restricted is where the audience only know what the characters do.

http://goanimate.com/videos/0CjrCvUC50GU

This is a short clip of an animation video about Omniscient and Restricted narratives.