Friday, 21 March 2014
Task 9-Evaluation
Once we decided our song, as a group, we worked effectively to create a story board of our ideas and included everything we needed to do so. I feel that this was a very good idea and it helped us to create our video, as we had a plan to stick to and we knew what we were doing. By being this prepared with our work, we all worked effectively and all had different tasks to focus on each week so that we could produce work to the best of our ability as a group. As we all have different strengths, each task was designated to the right person, so that our work could be of a high standard and we could utilise everybody's skills. We wanted to target the younger audience, so we decided to remake a comedy version of a popular song, to attract younger audiences. I feel that our group worked very effectively together and everybody contributed equally. As we had already made a mind map of our ideas and our planning, we didnt need to do the pre production planning, because we already had the evidence for this task. We tried to plan our filming days well, as there were props we needed to bring and places we needed to go to film. During this time everybody in the group contributed and had been given a task, although we were helping each other out as much as possible and made sure we all contributed to the production of the video. When we were filming, we tried to use all of the camera shots we learnt about in class, such as close up, mid shot, and long shot, to make our video as professional as possible.While we were filming, I feel that we used as many camera angles and camera movements as possible, without ruining the flow of our video. I think that by using different camera angles in the video, it makes it much more interesting and helps the video to flow together more. For example we have used the zoom function a lot, to blend in different scenes, instead of having a straight cut to another shot, this makes the video looks more more professional.
The editing process took the longest, as we had many clips we had to put together, and we had a lot of footage to go through to select the best of what we had filmed. We all contributed to how we wanted the video to be edited and what we wanted it to look like as the final product, however Jade and Wendy took most of the editing into their own hands. However, I think the editing was done very well, and the video looks extremely professional, I just wish that the other 2 members of the group were able to have a chance at editing and learning a few editing skills on Final Cut Pro.
We came across a few problems, when someone in the group had a difference of opinion on how they wanted the video editing, however we compromised and made sure everyone was happy with the final product. I think our video turned out very well and I am extremely pleased with how we all worked together and all helped each other out to create a piece of work that is to the best we can. During this process I have learnt many skills using a video camera and editing programmes. I have also improved my skills on working together as a team, and I really enjoy working with a team and sharing out responsibilities equally. I really enjoyed this task and I am very pleased with the final piece. If there was anything I would change about the video, it would be the quality of the footage, I think it was a little bit grainy at times and I also think it was really difficult to keep the camera skill throughout so there are a couple of shakes during the footage, this made the video look a little bit unprofessional. I also think that during the editing process, the editing could have been shared out a little bit more so that all of the group had chance to edit some part of the video and learn the editing skills. Another critisism I have is that we didn't include all of our origianl plan, this wasnt our fault, however, I think we were thinking too out of the box to start with and we needed to be more realistic with our original plans, however, we still managed to make our video roughly to the plans that we had, and it still matched the idea we had in our head. Although we encountered a few problems with decisions and compromising, we managed to overcome them and include every group members ideas into the final video, which is what working as a team is about. Overall, I am very happy with the task as a whole.
The editing process took the longest, as we had many clips we had to put together, and we had a lot of footage to go through to select the best of what we had filmed. We all contributed to how we wanted the video to be edited and what we wanted it to look like as the final product, however Jade and Wendy took most of the editing into their own hands. However, I think the editing was done very well, and the video looks extremely professional, I just wish that the other 2 members of the group were able to have a chance at editing and learning a few editing skills on Final Cut Pro.
We came across a few problems, when someone in the group had a difference of opinion on how they wanted the video editing, however we compromised and made sure everyone was happy with the final product. I think our video turned out very well and I am extremely pleased with how we all worked together and all helped each other out to create a piece of work that is to the best we can. During this process I have learnt many skills using a video camera and editing programmes. I have also improved my skills on working together as a team, and I really enjoy working with a team and sharing out responsibilities equally. I really enjoyed this task and I am very pleased with the final piece. If there was anything I would change about the video, it would be the quality of the footage, I think it was a little bit grainy at times and I also think it was really difficult to keep the camera skill throughout so there are a couple of shakes during the footage, this made the video look a little bit unprofessional. I also think that during the editing process, the editing could have been shared out a little bit more so that all of the group had chance to edit some part of the video and learn the editing skills. Another critisism I have is that we didn't include all of our origianl plan, this wasnt our fault, however, I think we were thinking too out of the box to start with and we needed to be more realistic with our original plans, however, we still managed to make our video roughly to the plans that we had, and it still matched the idea we had in our head. Although we encountered a few problems with decisions and compromising, we managed to overcome them and include every group members ideas into the final video, which is what working as a team is about. Overall, I am very happy with the task as a whole.
