Preliminary task analysis

We constructed the 13 second long sequence using the Sony HXR -NX5 camera and edited it using the program Adobe Premier.Our ambitions towards the final piece was to give it a serious and clean appearance. We started off creating the desired affect by setting the scene in font...

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Studio lesson editing

In our introduction to the process of editing, we worked with and got to explore the program ‘Adope Premier’ which is the program we use for future projects. Using the footage, from the previous camera introduction lesson, of Katie sitting down on a sofa checking her phone and...

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Preliminary Task -video

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Thriller opening sequence Inspiration

I would hope to use a similar technique, like the scene when Harry is crying in 'Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix'. However, slightly more subtle since it would be used in an opening sequence. ...

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Preliminary task

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 For our AS Preliminary task, I was provided with a simple storyboard to shoot: In a group of four, equipped with the Sony HXR-NX5, we made our way to an empty classroom which we used as our set. We started of by distributing the jobs, Poppy and Angelina became our...

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Thriller and it's sub-genres

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A sub-genre is known as 'a subdivision of a genre of a particular genre. This phenomena can be found in literature, film or music etc. The thriller genre is a genre that uses suspense, tension and excitement as the main element to create an adrenaline rushing experience for...

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Camera SAM

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All sequences in Film and TV are composed of different shots and different shot types. The different shots have various uses and effects. Establishing shot An Establishing shot is usually the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. Extreme long shot...

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Practical lesson no. 2

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In yesterdays (24.09.2015) practical media lesson we were introduced to the 180 degree rule and filmed a short sequence of Katie entering, sitting down, checking her phone and exiting the shot. The 180 degree rule is a method used to protect the audiences orientation. It is important that...

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Poster analysis

The bold Film poster to the movie ‘Red’ uses multiple cases of mise-en–Scene and other vehicles to connote ideas. The main color featured in the poster is red, which has a connotation of aggression, blood and danger. Also, the color repeats and emphasizes the title. The feelings and...

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Practical lesson in The Hurtwood Film studio

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Our class had their first practical lesson on Thursday  the 17th of September. We were introduced to the Film studio and to the basic rules of working there. Working with three cameras we got to explore focusing, white balance, usage of a tripod, balancing the camera out and...

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Semiotics

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In Today's Media class we discussed semiotics, in particular the two basic methods 'Connotation' and 'Denotation'.  Denotation referring to the visual objects that we can see and Connotation referring to  the meaning of a sign that is arrived through cultural experiences by the audience. Some connotations to places, people...

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How is tension created?

Blitz Blitz is a A1 Media project created by Sophie Greig, Charlie Manton, Catherine Ward-Thomas in 2011, The thriller opening sequence is sett in Britain during the second world war.             The sequence create tension by: Slow Camera movement dim lighting using radio...

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Opening Sequence to the Breakfast Club

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The opening sequence to ‘The Breakfast Club’ ‘The Breakfast Club’ is a comedy-drama produced, written and directed by the American producer John Huges, which premiered in February 1985. The film was a box office success, grossing $45,875,171 domestically and $51,525,171 worldwide. It is considered to be one of...

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