Mood board

I made my mood board with intension to keep the colour scheme all the same and similar to how I want the final product of my film to look, as this is a dull and greyscale colour which fits into the conventions associated with a post apocalyptic movie.

Post apocalyptic target audience

There can be various Audiences for films of this genre as there are many sub-genres that fit into this genre, for example: horror apocalyptic,










































Sci-fi apocalyptic,




































Comedy apocalyptic.






this means that there is many different target audiences that fit into the whole genre that is "post apocalyptic".


One thing that is certain is that youths probably below that age of 14 are not the main aim that films aim these genre's at. this is a the genre is quite dull in its conventions, and will usually contain something that isn't suitable for the viewing of children, for example, swearing, gore, frightening sights, that film companies don't want children, to see.


Another probability is that people of the older generation will not be attracted to films of this genre. This is as they are more usually relaxed and therefore this is something that people from ages 60-80 wouldn't enjoy. The film genre is fairly new and so, the older generation are appealed to films of different genres and would probably be reluctant to go and see a film of this "post apocalyptic" genre.


This leaves me to say that the main target audiences of these types of genre is usually older teens and adults (18-45). This is due to the content being more appealing to this demographic due to the dark themes and violence ,which occurs in almost post apocalyptic films, they are also aimed more at  males due to their nature, and so is more appealing to them.


And from this research I conclude that my main target audience I am going to aim my film opening at is male Teens and adults (18-45).

Planning of film sound

In the first section of my opening there will be slow, panning establishing shot of the 'earth' the show desolation that has occurred. I am planning on incorporating a voice over, to describe the plot and reveal to the audience what has been going on in the shots. for example in this clip from the Shawshank redemption, there is very minimal diegetic sounds an the scene. all the sounds come from Red (Morgan Freeman) giving a voice over to explain the situation.

I will then Move to all the diegetic sounds coming from the shots so that it is believable and maybe add a piece of music quietly in the background to give the shots more depth and create tension. for the final shot music will be the main area of aim, this is to give the shot a feel of achievement as If they have just successfully evaded someone and are now heading home more relaxed. it also make it have a feel of epicness and make the viewers want to carry on watching. for example this opening combines music and diegetic sounds to create effect, and finishes music heavy.




Planning of lighting

I planned my lighting for the day of filming by using the weather forecast. as I was shooting outside I could only use the natural light from the day on that particular day.


it happened that the light was perfect on the day... there was mist and it was very dull, but still light enough to get effective shots, which meant I wouldn't have to edit extensively after filming, but it still looked good naturally.

 

As you can see, on the day of filming, the lighting was light enough for thes shots to be seen, but the mist created an airy effect, that fits in with conventions that arrise from films in the post-apocalyptic genre.  

 

Another example of the foggy weather on the day creates a very effective feel.

 

The script

In my opening I am aiming to keep the dialogue in my opening at a minimum to reflect on what's going on in the scene. however I will add some dialogue to make the opening flow better and also reveal some of the plot so that the audience isn't left unclear about what they are watching.

 

if neccesary the script can be extended to fit the time period of the opening, this will more than likly happen on the day of filming as my animatic is not quite long enough-minus the dialogue.

 

Weather forecast

Date of filming plan=15th-16th November.


Ideal conditions for the filming of my film would be a grey scale overcast with clouds to create a dull effect, and to make it easier when it comes to editing. also I need as little wind as possible, in order to film the aerial shot, so they are as stable as possible.


Weather forecast.

if this weather forecast is accurate, filming on the 15th will be perfect conditions, it has the slowest wind speed from the week, and there isnt any rain planned to fall on that day.

filming on the weekend gives me the biggest time window to gather the shots, as we are in winter and light leaves us very early, and my shots need to be filmed in the day, the clouds will create a duller, sadder feel.

Recce shots of filming locations

I have chosen the location of Where I shall be doing my filming. this location offers a lot of flexibility to a variety of shots, and also looks great to fit in with conventions that arise from movies in the post apocalyptic genre. I chose this location as it was basically set up straight away to start shooting, no editing of the location is needed to make it look great.


Images

The grafitti and concrete walls make the location look very derelict, and fit with the convention from post apocalyptic films. this wall will create a very airy feel that is ascoisiated with these opening scenes.

