1. G321 Media Evaluation
The development from Prelim Task to producing the final opening
“Our prelim task was to prepare us for the producing the final opening and from
this I learnt a lot.
Camera work- improved awareness & knowledge
180 degree rule filmed incorrectly was corrected & learnt
After prelim task when planning our final film more thought went into the
mise-en-scene and planning of each shot. This shown in the animatic
storyboard.
From Movie maker to more professional film editors
First time using colour correction
Adobe premiere pro
Being an actor- see how it feels- better direction needed for Parker so I
made sure in the final filming he knew what was expected of him and
how to be in the shot.
Filming, pan, zoom different shots for different affects
Confidence in making decisions effectively
I feel that the camera work that took place in the prelim task really developed
my awareness and knowledge. Also our mistake in using an over the shoulder
shot wrongly and not in keeping with the 180 degree rule taught us all a lesson
that we would not repeat again”
This project was also my first time in using colour correction on after effects so
this improved my knowledge and skills in this programme. Jake and Rhys were
great in teaching and helping us with the process and together we could produce
a very professional looking image. So when editing our final opening I had
many skills to utilise. I have also taught myself to use adobe premiere pro and
my skills in editing have drastically improved.
Being an actor in this film I realised how important directing actors was to make
sure the right shot was achieved. I took this through with me to direct our actor
Parker.
My confidence has grown too. I have realised how import it is to have
confidence in decisions for example knowing what special effects sound
realistic or filming a shot in a certain way
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2. G321 Media Evaluation
Opening Clip I will talk about the ways in which my media product Anomalous
develops, challenge, subverts or goes with conventions of real existing media
products?
Our product anomalous does support and conform to some
conventions of horror film-
I.e. using a small child used commonly in horror films as noted
through research that audiences find this chilling and unsettling
Atmospheric, ambient music and sound effects is a strong
convention in horror films that we have followed
Realist use of different shots and transitions
Flashbacks a common convention
Used a well known institution i.e. lions gate & paramount
supporting film openings
A usual convention we have used sound as a way to create tension
i.e. wind chimes, breeze noises
It also Challenges and subverts conventions...
Opening set in daylight in contrast with usually being in dark
and shadowed earlier stereotypical settings being woods or
abandoned houses subverts usually horror settings and
creates a different atmosphere
Also the protagonist being a villain or rather antagonist and
subverting the usually stock character of what Vladimir prop
character theory would expect of a villain. Being in a smart
suit representing him to be of a higher class
I think overall our film does fit into the physocholigic horror genre and does use
conventions that would be expected. However mirroring the title there is some
unusual and deviating from the norm and this is something we really wanted to
make apparent to are audience. This is a key theme and idea I wanted our film
to represent!
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3. G321 Media Evaluation
This clip will focus on what film institutions we choose and why
Paramount
Lions gate
Popular institutions
Well recognised
Trusted by our audience which is very important to raise viewers
Some audience members will come just because the film is in
association with these two institutions.
Produced films like devil inside, saw, hunger games
Our video blog work where we developed a mind map on a white
board develops the reason why we choose these institutions
I think it‟s really important for a film like anomalous to be linked to such big
institutions as with a large segment target audience we hope it would be hugely
watched and liked.
The next point will focus on the audience for „Anomalous‟
Explain who our audience is.... How did we attract them?
A gripping opening-music, action & horror straight
away no build up to a climax
A unique & interesting title „Anomalous‟
Theme of the dice- unusual
Using a young man and a young girl relatable to
audience
Posters, trailers on line on YouTube social networking would target are
young audience. A mix of media platforms for the film to be promoted on
Set in an everyday ordinary setting makes it also relatable and realistic to
our audience
I addressed the audience by thinking what attracts different viewers and
market research was key for making this decision effectively and with
reason
When we first came up with the word anomalous I searched the definition
it into Google and saw the breakdown of the syllables this had a great
look and the idea developed into the credits of the film. This is unique
and will grab the audience as it is recognisable but presented in a
different way.
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4. G321 Media Evaluation
This point will develop and outline the way in which Anomalous presents
different social groups & how the characters are represented. Develop on
discussing the themes experienced in Anomalous.
Anomalous brings up many themes
Themes of confusion, anger, frustration and the abnormal
There is a strong sense of physcholigic terror
Parker is presented as a high class male ABC1
We used a suit to show that every class and every human can be
affected by the „game‟ the dices victim are not divided by class or
ethnicity linking to slogan on back of DVD and other promotional
material
In a suit he looks presentable and shows the day is important and a
significant day in his life
He is represented as being a weak male however
Even if the message is only subtle in the beginning he is being
controlled by the little girl
This goes against stereotypes of older males being inferior
The young girl is represented as being strange and is more of an
afterthought her character is not developed in the opening
All victims in this opening are male. So this is a negative
representation of the male gender.
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5. G321 Media Evaluation
This short clip will speak about the horror genre in general and how I feel about
the genre after this unit. How have my techniques and knowledge developed
and grown?
I‟m not a huge horror genre fan myself. But I have found this unit & topic
incredibly interesting.
The way I view films or short clips has changed dramatically.
I have developed & improved in many areas partially camera work and editing.
But also the way I have presented my work has also been a reason for this
development.
Blogger- Discuss my use of Blogger. Other ways to present posts such as
Photoshop, Ipiccy and Chirbit.
I have really enjoyed using blogger. It‟s simple yet effective to use and being
online expands what is possible
I have enjoy creating short photo essays, creating voiceovers and using
Photoshop and ipiccy to create visual ways of presenting information.
My group -Jake, Chloe & Rhys. The experience of working with this group.
I have really enjoyed working in this group.
Variety of talents & Ability
Resources of technology & equipment between us
Splitting of roles and work load
Teaching each other as we go.
Short Summary of Evaluation and thank-you for watching!
By Olivia Gascoine
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