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Thursday, 24 October 2013
Media Presentation Plan
Plan for presentation:
What we have learnt about film industry: mere
ideas from wiki:
·
We learnt that a swede is
when a comedy that parodies other genres.
· Major business centre of film
making is in United States. It is the country that mainly leads movie
production.
·
We have learnt the stages of
film production: (develop ideas about each step) 1. Development. 2.
Pre-production. 3. Production. 4. Post-production. 5. Distribution. Find on
“Filmmaking Wikipedia.”
·
We learnt about the
consummation of films and statistically, how people consume films. E.g. through
what kind of media, cinemas, videos, illegally downloading? Check statistics!
·
Which genres were most watched?
Check statistics.
·
We also learnt how to use
photoshop in terms of filmmaking. For example, editing clips so shortening,
extending etc. Including sound effects to emphasize emotion, or a certain
movement. Overall, we learnt how to use photoshop to improve our Swede.
·
We learnt the basics of a
swede. E.g.
·
We learnt the basics about
camera angles and what they represent, e.g. Over the shoulder shot is usually
used in conversation so the audience is placed at the listener’s perspective.
·
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Swede Poster
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Media homework. Due 24th Oct
Radio Interview: Scream Suede
Interview: I
Actress: A
I: Hey guys, welcome to Talk fm with Kadein Lavette! I've got a special guest here for you guys today! Can I have a drum roll please people! *drum roll* It's the one and only star from the upcoming block buster film... Sky Johnson, everybody! *claps*
A: Heyyyy!
I: Hello sweetheart, good to have you here man!
A: It's good to be here! Thank you!
I: So let's get right into it!
A: Let's go, let's do this!
I: First of all, let me just put it out there... Amazing performance on the film Scream by the way! You were incredible.
A: Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
I: So how did this role come about? You've been away from our big screens since the birth of beautiful baby Sally.
A: *laughs* Thank you very much. Well, my manager heard about the project and told me right away! But it was weird because I'm so used to playing such serious characters in actual horror movies. Like, as you guys know: Saw, Insidious, etc. But I thought it would be a really good idea to make an unexpected comeback which something that's outside my comfort zone which is why I chose to accept the role of playing in this suede
I: Well I would've never guessed it was outside your comfort zone *laughs*
A: *laughs* Thank you, it took a lot of nerves and practice, trust me.
I: I bet. So bring us in on the info! We've heard so many stories about the backstage moments with the amazing Carter brothers. What was it like working with such legends within the film industry?
A: *laughs* What have they told you now? *laughs*
I: Any sort of pranking? No? *laughs*
A: Oh my god! Do you know what, they're incredible people to be around. Even as colleagues, they're just so driven and motivated which made me want to improve on my own performances as an actress. But their pranking... It was crazy. They got me every time! *laughs* They were such cliche pranks too, like the glue on the chair, woopy cushion and all that!
I: They sound quite devious! *laughs*
A: Devious doesn't even cut it! *laughs*
I: Ok, so one last question... Do you die in the end?
A: Hmm, you see I can't tell you that! You have to go watch it and see for yourself man!
I: Alright alright guys you can stop tweeting me now! She wont tell us! *fake cries*
A: Go watch it guys! It's in cinemas from tomorrow! It's truly amazing and uplifting! A good way to complete a Friday night with some comedy! You'll love it just as much as I loved being in it!
I: Well that's it guys! No more questions *laughs* It's been great Sky. Thank you for stopping by. We look forward to watching Scream tomorrow! I know I'll be watching it! Pre-order your cinema tickets now! Or apply online to our website to win a chance to go to the premier of the opening of Scream! It's a wrap guys. You're listening to Talk fm with the gorgeous Sky Johnson and myself! Tune in tomorrow morning for more from me, Kadein Lavette. One love.
A: *laughs* What have they told you now? *laughs*
I: Any sort of pranking? No? *laughs*
A: Oh my god! Do you know what, they're incredible people to be around. Even as colleagues, they're just so driven and motivated which made me want to improve on my own performances as an actress. But their pranking... It was crazy. They got me every time! *laughs* They were such cliche pranks too, like the glue on the chair, woopy cushion and all that!
I: They sound quite devious! *laughs*
A: Devious doesn't even cut it! *laughs*
I: Ok, so one last question... Do you die in the end?
