Looking back at my preliminary task, what do I feel I have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

I feel like I have progressed a lot more since filming this preliminary task. I feel like my camera work, editing skills and ability to frame a shot have all improved and benefited since the preliminary task.

In the final film frame on the left we can see a shot reverse shot here. Shot reverse shot is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes they are looking at each other. This is a good shot to use when characters are in conversation or saying dialogue to each other. In the preliminary task on the right, we have a mid shot of the two characters mid-conversation. I think it looks much more professional and technical as a shot reverse shot as opposed to the mid shot as shown in the second frame. The shot reverse shot gives good continuity of the action on screen.

This is match on action from our final film. Our understanding of match on action is a lot better since the preliminary task which contained little match on action. Match on action is when something happens in the scene, then when there is a cut, the same piece of action is going on. This helps continuity and helps the audience understand what's going on. In these frames we have 'The Boss' picking up a phone, and then answering it.

We obeyed the 180 degree rule in both the preliminary and the actual film. The 180 degree rule is a basic guideline in film making which states that two characters in the same scene should always have the same left/ right relationship to each other. We kept this rule and did not cross the imaginary axis connecting the two characters as to not confuse our audience.

We used many different camera shots within our final film whereas our preliminary was very basic. In our final film we included: 

• Long shots
• Mid shots
• Close ups
• High angle shots
• Low angle shots
• Shot reverse shot
• Match on action
• Obeyed the 180 degree rule
• Establishing shot
• Panning and Tracking

In our Preliminary we only had: 

• Long shot
• Mid shot
• Match on Action
• Obeyed the 180 degree rule

We thought we had used our camera work skills effectively and it made the film seem more realistic and professional. 

We used editing to the extent of our ability. We used many slide transitions like fade in and outs for footage and titles. We increased the pace of editing in the chase scene to give the audience the impression its more action packed.

Altogether I thought we managed to combine the two technical aspects well to produce a realistic film piece.

What have I learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

This is some of the technology, websites and programmes we used in our media coursework. We used all of these programmes to help film, edit, distribute around the internet for feedback. Each piece of technology was extremely helpful in the creation of our film product.

How did I attract/ address my audience?

Who would be the audience for my media product?

This is a picture of a typical teenager that I think would be interested in our media product.

From being in a similar age bracket and included in the target audience for this film i can base what kinds of taste the target audience may have with relevance to me. My favourite shops are HMV, Gamestation, Game and Topman. I like listening to Rock music, Punk, Indie and Pop. My favourite Tv programme is Scrubs ( a comedy show). I like wearing Jeans and hoodies from places like Topman and Next. My favourite genre of film is action or comedy.

I think this is the type of audience that may want to see our film as the action genre is quite popular within our age bracket of 15+. The action genre is exciting, explosive and gives adrenaline rushes to the audience which is exactly what people our age like.

What kind of media institution might distribute my media prouduct and why?

Script of what kind of media institution might distribute my media product and why?

Hey guys, I’m Robert Brown, part director and camera man for the film Organisation XIII.

What we just saw there was our Production company name and logo which is called Panther Studios. The logo itself is simply just a panther hiding behind tall grass making fearsome roaring sounds. This is similar to the Metro Goldwyn Mayers logo of a lion roaring. MGM have made many brilliant action films including spy films like the James Bond series. A production company is responsible for physical production of new media. The company may also be directly responsible for the funding of the production

A film distributor is a company or an individual responsible for releasing films to the public either through cinema or for home viewing. Popular distribution companies are Buena Vista International, Columbia Pictures and 20^th Century Fox. Some of the films 20^th Century Fox have distributed are Avatar, Ice age and Star Wars. To mass distribute our media product I think we would use Universal as they have distributed many independent film titles and have a greater knowledge of the smaller market. This is in contrast to 20^th century Fox that focus on distributing Hollywood blockbuster films.

As an independent film maker, I would have asked for funding from the UK film council. But with the closing down of the council, I would pitch my film idea to any major film studios ready to listen and talk to businesses that I think would want to sponsor my film.

The titles in this film are the names of the director, actors, screenplay set designers and other important roles within the making of this film. We tried to credit the people who helped make the idea of this film a reality and we responded in doing so how many other film production companies have done.

I think that our film is that similar to a James Bond spy- type movie and institutionally comparative to MGM production company.  However, I think that with the making of our own production company we can produce our films independently differing to MGM.

Thanks for listening.

How does my media product represent particular social groups?

           The image on the left is of ‘The Boss’ from our film Organisation XIII and the image on the right is of Michael Corleone from ‘The Godfather’. These two characters radiate a certain authority and power just from the way they sit and their body actions.        

          Both characters are dressed in a formal suit complete with tie. This can represent power, wealth, business and authority. Both characters look very smart and sleek in appearance.  

          Both characters have a serious expression on their face which suggests they are serious about their job.  They could be seen as looking down on others which makes them seem superior.
         They both have similar roles within their film of mafia boss/ group leader.

       Differences between these characters can be the way their hair is styled. The character on the left has his hair brushed more to the left which makes him seem cool but serious. The character on the right has his hair gelled backwards which makes him appear very professional.

       The character on the left is wearing a black suit which makes him seem more sinister whereas the character on the right is wearing a tweed suit which makes him seem more upper-class.

        The body action of the character on the left shows he is more insecure than the character on the right as he is more confined to himself whereas the other character seems more open and relaxed.