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Audience feedback questions

Q1) Did you find the opening scenes of our film engaging and would you watch the remainder of our film?

Q2) What genre do you think our film was? 

Q3) Did the genre of our film appeal to you?   

Q4) Did the music complement the nature of our film? 

Q5) Do you think that the dialog which the characters exchanged was appropriate for the nature of our film? 

Q6) What age certificate do you think our film should be? 

Q7) What did you think was good about our film? 

Q8) How do you think the first opening scenes of our film could be improved?  

Preliminary Exercise

Runner Final Film

Production Plan Day 2

Thursdays lesson:

On thursday we will finish filming the phone call scene with Jacob portraying DCI Daniel Bloor. We need to reverse the shot angle so that you can see his face throughout the conversation and him leave the room.
we will need:
1 copy of the script
The fake police poster on the wall
The same room as last time (room A422D) to finnish filming the phone call scene.
Jacobs phone

Costume
Jacob- professional clothing (same clothes as last time to keep continuity)
D.C.I Daniel Bloor- Danny is a young senior detective new to his job. He is good at his job but is having a hard time cracking his latest case which he has been working on for ten months. He has a high dedication to his work since he has split up with his wife earlier in the year but has been having a hard time. He is a down to earth, passionate guy but come across as a nasty person as he is to involved in his work. He is often well dressed, looks smart and presentable.

Once the phone call scene is finished we will film the interview scene, this will take place in a different room, the interview between Jacob (DCI Daniel Bloor) and henry (his characters name) we will need:
2 copies of the script
Fake police posters on the wall
a tape recorder
a lamp
papers showing CCTV picture evidence of the crime

Costume
Jacob-  A professional suit to represent a D.C.I. He will wear the same clothes as last time, to keep continuity.
Henry- joggers and a hoodie make him look like a 'thug' the stereotypical  person who will commit this serious crime.

Production Plan Day 1

Day 1
Phone call scene (inside A422D)
Need two copies of the script

Props:
Police posters


Costumes:
Jacob -  smart casual, trousers and a shirt
Henry - joggers, hoody and trainers


Day 2
Cafe scene and ally way scene (outside)
Need two copies of the script

Props:
black bag
fake knife
Car

Costumes:
Henry - Joggers, hoody and trainers
Harry - Casual clothes, dark coat

Day 3:
interview scene

papers showing picture evidence
police posters
a lamp
tape recorder

Group 15 audience questionnaire

This video is a pre production questionnaire.

Script (images)

Script

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Treatment (full film)

Title:

Duration: We have decided that our full film will last 105 minutes, as this lengthy duration would allow for times of suspense and tension creating the desired atmosphere for our crime thriller film, creating the desired affect on our audience. 

Audience: Our film will be target towards anyone aged 15 or above. This large target market will result in more potential consumers, meaning that our film could be, potentially, more successful. However, a specific sub group of 16 to 35 year olds will be the main target audience, as the themes of drugs, violence and adolescence are most likely to appeal to this specific age group. Furthermore, our film will still appeal to many more people out of this subgroup, resulting in a broad target audience. 

Distribution: Our chosen distribution company is Entertainment One Distribution UK, as these are an independent UK film distribution company so will therefore understand the ethos of independent UK crime thriller films, as they have previously distributed similar films to ours, such as 'Looper'. Because of this they will have a very good understanding of what aspects of our film will appeal to certain film, so will be able to use their expertise to marketing and distribute our film as efficiently as possible, resulting in as many people with in our target market seeing it as possible, in turn making our film as successful as possible. 

Our film will be distributed in as many different ways as possible, across many different forms of exhibition such as cinemas, home entertainment and online streams, to make the film as accessible as possible so more potential consumers have access to the film. Through the recent developments of technological convergence, consumers will be able to view our film across a variety of platforms such as computers, mobile phones or tablets. In essence, the more people who can view our film, the more successful it will be.

Synopsis: In a large urban town in the north of England, a sudden drug epidemic has swiped across the town causing social awareness about organised crime groups, consisting of drug suppliers and small scale criminals to rise at a huge rate. Following numerous reports and incidents, DCI Bloor is given an ultimatum from the Chief Inspector, either crack the case and begin to make arrests to bring down the notorious drug lord at the top chain before it is too late and the known associates who could help DCI Bloor take down the drug circle are picked off and assassinated so the secrecy of the whole operation remains, or be forced to resign as the case is now in the scrutinising eyes of the public domain, so someone will have to be held responsible if nothing is done.

