EVALUATION QUESTION 3

What kind of media institution might distribute your product?

From doing some research into films which related to ours we knew our film wouldn't be a high budget film which would most likely be a British film. The movie would probably be produced by a company such as Film4.
Film4 have produced many films in the past which are well know and a great hit such as The Lovely Bones, The Iron Lady and Slumdog Millionaire and also British films. These films al received different awards such as BAFTA's for being great films and received them all for different reasons.

The film would be put up for awards such as the Oscar's or BAFTA's. To make this film truly British we could use British directors and Actors such Nicholas Hoult who would be the main character. He has starred in many films and programs such as Xmen, Skins, and his most recent movie Jack the Giant Slayer. The role of the sister would go to someone like Keira Knightley. A young British actress who have been very popular is many movies and plays her parts well in each film. The film would be a great hit in britain as it was made, produced and acted out by people all from Britain. The movie would a hit in the UK but also around the world as it would interest a wide range of people.

EVALUATION QUESTION 7

Looking back at your premliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

Ignorance was complely different to the prelminary task that was made by a member of our team Matt. Many differnet camera angles/techniqes were used which made the movie clip look better. The only things we used from the Preliminary was the actor and the shots/angles which helped us when it came to making our final piece.

We did not use the 180 degree rule in Ignorance although it is shown in our preliminary, this was used to give an us idea of what it would be like and if we had more than 2 or more characters in one scene then it could of been more useful but we chose not to. We used many different camera techniques in our final piece which we could get ideas from our preliminary which worked out well and our 2 minute clip of the beginning of the movie ignorance looked and worked well.

EVALUATION QUESTION 6

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

'Ignorance' was filmed on two different DSLR film cameras. Most of the movie clip was filmed on the Canon 600d which was used for the still footage and for the flashbacks. We also used another camera which was a Nikon D3100 for outside shots. We chose to use these cameras as they were two of our members of the teams cameras of which they recommended and were happy to use due to them using them for other things and knowing how to use them. One of the cameras had a screen of which we could rotate to the actors and other member of our team could see what footage was being captured.

We were able to connect with each other through the social network site Facebook. Where a group was created called 'Cast and Crew for Ignorance (Media studies film opening). This group members contained the 4 production team and several other people who were actors. On this page we were able to all get in contact with one another and make plans on when to film and places to be at.

Our group didn't use iMovie but Final Cut Pro to edit the film as they were more familiar with this editing software and worked better for them. 2 of our members of our team Matt and Tyrone both had this software on their own computers and worked together to edit parts of the clips. They also used GarageBand which is a popular app on Mac computers which allows you to use and create music and make instrumentals and soundtracks which they used in Ignorance.

Youtube was also very helpful to connect with each-other and put clips we needed to get from one another such as our preliminary task and final movie so each one of our team could access it easily.

EVALUATION QUESTION 5

How did you address/attract your audience?

Our film relates/reperesntes young people, of different classes in a suberb area. The main character a young man
Redcliffe area which we used for our character to walk down, is rather run down and walls have been graffitied on which shows that its not a very 'safe', 'wealthy' area.
The character looks rather out of place and his long coat and white shirt look rather smart and looks like he doesnt really fit in.
Even though he looks powerful and a man of some class the area that he is walking in shows something has gone wrong somewhere.
The girls character who is only shown briefly as part of the flash/cutbacks.
Our movie was able to connect with our audience as the actors are the same age, and characters can relate to some of our audience.

EVALUATION QUESTION 4

Who would be the audience for your media product?

We were able to get some clear results of what of audience to target from our questionnaire which we gave out to members of the public.These results show that the Thriller clip we aimed to make would be aimed at both boys and girls around 16+. From the results from our questionnaire we can use the answers to analyse that music, actors and techniques we can use to create our film. As it is a Thriller film we are making we will use soundtracks of which build up suspense. Many films in the cinema such as Puncture, insidious were a great hit and by combining movies like these we can use the techniques they use to put them in our movie which will be a hit with a wider range of audiesne . The audience we have aimed for would enjoy our movie as we have researched into thriller movies and compared these to what the public thought so we can make 'Ignorance" as good as it can be. the small film clip lures the viewer in without telling you to much of what is going on, which leaves you wanting to watch more. this will lead the viewer to want watch more to know what has happened/going to happen, the cast used in the film are aimed to look like young adults of which they are themselves. As it is a Thriller based movie, it is also based in the future which our audience will enjoy as they are young themselves and it has a feel of what life will be like in the future.


