Tuesday 10 May 2011
Our Preliminary Exercise
Throughout our year in media, we can see a drastic change in our skills, both technically and creatively. To begin with our camera movements were slower and more jolty, and we had no range in the camera shots we used. Comparing this to our final piece shows to us how we have improved and I am happy to say that I am a lot better with continuity and editing. I have learnt a lot and have applied this to our final production of 'Slow Burn'
Here is our clip of our preliminary exercise.
Here is our clip of our preliminary exercise.
Audience Analysis
The audience demofraphic we were aiming the film at was the teen audience possibly going as high as the mid to late 20's. We tried to make the film aimed at them by making the film about a group of teenagers, the story is relatively simple to follow when you take in to account some of the films that have come out recently (Inception). We also tried to make the subject matter something close to what the younger generation would know a little bit about.The drug fuelled underworld is a scene that only a few neo-noir films have tapped heavily into. We also tried to take elements from other films of the same sort of style, like 'Brick' and the last scene that was inspired by 'Bronson'.
Script Idea
Script Idea
Since we're only working on the intro sequence for our neo-noir, the script does not call for that much to be said, especially since we'll be cutting up a lot of silent action in the editing.
Our primary interest, script-wise will the be the brief introductory narration, presented in a sort of 'pause' in the fast-paced action of the sequence.
Since I'm co-writing the script, here's an idea for our narrative:
EXT. OPEN FIELD. DAY
NATHAN runs towards the camera, stopping close. He looks deadpan in to the lens.
NATHAN
I know what you're thinking.
"What's this silly wanker gone and done?"
Truth is, I haven't got a clue what's going on.
But, it's all downhill from here.
NATHAN looks over his shoulder, seeing his pursuers and looks back in to the camera.
NATHAN
Oh, shit.
Primary Research: Questionnaire
Primary Research: Questionnaire
1. Have you heard of the genre 'neo-noir'
Audience Description
Our main audience is aged between 18-30, mostly male, but females would probably enjoy it aswell. The working classes and lower middle classes would probably be able to relate to the characters more than the upper classes. Much older people might find it difficultto cope with the storyline of the film, and find the characters maybe a little un-relateable. Race, ethnicities and religions would probably all enjoy the film equally, as it doesn't involve subject matter that would discriminate agains anyone. The film would probably have a similar audience to the neo-noir film 'Brick' as it has a similar subject matter and deals with some of the same issues as 'Brick' does. I think the distribution would probably go straight into television. I think that 'Film4' would be very interested in the film, as it is very similar to alot of films they like to show. I dont think that a stint in the cinemas would be cost effective as the budget would not be enough to pay for enough advertising to bring in the audiences, to make it really kick off. I think that devoted film magazines will probably see us as an independent indie film, if they like our film and give it a good review, then we may look at putting it through the cinemas.
- Yes - 7
- No -8
- 0-2 - 4
- 3-4 - 8
- 5-6 - 2
- More than 6 - 1
- Se7en - 3
- Transformers - 2
- Black Swan - 2
- Hot Fuzz - 5
- Dirty Dancing - 3
- A chase sequence - 4
- A slow titles sequence - 5
- A dream sequence - 2
- A gun fight - 4
- Yes - 4
- No - 11
- Yes - 4
- No- 7
- Maybe - 4
- Action Film - 3
- Romantic Comedy - 3
- Black & White Film - 1
- Psychological Thriller - 2
- Neo-noir - 0
- Comedy - 7
- Fantasy -4
- Horror - 2
Audience Description
Our main audience is aged between 18-30, mostly male, but females would probably enjoy it aswell. The working classes and lower middle classes would probably be able to relate to the characters more than the upper classes. Much older people might find it difficultto cope with the storyline of the film, and find the characters maybe a little un-relateable. Race, ethnicities and religions would probably all enjoy the film equally, as it doesn't involve subject matter that would discriminate agains anyone. The film would probably have a similar audience to the neo-noir film 'Brick' as it has a similar subject matter and deals with some of the same issues as 'Brick' does. I think the distribution would probably go straight into television. I think that 'Film4' would be very interested in the film, as it is very similar to alot of films they like to show. I dont think that a stint in the cinemas would be cost effective as the budget would not be enough to pay for enough advertising to bring in the audiences, to make it really kick off. I think that devoted film magazines will probably see us as an independent indie film, if they like our film and give it a good review, then we may look at putting it through the cinemas.
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