Questionnaire

Questionnaire

Name:

Age: 

occupation:

1: What genre do you think our film is?


2: Who do you think our film is aimed at?


3: Do you understand the storyline?


4: Where do you usually watch films? (cinema, DVD, online)


5: Where would you expect to see our film?


6: How often do you watch crime films?


7: Can you relate to the characters in our film?


8: What do you think would make a good title for our film?


9: Do you enjoy watching crime films?


10: what would be a suitable setting for our film?

Questionnaire (specific questions relating to our film)

Name:

Age:

Occupation:


Q1) Can you relate to any of the characters in our film? If so, which character(s)? Why?



Q2) What do you think about the locations and settings where our film is based (urban area)? Do you        think they seem realistic and appropriate settings for a crime thriller film?



Q3) What aspects of our film relate to your life? Would this encourage you to watch our film?



Q4) Do you think that our film should be left as a cliff hanger with Detective Bloor facing another            problem, or do you think that it should be resolved towards the end? What influenced your                decision either way?



Q5) What aspects of our film would you enjoy the most; violence, tension, drama or times of triumph when Detective Bloor gains success?



Q6) Do you agree that our film is appropriate for audiences aged 15 and above?



Q7) Would our film appeal specifically to you? If so would you watch it? What factors or aspects of our film influenced your decision either way?


Q8) Would you recommend our film to any friends off of the basis of the storyline?

Individual analysis of first 10-15 mins of Goodfellas

Individual analysis of first 10-15 mins of Goodfellas



The first 44 seconds of the film show the title sequence, giving the names of people involved in the film with the sound of passing cars used as the names move across the screen. This gives us the idea that the film may start with a high speed car chase or near a busy road. 





After this we see a short clip of the three men in the car. Here we have diegetic sound as the three characters talk to each other about the banging sound coming from the back of the car. This makes the characters seem innocent as they think they have a flat tire, but then they realise what it is. We can also here the sound of the car and other cars as you naturally would. This is all diegetic as the characters can also here these sounds.

From here the three characters pull over and get out of the car. The Three of them are wearing suits. This represents someone high up in society e.g. a business man, a lawyer. But these three characters are wearing them casually, no tie, the top two buttons undone, the shirt not tucked in. This would show that they have to wear them for there job, or so they look natural and fit in with others when actually they don't want to wear them and don't conduct normal lives with real occupations. One of the men is also carrying a weapon. This shows that the men are violent and about to commit a crime, or already have.Another man is reaching into his pocket, also for a weapon, showing just how dangerous they are.

We then see the boot open to reveal a man wearing white but covered in blood. The white clothing could connotate his innocence. The men then quickly try to kill the man stabbing him numerous times and eventually shooting him. The sound of the gun is synchronous and the 'bang' sounds in time with him pulling the trigger. This shows the violent nature of the film so the audience know what to expect throughout, also showing the film is largely revolving around crime. 

After this one of the men comes and slams the boot shut. This is also synchronous sound as the sound is in time with the boot closing. As the character is doing this there is a voice over, 'As far back as i can remember, i have always wanted to be a gangster' This provides the audience with information about the character and gives them an insight into there life. Once the voice over is over, there is non-diegetic sound as the music plays, all upbeat and happy representing that the film is going to be happy and uplifting though it looks to be dark and dangerous. This is contrapuntal sound, as we have just witnessed a murder but then they play happy music to contrast it, it doesn't fit together. 

This music then continues through to the next clip as they introduce different producers and directors and other people involved in the film. Also using the sound of the car passing as the names wipe on and off the screen. This is effective as you get to see a short clip of the film in between the main title sequence, this keeps the audience watching and engaged in the film. 

From this we have another voice over with an extreme close up of the main character (we still do not know names) all you can see is his eye. As it zooms out we get to see more of his face in a close up. This is effective as we get to see the character properly in the light, as before there was very little lighting. We also get to know more about the character as he tells us about why he always wanted to be a gangster, following on from where we left off. 

We then see a long shot of a street, presumably where he lives, to set the scene. There is writing across the bottom telling you where the scene is set and where the film will take place. As the camera moves round we follow a man crossing the road, using a pan, all while the voice over is taking place, the character explaining his life as a gangster. 

First mans feet

Camera tilts up

From this we see two men get out of a car. As the first man gets out of the car the camera starts low down so all you can see are his feet and then it tilts up. This shows the character from a cantered angle, a low angle, making him look important and  superior compared to the characters around him. The second man is just seen in a medium shot, this adds to the first mans importance as it shows the second man as less important than him, and not   on his level.