A: Hmm, you see I can't tell you that! You have to go watch it and see for yourself man!
I: Alright alright guys you can stop tweeting me now! She wont tell us! *fake cries*
A: Go watch it guys! It's in cinemas from tomorrow! It's truly amazing and uplifting! A good way to complete a Friday night with some comedy! You'll love it just as much as I loved being in it!
I: Well that's it guys! No more questions *laughs* It's been great Sky. Thank you for stopping by. We look forward to watching Scream tomorrow! I know I'll be watching it! Pre-order your cinema tickets now! Or apply online to our website to win a chance to go to the premier of the opening of Scream! It's a wrap guys. You're listening to Talk fm with the gorgeous Sky Johnson and myself! Tune in tomorrow morning for more from me, Kadein Lavette. One love.
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Homework 1 - Film Industry
Production
- Development is the first stage in which the ideas for the film are created and the screenplay is written.
- Pre-production is the preparations that are made for the shoot, in which cast and the film crew are hired, locations are selected and sets are built.
- Production is the raw elements for the film that are recorded during the film shoot.
- Post-production is when the images, sound and visual effects of the recorded film are edited.
- Distribution is when the finished film is distributed and screened in cinemas or released on DVD.
Distribution
Films get from the edit house to the audience in a number of ways, some of ways being by screening it at cinemas across countries. Also, another way is either just bringing it out straight to DVD or Blu Ray. The distributors decide to go for a release on one weekend as opposed to another because they want to choose a weekend where they believe they’ll make the most money and make sure that no other big blockbuster movie will be the event of attention on that weekend so their film does not get overlooked by the public.
Marketing
There are various ways to promote and advertise a film that is due to be released. Some of these being trailers, bus advertisements, tube advertisements, posters of the film in popular places, if the film is targeted to children then McDonalds would advertise it with a happy meal by creating toys for the film. Films are sold to different audiences through trailers, the trailers show the key parts of the film that they think will grab the audience’s attention and make them think about watching the film. Another way is also the bus and tube advertisements and the posters, on them they have slogans from the film and they also have the critic reviews if the reviews are good which may want someone to watch it because it has got good reviews from the critics.
Exhibition
There are many ways the audience can watch a film now. The audience can go to the cinema or buy the film on Blu-Ray or DVD; the audience can also stream film online through Netflix or LoveFilm. Some methods of watching a film are illegal but are still very popular and used a lot. This includes buying a pirate DVD or downloading the film illegally online.
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
MEDIA HOMEWORK -DUE 3RD OCTOBER
Production
There are 5 main stages involved in production, they are the development, pre-production, production itself, post production and distribution.
Development - ideas are shaped, screenplay is written. Also this is the stage where the financing is contributed.
Pre-production - where the cast and crew are chosen,set is made with a chosen location.
Production - the film itself takes place.
Distribution - finished product released in cinemas either internationally or nationally.
The Making Of The Lovely Bones:
1. Alice Sebold wrote the best-selling novel 'The Lovely Bones.'
2. The film version of The Lovely Bones was adapted for the big screen by scriptwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, directed by Peter Jackson.
3. It stars Saorise Ronan as Susie Salmon, Stanley Tucci as her killer, Mr Harvey, Mark Wahlberg as her father Jack, Rachel Weiz as her mother Abigail and Susan Sarandon as her Grandma Lynn.
4. Most location shooting for "The Lovely Bones" was filmed in various locations in Pennsylvania. A Wellington studio was also used.
5. The film opened to a limited release in three U.S. theaters on December 11, 2009. It received international and wide release on January 15, 2010. There were mixed reviews, but nonetheless garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Tucci).
Distribution
Distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers. In the film industry, it is the term meaning the distributors chosen films release time. Distributors choose one weekend rather than another because they think about when people are most like to want to go and see the film.
Marketing
Trailers, bus adverts, film posters, magazine/newspaper adverts, online adverts etc.
Exhibition
DVD/Blu-Ray, cinema, downloaded online, on demand (sky), on television, aeroplanes etc.
There are 5 main stages involved in production, they are the development, pre-production, production itself, post production and distribution.
Development - ideas are shaped, screenplay is written. Also this is the stage where the financing is contributed.
