Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Thursday, 18 December 2014
Final Production on Facebook and Twitter
Our final production 'Big Boy' uploaded on Facebook.
Our final production 'Big Boy' uploaded on Twitter.
We chose to upload our final production to two different social network sites, Facebook and Twitter for our audience to see. The main reason for choosing these websites is because the majority of our target audience are users of these social network sites. Also, due to the invention of web 2.0 it is much easier for smaller independent companies, such as our company, SAS Productions to distribute our production to a wider audience.By using social networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter we are also able to receive feedback from our target audience. This is because they are able to reply and leave comments on the post's we have created and 'like' or 'favourite' them showing they have enjoyed our production.
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Sound Journal
Sound Journal – Shania Sukhu
The role of sound in a film
Sound plays a very significant part in a film and is crucial
to reflect and emphasise the events and action taking part in the scenes and
create verisimilitude where the sound creates a believable world to the
audience. For example, in our short film we included a fast paced soundtrack
when our protagonist, Suki D is rushing around his bedroom preparing for the
escort, Lady Candy’s arrival. The fast paced sound emphasises the idea that
Suki D is against time and is under pressure to get ready.
What did the role of sound involve?
As I took on the role of sound within our production I had
to look for a range of different soundtracks and sound effects to include in
the background of the film. I began by looking at similar comedy film to our
production, ‘Big Boy’ soundtracks, such as American Pie, Sex Tape and The To Do
List to develop my ideas about what sounds are typically included. I then began
searching for different sounds using Google and Youtube. I also had to look for
sound effects, such as sexual sounds and the typing of a keyboard that could be
synchronised with the actions when shown on screen. This required a lot of
patience and team work as I had to search through a variety of different sounds
before finding the perfect ones and I also had to ensure the director was also
content with the sounds that I had found to incorporate into our short film.
After being satisfied with the sounds I had found I then had to convert them
into mp3 files using online convertor websites so that I could transfer them to
the editor who could then import and sync them into our production. After, the
director and I decided we wanted in incorporate voiceover into our production
to make it more interesting and humorous. Therefore, I had to then create a
script and record the voiceover which I could then give to the editor to edit
into our film.
Were any problems encountered?
Thankfully I did not encounter many problems whilst taking
on this role; however, I did encounter one main problem which was finding sounds
that synchronised well with the action shown on screen. For example, it was
very difficult to find a typing keyboard sound that synchronised well with the
speed at which Suki D pressed the keys. However, to resolve this problem I
realised I had to search more specifically, for example ‘slow keyboard typing’
to find sound that would sync with the actions on screen.
What has taking on the role of sound person taught me?
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Monday, 15 December 2014
Directors Journal
Directors Journal
Why is the director valued greatly within the production?
During
the making of any production, it is required that one individual has the prime
role as the director. Directors are important as they are practically the
leader of the production, guiding group members towards the right path as well
as ensuring that the group manages to produce a successful media product for
their target audience. The director is often in charge of things such as;
gathering actors and actresses, planning costume materials and props, preparing
and authorizing location and actor release forms. However, most importantly,
the director is there to assign members of the groups with their job roles and
the work they need to complete as well as making sure that everybody is up to
date and that camera equipment is booked and sorted, alongside arranging
shooting dates with the cast.
What makes you suitable for the role?
During
previous coursework productions, I have constantly had the role of the editor
as that is my strongest skill when it comes to creating short films. However,
in this case, I decided that I would take over the role of being a director as
I am a fairly dominant character that likes to be organised and has constant
motivation and commitment towards any task challenged to carry out. I often
like to be in charge, making sure that everything I do is planned ahead, having
a successful outcome. I have great leadership skills, which means that I am
able to manage a team, working together with numerous people as well as being
able to work independently when necessary. Therefore, I believe I have the
potential to fulfill this role as well as being an editor too. As I am also an
editor for this production, I thought being a director too would allow me to
plan my shoot dates whilst calculating the time I would need to edit too.
Therefore, being a director would give me the opportunity to be more organised,
making sure that everything is completed on time, giving me a simpler role when
editing.
From
the start of the production, I was assigned as the editor whilst another member
of the group had the role of a director. However, after changing production ideas
and groups, he left which then led to me being the dominant character, planning
shoot dates, finding our actors and being the leader of the group. Therefore, I
decided that I would assign the role of the director, as things began to fall
in to place once I had taken over this role and did my job correctly. I
assigned the camera person with their job and explained to them what they
needed to do during the making of our short film.
What did the role consist of?
What did the role consist of?
I made sure
that all equipment was booked out in a week advance to make sure that shoot
dates would be productive for the cast. I did my research on
different potential characters for the film, managing to gather two back up
characters too, in order to maintain on track. I then went over the script and
adjusted it numerous times to make sure that every shot and location was
relevant for our film. However, as a director, it is important that you are not
too dominant and overtaking, so that your group members also feel a part of the
group and that they have a significant role too. I made sure that I ran my
decisions through the camera person before carrying them out to make sure that
she was comfortable and satisfied with my choices.
I
was able to help myself through editing as I had the role of a director too,
making sure my work was always progressing and that adjustments were always
being made to receive the best outcome possible. I planned my editing sessions
in advance and also booked out the mac book pro in order to be able to edit more
at home, rather than relying on school hours.
Were any problems encountered?
Were any problems encountered?
Being
a director does have its cons at times. This is because, everyone is trying to
strive to be the best they can be, making communication within the group hard
at times due to disagreements and misunderstandings. As well as this, the
director is responsible for partially ¾ of decisions made, so, if something is
forgotten at the shooting sessions or something is filmed wrong, it is the directors’
fault. Other than this, I enjoyed having the role as a director as it allowed
me to develop my leadership skills as well as making sure my organisation
skills were consistent, as a team player and whilst working independently.
Sunday, 14 December 2014
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
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Post Questionnaire
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