Here is my final finished product. I am happy with how it has turned out and enjoyed most of the time I spent working on it alone and with my friends filming.
Wednesday 20 April 2016
Tuesday 19 April 2016
Sunday 17 April 2016
Saturday 16 April 2016
Thriller Evaluation Question 3
Here is a link to an Evernote which I produced in response to Question 3.
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s599/sh/15640b43-d759-4e68-887c-f3477d9b7ee6/2485e877ada33b9f6eaeff5052bf4ce5
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s599/sh/15640b43-d759-4e68-887c-f3477d9b7ee6/2485e877ada33b9f6eaeff5052bf4ce5
Thriller Evaluation Question 2 Additional information
The actors in my film represent different ethnic backgrounds. The Boy is white British and the girl is Black British. They are represented as equals both of the same status as they are walking together they are most likely in a relationship or very close friends. This eliminated stereotypes and shows that ethnicity doesn't matter to the teenagers in my film.
My thriller opening represents young people especially children as very vulnerable. The victim in the film is a young girl. The audience would assume that the Kidnapper was a man due to audience expectations and the specific genre.
My thriller opening represents young people especially children as very vulnerable. The victim in the film is a young girl. The audience would assume that the Kidnapper was a man due to audience expectations and the specific genre.
Wednesday 2 March 2016
Location Planning
Location
For the location of my Thriller opening I wanted it to be
rural in the countryside possibly the moors near Baslow or somewhere high up like Curbar Edge
with a nice view of Derbyshire where it has a very sinister remote feel miles away from the nearest police station, phones any possible help that there might be in more urban areas. To get there we will need to drive which I can use to my advantage to show how small and winding the roads are close to my filming location to add to the mysterious feel even more. I think ill aim to start my thriller opening in the car to create a very bleak atmosphere by possibly blurring the colour.
It is always very windy at Curbar Edge because of the altitude and how open it is. This could work in my favour in my piece as I'm unsure as to weather there will be any dialogue so I could potentially use the sound of the wind in my opening however I would have to edit it and turn the volume down a lot or possibly mute the sound of the wind completely depending on how effective I believe it can be. There is a public footpath running along the top of the rocks leading from the car park which will mean I don't have to worry about trespassing or anything like that as long as me and my actors stay around the footpath.
I believe that my chosen filming location will be ideal for
my opening and the look and feel that I am aiming to achieve. It is nearly always misty around Curbar Edge especially at this time of year because of the altitude and the weather. Curbar Edge can become a busy place sometimes with dog walkers and climbers but it shouldn't be too busy at this time of year especially during the day.
Tuesday 23 February 2016
Thriller opening Mise En Scene
I thought it would be effective if I made a missing poster for my thriller opening. Because there is no dialogue then it would be difficult to clearly show the audience what is taking place in my film. I've decided to pin the poster up on to a tree at my desired location, this will greatly improve the Mise En Scene in my opening and it will make it clear to the audience what the storyline is about as well as giving the audience an unsettling insight into what is going to take place, making them feel uncomfortable. To avoid any possible implications I have used one of my sisters old school photos after making sure it was alright to do so.
Monday 1 February 2016
Seven
Opening sequence: Seven
As the detectives are walking they are being followed with a tracking shot. This shot is deployed to show how busy they are and shows how far they are walking and keeps up with them amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Camera angles and shots
When the two detectives were first walking down the busy street in the city the camera is always below the two detectives looking up at them as they walk. This is effective as it shows them in a position of power as they walk. Rather than being diminished by the imposing buildings surrounding them in the city streetAs the detectives are walking they are being followed with a tracking shot. This shot is deployed to show how busy they are and shows how far they are walking and keeps up with them amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Thursday 28 January 2016
Target audience
Target audience:
I hope to attract a specific audience for my thriller opening and need to target and reach out to that age range in particular but if my film is to be a commercial success I need to be mindful that my work appeals to the broadest possible age range. I am working on my own and I decided to research the different groups of people that I felt would be most drawn to the plan of my thriller film. Initially I considered that I should aim for an audience slightly younger than my age, however I also recognized the need for broader appeal. As a certificate I think I should give my thriller an age rating of 15, this would widen the scope in terms of plot build up and enables me to develop more mature ideas than would be possible in a film restricted to a 12 rated thriller - without the thriller being too explicit or inappropriate. My thriller target audience is late teens and adults as this target audience would have the life experience and empathy to relate to my central concept the realization that a child is missing the fear and concern as to what could have happened to her and the slow release of a series of grizzly clues which build up the suspense.
The thriller targets ordinary people who are quite comfortable in their lives, possibly verging on complacency to the extent they are cushioned from reality and the majority assume nothing bad can happen to them directly. However I feel that the possibility of a child going missing is a universal fear for parents ( Madeline McCann being a case in point) and is a situation that would render most people in the audience very uncomfortable and uneasy because in reality it could actually happen to anyone thus making it a very scary concept, with lots of potential to build on and develop suspense as to what could have happened to the child.
