Independent Study for next week - group

The following is the independent study for this week. Please ensure that they are present your learning in a creative & technical way involving audio (commentary/podcast) or video and not just text and images. 

Look at the previous students examples of how they presented theirs:

http://www.wix.com/misslowdon/as-foundation-portfolio-video#!examples-of-final-products

1. Research Iconic Thriller Soundtracks & Sound – 

What are the conventions of appropriate music/sound? 

What information is it giving you about the characters & story?

What information is it giving you about the mood?

2. Choose a suitable soundtrack for your preliminary task - comment on why

3. Research into 3 Film Production Companies suitable for Thrillers & their logos/Idents

Research and decide on who would Produce your film 

1x British

1x US

1x "low budget" or Independent Film Production company.

4. BBFC - Film certificates - research www.BBFC.org.uk 

 Which certificates are most common for Thrillers and why (content)? (www.IMDB.com) Who is the audience?

http://www.wix.com/dementedpics/demented-pics-2

http://www.wix.com/bloodbunny/blackcrowwebsite#!__certificate-rating

preliminary task - storyboard/script/shot list

Hi All

The prliminary task is as described by the exam board

6 ways to kill your husband (or wife) - Interrogation scene

We are looking for between 30secs - 1min. It ought to demonstrate what you have learned about

• Framing (correctly using shot types)
• Angles (weak/powerful)
• Composition (we'll do that next week!)
• Continuity (match on action, shot rev shot, 180 deg rule)
• and using all this to create MYSTERY & SUSPENSE

Here are some suggestions and links to previous students preliminary tasks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95qhhv4eB0

Good luck we will be improving your composition next session

Mr.B

FILM CLUB STARTING NEXT WEEK! WEDS 2:15PM MEDIA

Hello Everyone

Film Club will be starting during Wednesdays 2:35 pm

We will start by watching Independent & Non-mainstream films, then short films with the option for those who choose to go on to write, budget, shoot and edit a short film to enter young film-maker competitions.

We will be looking at some interesting independent films across themes (that you really should know about if you are a Media Student) meeting weekly to develop ideas and work through the various stages in the production. London has fantastic opportunities for film-making and is just on your doorstep so make use of it to get contacts and work experience.

Please comment on this post to sign up

Thanks

Mr.B

Better late than...

Hi all

Here, finally is the course handbook

It is rather concise as the in depth content is on this blog

Enjoy!

Mr.B

re: Iconic Directors, Key Thrillers, Typical Synopsis work

Reminder that the above is due to be posted on your groups blog this week

I have copied the content form the powerpoint in class to help you, along with the links to source material.

Remember that this should be presented in a creative and visual way - not just a written report.


Here are some examples of previous presentations


Thanks 
Mr.B

BBC Online Production Academy - excellent support for your filmmaking skills

Hi All

Please have a browse during your independent study, this is an online production academy with instructional videos and advice from the BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/

Good luck
Mr.B

Film Club & young filmmaker competition

Hi All

Just to announce that I am going to be running a Film Club (that is watching and making a short 5-10 minute film) to enter into this years Virgin Media Shorts & Film nation

http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/?buspart=SEARCH_VMSHORTS#page=1&filter=shortlist

http://www.filmnation.org.uk/

Email me if you are interested or comment on the blog

Animation is also a possibility!

Thanks
Mr.B