This area is good for a panning shot at the start of the scene as the overgrown look gives it an airy feel and sets the scene.

this pipe will be the main location to where I will be filming as this is where the two main protagonists will take refuge in when they are running from the enemy.

this looks effective as it looks somewhat destroyed as if certain event have happened, which is what my aim for the set to look like.

this part of the location in my opinion is the most effective of them all. it is a wide location wich means I can add nice looking wide angled shots. the overgrown shrub also make the scene looks like it has been  a long time since it has been used, therefore making the audience believe even more that they are in a post apocalyptic environment.




 

Testing aerial shot at filming location.

I recently went to the filming location to test how effective the aerial shot at the end of my opening will be. this will be the most advanced shot in my opening so it is important that I get the filming right.


The test flight


Problems
1) the camera was not focused properly. this led the imagery to look very blurred and wouldn't fit the quality that is available on the DSLR I would be filming the rest of the opening with.


2) battery time is not very long. this is a minor problem because it means we are limited in the amount of attempts we get to shoot on each battery life. but this is also incentive to get the shots as early as possible.


Positive reassurances
1) the location is perfect for flying. the big open field means it is easy to fly safely so I can focus on getting the shot more.


2) next time I fly the camera will be focussed so that the quality will look more crisp and therefore look more HD.


3) the landscape looks good for the finishing shot, which makes me more positive for using the aerial shot for the final shot before the main title comes up.


The aim
 to follow the main actors as they run away into the forest and then pan left to look over the horizon giving an effective ending, and if we were shooting a full film, endless possibilities to what the next post-opening shot would be. an basic example of the following of the characters can be seen in the video.




Weather must be very still on filming day in order for the shots to look as stable as possible.

Draft Film ideas

PLOT

It is the year 2025, The largest natural disaster the world ever saw has led to 9/10ths of the worlds population to not exist anymore. The remaining population took refuge in cave systems underground. the only people left on the surface are 'Thugs' who want to rule the planet, And want to achieve this by killing everyone who doesn't agree to be ruled by them, and the two main protagonists, who will do everything in their mist to try and destroy these so called 'Thugs'



PLAN






LOCATION
we are going to try and shoot in a wooded area to show the characters have took refuge in 'safety' as urban areas are where the dangerous survivors live.



MES

Setting- in rundown areas such as a forest or near derelict buildings to add effect to the scenes and also show where people are having to live in the harsh enviroments.

Costume- survival equipment as the characters are constantly moving around and have no set living location. these things should include; scruffy clothes, to give the feel that they have survived for a while and dont have washing facilities. Backpacks for storing equipment. weapons for defense.

Lighting- lighting will be a 'medium' contrast, this to show that bad things have happened in the past, but the charactered have hope that things will get better and they trust each other.

As you can see in the book of eli for example, the lighting is too dark for how we would like our film to look. this is because he is on his own, whereas in  our opening the characters will be together and so the lighting will reflect on how they live together.




 




as a pose to i am legend which has the same aspect as our ideas, where two 'survivors' rely on each other in a post apocalyptic enviroment.

Post apocalyptic distribution companies

Film distribution companies are the ones responsible for the marketing of the films. Films rely on distribution companies in order for there film to get out there and be known.

Examples:

Warner bros

20th century fox

universal pictures



these films are generally of a higher budget and so for use better known distribution companies for there reliability


here are some examples of distributers who worked on films from my genre.

The Road

Icon Film Distribution (2010) (UK) (theatrical)-This was the company that was in charge of distributing the films to the cinemas around the UK.

Book of Eli

Entertainment Film Distributors (2010) (UK) (theatrical)

28 days later

20th Century Fox (2002) (UK) (theatrical)       

I am legend

Warner Home Video (2008) (UK) (DVD)

Production companies

Production companies are the ones in charge of producing the feature before it is handed to the distributors to distribute. a production company also provides the sufficient funds needed in order to create the film. (obviously with a higher price to be paid back) it also handles, scheduling, scripting, the supply with talent and resources, the organization of staff, the production itself, post-production, distribution, and marketing.