For the reasons outlined my film would not be accessible for people under 15. If the thriller was rated at an 18 it would cut off a lot of potential audiences. In my opinion younger audiences around the age of 15 would be made very uncomfortable by the story line about a child being abducted because they are still around the age where a kidnapping could happen to them, resulting in heightened awareness of the traumatic situation .
I hope to attract a specific audience for my thriller opening and need to target and reach out to that age range in particular but if my film is to be a commercial success I need to be mindful that my work appeals to the broadest possible age range. I am working on my own and I decided to research the different groups of people that I felt would be most drawn to the plan of my thriller film. Initially I considered that I should aim for an audience slightly younger than my age, however I also recognized the need for broader appeal. As a certificate I think I should give my thriller an age rating of 15, this would widen the scope in terms of plot build up and enables me to develop more mature ideas than would be possible in a film restricted to a 12 rated thriller - without the thriller being too explicit or inappropriate. My thriller target audience is late teens and adults as this target audience would have the life experience and empathy to relate to my central concept the realization that a child is missing the fear and concern as to what could have happened to her and the slow release of a series of grizzly clues which build up the suspense.
The thriller targets ordinary people who are quite comfortable in their lives, possibly verging on complacency to the extent they are cushioned from reality and the majority assume nothing bad can happen to them directly. However I feel that the possibility of a child going missing is a universal fear for parents ( Madeline McCann being a case in point) and is a situation that would render most people in the audience very uncomfortable and uneasy because in reality it could actually happen to anyone thus making it a very scary concept, with lots of potential to build on and develop suspense as to what could have happened to the child.
For the reasons outlined my film would not be accessible for people under 15. If the thriller was rated at an 18 it would cut off a lot of potential audiences. In my opinion younger audiences around the age of 15 would be made very uncomfortable by the story line about a child being abducted because they are still around the age where a kidnapping could happen to them, resulting in heightened awareness of the traumatic situation .
Tuesday 26 January 2016
Saturday 23 January 2016
Wednesday 20 January 2016
Age Ratings
Age Ratings
U
The letter U in the U symbol simply stands for 'universal'. A Universal film is suitable for any audience aged four and over. U rated films usually contain no violence or horror as they are aimed at young audiences and therefore need to be suitable for children of all ages who don't need to be exposed to threat.
PG
The letters PG in the PG symbol stand for 'Parental Guidance'. A Parental Guidance film is for general viewing and is mainly suitable for children aged around 8 years or older however it is up to parents what they want their children to watch. The parents of the child can consider whether the content is likely to upset their child.
12A
12A rated films are not generally suitable for children under the age of 12 , but they are allowed to see the film if accompanied by a responsible adult. The 12 rating is put in place for retailers because it is simpler that only people above the age of 12 can purchase the film. My film is not going to be this rating as I the suggested threat in the opening sequence sets way for potentially quite a dark thriller around the concepts of abduction which young people should not be exposed to with or without an adult. The complex plot is also aimed at an older audience.
15
No-one under 15 is allowed to go and see a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are therefore not suitable for children under 15 years of age because of the content. My film will be rated at a 15 as there is a complex storyline that people under this age may not understand as well as violence and threat which may disturb younger audiences.
18
Films rated at 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 should be allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.
This information will provide an insight into the sort of features and content we can include in our own thriller openings and what aspects and parts of our thriller openings will be suitable for which age group and allow us to determine the age group at which our thriller film will be aimed at and suitable for.
U
The letter U in the U symbol simply stands for 'universal'. A Universal film is suitable for any audience aged four and over. U rated films usually contain no violence or horror as they are aimed at young audiences and therefore need to be suitable for children of all ages who don't need to be exposed to threat.
PG
The letters PG in the PG symbol stand for 'Parental Guidance'. A Parental Guidance film is for general viewing and is mainly suitable for children aged around 8 years or older however it is up to parents what they want their children to watch. The parents of the child can consider whether the content is likely to upset their child.
12A
12A rated films are not generally suitable for children under the age of 12 , but they are allowed to see the film if accompanied by a responsible adult. The 12 rating is put in place for retailers because it is simpler that only people above the age of 12 can purchase the film. My film is not going to be this rating as I the suggested threat in the opening sequence sets way for potentially quite a dark thriller around the concepts of abduction which young people should not be exposed to with or without an adult. The complex plot is also aimed at an older audience.
15
No-one under 15 is allowed to go and see a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. 15 rated works are therefore not suitable for children under 15 years of age because of the content. My film will be rated at a 15 as there is a complex storyline that people under this age may not understand as well as violence and threat which may disturb younger audiences.
18
Films rated at 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 should be allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.
This information will provide an insight into the sort of features and content we can include in our own thriller openings and what aspects and parts of our thriller openings will be suitable for which age group and allow us to determine the age group at which our thriller film will be aimed at and suitable for.
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