Pre-production - where the cast and crew are chosen,set is made with a chosen location.
Production - the film itself takes place.
Distribution - finished product released in cinemas either internationally or nationally.
The Making Of The Lovely Bones:
1. Alice Sebold wrote the best-selling novel 'The Lovely Bones.'
2. The film version of The Lovely Bones was adapted for the big screen by scriptwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, directed by Peter Jackson.
3. It stars Saorise Ronan as Susie Salmon, Stanley Tucci as her killer, Mr Harvey, Mark Wahlberg as her father Jack, Rachel Weiz as her mother Abigail and Susan Sarandon as her Grandma Lynn.
4. Most location shooting for "The Lovely Bones" was filmed in various locations in Pennsylvania. A Wellington studio was also used.
5. The film opened to a limited release in three U.S. theaters on December 11, 2009. It received international and wide release on January 15, 2010. There were mixed reviews, but nonetheless garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Tucci).
Distribution
Distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers. In the film industry, it is the term meaning the distributors chosen films release time. Distributors choose one weekend rather than another because they think about when people are most like to want to go and see the film.
Marketing
Trailers, bus adverts, film posters, magazine/newspaper adverts, online adverts etc.
Exhibition
DVD/Blu-Ray, cinema, downloaded online, on demand (sky), on television, aeroplanes etc.
Homework
There are many steps that involve the production of a film. The making of Mortal Instruments: City of Bones was a film that was adapted by the world wide selling series by Cassandra Clare. By having an idea of a plot for the movie, the next steps which followed were having to gather the cast, write scripts, find a suitable location for the shooting and editing and then the premiere and world wide screening of the film.
Pre-Production
Planning a great movie such as the City of Bones, the film director and producer Harald Zwart needed to pick out the key scenes from the book which are most relevant to the making of the movie. During the pre production things such as finding out the location and permission for shooting times, organising and creating the props and special effect all had to come into consideration as it is a fantasy and speculative fiction series of books made in to a motion picture film. After all the hassle of the location and designing of props and sets, the cast are then given scripts for their specific roles.
Production
The production of the film occurs when all of the costumes, props, sets and location are put into use, and the movie is ready to be shot. In order for the movie to be productive and well made the director has to make sure that they take each scene as many times as possible. This is because, they try to create different illusions and for the viewers to experience different sets of emotion just by the way the scene was taken.
Post Production
Post production involves the editing process of the films, where the director and editor pick out how the movie is edited and what type of music fits in which scenes. Choosing scenes and organising them in a chronological order all adds to the effects of a continous and well structured plot of a movie. Adding effects and features such as 3D are all included. The most difficult part of the editor is that they have to continously edit the different jump and match cuts.
Distribution
The distribution of the movie involves on what day it is released. A particular day of the week is chosen such as 21st August the release date of Mortal Instruments: City of Bones because, there is a wider audience on a wednesday and during the rest of the week the movie can make quite a lot of money in the box office. I suppose, choosing the week of 21st opposing to 28th is because, a lot of the younger audience are not starting their new year in school therefore, the ratings and views will be higher than ever.
Standard Release
A standard release involves the film being premiered in the movie theaters and later, followed by being released on DVD and Blu-Ray months after it's release in the cinema. Possibly, a year and a half later, the film is more likely to be released for free on Sky Premiere and later on free on ordinary free view channels.
Simultaneous Release
This involves the movie being released on different media formats at the same time.
Video Release
Some movies, are released straight on to DVD and/or Blu-Ray without it actually being screened in theaters.
Internet Release
Small budget and/or individual films are mainly released on the internet websites without it being screened in theaters. This is very common in the YouTube industry.
Marketing
Marketing all depends on a target audience. For example if a movie such as The Hunger Games which is targeted for a Young Adults audience may be advertised on TV or through social networks showing up as a green or red band trailer. Advertising of movies is mainly on:
Pre-Production
Planning a great movie such as the City of Bones, the film director and producer Harald Zwart needed to pick out the key scenes from the book which are most relevant to the making of the movie. During the pre production things such as finding out the location and permission for shooting times, organising and creating the props and special effect all had to come into consideration as it is a fantasy and speculative fiction series of books made in to a motion picture film. After all the hassle of the location and designing of props and sets, the cast are then given scripts for their specific roles.