Task 7- Pre Production Documentation
Task 2-Moving Image Formats
Series
A TV series is a set of episodes produced from the same TV show. A series can range from any amount of episodes, the usual amount is 7-30 episodes. Eevery set of episdes during a series is referred to as a season, for example, a TV series can have season 1, season 2. TV series are produced using both single and multi camera techniques, however sitcoms are usually produced using multi cmera techniques as it is cheaper to produce. TV Series can have many different genres, such as comedies, soaps, and drama. Best known series are Eastenders and Waterloo Road. TV publishing usually begins on TV and then becomes released to websites available to stream such as Netflix, it can also become available on demand sites such as BBC iPlayerand 40D
Serial
A serial is a one off drama that is split up into a few different episodes, it is normally split up into 2 or 3 episodes. At the end of the serial there is normally a cliff hanger to leave the audience wondering what will happen next. Serials are normally produced using sigle camera techniques so there is more control over the product, however, it can be expensive. A good example of a serial is The 7.39 on BBC One. Serials are often first aired on TV, and then become available on demnd sites, such as BBC iPlayer.
Single Drama
A single drama is a one off show, produced using single camera techniques to create more control. Single drama's are often fictional and full of dramatic scenes and action. There aren't many single drama's of the comedy genre around.They are usually watched at home, and are watched for entertainment purposes by families. This type of show is usually aired on the TV first then can be watched online on streaming sites. A good exmple of this is Murder.
Documentary
Documentaries are non fictional programmes based on true to life events and happenings, there are typical genres such as history and crime. They are produced using both single and multi camera techniques. Documentaries are usually based round the history genre, however they can be based upon recent events and happenings. They are usually watched for educational purposes to widen someones knowledge on a subject, usually a historical subject. Documentaries are aired on TV, on channels such at National Geographic and Discovery. A good example of this is Life and Death Sentence on BBC Three.
Feature Film
A feature film is a feature lasting 70-120 minutes and uses single camera techniques, however some action scenes are shot using multi camera techniqes to show more angles. Movies are usually watched for recreational purposes, and people watch them to relax to, or they go to the cinema to watch them with friends or family. It is usually a family night out to the cinema so it is good a bringing people together. Feature films vary in genre, from comedy, all the way through to horror. Feature films are usualy first aired in cinemas, then onto DVD, and eventually be aired on TV. A good example of this could be Annie.
A TV series is a set of episodes produced from the same TV show. A series can range from any amount of episodes, the usual amount is 7-30 episodes. Eevery set of episdes during a series is referred to as a season, for example, a TV series can have season 1, season 2. TV series are produced using both single and multi camera techniques, however sitcoms are usually produced using multi cmera techniques as it is cheaper to produce. TV Series can have many different genres, such as comedies, soaps, and drama. Best known series are Eastenders and Waterloo Road. TV publishing usually begins on TV and then becomes released to websites available to stream such as Netflix, it can also become available on demand sites such as BBC iPlayerand 40D
Serial
A serial is a one off drama that is split up into a few different episodes, it is normally split up into 2 or 3 episodes. At the end of the serial there is normally a cliff hanger to leave the audience wondering what will happen next. Serials are normally produced using sigle camera techniques so there is more control over the product, however, it can be expensive. A good example of a serial is The 7.39 on BBC One. Serials are often first aired on TV, and then become available on demnd sites, such as BBC iPlayer.
Single Drama
A single drama is a one off show, produced using single camera techniques to create more control. Single drama's are often fictional and full of dramatic scenes and action. There aren't many single drama's of the comedy genre around.They are usually watched at home, and are watched for entertainment purposes by families. This type of show is usually aired on the TV first then can be watched online on streaming sites. A good exmple of this is Murder.
Documentary
Documentaries are non fictional programmes based on true to life events and happenings, there are typical genres such as history and crime. They are produced using both single and multi camera techniques. Documentaries are usually based round the history genre, however they can be based upon recent events and happenings. They are usually watched for educational purposes to widen someones knowledge on a subject, usually a historical subject. Documentaries are aired on TV, on channels such at National Geographic and Discovery. A good example of this is Life and Death Sentence on BBC Three.