Example of production companies include;

Dimension films

Universal pictures

Strike entertainment

Silver Pictures

Alcon Entertainment

Post apocalyptic film sound.

usually in the openings of films in this genre the music in the opening scenes is not very lively, is very dull, and usually there is very little music or sound at all. this is due to there not being many people around after the apocalypse, or in some cases only a small amount of people.


however in this opening scene from '28 weeks later' the music is airy this is to create suspense of what occurrences are about to happen. even still, the sound is quiet and in the background, to focus on the things going on in the forefront of the scene.






the main sound in this opening scene comes mainly from the news broadcast on the television. however, this is the main sound and there is no music/soundtrack all it is is diegetic sounds coming from the actors and traffic outside.

post apocalyptic film ratings.

Ratings are given to films by different websites/people and are to symbolise how good that indivual thinks the film is. ratings are more trusted by bigger firms and could be the difference between someone going to see a film, and someone not. they are very opinionated too.

The Road
IMDB-7.3/10

Rotten tomatoes-7/10

Metacritic-6.4/10

Children of men
IMDB-7.9/10

Rotten tomatoes-9.3/10

Metacritc-8.4/10

Wall-e
IMDB-8.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes-9.6/10

Metacritic-9.4/10

World war Z
IMDB-7/10

Rotten tomatoes-6.8/10

Metacritic-6.3/10

The Book of Eli
IMDB-6.9/10

Rotten tomatoes-4.8/10

Metacritic-5.3/10

28 dayz later
IMDB-7.6/10

Rotten tomatoes-8.7/10

Metacritic-7.3/10

28 Weeks Later
IMDB-7/10

Rotten tomatoes-7.1/10

Metacritic-7.8/10

Out of these films the highest rated prodution was the animated WALL-E whic could suggest viewers prefere animated post apocalyptic films, But on average the post apocalyptic genre film ratings were around the 7/10 mark.

post apocalyptic film lighting.

 

 

Twelve Mokeys title sequence analysis.

The title sequence

Tile sequences usually open with the production companies so that the audience knows who is behind the creation of the film. this is a sales method so that the first thing they see is the production companies, if they like the film then they should watch other productions from the same companies. twelve monkeys is no acception, as the first thing we see is 'Universal pictures and Atlas Classico presents' this is the distribution company (universal) and the main production company (Atlas Classico).  It is then followed by the main production company to rehiterate that Atlas Entertainment was the main creator of the film.

 

After the Production/Distribution companies are established it then gives the audience a short outline of the story behind the plot, so that the audince knows what the film will be about. the font is sci-fi ish and gives the audience an idea that the feature could be set in the futre, or in some different time period. 

 

 

Then the main titles apper. this contains an illusion-type background which is shaped with monkeys to represent the monkeys in the title of the film. it also gives a wierd feel to the film and could represent how the film is written .

 

Then the main people involved in the film appear in a dazzling font, For example:

Terry Gilliam(director)

And then actors (in order of importance):

Bruce Willis

Madeline Stowe

Brad Pitt

They would have shown these names as they are popular actors and also because they are the main protagonist in the film.

I Am Legend film opening

The opening






Shot list
1) Establishing shot of New York City (panning downwards)
2) wide angle shot of overgrown street.
3) Extreme long shot of skyscraper (panning downwards)
4) Wide angle shot looking down street.
5) Low angle shot of street.
6) Medium wide angle shot of subway station.
7)  Birds eye view shot moving upwards following moving car.
8) close up of actors hand on gun.
9) pans up to eye level shot. Shaky camera
10) cuts to eye level shot of dog.
11) cuts back to eye level shot of actor.
12) wide angle shot of street with the car in the right corner.
13) wide angle moving shot of car in the middle of the street.
14) cuts to eye level shot of actor.
15) wide angle shot from inside car.
16) match on action as car turns round corner, camera pans to follow car.
17) Panning shot up building.
18) moves to close up of poster.
19) panning shot of car moving towards camera.
20) cuts to over shoulder shot from inside the car.
21) moving low angle shot following car.
22) cuts to eye level shot of dog- then the actor to suggest they are looking for something.
23) cuts to over shoulder shot from inside car.
24) cuts to wide angle shot of street corner with car in the centre of the frame.
25) quick low angle shot of wheel looking up the side of the car.
26) cuts to over shoulder shot from inside car.
27) panning shot of car sliding on the street.
28) cuts to inside car again.
29) cuts to low angle wheel shot.
30) cuts to eye level shot of will smith.
31) wide angle shot of car moving.
32) low angle shot of characters face.
33) close up of the bottom of the back of the car.
34) pans up to wide angle shot with car centre of frame.
35) wide angle shot of deer in central park.
36) low angle moving shot of the park following the deer feet.
37) cuts to outside shot of actors face looking through the windshield, close up.
38) cuts to over shoulder inside car.
39) match on action as the car turns around the corner.
40) cuts to eye level shot in front of the actor from inside the car.
41) low angle wide shot of car and deer moving up the street.
42) low angle shot looking through the window of the car.
43) over the shoulder from inside the car.
44) wide angle shot of deer running.
45) cuts back to low angle outside the window.
46) low angle panning shot following car driving across junction.
47) closes with upwards panning shot down a long street to give a prolonged perspective.


