Practical Production: One minute Film

'PENalty'- (Takkl Productions,2016) 

The Production Process:

Pre Production:

• We had four lessons to plan , film and edit our one minute film clip , in pre production we decided what the basis of our film would be about which we opted for a thriller spoof about people who steal pens . 

• we made a storyboard which depicted what our film clip was based upon and the actions we would take in order to film the vision we had. 

• We decided who would do each role in the production , Katie played the pen theif, i played the victim where my pen was stolen and Aaron was the camera man and filmed what we produced and Tom cameoed in the clip also him and Kasper scouted for locations. 

• We also wrote a small script for the dialogue we used in our small film clip. 

• We then pitched our idea in order to receive the cameras to film.

Production:

• During the production of our clip , we had to quickly become adapted to using the camera as it was our first time, we had a tripod which allowed us to do panning shots which gave them a smoother edge in comparison to hand held shots which we used when following the victim running. 

• Whilst filming we encountered issues with lighting, when we stepped outside into the light it was harsh and the camera would not focus to concentrate the shot and make it clearer as it added a white edge and it was difficult to see  this affected some of our most comedic shots to complete our thriller spoof. 

• Also time hindered our filming schedule, which meant we couldn't film in all the locations we first planned.

• furthermore we went slightly over our one minute time.

Post Production:

• In our post production process we edited the footage we had filmed and put them together on the macs using final cut pro.

• It was the first time all of us had used this software before therefore it took us time to get used to how it worked, after this we imported our footage and began editing it so we used the useful parts that we needed.

• We then took audio of clips that we wanted to put music on top of which had our voices on that was not part of the film.

• We then put filters over scenes in order to make an atmosphere.

• Once we were satisfied with our one minute clip we uploaded it onto YouTube.

My Reflection:

• I believe that our 'one minute extract from a film' was extremely successful considering it was our first time planning, filming and editing.

• Also we have learnt straightaway we can improve for next time. E.G. making sure the camera lighting makes the shots visible.

Distribution: Creating an audience- Trailers

Hunger games Mocking jay part 1:

Target audience:

I think the Hunger Games Mocking Jay film has a main target audience of young teenagers, although i believe it could be watched by more than one group of people because it is an all round film which could be watched by young children and elderly people. 

Conventions:

The soundtrack of the trailer creates suspense for the rest of the clip which suits the storyline of the film at this time it also fits  the genre of the film very well. In the film trailer we see the main characters such as Katniss played by Jennifer Lawrence and Gale played by Liam Hemsworth  they captivate the audience as we know who they are and this makes the viewer feel more comfortable.
The name of the film appears at the end of the film is a blaze of fire, this is effective as it uses Katniss's trade mark , also it leaves the title in our heads and makes you want to watch the film.

Distubutor :

 The distributor gets the film to their target audience by using social media sites such as instagram , facebook which has pop up adverts ect. Also the advert gets put on during tv adverts as it reaches a mass of their target audience. 

My Reaction ;

I liked the hunger games trailer as it fitted the genre of the movie and it told u enough about the film to make you want to see it but doesnt give too much away so that i dont want to watch it.

Spectre:

Target Audience: 

The target audience for the bond movie Spectre is mainly men, the thrilling and excitable car chases and action shots attracts a more manly audience. Young and old men are both suited to this film , there is no age limit.

Conventions:

The trailer of spectre as a distinguishable tempo behind it as it sets the beat for the whole trailer, because of this the action shots fit perfectly. The use of short shots that hone in on specific scenes which emphasis the action. 

The use of special effects such as explosions are effective as it represents main aspects in the film, the bond theme tune which previous viewers associate with the sequels. 

Distributor:

The distributor gets the trailer and advertises the movie in many ways these include posters on the sides of buses, advertisements at bus stops , before youtube videos and on tv adverts. 

My reaction: I didnt like the spectre film trailer , i dont like action films and the small clipits we see in this advertisement did not influence me to watch it.

premiere:  The World Premiere of SPECTRE was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night. In attendance were Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Dave Bautista, Sam Mendes, Andrew Scott, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Stephanie Sigman, Jesper Christensen, Sam Smith and Rory Kinnear. They joined Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the premiere of the 24th Bond film.

Tv Interview:  

                  

                  

Merchandise:     

24th Bond film made 

Budget	$245–250 million
Box office	$880.7 million

it is the most expensive Bond film and one of the most expensive films ever made.

produced by Eon Productions.

The film was released on 26 October 2015 in the United Kingdom on the same night as the world premiere at the Royal Albert Hallin London, followed by a worldwide release which included IMAX screenings.

"Writing's on the Wall" was released as a download on 25 September 2015.

During the December 2014 press conference announcing the start of filming, Aston Martin and Eon unveiled the new DB10 as the official car for the film. The DB10 was designed in collaboration between Aston Martin and the filmmakers, with only 10 being produced especially for Spectre as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the company's association with the franchise

Suffragette Trailer Analysis

 Target Audience:

From the film trailer Suffergette i believe that one of the biggest target audiences would be women but not only that, also to reach out to some minorities in society that are still fighting for equality today. 

The Conventions:

The soundtrack of the trailer set the tempo for the the clips of the film we are shown, the use of the flashing of dates and locations sets the scene for us and it enlightens us to the period of time when the film is based (when woman were seen as inferior to men). The soundtrack that plays is also effective because it is is suited to the genre of film, being a British period drama. 

The trailer shows us some of the actors/actresses that feature in the film , these include Helena Bonham Carter, Carry Mulligan and Meryl Streep. Actors like these offer the star appeal as they have been in other famous films this is good for the film as it makes more people want to see it. The fast visual images hone in on the main characters in the film and highlight just some of the key things that will take place.  In the trailer the key events build up and reach a climax which makes us intrgreed to watch the full movie, this creates an air of suspense you feel before watching the actual film.

The title of the film appears at the end which is effective as it builds up the storyline of the film and then shows the film title which will stay in your mind. 

Case Study:

Premiere: 

More than a hundred feminist protesters jumped the barriers onto the red carpet at the premiere of Suffragette in Leicester Square. Women were seen being physically carried and pushed back over barriers as green and purple smoke bombs filled the air outside the Odeon cinema in central London on Wednesday. 

Tv Interview:

Actors:

• Meryl streep
• Carey Mulligan 
• Helena Bonham carter 

Director:

• Sarah Gavron. 

Merchandise:

There are not offcial merchandise for the film but there are things such as badges and the suffragette flag which represent this. 

Poster:

   

 Filming began on 24 February 2014. It is the first film in history to be shot in the Houses of Parliament, done with the permission of MPs. 

In April 2011, it was announced that Film4 Productions, Focus Features and Ruby Films were developing a history drama film about the British women's suffrage movement of the late 19th and early 20th century.

On 24 October 2013, it was revealed that Pathé has replaced Focus, while the BFI Film Fund was to fund the film and that Ryan Kavanaugh was attached to produce the British film .

As of March 7, 2016, Suffragette has grossed $4.7 million in North America and $25.3 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $30 million, against a budget of $14 million

Suffragette has received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 73%, based on 179 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Suffragette dramatizes an important – and still painfully relevant – fact-based story with more than enough craft and sincerity to overcome its flaws.