Introducing....

Throughout this media course whenever i have had to do any kind of group work i have always worked in the sam groups with the same people and i think it would be nice if you knew who they were.

So, first we have Chloe Alldis, she has a very bright and funny personality, she always keeps me entertained throughout any task we do. she is a very good person to work with in a group because she comes up with some very interesting ideas for the group and is always willing to act in the sequences we film because i say i

don't want to.

Also, we have Lizzie Hill, who is great to work with in a group because she is always very focused and doesn't mind acting in the sequences that we film. She is also very good at getting the right camera shot and it in the right position for filming.

 

So all in all they are very good people to work with because they both take one for the team and act in the sequences :)

 

Preliminary Task :)

For the Preliminary task we were asked to make a short sequence which had to include the 180 degree rule, a shot reverse shot and a match on action shot. We prepared for this task by watching examples og how to do each of the shots correctly, then we went out and practised the shots so we could get to grips with how they are meant to be filmed. We also drew up a story board fo each shot, this helped us to plan what type of camera shot to use and how it would look most effective.

When in came to the filming, my role within the group was to film the whole thing. which meant getting the camera in just the right angle for each shot type so that nothing that wasnt supposed to be in it was. i also had to have a steady hand so that it wasnt shaking.

We used many types of shots when making our sequence including close ups because this gave the audience more insight into the characters because they can see there facial expression clearer.
we also used a long shot of Chloe as she walked through the door to sit down so that the audience could see the Mise en scene around her.
Another type of shot we used was the 180 degree rule which makes sure, during dialogue that people don't switch sides and doesn't confuse the audience.
Shot reverse shot we used to show that a character is looking at something.
Match on action we used and it is where  the beginning of an action shot is shown then the end for example in ours when chloe walked through the door we saw it from behind, her pushing the door open then we cut to her infront of the door walking through it.

When framing we made sure that no one unnecessary was in the shot making silly faces or waving to the camera because that ruins the sqeuence so we made sure that when we filmed it we picked a place that was fairly quite with not that many people that would be in the background.
we positioned Chloe and Lizzie according to the camera shot for example in the shot reverse shot we made sure that it was only one of their faces on camera at a time otherwise the shot wouldnt have worked right.

After filming the sequence we had to edit it, i was very please with the final result because it flows nicely from shot to shot and we also added titles and credits for the end and we chose the font colour, style and transition which would look the best with what our task was about.
I think personally our group did well with the sequence because we had to re film because the footage we shot had gone worng on the tape so we had to go and re film it quickly, so i think we could have improved it by spending more time on it and each shot because it was a bit rushed. I think we could have made the match on action slightly better just to make it clearer to people what kind of shot it actually is. Chloe and Lizzie when they were acting were in the right position for the camera and it worked well. the shot types we used for the shot reverse shot were definately appropriate for the dialogue because it was just a conversation between two people about there friend.
I think as a group we worked very well together, we each had our own jobs to for fill for that certain task and everyone performed it to the best of there ability, but next time we create something we should change jobs so we can try everything out.
I Feel confident using the camera, i know how to get a good shot from the tripod, how to use the zoom to create an effective shot. whereas when it comes to using the imovie i don't feel as confident using it, but personally i think i need to practise more to get to grips with everything.

:)

Warner Bros.

Warner Brothers.

http://www.warnerbros.com/main/homepage.html

On the Warner bros homepage you find lists and lists of movies which they have produced. Like The Dark knight.

On the website about the dark knight it gives you a brief outline of what the movie is about, the cast, who was in the film and it also had downloadable items, then above all this is a trailer of the film. There is also a picture from the film and 2 more videos which give you more of an insight as to what the film is about.
http://www2.warnerbros.com/wbsf/#/home/

Here is a link to a webpage which tells you more about the Warner Bros Studios, it also shows you what sort of facilities it has

1. Sound Stages
2.Exterior Sets
3.Post production
4.Costume
5.Construction
this is just a couple of things, there is LOADS more. J

Comparing Conventions of a thriller

I’m going to be comparing two films by Christopher Nolan, Called ‘insomnia’ and ‘memento’. In the opening titles of ‘insomnia’ and ‘memento’ there are many conventions of a thriller used in both films, both in many different ways.

Insomnia. In this opening sequence the title appears on the screen in a blurry and fuzzy way giving the audience the feel of tiredness. Also the music which was used in the opening of Insomnia is quite loud and it is also string instruments, which gives the audience an uneasy feel and makes them slightly scared of what is to come, this also gives the audience that tired effect and like they were going into a dream or back in time. Insomnia is set in a typical setting of a thriller, which is the polar region this creates discomfort for the audience and makes them feel slightly uneasy. In insomnia The close up of the blood dripping into this is very effective in a thriller because it creates suspense and makes you feel slightly fearful it also makes you as the viewer wonder and so draws them in.

Memento. In this opening sequence the titles are still in contrast to Insomnia and they keep to the pace of the music which builds the tension and suspense for the audience because it slows down, although it is string music like in Insomnia. Memento is set a complete contrast to insomnia because it is a simple plain room which is also a typical place to set a thriller. In both films they have non diagetic sound in the opening from the string instruments. In Memento there is a close up of a man shaking a Polaroid picture this draws the audience in and makes them want to find out why it is important and what happens.

These two films are very similar for their conventions of a thriller, this shows us that even with two different story lines they are of the same genre and so are going to show similar aspects.

The opening to Insomnia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m70eyk6xr3sThe Opening to Memento.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87iY8rPJF8Christopher Nolan Talks about making Insomnia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGw1VYpDFI4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be7Gw_lhud8&p=BB475637E7A5CB9B&playnext=1&index=13

Christopher Nolan Talks about making Memento.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIFxNq_oMGY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbNFxtG8H4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYO-zUdUoTE&feature=related