This opening features many panning shots that follow the moving items (which is a lot) going on in this opening scene. no titles are used to give the feeling that the main protagonist and his dog are alone. the camera is also perceived to be part of the scene for example as the fast paced deer jump off of many different objects it looks as if they kick the camera sometimes, this gives a jolty effect to make it look as if the camera is really there. it starts off slow to show the desolation of a once great city and then slowly builds up pace, this could represent how the outbreak occurred, or also how the protagonist is beginning to struggle more as supplies are getting more obsolete.

The Walking Dead titles

The opening


The Walking Dead title sequence is effective as it shows you detsroyed towns and sets of where the program is shot. it shows us the distributers, the main actors that are involved in the show, producers/extreme, the developers, and the title of the series which it 'the walking dead' this is used good as it fits the style of what the show is about and makes the show look very proffesional.

The tiles flow well with the imagery as they move with it, and blend in with the colour scheme in the background.

Clasification categories for films

Films are put into different ages categories that reflects how explicit a film is or how mature the content is. these categories are put in place to ensure that no one under the classified age can see the film as it would be too explicit/unsightly for the ages.

In Britain the main organisation that does these classifications are the 'British Board of Film', the BBFc aims to ensure these things;

• protect  the public, and especially children, from content which might raise harm risks

• empower the public, especially parents, to make informed viewing choices

• recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the law

• respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media content through proactive public consultation and research

• provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within our statutory remit

• work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative service models to provide content advice which support emerging media delivery systems

• provide an effective service to enforcement agencies

Age ratings

U-This rating mean anyone of any age van view the film. it is used for film genres such as children's animation, to films such as Disney productions


PG-this means 'parental guidance' and means children can watch the film as long as they are accompanied by an adult.


12A- ages above 12 can see this film but anyone below the age of twelve must be with an adult.


12- you must be twelve to see this film.


15- you must be fifteen to view this production, for things such as action movies with violence, most post apocalyptic films I have researched come up in this age rating.

18- no one under the age of eighteen can view. things like horrors and war films with high amount of swearing, sexual content and gore come into this category.


Post apocalyptic films

Book of Eli- 15

The Road- 15

Children of men-15

12 monkeys-15

World War Z-15

Walking Dead-15

As you can see, the majority of the post apocalyptic films are categorised in the 15 age group. this is mainly as they all include some sort of volence and in some cases gore.












Chidren of men analysis

The Opening


Shot list

1) titles appear before any shot is shown.

2) cuts straight into high angle shot of lots of people stood in a cafe.

3) shaky camera to imply someone is carrying the camera, same high angle shot.

4) cuts to low angle shot of a television screen what everyone is viewing.

5) cuts back to the high angle shot seen before.

6) camera starts to move behind what is thought to be the main chracter, and people move out of the way, as if the camera is also a person.

7) has a quick look at the television, low angle shot.

8) wide angle shot of the london city. (as stated by the titles)

9) medium long shot where the camera is following the character from a distance.

10) camera pans around the character to look back up the road he has just come from.

11) camera starts moving as if it were a person running to the scene of the explosion.


The unique thing about this opening, that makes it effective, is that is is made to feel like it is all one shot, and that the camera is also a person walking down the street. this make you as a viewer feel like youre in the scene with the actors.