Feature Film
A feature film is a feature lasting 70-120 minutes and uses single camera techniques, however some action scenes are shot using multi camera techniqes to show more angles. Movies are usually watched for recreational purposes, and people watch them to relax to, or they go to the cinema to watch them with friends or family. It is usually a family night out to the cinema so it is good a bringing people together. Feature films vary in genre, from comedy, all the way through to horror. Feature films are usualy first aired in cinemas, then onto DVD, and eventually be aired on TV. A good example of this could be Annie.
Friday, 14 March 2014
Task 8-Final Music Video
This is my groups final music video. Overall we are very pleased witht the outcome and think we stuck to our original idea very closely.
Friday, 8 November 2013
Task 3-Narrative Structure
Linear Narrative
A linear narrative is a story in which the events happen in chronological order from the start to finish. The plot of the narrative is usually told without using things such as flashbacks or flash-forwards, this means the narrative has a clear beginning to end story and is easy to understand the order of events in the story. For example, Bridesmaids.
Non-linear Narrative
Non-linear narratives don’t run in chronological order and can often include flash forward and flashback through the film. It is known as a disjointed narrative, it is sometimes difficult to understand as there is no real clear structure to the narrative. For example, Shaun Of The Dead.
Flashback
Flashback is a scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current events to give a better view of the narrative from earlier points in the story or later in the story. In television and film, camera techniques and special effects are used to show the viewer when a flashback has taken place to avoid any confusion, however sometimes it is difficult to understand what is flashback and what is the story, if it isnt made clear. For example, the TV show Friends uses flashbacks a lot to show when they were younger.
Realist Narrative
This is a storyline that is believed to be true, this is because they appear real, or they are based on a true story that has happened in the past. This is a good way of captivating the audience as they can relate to the storylines. Soap operas are a good example of this as the storylines include events that would normally happen, such as Eastenders.
Anti-Realist Narrative
An anti-realist narrative is something that doesn’t happen in real life. This is a good way of helping the audience escape from reality and give them a feeling of escapism and sometimes that is what audiences want in tv programmes. This is shown in Sci-Fi films and some adverts. An example could be Monsters University.
Open Narrative
An open narrative is where the story is left open to the viewer’s imagination. They are often used to keep the audience on their seats and guessing what will happen in the next episode. This is used for when the movie or tv show plans to have a sequal, to leave the audience wondering what will happen and keep them waiting for the sequal. This is also used in soap operas such as Eastenders.
Closed Narrative
A closed narrative has a beginning, middle and ends much like a story. The audience are aware that they are watching a story and they will expect a clear ending, much like a book. This is clear in most movies and is a good way of structuring a narrative as the audience arent left disappointed or wondering what is going to happen next. Finding Nemo could be an example of this too.
A linear narrative is a story in which the events happen in chronological order from the start to finish. The plot of the narrative is usually told without using things such as flashbacks or flash-forwards, this means the narrative has a clear beginning to end story and is easy to understand the order of events in the story. For example, Bridesmaids.
Non-linear Narrative
Non-linear narratives don’t run in chronological order and can often include flash forward and flashback through the film. It is known as a disjointed narrative, it is sometimes difficult to understand as there is no real clear structure to the narrative. For example, Shaun Of The Dead.
Flashback
Flashback is a scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current events to give a better view of the narrative from earlier points in the story or later in the story. In television and film, camera techniques and special effects are used to show the viewer when a flashback has taken place to avoid any confusion, however sometimes it is difficult to understand what is flashback and what is the story, if it isnt made clear. For example, the TV show Friends uses flashbacks a lot to show when they were younger.
Realist Narrative
This is a storyline that is believed to be true, this is because they appear real, or they are based on a true story that has happened in the past. This is a good way of captivating the audience as they can relate to the storylines. Soap operas are a good example of this as the storylines include events that would normally happen, such as Eastenders.
Anti-Realist Narrative
An anti-realist narrative is something that doesn’t happen in real life. This is a good way of helping the audience escape from reality and give them a feeling of escapism and sometimes that is what audiences want in tv programmes. This is shown in Sci-Fi films and some adverts. An example could be Monsters University.
Open Narrative
An open narrative is where the story is left open to the viewer’s imagination. They are often used to keep the audience on their seats and guessing what will happen in the next episode. This is used for when the movie or tv show plans to have a sequal, to leave the audience wondering what will happen and keep them waiting for the sequal. This is also used in soap operas such as Eastenders.
Closed Narrative
A closed narrative has a beginning, middle and ends much like a story. The audience are aware that they are watching a story and they will expect a clear ending, much like a book. This is clear in most movies and is a good way of structuring a narrative as the audience arent left disappointed or wondering what is going to happen next. Finding Nemo could be an example of this too.
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