Main Character-Dark coloured clothing to show depression and unhappiness
Main Character-Dark Hoodies- Wearing a hood to show that he doesn't want to be seen
Main Character- Not very well dressed to show that he doesn't feel to make the effort.
Other Characters-Wearing vibrant clothes to show the contrast in the Main characters dark clothing and the upbeat colourful clothing of the other characters.
Props
Book- With many pages so we can the flicking animation
Bed
Spa scents
Boxing gloves
cucumber slices
Pillow
Cream
Location
School classroom
A park preferably The byes in Sidmouth
My house (Matt)
Feedback on our pitch
Positives
Well presented (on Prezi)
Good plot
Original Idea
Creative Ideas
Lots of good enigmas
Good synopsis
Negatives
Wouldn't pay to see it in a cinema
The audience didn't get to hear much about the story (we didn't explain it very well)
The Narrative didn't come across very strong
We didn't establish who our target audience was
Wasn't clear enough
We red straight off the board instead of talking to the audience
Didn't go into enough depth
As you can see from the Positives and Negatives, there more negatives then positives. To change this we hope to re do our Pitch, where we can explain it further and go into more depth about the Narrative, the Plot, where it is set and have more enigmas.
Our Pitch
This is our presentation on our pitch that we presented to the class. We did this presentation on Prezi.
Our Anamatic
This is our anamatic for our final task, it is a storyboard anamatic.
Different types of editing cuts
1|The cut
This is one of the most basic and common types of cuts in film. This is created when one shot is directly replaced by another shot. The cut has featured endless time in many films. The cut is important for the effects of juxtaposition.
This photograph shows the editing technique of cutting. You can see that each individual pictures is different, this is because they are different cuts. You can also see that each cut relates with the shot before. For our coursework, we are going to try use this technique, when someone two people are talking or if we use match on action, we can cut between shots.
2|Fade in/ Fade out
Fade in and fade out, is the second most important shot in terms of transition. Fading out is when a picture/shot slowly fades out to a black screen,. Fading out is mainly used in an ending of a film. Fading into a shot is the opposite of fading out of a shot. Rather than fading out of a shot, the fading in technique starts off as a black screen then it slowly fades into the shot. This is usually used in an ending of a scene of film. This is a very useful shot, and it should defiantly be used in our coursework, as a introductory shot or as an ending shot to the task.
3|Dissolve
This cut is very much like a fade in and fade out cut,except of fading into or out of a black shot it fades into or out of a shot, it gradually gets replaced by another shot. Once the shot has disappeared, the following shot appeared. The shot is also commonly known as an overlapping shot, because for a few seconds the two shots overlap and both can be seen for a few seconds when overlapping. If we were to use this in our course work, we would use it to show passing time.
This photo shows the overlapping between two different shots. This cut, could represent time passing.
4|Wipe
Wipes are old school shots, which aren't used as commonly now. It is a simple edit in which, one shot gets replaced by another shot by wiping across the screen. One shot gets pushed off the frame by another. This shot can be seen countless times through out the star war films.
Both these shots are from the star was films. There are different variations to this shot, It can swipe across diagonally, vertically or horizontally. These two shots wipe across diagonally.
5|Iris
This is an old fashion transition, which isn't so widely used in the present day. Iris is a framing, it is a circular frame that closes the picture to a black screen. Irises are usually found in children's films and cartoons. You can see from this picture, that it is a iris cut. The holding of the hands, with their backs facing us, walking away, makes us think that this is the ending to a film.
6|Continuity
This is shown in many films and dramas, this can be seen in the theme introductory of Eastenders. This happens when the audience don't notice the cuts made during a scene, the cuts look settle and unnoticeable.
7|Cut away
This is when you are focusing on a shot, then it cuts to another shot, then it cuts again to the original shot. This is usually used when someone is having conversation.
This is a perfect example of the cut away shot, from the famous film the God Father. It has three phases, the first picture, shows the original shot, it then cuts to a man in a white suit singing, then cuts back to the main subject.