Conventions ascosiated with post apocalyptic films.

there are many conventions that come with post apocalyptic movies. such as:

Desolation

this is a convention that is essential in these movies as they are set after and 'apocalypse' this usually means the world has been destroyed/taken over and has therefore lead to destruction/desolation.

As you can see in the scene from 'The book of Eli' the town has been destroyed and panic and desolation is everywhere. this is shown through destroyed buildings, litter on the street, dust and unhappy people.

Survival

this is probably  the main  convention for post apocalyptic movies, as there is usually something out there that is trying to take the characters life, such as; disease, other survivors, the weather, supplies, shelter.

for example in this scene from the film 'zombie land' the characters are at the grocery store looking for supplies to help them survive. they carry weapons as a precaution as there could be threats inside the store.

Blood/Gore

Another convention that arises from films of this genre is the use of gore. this is either caused by the zombies as that's what they look like, or it is caused by injuries as after an apocalypse it would probably be a struggle to live in times such as these.





Death

death is one of the main conventions as you cant have an apocalypse without having death, and since this is POST apocalypse, some death will be in these films.



Research into post apocalyptic costumes

Post apocalyptic clothing

From my experience in watching post apocalpytic movies i have noticed that mostly the costumes are worn and dirty. this obviously due to the fact that the world has in essence ended and clothes are therefore a hard item to find/keep in good condition, as cleaning them is not the main thing a survivor would concentrate on.

The Road

As you can see from this image, the costumes used in the filme 'the road' gives you a sense that the characters are tryin g thier hardest to survive, and this is their main aim.

Coats+Gloves
the thick padded coats and gloves show the audience that they try to keep as warm as possible, which ties into survibal and is one of the main conventions that these genres are associated with.

Backpacks
these are probabbly the most essential peice of clothing to use and make the film believable as, the characters would be in search for miscelanious objects such as food, ammunition,drink and so on.

Hair
on the road the main character has alot of hair. This is to create the sense that the characters have been stripped of their natural ability to clean and groom themselves, and so have started to grow more hair. also the extra hair could also aid in the character keeping warm.

as you can see in this shot, both characters hir a reasonably long and dirty.
Dirt
on the road the character come across as being dirty. this is because thay arent ever living in a fixed location and due to the apocalypse they aren't able to find clean enough water to keep clean.

Weapons
characters from this genere will generally have weaopons as after the apocalypse there is a threat of either a creature, or any hostile survivors.

I Am legend

in these films of the same genre, certain traits of clothing is shared between the characters. things such as weapons and jackets seem to be the main things that are shared between the different films of this genre. this is as they are ascoiated with survival, which is a main convention of post apocalyptic films.

The Road opening scene (analysis)

the road is a film that is set after an apocalyptic event that follows a father and his son trying to survive the barron deserted america. ive chose this film opening as it is shares the same conventions as i want to add into my final film opening.

The opening


 

SHOT LIST

1) Establishing shot of barron, hill.
2) Mid long shot, cuts to long shot of the same location.
3) Panning up long shot.
4) low angled shot of both the characters feet.
5) wide angled shot with both characters in view.
6) Extreme long shot with characters in the distance.cuts to long shot of the same location.
7) Re-establishing shot of lake to show desruction. (this happens alot in this opening scene)
8) Close up of characters hands.
9) Medium shot, with tree falling down in background.
10) Re-establishing shot of supermarket.
11) Medium long shot.
12) Medium shot of main protagonist at a fuel pump.
13) Meduim shot of deserted building.
14) Close up of hands with a plastic bag.
15) Meduim close up of both characters over a table.
16) Re-establishing shot of a 'road'
17) camera angle changes to  appear behind the characters on the same road.
18) medium close up of a billboard.
19) Medium close up of characters walking.
20) long shot, from inside a tunnel witn the characters in perspective.
21) Re-establishing shot of a destroyed skyscraper.
22) Medium close up of burnt out cars.
23) close up of characters feet walking through rubble.
24) medium close up of protagonist searching the area.
25) over the shoulder of character looking in a car boot.
26) close up of protagonist's angry face.
27) medium of a deers head on a wall.
28) medium close up of smaller characters concerend face.
29) wide angle shot of a room.
30) close up of main protagonists face, cuts to black.

