Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Media Trip BFI Tomorrow

Hi All

Just a reminder that the Media Trip tomorrow IS still going ahead.  We are meeting at Dartford Rail at 9am - please be prompt as we have to catch the train.

The cost is approximately £8.10 for an off-peak return.

Can you please email me your emergency numbers & mobile numbers to rbr@leighacademy.org.uk so we can contact you in case of any problems

Many thanks
Mr.B

Sunday, 20 November 2011

Homework Thriller for this week 9 frame analysis - Brainstorm - Pitch

Hi All

Reminder of the work due to be completed for the next Thriller coursework production lesson

we are 4 weeks until your Group research & planning deadline on the 16th December

Be prepared - you will be presenting your pitches in front of a video camera in this weeks session so dress professionally & confidently & be prepared to contribute orally on camera

1. 9 frame analysis opening scene of a Thriller film - Individual 3 each

Should have 3 per student - present as a commentary over stills - use your mobile phone sound recorders or camera phones

2. - Group - Brainstorm to the 3 scenarios (can be a 'WORDLE' http://www.wordle.net/create or a MIND MAP https://bubbl.us/ ) 

The 3 scenarios


On wordle or a mind map

3. Individual - 25 word Treatment for your own Idea for 1 of the 3 scenarios - look at examples of treatments so you know how to structure yours http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114814/

'The Usual Suspects: A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup.'



4. Your Title Sequence remake for the shoot last week completed with Sound & Titles




EXTRA FOR THE 'GRADE A' STUDENT GROUPS


5. GROUP - Shoot Schedule (Day, Date & Time) & Recce (Pictures of your location) for the opening of the film remake 'Parity' due in for (12A = 29th Dec, 12B = 1st Dec) 

Wednesday, 16 November 2011

SHOT FOR SHOT REMAKE - DEADLINE 2 WEEKS - GET ORGANISED!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5BIXi-cVLM&feature=related

student examples of good titles





Reminder of deadlines

Preliminary Task & Preparation
end of Mod 1:
 13th October

Research & Planning (1 x sessions per week)
end of Mod 2: 
16th December 2011

Construction (Shooting, Editing): 2x weeks over Xmas Break & 2x session per week)
Rough Cut due end of Mod 3: 10
th February 2012

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Film Titles - Deadline production lesson next week


Example of the titles map - timings & analysis



http://www.artofthetitle.com/2010/08/30/napoleon-dynamite/

here are some possibilities