   
Audience Response

To see what the target audience actually thought of our clip of "Ignorance" we decided to ask members of the public on what they thought of the clip and asked them 4 questions below.

Questions asked:

1- What did you enjoy most about the clip?
2- Did you think the film suited our target audience?
3- What could be improved to make the clip better?
4- Would you want to know what happens next?


Maisie Answered

1 - I enjoyed the buildup to the title scene as it seemed quite chilled yet I was still drawn in and was wondering what was going to happen then all of a sudden when the title came on the mood completely changed.
2 - I think the audience for the film should be wider as pe
3 - The ending of the clip dragged on a bit and i thought you could find out a little bit more instead of fading into different shots.
4 - Defiantly, the suspense was building up and i was getting drawn into what was happening.

George Answered

1 - Towards the end hen the guy is walking down the street and he is having a flashback to a girl getting beaten up  left me wanting to find out what has happened.
2  - Not really, i think it is aimed for people older around there late 20s.
3 - Nothing really jumped out till the end of the movie clip and i couldn't follow it very well.
4 -  Maybe, if it got more interesting then yes


Megan Answered

1 - It was interesting, I like the angle of the shots and the music made it dramatic and added to the changing of scenes.
2 - Yes, I think the film would suit young teenagers but also older middle aged people might enjoy the film as well as it seems well made.
3 - I couldn't really understand what was going on at first and confused me a bit but as i watched more i started to follow the clip better.
4- Yes, defiantly. It seems rather eerie and promiscuous so i would of liked to know what will happen next.

EVALUATION QUESTION 2

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Our main character a young man based in his late 20s/ early 30s who is an army sergant who now realys on drugs to help him. The short 2 minute beginning clip of Ignorance was created, produced and acted by young people in their later teens.

Our main character doesn't actually say anything in our clip. Music is over played ontop of the clip and the oise is bordered out.
Matt our actor doesn't say anything in the whole clip which adds some suspense to the clip. Puncture a film of which is based in the present and is related to drugs just like our film.

The Main Character in Ignorance seems to be a man of some class as just by looking at his cothes, a long coat and white shirt you can tell that he isnt exaclty poor hoever, when you see him walkingdown a street in Redcliffe you can see that where he is isn't actually that safe and that the walls are graffitied and area looks a little run down.
This looks rather odd but you can see clearly that this is happeneed and trying to get a message across and the cutbacks which appear in the next scene gives a sense that things are more than they seem.

The girl who appears in the flashbacks is the man's sister who seemed to of been captured. She look young and vonerable which could realter to young women. This is more realistc aswell as men normally seem to have moe power in Thriller and other movie genre films.
We also used an actor who wasnt your typical teenage girl with short choppy hair, which isnt common on teenage girls. This helped us make the film look more like a Thriller film with a twist instead of having your typical characters used.

EVALUATION QUESTION 1

In what ways does your media product use, developor challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

Our film 'Ignorance' starts off with an alarm clock sound and a picture of a the clock. This part of the clip is common in Thriller movies and other movie genres. In the Film '1408' The alarm clock goes off, however it isn't a Alarm sound but a song playing. We used an alarm clock at the very beginning of our clip to show that the day has only just begun and the noise is irritating so it instantly grabs the viewers attention.



From this the main character who's name is not mentioned (Matt Gilpin) hits the alarm and from this the film in now focused on him. As he walks around the house and into the drawer your still unsure of what is happening/ going to happen and as the music (2 guitars and drums) are playing, it adds suspense and questioning to what is happening.

Whilst the clip is still playing, the beginning credits are also shown at the start of the clip as it is only 2 minutes long to show who filmed it and directed it etc.
As the Title of "ignorance" appears, what's happening in the background dissolves but is still on the screen. The title stands out and is in bold white lettering to do so and the background of which is the main young character (Matt) inhaling some sort of drug, is faded so the title is clear but you can also get a glimpse of what is happening.

