As i live in quite a rural area the only way i can travel anywhere is via car, with parents. So when planning a date to go filming i need to make sure that every turns up and i am able to get there.
My local area has a big forest near in which we could base our thriller, the forest is quite dark and scary and would make a perfect place to base a thriller film. Although lighting would be an issue, we would have to find a day with suitable weather for the camera and for the camera shots we want. I have a quite powerful torch which could be used for the lighting side of things.
Showing posts with label Organizational elements of Coursework. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Organizational elements of Coursework. Show all posts
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Self evaluation of skills
Personally i think i am quite organised and am good at handing work in on time. I find myself to be quite reliable and able to help when i am needed. overall i would rate myself 4 out of 5. To improve i think i need to cooperate more with my group mates on what i should be doing.
Technically i think i am alright i understand well how the camera works but i think i need to improve on actually using the camera, as i am not that steady. To improve this i should practice my camera work in my free periods by getting the cameras and working with the tripod. I think i have a good understanding on the effects of lighting and the sound.
Lesson 7th January
- Max is doing Pratical coursework elements
Homework- Each Person to devise 3x 50 word plot summaries for a film which you could potentially make
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Practical Coursework : Questions 1 and 2
1. We will get hold of eachother through school. We always see eachother and if we do not, then messages can be passed on by others in the group. also we all have eachothers phone numbers, so we can easily get hold of eachother that way as well.
2. I think taht at the moment, i am quite orgainised, but in my opinion i think i need to learn the technical terms more, so that my writing is fluent and i am using the correct terminology.
2. I think taht at the moment, i am quite orgainised, but in my opinion i think i need to learn the technical terms more, so that my writing is fluent and i am using the correct terminology.
Practical Coursework : Certification Research - 5
Universal - All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
12A - Suitable for those aged 12 and over. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance. (Replaced the standard 12 certificate for cinema releases in 2002.)
12 - Suitable only for those aged 12 and over. Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. (Used for cinema as well before getting replaced by 12A in 2002)
15 - Suitable only for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
18 - Suitable only for adults. Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
Restricted 18 - For adults only. May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.
12A - Suitable for those aged 12 and over. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance. (Replaced the standard 12 certificate for cinema releases in 2002.)
12 - Suitable only for those aged 12 and over. Nobody younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game. (Used for cinema as well before getting replaced by 12A in 2002)
15 - Suitable only for those aged 15 and over. Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
18 - Suitable only for adults. Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
Restricted 18 - For adults only. May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.
Practical Coursework : Location Scouting - 4
Transport links - I have a train station within 3 miles of my house, so i can easily get a train to the location i need to, i also have a bus stop at the end of my road, so i have another way of getting to the place we are working. We have a big forest that is a five minute walk from my house taht could be filmed in. If i cannot get to the location i need to by train, bus or walking, then i can get a lift with my parents.
Homes - We are allowed to film at my house if we need to, also alterations may be made as long as they are put back at the end.
Local Area - There a few places in my village where an atmosphere can be created, for example a big forest, which is a five minutes walk away from my house. there are also a lot of big fields with a huge open space, with lots trees around the outside of them to give tension. also some pathways, which are covered by trees, where if you were walking alone, a sense of fear can be shown.
Sources Of Lighting - When in a forest, we would not be able to use plugs, but a battery powered camera can be used. I do not knpw of anyone with a very powerful torch, but could obtain one if i needed to get one.
Homes - We are allowed to film at my house if we need to, also alterations may be made as long as they are put back at the end.
Local Area - There a few places in my village where an atmosphere can be created, for example a big forest, which is a five minutes walk away from my house. there are also a lot of big fields with a huge open space, with lots trees around the outside of them to give tension. also some pathways, which are covered by trees, where if you were walking alone, a sense of fear can be shown.
Sources Of Lighting - When in a forest, we would not be able to use plugs, but a battery powered camera can be used. I do not knpw of anyone with a very powerful torch, but could obtain one if i needed to get one.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Practical Coursework : Organisation Elements - 3
When carrying out our preliminary coursework assignment, we learnt many skills and techniques. for example we learnt how to position the camera in the correct place so that we got the exact shot we needed. This was also done by zooming in and out on certain objects to make the object stand out and be visible. We also learned how to pan the camera with the correct timing to keep up with the character being filmed. When working as a team, we found that we all got on well together and each did an equal amount of work. When filming, we all organised who would do the different jobs, for example who would be singing and who would be filming certain bits. we decided that instead of creating a speech, we would sing a song in the style of an X factor show. we also decided that the two that were not singing would act as judges. When an idea was raised, evryone in the group listened to eachother and we took all ideas into consideration, this shows that each member of the group respected on another.
5. Certification Research
U - Universal
Suitable for all
It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.
PG - Parental Guidance
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work
No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work.
The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.
Suitable for all
It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.
If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.
12A/12
Suitable for 12 years and overExactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
15
Suitable only for 15 years and overNo-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work
18
Suitable only for adultsNo-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work.
R18
To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years.The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.
Evaluation of Preliminary Coursework
What our Coursework was about
3. What skills did you learn and develop?
-Better idea of how to use Final cut express, I was un aware of the program and how to use it before this piece of CourseworkInstead of doing a speech we though it would be a good idea to do an x-factor like scene. The contestant would walk in and then start singing. The people who were behind the camera and not singing were the two judges.
3. What skills did you learn and develop?
-I learnt how to use the video camera effectively (different camera angle and the effect they create)
- You have to work as a team to get the coursework done
-We made sure we agreed on something as a group before we did it
-We listened to everyone's points and took them into consideration
-We found it easy to work together as we all knew each.
4. Location Scouting
-I can get to anywhere as if I cant there by foot,train,bus my parent will give me a lift-We are aloud to film at my house
-An atmospheric place is the forest which is a 5 minute walk away from where I live, obviously there is no power plugs. It would have to be battery power only.
-I dont no anyone with powerful torches but i could get hold of one if we needed one.