8|Cross cut
This is when, you cut in two different locations. This is usually seen in a chase scene, a good example of chase scenes and cross cuts are from James Bond. The cross cut is a cut is usually used in intensive scenes.
This is a good example of cross cutting, this is a chase scene from James Bond Skyfall. You can see that the chase cuts between different locations.
Clip Examples of Editing
1|Cutting
Our Premlinary Task
This is our preliminary task, Harry and I are acting in the opening sequence of the film, whilst Charlie is filming. The opening sequence to a film is set near the bike shed at school. Our original plan was to do it at an abandoned hotel called Seaton Heights on the outskirts of Seaton in Devon. However this didn't go to plan, because as we started filming it was getting dark, so the short film starts with light condition, then progressively it gets darker and darker, which wouldn't make sense to the audience. As well we used poor lighting when filming in the dark. We decided that filming at school would be better, more accessible, and would have better lighting.
In the opening sequence, Harry is playing a hostage, tied up with a bag over his head. Harry was involved in online crime and I was a hitman who had to find out what he had done, apart from the fact that he was saying very little.
In our preliminary task we used match on action, used when we were opening the door. We used the 180 degree rule as well as an over the shoulder shot (this is the scene when I take the bag off of Harry's head) The first shot of me walking up the path to the bike shed is a tracking shot. When I walk through the gate its a mid shot of me through the checkered gate. Immediately after this shot Charlie on the camera does a whip pan which uses 2 different shots and combines them together.
Rule Of Thirds
The rule of thirds is when a subject in the image is aligned with the guide lines, joining lines and points. This makes the viewer more attracted to the subject when it is aligned with the lines.
In this picture, the man on the longboard is particularly attracted by viewers as, his face is directly aligned on two lines joining together, as well his lower leg and foot are on a line. Both of his feet are on a line, which you can see him leaning back and turning the board. Types of Composition
Balancing Elements
This is when you have the main subject ( the building) off the centre as well as another image (the out sign) which applies with the rule of the thirds. The separation of the two subjects leaves an empty space in the middle. This makes the the image look more interesting. Its a simple yet interesting.
Leading Lines
Photos like this one here is particularly appealing to our eyes as our eyes are naturally drawn to leading lines. The leading lines like in this picture (the three white stripes) shows the lines leading to a man, this gives us an idea of perhaps a journey and sets a scene for the man. The are different varieties of lines they can be diagonal, zig zag, or curvy.
Symmetry and Patterns.
All around us there is patterns and symmetry, they can be natural and man made. They are usually appealing to our eyes. The Picture on the left shows patterns of a stoned walls stacked up. A monkey sits on the left hand corner with his leg stretched up on the wall, this picture could also be a rule of third image as the monkey is also appealing to our eyes as well as the symmetry and pattern of the picture. View Point
There are two types of viewpoint Photography- High and Low viewpoint Photography. The high shot viewpoint should be shot and have composition. This type of shot is not a eye level shot. The high level shot gives more of a feel to the place. For example the high level shot of the stair case, shows that the stair case could be in an old building as the stairs look quite 1940s. The low level shot, also gives a feel for a place. The red advertisement bill board from down bellow could be set in a sunny hot city, perhaps in the USA.
Depth
To do a depth shot we have to be careful and chose the right composition. The depth in this picture is the foothills and the clouds in the background. The first hill compared to the last hill, creates a sense of depth. As well, the picture shows overlapping hills, this developed and image in the human eye to have more depth.
Framing
All around there are objects that can create amazing natural frames, these objects can include of doors, windows, fences, caves, trees, holes and more. The human eye is drawn to whats in the middle of the frame.