See him from a low angle.

After a while, the voice over still playing, it goes back to his childhood, getting a job at a cab office and explaining how he loved his job. We then see him in the house with his father and his father hits him with the belt. We then see a freeze frame of his father holding the belt, while he explains on the voice over whats happening. This is good as you get the diegetic sound and synchronised sound of the characters talking and the smack of the belt, but then it freezes and goes back to the explanation of the voice over so the audience understands whats happening.
The belt is a prop in this scene, and is used as a weapon (reverting back to the beginning with the murder and all three men had weapons and were violent towards the seen to be innocent man) this could show where the boy got his violence from, his father. Also showing how children were treated in those times. 


From this scene we move straight to a conversation between the boy and a man, presumably his boss. Shot reverse shot is used here to show the conversation between the two characters. Behind the man we can see a chair, it looks fairly old representing that they dot make that much money and cant afford new furniture, the door also looks old and in need of re-painting.  


The clothes both characters are wearing also look old and dirty presenting that they are poor and don't have the money to buy new clothes and that they are not bothered about there appearance they just want to get on with there work and get there money to spend on more interesting things, e.g. cars. The clothes also look dirty representing the times they live in as washing machines and other electronic devices were new and expensive so not everyone can afford one. 


We also see more violence from his work colleagues when telling a post man not to deliver any school letters to his house, using force to drag him into a car and threatening him. Through this a panning shot is used to show the movements from the car to inside the  cafe. Another freeze frame is used and the voice over continues giving explanation as to what happened with the school letters. 

It then  moves on to a barbecue party, the boy is told something, the audience does not know what, and we see the boy smashing car windows with a crow bar. This shows hes not in charge, his taking orders from the boss and he has to do what they say, otherwise there will be consequences. This is shown in the dark, using low key lighting so you can see what is happening. This makes it more mysterious and could connotate danger. The sound of the windows smashing is  synchronised with the actions so it is believable.  


When the names of each character move across the screen this is a wipe edit, you can see each name wipe across the screen from one end to the other (right to left) then the name settles in the middle. This is then wiped off and replaced with the next name. 
An establishing shot is used when they first show the car, this is used to establish where the scene is taking place, in the car on a desolate road, in the dark. We then have a medium three shot inside the car, this is used to show the audience that these three men are inside the car they have just seen and are presumably the main protagonists in the film. Continuity editing is used throughout this scene with each clip following from the next smoothly so the audience understands what is going on. 
Match on action is used later in the film also to keep continuity. This is used when the boy is being beat by the belt. This keeps continuity and makes the film look realistic, as though the boy is actually being beat. 
This film starts in media-res (the middle of action or a story) finishing with the characters voice over about wanting to be a gangster. We then flash back to his childhood to explain why he wanted to be a gangster and how he got into the 'business' 
Although the film does not have a typical discourse structure as it is not in chronological order it is easy for the audience t follow especially because of the voice over explaining whats happening.

Research into title sequences

Research into title sequences

Another film i looked at was the 1933 film King Kong. I chose to look at this title sequence as the film is completely different to the one we are going to produce and wanted to find out what similarities and differences there is compared to The Goodfellas title sequence. 

The King Kong title sequence begins with the production company, a radio picture. With a beeping signal sound playing over it. This tell the audience which company produced the films giving them a chance to research the company for other good films they have produced. It then tells you the name of the film in big bold letters, it uses a dissolve so you can see two things on the screen at the same time and then the words get bigger as they get closer. 

We then get the names of all the production team actors and actresses and others involved in the film come up onto the screen using different editing techniques, wipe, dissolve etc all in the same format with the block lettering. 

After all the production team and main actors are introduced  a quote from the film comes onto the screen. this is effective as you start to picture what the film is about and what might happen. You will read the quote and it will be in the back of your mind throughout the film so you think about what it said and means.

 

The quote then fades out into black, replaced by an establishing shot of a dock with big city buildings in the background. This is good as once all the producers and actors are introduced and you have something to think about it is time to set the scene, prepare for the film through understanding where it is set. 

Overall i like the title sequence to this film as it uses different editing techniques just in the first few minutes. Although it is in black and white the bold block lettering adds to the feel of the film and it can have connotations with anger or danger. 

The title sequence from this film is fairly different to that of Goodfellas as the music on King Kong sounds threatening representing the danger lying ahead. The music is also fast paced suggesting an action movie with lots of things happening at fast speed. It also doesn't break i the middle to show a back story to the film it keeps going with the names until the end when the film begins.