Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Sunday, 19 January 2014
Time - Evaluation
Time Evaluation.
During the making of Time, I took on the roles of
Casting Director, Production manager, Location Manager and Director. Time was a
horror trailer which was targeted at a 15+ audience. The main narrative of the
story was based upon 5 university students who move in together. The enigma of
the trailer was the question of who else was living in the house as well as
them. Grace as the main character was
the targeted character to experience the horror and the scare of the spirit
living in the house whilst the rest of her friends were out.
For my research I analysed a range of trailers to
discover the conventions of horror trailers. I analysed Mama, The Conjuring,
The Last Exorcism and The Others. Each of these trailers was targeted at a
range of different audiences. The reason I done this was to see the difference
in conventions over different age ratings to be able to apply them to Time.
From this research I found that 15 rating trailers usually follow Tordorv’s
narrative theory and have voice over’s within the fir 50 seconds, continuing
over a range of shots. I took this research as inspiration for Time. However my
first 50 seconds were not very effective and we couldn't get a voice over, so
it resulted in a music overlay for around the first 30-50 seconds. This was
disappointing because it is in this time slot where the audience start to
understand the narrative, and for us this was difficult to achieve as the
footage wasn’t as good a quality to be able to communicate the equilibrium.
However we still continued to add the codes and conventions of horror trailers, including the inter-titles, the flash editing, scary music, tension build ups, age rating,
production and distributor companies at the beginning and then the name of the
trailer at the end. This was hard to achieve at a high standard and took lots
of time and perseverance but we finally got it right in the end.
I researched on the BBFC website about the age
rating 15 so I knew the boundaries of what I could do in my trailer. From additional
research, I was told that all trailers are around a PG rating, so the
classification of the trailer wouldn't take much of an effect. Having said this
I still engaged with the amount of horror we were allowed to use within the age
rating and filmed accordingly. I chose an ideal audience member who is known to
like watching horror films: Sam Alvey-Taylor. A 16 year old working boy, who is
a high achiever, a gamer and somebody who likes to relax and watch TV series and
films. The age of the trailer influenced me to cast a 16/17 aged cast to act as
university, as being young they are most likely (stereotypical) to watch
horror films for the thrill and adrenaline. Within the cast we had Grace to be
the stereotyped spoilt, lazy brat. Her personality represented the group of
students as you always expect to find a stereotype of a person within a
friendship group. The mise en scene for many shots included many extreme and
close, close ups of just Grace as she was considered to be the main character
for the film. With flash shots between the group and her, it proved effective
as her representation of the character she was able to bring tension and bring
the trailer to a climax with screams and facial expressions. Alongside Rachael
Wood who played our spirit. She was edited to be in a very dark setting, I inflicted
lots of overlays such as cold and warm lighting, flashing within the shot and
slowing her movements down. This was successful as it brought scare and tension
to the trailer. Filming location was at my house throughout the trailer. On one
hand this was good as we could experiment with different rooms and not be
confused because of locations, but on the other hand this would be something I would
change as the shots are always in the same place. It would have been better if
we had a variety of locations to be shown in the trailer, rather than just the
4 walls in my house. We had clips of dialogue within the trailer, but this was
the thing that let us down completely. Our planning wasn't very good as we didn't plan a script and therefore we had no decent dialogue to use, which left me in
a position to only be able to use music over the shots for the first 50 seconds
as the footage just wasn't good enough.
In conclusion I feel like my trailer hasn't turned
out to be as good as I wanted it to be. Personally if I was to do it all over
again, I would plan more specifically to get as much footage that could be
used, to use in editing and to not be restricted. I’m not as proud of the
trailer because of the footage. The reason being was the cast, there were
numerous problems with arranging shooting times which sat with all members. This
was difficult because my cast are doing their A levels, and they were loaded
with coursework most of the time and their education is more important for
them, however this took toll on the trailer. Having said this, I am proud of
the ending of my trailer. The scare and panic increases towards the end, and
there are tasks committed by the cast which fit as horror icons which created
an eary effect. The design of the spirit I was also proud of because it was so
simple to spray her with black hair spray and it to be shown really scary on
screen. I feel that I have included most if not all of the conventions I found
in research within my trailer, establishing genre and narrative. Overall I am
pleased with my trailer, but many improvements can be done.