Production
The production of the film occurs when all of the costumes, props, sets and location are put into use, and the movie is ready to be shot. In order for the movie to be productive and well made the director has to make sure that they take each scene as many times as possible. This is because, they try to create different illusions and for the viewers to experience different sets of emotion just by the way the scene was taken.
Post Production
Post production involves the editing process of the films, where the director and editor pick out how the movie is edited and what type of music fits in which scenes. Choosing scenes and organising them in a chronological order all adds to the effects of a continous and well structured plot of a movie. Adding effects and features such as 3D are all included. The most difficult part of the editor is that they have to continously edit the different jump and match cuts.
Distribution
The distribution of the movie involves on what day it is released. A particular day of the week is chosen such as 21st August the release date of Mortal Instruments: City of Bones because, there is a wider audience on a wednesday and during the rest of the week the movie can make quite a lot of money in the box office. I suppose, choosing the week of 21st opposing to 28th is because, a lot of the younger audience are not starting their new year in school therefore, the ratings and views will be higher than ever.
Standard Release
A standard release involves the film being premiered in the movie theaters and later, followed by being released on DVD and Blu-Ray months after it's release in the cinema. Possibly, a year and a half later, the film is more likely to be released for free on Sky Premiere and later on free on ordinary free view channels.
Simultaneous Release
This involves the movie being released on different media formats at the same time.
Video Release
Some movies, are released straight on to DVD and/or Blu-Ray without it actually being screened in theaters.
Internet Release
Small budget and/or individual films are mainly released on the internet websites without it being screened in theaters. This is very common in the YouTube industry.
Marketing
Marketing all depends on a target audience. For example if a movie such as The Hunger Games which is targeted for a Young Adults audience may be advertised on TV or through social networks showing up as a green or red band trailer. Advertising of movies is mainly on:
- Happy Meals, Specific Subway Meals
- Posters
- Youtube, Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, Blogger
- Individual website
- TV Advert
- Trailer
- Youtube Adverts
- Cards
- Action figures
- Lunch Boxes
Exhibition
Exhibition is the different types of screenings of a particular movie is made public and available for the audience. For example; websites, movie theaters, DVD's & Blu-Rays.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Media homework. Due Thurs 3rd Oct.
PRODUCTION:
The stages involved in producing a film:
1. Development - This stage is where the ideas for the film are created and the screenplay is written. Financing for the production of the film has to also be possible.
2. Pre-production - Cast and film crew have to be sought. Locations have to be selected. Sets needed have to be built.
3.Production - The film is shot with the actors in action.
4. Post-production - The film is edited. So, any special effects, images or sounds that are needed are edited.
5. Distribution - The finished film is distributed and released in cinemas.
The making of The Notebook:
1. Nicholas Sparks wrote a book called The Notebook.
2. Production - The search for the ultimate screenwriter who could write the first draft and script began in 1996. Several years passed and the perfect screenwriter was still absent, until Nick Cassavetes came along.
3. Casting - Once the script was written, the cast were chosen. Ryan Gosling to play the character of Noah Calhoun. And, Rachel McAdams to play the role of Allison 'Allie' Hamilton.
4. Filming - The filming took place in South Carolina in late 2002 and early 2003. Production offices for the film were set up at the old Charleston Naval Base in North Charleston.
5. Distribution - The film was released on June the 25th, 2004 in the USA. It is ranked the 12th highest-grossing romantic drama film of all time.
DISTRIBUTION:
A reason to why distributors decide to go for a release on one weekend as opposed to another may be because the weekend before their release date could possibly be a annual event and so they choose an alternative that is more likely that people would have spare time and aren't busy, perhaps on a Sunday.
MARKETING:
1. Online adverts.
2. News release.
3. E-mail marketing.
4. Social Media.
5. Bus adverts.
6. Billboard adverts.
7. Magazine adverts.
8. Newspaper adverts.
EXHIBITION:
Ways films are viewed:
1. In a cinema.
2. Aeroplanes.
3. Coaches.
4. Hotels.
5. DVD and Blu Ray.
6. Online download.
7. Pay per view.
8. Video on demand - Sky, Virgin Media.
9. Films may be scheduled on TV channels year after year.
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