Questions

1) charactyer establishment is easily achieved in films of this genre as there is usually only 1 or two surivors. this ment that it was easily to understand that it the main characters are father and son, travelling through barron-apocalyptic lanscapes.

2) the location is established through the use of many establishing shots throughout the location. these longs shot show the small outline of the characters in this otherwise massive location which could symbolise how lonley and vulnerable the two characters are.

3) the narrative is constructed through the styoryline, his wife did not survive the apocalypse and therefore only father and son are surviving now.

4) the barron landscapes, destruction and sense of lonliness all reflect on the genre of this film, this is expected as it is set after an apocalypse has occurred.

5) the opening is very appropriate for a film of this genre as it ticks all the boxes of what a post apocalyptic film 'should' have and makes you as an audience feel lonley for the characters.

6) title are used very lightly in this opening. apart from the main title 'the road' there are no more titles used. this called also be to create the feeling of lonliness so the audience can fully connect with the characters from the start.

7) in my opinon this opening is very effective. the locations used are very beliveable and it helps you understand what a struggle it would be to survive after an apocalypse.

Analysing film openings (Zombieland)

The opening









Purpose

The purpose of this opening scene is to show the audience that a zombie apocalypse has hit Earth and there were few survivors when it happened. A screen shot from the opening shows this.

This opening also shows us the narrators/main protagonists rules that he has created in order for him to stay alive in the zombie apocalypse.

Conventions 

Things that are typical of this genre include: 

Zombies(of course)

 Chaos, death and desruction, this all is shown in the opening to show you what type of genre this film is. 

CAM SAM

Shots

Numerous shots are used in this opening scene including; close ups

This shot is very good as it shows the fear in the victims face and is used a lot to its advantage in this opening sequence, 

Wide shots

This shot is good as it shows all different things going on in one shot, and is very good to use in chaotic scenes such as this one, which is the outbreak happening in the city. 

Over the head shots,

This is good for intimidating shots or establishing shots, and in some cases when someone is sat on the toilet waiting to be eaten by a zombie. 

Upwards facing shot,

Good for shots such as this one, when someone is being thrown off of a building.

Movement 

In the start of the opening film the camera is supposed to a hand held camera and therefore moves around a lot and is quite shaky. Throughout the opening sequence the camera moves around a lot and flashes in between different shots quickly, this helps the mood of chaos come across as it does not let you focus on one aspect of the scene too much, so you also don't connected with the actors in this scene as none of them are main protagonists. 

MES

Setting-America.

Lighting-more dark shots than light shots as apocalypses are generally not very happy, dark lighting helps to create this mood. Although in daytime shots lighting is lighter, understandably.

Characters- no main characters are revealed in this opening sequence, only lots of extras and zombies. 

EDITING 

Titles-the titles on this scene are very good! This is due to the fact they are integrated in the scenes to make it look like the titles are there in real life. For example: 

In all the scenes something happens to the title which reflects what has happened in the scene,such as this title...

As the zombie was shot, blood was splattered onto the title giving it this very effective sense of realism that the title was intact there. 

Another example of this includes the final title.

In the first instance the title is intact and displays the words 'zombieland' to show what the film is called.

But as the actor smashes the glass with the crowbar, the zombieland titles smashes aswell which give a very professional look and also fits with the conventions of this genre.

As you can see, it looks very professional.

Pace- whilst the titles are being displayed all the shots are in slow motion, this is perhaps so you can reflect on what's going on in the scene and also to show the titles, and how good the editing is. 

Transitions-in the title sequence all the shots are dissolved into one another so that the sequence keeps flowing. 

SOUND

Diegetic- this is not used a lot in the opening scene, the only times they are used are probably in the city scene(above). And this is on,y the collisions and the screaming that is diegetic. 

Non-diegetic- most of the sounds are non diegetic. This includes the music, the narrators voice, smashing of glass and flesh being eaten. 

Sounds effects-this includes the zombies voices, gun sounds, car engines and blood noise etc. 

NARRATIVE 

Structure-equilibrium and then conflict/disruption. In this opening scene the problem does not sort itself out as it is an apocalypse and the opening scene tries to portray how everything got bad and did not get better.