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Tasks that need to be done:
- *Storyboard*
- Scenes
- Shot types
- character profiles
- schedule
- sterotypes
- research in detail - stereotypes in horros - all conventions & iconography.
Equipment list, design, props, costume & make-up.
Props:
- Candles
- Spiritual props; petals;leaves; fire
- Study books
- Mobile phones - technology
- T.V
- Costumes:
All characters to be in casual everyday dress throughout
filming, jeans, T-shirt, trainers etc. Moving; in slouchy – normal clothes.
Georgia will need a long black wig, possibly fake blood,
ripped/dirty clothing
Make up:
All characters have normal or no make-up on. Bethan as
Grace will need to have heavy eye make-up, so it is visible on camera. Rob as
Alex will need slight coverage on any blemishes, everybody else is natural.
Georgia once possessed will need white powder for face, heavy red/blue tired
eyes, look to go for is very drawn, exhausted – almost dead look, bruises on
her arms, cuts and scars. Scary needs to be accomplishedJ.
Monday, 21 October 2013
TIME - Narrative and main story to develop from
Synopsis:
1st year of university begins. Freshers are here. As a group of friends make and old house their new home, little do they know they will be in for a nasty shock. Are they the only ones really living here? Only a matter of time that will allow them to leave the house safely...
Main Story Idea:
Before the major step of moving in togather, a group of 6 friends are happy to finally get away from home and gain some independance without their parents nagging at their throats. Best friends Grace and Alex are extremely excited to finally be living the reality of their combined dream of living together. All they can see for now is the future and fun!
Not for too long though; shortly after moving into their new home the group start to experience some strange incedents happening around the home: lots of crashes. smashed glass, wobbling tables, and doors slamming coincedently. Begiining to petrify the group after only living there for a few months, it becomes apparent that clearly they're not the only ones living in this new but old home.
Expectations of wanting their first home to be completely perfect soon starts to spiral down-hill. The group of friends learn that they are now strangers in their own home and that they are trespassing on someone else's property. Although the spirits presence is obvious, it is Georgia whom is the first to discover the shadows on the walls. Is this a sign?
As Georgia is the first to see and inform the group, the spirit (Dana) takes advantage of Georgia and teaches her a lesson about exposing hidden spirits to the living and the consequences that come with living in a house that is not and never will be hers. The possession of Georgia petrifies the group as she is now on the enemies side. In despair, Alex and Grace come up with a plan to quickly restore Georgia back to her natural self again.
It is all a matter of time. The group are put to test as they only have 2 hours to restore Georgia or else she will stay on the side of the enemy forever. Alex and Grace attempt to use spiritual remedies said to restore the possessed; but will the group succeed?
Racing against the clock the group is terrified that they will never get their friend back. Or was Georgia always a part of the spiritual world as she was the first one to spot Dana's shadows on the wall?
RESTORATION IS NOT SHOWN. WILL MAKE THE ENDING AS SCARY AS POSSIBLE :D
1st year of university begins. Freshers are here. As a group of friends make and old house their new home, little do they know they will be in for a nasty shock. Are they the only ones really living here? Only a matter of time that will allow them to leave the house safely...
Main Story Idea:
Before the major step of moving in togather, a group of 6 friends are happy to finally get away from home and gain some independance without their parents nagging at their throats. Best friends Grace and Alex are extremely excited to finally be living the reality of their combined dream of living together. All they can see for now is the future and fun!
Not for too long though; shortly after moving into their new home the group start to experience some strange incedents happening around the home: lots of crashes. smashed glass, wobbling tables, and doors slamming coincedently. Begiining to petrify the group after only living there for a few months, it becomes apparent that clearly they're not the only ones living in this new but old home.
Expectations of wanting their first home to be completely perfect soon starts to spiral down-hill. The group of friends learn that they are now strangers in their own home and that they are trespassing on someone else's property. Although the spirits presence is obvious, it is Georgia whom is the first to discover the shadows on the walls. Is this a sign?
