what we learnt this week

This week we learnt what an asset list is. We used the asset list to make notes on what props and costume we would need to use on the parity remake. I found using the asset list helpful as you used the different sections for different aspects used when planning for filming. I found it helped to seperate all the key aspects instead of writing them in a contiuel list and becoming muddled and finding it hard to find a certai item, this way you just look under the heading you need and will find it in no time.

Remakes

The dexter remake was eventful, hard but fun. As a group we decided that this would be the best one to tackle as it seemed to be the more diffucult to shoot and edit and we wanted the challenge. I think the finished product of dexter is really good (can be found on the groups blog) and allowed us to put our knowledge of using final cut pro to the test! This also allowed us to see the mistakes we made and hopefully learn from them in timefor the shooting for out thriller opening which we are hopefully going to shoot in the december holidays.

The Parity remake was surprisingly harder than the dexter remake. The shots were harder and the editing the students did to their work was outstaning and editing to match their work is going to be challenge, one as a group we are prepared to do our best at and hopefully achieve the same level greatness they did if not well then we shall have to work that bit harder to achieve a great grade like the one they so obviously achieved.

9 frame analysis on ONE HOUR PHOTO

 

This is the man who was the main person throughout the frame. Here he is in the police station after being arrested. The shot is a long shot. 

 This a close up of the police camera. The irony is the film is about a man taking photos of others, and the ironic part is here a picture is being taken of the man.

 This is a mid close up of the police camera.

 This a long, wide angled shot. Here the man is waiting to be questioned, the room is quite simple and stark.

 This an over the shoulder shot, Here the police officer is questioning the man. This is a mid close up.

 This is again an over the shoulder mid close up of shot. Here the man is answering the questions.

 This is a close up shot of the man. Here he is being interviewed and asked about his actions. The shot shows the emotions o his face and allows the audience to connect to the characters feelings.

 Here is a mid close up of the other characters within the main story. This is also one of the pictures shown of the family often throughout the film.

 Here is a picture of a camera and films, it as a high angle mid shot.This is similar to the camera that is used throughout the film. The shot shows what the film is about.

This is the title to the film.The titles changed colours. I think the colours they changed to were photo ink colours as the film was about pictures and a photo printer person.

25 Word Letter or psychological thriller

ON EDGE
A mans world is turned upside down when he makes one simple mistake means his life hangs in limbo, but for how long?

Brainstorm on psychological thrillers

PLOT: Mystery, Suspense, Fear, Mind games, Non linear, Murder, Confusion.

CONVENTIONAL CHARACTERS: Victim, Villian, Witnesses, Hero.

KEY EVENTS: Murder/Death, Build Up Cliff Hanger.

Thriller movies I have watched

Over the course of the holidays I have watched a great number of thriller films. I have decided to pick 2 out of my list of favourites. I am going to write about Salt and Awake.

Salt

I enjoyed this movie throughout. I sat with my dad and watched this movie. We found ourselves guessing whether or not Angelina Jolies character was going to be the good guy or the bad guy from the start. We also found that are decision kept changing all the time. I found the movie very thrilling and exciting. The film is really good, as I found out being a thriller novice. This was also one of the first thriller films I watched and this encouraged me to go on and watch more. The movie is about a CIA agent who goes on the run after being accused of being a Russian spy.

I have added the trailer of the movie so you can see how good this film is for yourselves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ40WlshNwU

Awake

Maisy went on a Hayden Christenson spending spree after falling in love with the actor after watching him in the latest star wars movies. She came across him in this psychological thriller. The film is about a man who suffers ‘anaesthetic   awareness’ and finds himself awake and aware but is paralysed during his heart surgery. He is listening to the surgeons and his new wifes plot for this to be his murder. The film is definitely by favourite of all time so far. The film cuts and is non-linear. The film is very thrilling and you find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat from middle to end. The film is defiantly worth watching.

See the trailer to decide for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABiY1SQGeqQ

BBFC Research

    

BBFC stands for the British Board Of Film Classification.

 Suitable for All

  This symbol shows what would be suitable for a small child to be able to watch. Even though its hard to predict what is suitable for a  small child to watch, but U means a child aged 4 or above. U films should be set with positive morals and if any violence, threat or horror is contained in the movie it should be counterbalanced.

   Parental Guidance

This symbol shows what is advisable for general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children of any age may watch these films without an adult. Films with this labelling should not upset children aged 8 or above. Parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger children.

 Suitable For 12 Years Or Older

Films labelled as 12 and older have been labelled using the same criteria’s as before. They are aged 12 and over for the content shown, children under the age of 12 may be upset by the material. The ‘12A’ category is only used on films in cinemas; no one under the age of 12 would be permitted to preview a 12A film, unless they are with an adult. These films are not recommended for children below the age of 12, an adult may take a younger child if they wish, and the judgement is down to them. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy 12 rated films.

Suitable Only For 15 Years And Over

Nobody under the age of 15 may see a 15 rated film in a cinema, they are also not permitted to rent or purchase a film rated 15.

Suitable For Only Adults

Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 rated film in a cinema, no one under the age of 18 may purchase or rent a film rated as 18.

To Be Shown Only In Specially Licensed cinemas Or Supplied Only In License Sex Shops, And To Adults Of Not Less Than 18 Years.

This category is a legally restricted classification, only used on explicit works containing sex or fetish material involving adults. These films may be shown in specially licensed cinemas and supplied to adults in licensed sex shops. Films rated R18 may not be supplied by mail order.