Opening scene examination (the hurt locker)

This is the opening scene to 'the hurt locker'

Shot list

Shot 1-POV of the 'eod' bomb disposal robot.

Shot 2- establishing shots of the surrounding, with extras acting-long shots

Shot 3- close up one of the main protagonists eyes, to show fear

Shot 4-then it shows the three characters in this opening scene huddled around the controls of the EOD bot. 

*keeps cutting between these two shots for about a minute whilst characters exchange dialogue*

Shot 5- cuts to over the shoulder shot of the main protagonist to show the location they'll be working in.

Shot 6- cuts back to EOD bot driving back to the humvee to show they found what they're looking for.

Shot 7-cuts to long shot of civilian unrest .

Shot 8-cuts back to the robot taking explosives back to the IED 

Shot 9- long shot of the main protagonist walking in bomb disposal suit.

Shot 10-close up on feet

Shot 11-close up of eyes.

Shot 12- long shot looking back to where he came from to show how far away he is. 

Shot 13- close up on the protagonist placing charges on the IED 

Shot 14-medium close shot of insurgent with a phone

Shot 15-longs shot of protagonist walking back

Shot 16- explosion goes off and very nice slow motion shots of the bomb blowing up the 'protagonist' 

Questions 

1) characters are established through status. It is clear from the start that out of the three, 'Thompson' is the one in charge of the small unit and the other two characters are his 'helpers/watchers' as it were. This is presented mainly through dialogue, Thompson generally gives the commands, but also the fact that Thompson is the one doing the more risky desposal job also implies that he is higher skilled and therefore in charge. 

2) location is established through titles at the very beginning of the opening scene 'Baghdad' is shown in the bottom of the frame. 

3) the narrative is formed using suspense and also a cliffhanger. The suspense is created through use of building up the situation from a joking atmosphere, to one thing leading to another and a bomb going off hurting the main character in this scene. The cliffhanger is created by showing the bomb explode but not showing the character in any great detail leaving the audience asking questions about him, whether he survived. 

4) the genre is war. This is reflected through location, costumes(soldiers), destruction and civilian unrest.

5) the opening is appropriate for the genre as it is very realistic, and shows us just what is going on in wars of today. 

6) titles are used very little in this opening scene. This is so the viewer focussed only on the cinematography of the scene so that they can get engaged entirely on what the film is about straight away.

7) in my opinion this is a very effective opening. This is because it introduces you to 2/3 of the main characters in the entire film, it is engaging and keeps the viewers wanting to watch due the the suspense and dialogue, and finally leaves you asking question and wanting to know the answers, therefore keeping you watching the film. 

A very good opening to what is, in my opinion, a very good film. 

Preliminary task evaluation

Preliminary task ideas

Myself and Josh geeves took filming roles on this task but all of our group(Joe, Luke, josh and me) inputted different ideas to the positioning of different shots and effects.




we plan to add tense music in the beginning as the scene is building up. then as Joe gets a sugar rush 'get hyper'  music starts playing and Joe starts dancing.




 we chose to film in the corridor near our room because it fit into the theme and it was practical.




Joe was the main role in this play even though , he had minimal dialogue, this was to create a tense atmosphere. Luke also was in the clip but not as long as Joe, although he did have more dialogue.





we used match on action when Joe entered the door, we had a full body shot of him opening the door, and then a shot of his hand on the door handle to create match on action.






we used the 180 degrees rule whilst filming the dialogue when the two characters were sat at the table.

Storyboard

Myself.

Hello! My name is Liam.
I have chosen to do media studies because I find it interesting and didn't want to study the 'normal' subjects.
other subjects I have chosen include music technology and accounts.
my favourite band is Biffy Clyro, this is because they vary their music which could be heavy rock to a slow love song and both styles appeal to me. also they are nice 'normal' people.



my favourite TV program will always be Breaking Bad. for me it was the most exciting one I have ever watched and kept me gripped until the final episode.




Its hard for me to choose my favourite film. I wouldn't be able to choose, but my favourite films genre's would be war or action and comedy.
I do not read any magazines as I do not like reading and also I do not read and specific websites if I am searching for any certain thing I will read about it. I would say my most used website is youtube.