Then the music stops and the Directors name are shown. Cutting straight to the main young actor (Matt) walking down the street and the noise of the outside being overplayed. This gives a sense of eeriness and you can tell the camera is handheld which gives a sense of realism yet panicky as it slightly shakes. This is the party of the film which lures the viewers in as it it quite eery and strange and it looks like the character is having some sort of flashback and the camera switches back and forth on the young man and back to what appears to be a young girl capture and being beaten, these flashbacks give a sense of mystery. Flashbacks are used often in Thriller films to give a sense that something has happened or is happening at that moment in time. For the viewer this leads you wanting to ask questions and find out what else is going to happen next in the clip, and thats what we hopefully aim to get back from the audience we targeted.

Generic Conventions of Thriller

Editing

Thriller films often use quick cuts to create tension and quicken the pace. An example of this ebing used in in the movie Psycho when the woman is being stabbed in the shower.

Flashbacks are used to see the characters past

Sound
Sound is a key element which makes up a thriller. Different pitches and instuments help change the atmosphere in the scene from jumpy and loud to slow and sketch noises.

Camera Shots/Angles
Different camera shots and movements create meanings with the use of body language and emotions.
Many thriller movies use Close Ups to show the characaters facial expression to show how they are feeling at that certain moment.
Tracking which is a fast past camera movement can create tension and curosity giving a sense of  uncertanty about what is going to happen next
Freehand camera movements can help make the ausdience feel as if they are a part of the movie and gives a panicy yet realistic feel.

Mise en Scene
Low Key and Dark lighting help create a gloomy mood and suspense.
Props such as knives, guns and other weapons are used in thriller films.
Certain locations are used in thriller movies. Locations such as a dark, sketchy place over a bright summers day would relate more to the scene

Story Board - Ignorance

Films Simular to Ignorance

Butterfly Effect
This film relates to Ignorance in many ways. The film Butterfly Effect is all about a guy who has flashbacks to the past and when these flashbacks occur to try and remind him what has happened in the past he can change what is going on to change what will happen in the future.

Target Audience

From doing our quesationaire and by researching other movies which relate to ours we targeted an audience ageing from 16-25 year olds who are interested in a drama, scifi based thriller movie.
Inception of which is a movie similar to ours became a large hit in the cinema. From making a Profit well over $500,000,000 Inception ratings thrived.

Filming Complete

The filming for 'Ignorance in now complete and we can now focus on editing the film and making it the best we can.We will use the ideas we have researched into on what makes a good Thriller film and relate this to our film.

A Bad Day

After finishing our filming and starting to edit our film everything was going well.

Until when we showed our 2 minute finished clip and she told us to refilm.

The dialogue in our movie wasn't working and some parts of our clip didn't match.

This means we have to refilm a big part of our clip and change some of our clip of which we have arranged to film on Friday 14th March and Wednesday 20th March and try to remake our clip so we get a good grade.

End of filming Ignorance

Sunday 3rd March

Today we went to the Drama Studio at Redcliffe with one of our actors (Tara) and 3 of our production team (Tyrone, Khan and Myself) to get the last part of our filming complete.

Props needed: Fake blood, chair, rope
Area: Drama Studio, Redcliffe School

The lighting in the room was great for our film as the lighting was low key which made the atmosphere look weary to viewers, we could also change the lightening if needed as there were many light switches of which helped us to change our minds if needed.

We now have all of our filming completed so we can now focus on our blogs and editing our movie to make 'Ignorance" a good hit with our target audience.

Ignorance - Context

Cost, Production company, Actors, Marketing

The film Ignorance would most likely be finaced by an Indie Label such as Film4.

Puncture which is a simular Drama/Thriller film is financed by an indie label

If we used one main actor of which is well known to the media to star in our film as the film is targetted at young male and women it will appeal to both as a young male character is acting and as it is a thriller film it shall appeal to both genders.

Shotting Ignorance

Sunday 25th February

Shotting Ignorance 1

Props: Gas mask, gun, picture frame, camera, tripod, alarm clock
Location: Matts house and outside a derelict building around Redcliffe


On this day we will shot part of Ignorance then on the follwing sunday we shall hopefully finish the rest of the filming.

We shot most of our film within 6 hours on Sunday 25th February. Filming ignorance went well as we all turned up on time an ready to shoot.