As Georgia is the first to see and inform the group, the spirit (Dana) takes advantage of Georgia and teaches her a lesson about exposing hidden spirits to the living and the consequences that come with living in a house that is not and never will be hers. The possession of Georgia petrifies the group as she is now on the enemies side. In despair, Alex and Grace come up with a plan to quickly restore Georgia back to her natural self again.
It is all a matter of time. The group are put to test as they only have 2 hours to restore Georgia or else she will stay on the side of the enemy forever. Alex and Grace attempt to use spiritual remedies said to restore the possessed; but will the group succeed?
Racing against the clock the group is terrified that they will never get their friend back. Or was Georgia always a part of the spiritual world as she was the first one to spot Dana's shadows on the wall?
RESTORATION IS NOT SHOWN. WILL MAKE THE ENDING AS SCARY AS POSSIBLE :D
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Synopsis of my trailer (over 250 words)
When it is time to pack up and leave the past behind, is a new start the right choice to be making? But Bethan is not convinced and tries her very best to stay with the old. Picking up the last few boxes, her father experiences some petrifying events. A mothers love is forever, her child is missing and Mama goes to extremes to retrieve her. Will Bethan and her father make it out in time, or will Mama's attempt to save her daughter result in a brutally, devastating exorcism?
Opposing; new houses with old habits, a families desperate attempt to move on is shattered in seconds by a petrifying shadow. A younger audience will be thrilled and be jumping out of their seats with an original story with a scary twist behind it. My target audience is people above the age of 15 because of the horror and violence present during the trailer. Aged 15 as language, horror and scenes are not suitable for a younger audience.
Equilibrium - Family move into new home
Disruption - Bethan refuses to move with family
Complication - Father returns in attempt to persuade her, experiences scary, abnormal activity
Climax - Mama makes her presence, possessions take place, scary spirits present
Restoration - Exorcism is performed on Bethan, leaves lasting affects on her ..... Schizophrenia.
Opposing; new houses with old habits, a families desperate attempt to move on is shattered in seconds by a petrifying shadow. A younger audience will be thrilled and be jumping out of their seats with an original story with a scary twist behind it. My target audience is people above the age of 15 because of the horror and violence present during the trailer. Aged 15 as language, horror and scenes are not suitable for a younger audience.
Equilibrium - Family move into new home
Disruption - Bethan refuses to move with family
Complication - Father returns in attempt to persuade her, experiences scary, abnormal activity
Climax - Mama makes her presence, possessions take place, scary spirits present
Restoration - Exorcism is performed on Bethan, leaves lasting affects on her ..... Schizophrenia.
Friday, 17 May 2013
Non sexist Lynx advertisment - Homework
How to advertis that isn't sexist:
- Men and Women can be present throughout the advert
- Women do not have to dressed in inappropriate clothing that will sexually excite the males
- The advert should be suitable to play throughout the day because it is not sexist or overally sexual
- Not use humans in their T.V ads, could use animals?
The Advert:
Setting: A beach scene with a sports game
Theme: Sports
What: Males and Females will be actively playing a game of volleball or frisbee along the beach, no revealing outfits and no sexual looks or remarks. The players then start to become hot and sweaty and they need a spray to "freshen up". Both products of lynx male or female will be used and no isolation of gender. No sexual attraction from the sprays will be present.
Slogan: Spray Fresh, Spray Lynx.
- Men and Women can be present throughout the advert
- Women do not have to dressed in inappropriate clothing that will sexually excite the males
- The advert should be suitable to play throughout the day because it is not sexist or overally sexual
- Not use humans in their T.V ads, could use animals?
The Advert:
Setting: A beach scene with a sports game
Theme: Sports
What: Males and Females will be actively playing a game of volleball or frisbee along the beach, no revealing outfits and no sexual looks or remarks. The players then start to become hot and sweaty and they need a spray to "freshen up". Both products of lynx male or female will be used and no isolation of gender. No sexual attraction from the sprays will be present.
Slogan: Spray Fresh, Spray Lynx.
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