Deconstruction of a poster
This is a film poster from The Grey, featuring Liam Neeson in 2012. : The shot in the poster is a close up, this shows his vulnerability because he is looking deep into the camera. The snowflakes around him suggests that he is in a bleak place. In addition, he is wearing a thick grey jacket, suggesting that he is in a cold place, the fact that the jacket is grey has a connection with the title 'Grey'. The gash on the left side of his face, suggests that his has perhaps been hurt or has been in an accident. The fact that he is the only person in the poster, suggests that maybe he is alone, or lonely, or trapped somewhere. The title 'The Grey' makes me think of fog, stormy weather, snow, wolves and mystery. The slogan underneath 'Live or die on this day' suggests that the film is an adventure and action film.
Here is a brief description/summary of the film from the IMDb film website:
In Alaska, a team of oil workers board a flight home; however, they cross a storm and the airplane crashes. Only seven workers survive in the wilderness and John Ottway, who is a huntsman that kills wolves to protect the workers, assumes leadership of the group. Shortly after they learn that they are surrounded by a pack of wolves and Ottway advises that they should seek protection in the woods. But while they walk through the heavy snow, they are chased and attacked by the carnivorous mammals.
Camera Terminology
1|Aerial shot
Otherwise known as a Birds Eye view, the aerial shot is when the camera shot is viewed from directly above. It is often used to establish an exotic place of establish the feel of a place.
2|Arc Shot
This shot is used when a subject is stationary, but the camera moves around the subject in a semi circle.
3|Close ups
(Medium Close up From Harry Porter)
There are variations of close ups, which include:
Big close ups- A very personal shot as its very much focused on their face and eyes. Facial expressions become apparent as well as increasing tensions.
Close ups- This is usually used in a romantic genre as it shows facial expressions.
Medium Close up- The picture to the left of the page, is a medium close up, Nothing apparent is happening in the background as it all focused on his facial expressions and eyes, showing tension and perhaps fear.
4| Establishing shot
(Establishing Shot from the Lord of the Rings)
Usually quite a wide/ lengthy shot, often used at the start of a film of program. When switching scenes, an establishing shot is usually part of the next scene in a program
5| High Angle shot
High shots are usually shot in horror films or action films, as it shows when a character is most vulnerable, powerless or isolated. Usually the crane technique is used to get this shot.
6| Low Angle shot
This shot is the opposite of a high angle shot, instead of vulnerability it gives the impression of being big and powerful and confidence. It makes the audience feel small and weak
7| 180 Degree Shot
The 180 degree rule is when two characters in a scene maintain a right and left relationship with each other, this is often used when both characters are having a conversation with one another. When the camera pass the invisible line/axis, it is called crossing the line and becomes a shot called the revers shot.
This is our 180 degree shot, its a sequence from our first practical work.
SHOT REVERSE SHOT
Shot reverse shot is technique in film where two character are having conversation. Usually two cameras, camera A and camera B, would switch between characters whenever they spoke. As well this would usually be shot over the back one of the characters who is listening to the other character.
This clip is a good example of shot reverse shot. Its from the film the Wall Street Crash, it uses
This is our Shot reverse shot film. The first shot is an establishing, the next few shots are shot reverse shots/ over the shoulder shot. The shot of the rock flying is a mid shot, the next shots are mid shots too.
My top 5 Films
1| Straight Outta Compton Directed by F. Gary Gray
In 1987, 5 young men: Eazy E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ Yella, started a Band called N.W.A. They used their music as a weapon, rapping hardcore beats about their problems of young black men and women in the USA in the 1980s. N.W.A tells the true story about discrimination of black people in the US. Particularly where it all began in Compton, where they rap about growing up in the harsh environment and how the police were intolerant to them. This is my top film, because I enjoy listening to old school rap, and N.W.A is one of my favourite groups. The background colour to this poster is not colourful it is all black, telling us that this film could be harsh and in some aspects intimidating.