With the camera we used a tripod and then hand held to make one of the scenes see more realistic and have a sense of panic.

Ignorance - Our Movie

IGNORANCE - OPENING

First Draft

[Titles – Pea Brain Productions presents…]

Fades to close up of alarm clock [Title – Directed, produced and written by…] titles exist in world on top of digital alarm clock; hand turns off alarm clock, obscuring title.

Straight cut to extreme close up of closed eyes [Title – Names].

Straight cut when eyes open, elliptical edit to crab mid shot of soldier walking down hallway, camera stops on picture frame with a military certificate. [Title - Starring – First Name]

Closer shot of certificate. [Title - Second name]

Straight cut to soldier entering an office, camera pans following solider to a desk.

Soldier sits at desk.

Close-up to soldier opening a drawer, taking out gas canister (not a vegetable or a deodorant can.)

Mid-shot of solider, a picture frame is in the foreground out of focus, we only see the back.

Soldier looks at picture frame.

SOLDIER:

Don’t look at me like that.

Straight cut to over the shoulder shot showing front of the picture frame, revealing picture of a girl (possibly standing next to the Soldier), the soldier turns the picture over.

High angle close-up of soldier inhaling the drug.

Straight cut to close-up of phone, phone is in foreground in focus, with the soldier in the background taking the drug.

Phone rings, straight cut to titles [Title – Ignorance] phone continues to ring.

Wide angle of unknown person, the drug dealer, standing in an urban area, soldier walks in from right of the frame, the two people stand looking at each other.

DRUG DEALER:

Doesn’t come cheap, does it.

SOLDIER:

I can’t pay you yet.

DRUG DEALER:

I’m sure I can persuade you.

Straight cut to young girl from the picture, shot is harsh -- shaky handheld and harsh sound -- she is being beaten. Shot contrasts previous shot of drug dealer and soldier.

Straight cut back to previous shot.

SOLDIER:

What do you mean?

We cut back briefly once again to the shot of the girl.

We return to previous line of action.

DRUG DEALER:

Are you a family man?

Very quick shot of the girl.

Returns to soldier and dealer.

DRUG DEALER:

Sister?

Cut back to girl. Then return.

In one motion soldier pins dealer to a wall, pulling a gun to their throat.

SOLDIER:

If you touch one hair on her head, I swear to god-

DRUG DEALER:

[Interrupting] No. If you touch one hair on mine then I swear to god she’s not leaving me alive.

We cut back to the girl, the camera is still handheld but less shaky and harsh, she is no longer being beaten.

We cut back to a wide angle of the dealer and soldier; the soldier lowers his gun.

We cut back to the girl, it is now a wide angle, showing the girl alone in an empty room, tied to a chair with her head hung, possibly with torn clothes.

- End Scene -

Answers from the questionaire

Answers to the questionaire, 20 people asked

1.      What movie genre do you enjoy the most?

9 Thriller
4 Comedy
1 Musical
4 Romance   

2.      How old are you?

13-16    
19 17-20   
21-25 
1 26+

3.      How do you watch movies?

7 Online        
7 At the Cinema
4 On DVD
2 On the TV 

4.      What movie genre do you enjoy the least?

1 Thriller 
4 Musical      
3 Romance      
9 Western    
3 Animation

5.      How often do you visit the cinema?

1 Once a week    
2 A few times a month     
8 Once a month    
9 Not often      

6.      What makes you want to watch a film?

4 The actor/s    
3 Ratings    
8 Heard its good   
2 Only thing on at the Cinema  
3 Other- the books

7.      Whats your favourite thriller movie?,(eg Jaws, Inception)

3Drive
2 Jaws
1 2012
1 Blackswan
1 Casino Royale
5 Inception
1 Salt
2 Taken
2Panic room
2 Safe house

 

8.      How often do you watch films?

2 Every day           
6 Once a week         
10 Once a month       
2 Rarely Other

9.      What sub-genre of thriller do you enjoy watching the most?

1Crime                    
4  Action                      
8 Super-natural                  
7 Horror

Camera Angle/Shots for Film

Instead of using a tripod by using handheld the shot seems more realistic which also adds a sense of panic.
By zooming up onto the characters face you can see their emotion and how they are feeling at the present time.
Using low key lighening it adds an effect of darkness. Focussing on one thing can also add awareness and focusses on one thing at a time giving an edgy feel.