2| Kick Ass 2 Directed by Matthew Vaughn
Kick ass 2, directed by Matthew Vaughn is at the Top of my Top 5 films, as it is jam packed with action, comedy. I find it a hilarious film as the main character Dave Lizewski (played by Aaron Taylor Johnson) is an unnoticed shy high school student, who wants to be a super hero. Despite being weak and having very little knowledge on how to defend himself and fight. Kick Ass two is all about getting revenge on another 'Villain Super Hero' getting revenge on Kick ass and Hit girl (played by Chloe Grace Mortez) after they killed the Villain's super hero's dad that happened in the end of the first Kick Ass film. The background colour in this poster is colourful and bright, which tells us that the film is a fun. The splattering paint also gives us the idea of violence.
3| The Amazing Spider Man Directed by Marc Webb
The Amazing Spider Man is high up in my list, ever since I was a little boy I've wanted to be spider man. The reason why I like The Amazing Spider Man is because it is a recreation of the original Spider Man film, with better graphics and better and more exciting scenes. In The Amazing Spider Man Peter Parker (played by Andrew Garfield. The first Amazing spider man Film is about Peter Parker discovering one of his dads briefcases, where he discovered work documents and projects he was working on with Dr. Curt Connors, one of this dads colleges. This leads him to meeting Dr. Connors and helping him in his studies. Dr. Connors has a boost in ego after his studies show that he can grow back an arm, as he was amputated. However this turns into a disaster, he then turns into a lizard and Spider Man has to save New York City from a catastrophe. The background to this photo is of New York city, which tells us the film is based in an important city. The reflection in his eyes is a reflection of the city, this tells us the cities future is very important. The deep cuts on his chest, tells us that perhaps something life threatening happens to him, or that the film is violent.
4| Catch Me If You Can Directed by Steven Spielberg
In the 1960s, a high school student named Frank Abagnale (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) struggles with the fact that his parents are separating and so to Manhattan with just a $25 in his bank account. Whilst he is away, he forges checks, making lots of money, He steals the identity of a Pilot and starts flying with pilots as an assistant pilot. As well as stealing the identity of a doctor where he makes millions. 4 years later after leaving his parents the FBI become suspicious and try to track him down, however, it takes longer than expected. They finally tracked him down in France, where Carl Hanratty (played by Tom Hanks) catches him. I very much enjoyed this film, as Leo is one of my favourite actors. The title 'Catch me if you can' is split up into ' catch me' and 'if you can' with two different arrows. The first arrow ' catch me is a brighter colour, to the the other arrow, this first arrow is brash as if he cant catch him, its a bit cheeky. The other arrow with the 'If you can' is of a bolder and harsher blue, perhaps on a more serious note.
5|Pulp Fiction Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Jules Winnfield played by Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Vega Played by John Trovolta are hit men who are working for the boss Marsellus Wallace who set them to go retrieve stolen suitcase. Wallace had be out of town for a few days and asked Vincent to look after his wife Mia. The film is about Vincent and Jules trying to retrieve these briefcase, however there are a few obstacles in the way, including fights and drugs. The background to this poster is shown to be quite old school, because its set in the 90s.
Hello All, This is Matt Bray. Welcome to my blog!
This is my A level Media blog. My name is Matthew, most people call me Matt. I am currently living in the Sidmouth, in Devon, and I've been living here for 3 and a half years. Before living here, I lived in New Delhi in India of 11 years, for those 11 years I lived in several places dotted around New Delhi, my favorite place I lived was a place called South Nizamudden, I was very lucky to live very close to Humayun's Tomb. Humayun's Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun, the tomb was made for Humayuns first wife .
This is a photography of Humayun's Tomb. Whilst living in Delhi I went to two school. I went to a French Embassy School in Delhi for 8 years and then went to an American School for 3 years. After living in India, I moved to Colombo in Sri Lanka and lived there for 3 years, and went to an International school through out year 7 to the end of year 8. In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis at the Sidmouth Tennis Club and Climbing at the Quay in Exeter. I also enjoy taking photographs. I am looking forward to overcoming challenges in my media work and learning about the different aspects of media. I hope you enjoy looking through my blog!