Tracking and Pan shots are commonly used in the beginning of thriller films, particularly a certain group of people who we should be interested in as the audience.

Jumps cuts are also common as they allow us as the audience to make assumptions on what the story or characters will be like.

Genre Questionnaire

Questionnaire on Movie Genres

Charlotte, Khan, Tyrone, Matt

 

1.      What movie genre do you enjoy the most?

Thriller       Comedy      Musical       Romance       Western      Animation

 

 

2.      How old are you?

13-16           17-20           21-25           26+

 

 

3.      How do you watch movies?

Online           At the Cinema            On DVD            On the TV            Other

 

 

4.      What movie genre do you enjoy the least?

Thriller       Comedy      Musical       Romance       Western      Animation

 

 

5.      How often do you visit the cinema?

Once a week     A few times a month     Once a month      Not often      Never

 

 

6.      What makes you want to watch a film?

The actor/s     Ratings     Heard its good   Only thing on at the Cinema   Other

 

 

7.      Whats your favourite thriller movie?,(eg Jaws, Inception)

 

 

8.      How often do you watch films?

Every day           Once a week          Once a month        Rarely Other

 

 

9.      What sub-genre of thriller do you enjoy watching the most?

Crime                      Action                      Super-natural                   Horror

Research into Thriller Movies

Research into Thriller Movies

Information source: http://thescriptlab.com/screenplay/genre/thriller

Thriller movies normally revolve around anticipation and suspense. Aim to keep trhe audience alert on what is happening in the movie. Film set against a problem. No matter what sub-genre a thriller film falls into, it will emphasize the danger that the protagonist faces. The tension with the main problem is built on throughout the film and leads to a highly stressful climax.

Sub-genre thriller

Action Thriller
Uses physical action to create suspense within the film. Like a traditional Action film, this sub-genre will often have continuous motion and action including physical stunts, chases, fights, battles, and races. Often, these scenes will contribute to the overall sense of danger that the protagonist is facing.

Examples: Die Hard, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Bourne Identity.

Crime Thriller

Sub-genre that incorporates the suspenseful aspects of a thriller with a crime film plot. This sub-genre's plot usually centers on a serial killer, murderer, robbery, or manhunt. As opposed to traditional crime films, the storyline focuses both around the criminal and the protagonist. Crime Thrillers use both action and psychological aspects to build tension and suspense.

Examples: The Usual Suspects, The Fugitive, Jagged Edge.

Film-Noir

Not simply a sub-genre, but rather a term for a distinct, stylistic type of crime-drama or thriller that was popular throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Film-Noir is characterized by a black-and-white style with stark lighting effects. The main character is usually a cynical hero. Film-Noir relies on a narrative voice and various flashbacks to explain the intricate plot.

Examples: Sunset Boulevard, The Maltese Falcon, Sweet Smell of Success.

Psychological Thriller

In addition to the traits of a regular Thriller, a Psychological Thriller incorporates elements of drama and mystery film. The suspense in this sub-genre comes from the mind, rather than from a psychical threat. The protagonists in Psychological Thrillers must rely on their mental resources to solve the situation. Because of their nature, many Psychological Thrillers cross over into the Horror genre.

Examples: Memento, Rear Window, Taxi Driver.

Science Fiction Thriller

Traditionally, a Science Fiction film will incorporate heroes, villains, unexplored locations, fantastical quests, and advanced technology. These elements can be used in a Science Fiction Thriller to create anticipation and suspense. Often, this sub-genre will explore the “future-gone-bad” theme, including plots that revolve around alien invasions, dystopian scenarios, and super-diseases.

Examples: Aliens, Inception, District 9.

Religious Thriller

Religious Thriller film incorporates religious themes, including religious questions, ceremonies, and objects. Though some films can revolve around a specific church, many Religious Thrillers include supernatural experiences not pertaining to a certain religion. Exorcisms, demon possession, and church cover-ups are typical themes of Religious Thrillers.

Examples: The Devil’s Advocate, The Ninth Gate, The Da Vinci Code.