(Research) Assignment 22: Audience Research Video Interviews

(Reflection) Assignment 21: Evaluation of Swede

Evaluation of swede

From our Swede, we learnt how to:

Find the correct location for filming which will influence how we find it for our actual production,

How to edit and film appropriately along with the equipment,

And also, how to make sure that we utilize the most appropriate costume and setting to make it appear as realistic as possible - matching the clip which was the aim. 

These will prepare us for our final piece as it will help us decide on things faster, such as location, making more time for editing which is the most important. In addition, the editing & filming helped us get practice with the equipment to make sure we are aware of how to fully utilize all of it to the best ability.

(Production) Assignment 20: SWEDE VIDEO

         

(Production) Assignment 19: Swede Construction

Screenshots from Final Cut Pro:

(Production) Assignment 17: Practice Opening Sequence

              Practice Opening Sequence (made with Final Cut Pro X)

             

(Research) Assignment 16: Film Billing

(Production) Assignment 15: Media Equipment

To film our suede, we needed to borrow equipment from the school. We used a Tripod and a HD Video recorder made by Sony to film it:

The tripod came with different heights so we could extend and shrink the height of it to the height we want. 

The camera came with a screen and a projector so we can all see the video clips after recording without people crowding round one screen.

When we attached the camera onto the tripod, we made sure to take care of the equipment so it wouldn't get damaged. when we needed to take the camera off the tripod, we needed to detach the clip at the top of the tripod and untwist it         
from the clip so it can be separated.
                         

Paranormal horror

       

Assignment 14: Mainstream vs. Independent Horror Films

            


I enjoy mainstream films predominantly. This is because, due to the reputation it has, actors that are involved and marketing they have done, the film production studios are usually impressive by living up to mainstream discussion. However, the opinions can differ and as a result, the film could be mixed in opinion on whether it is liked or not.
- Haseeb

Assignment 13: Mass vs. Niche Audiences

We had to get an insight as to why horrors are targeted at niche markets as opposed to mass. Also, we had to establish why certain films targeted different classes and groups of people.


                       

Assignment 12: Target Audience

(Planning) Assignment 11: Narrowing Down Ideas

Our first idea was that of a guy who walks into the woods and noticed noises and strange things happening around him. He then takes a picture seeing the paranormal. 

Our second and current idea is that of a man who wakes up strapped to a chair in what looks like a torture room with a figure standing in front of him. The torturer assembles his tools and picks one and uses them on the victim. This all happens to be a flashback and cuts back to reality where the victim starts running from the torturer.

Assignment 10: Exploring Ideas

Exploring Ideas

Three sub-genres were chosen and then I researched what conventions are normally implemented into the genre, what made it effective and inspiration.

Horror Subgenre #1: Phobia/Isolation

         

Horror Subgenre #2: Home Invasion

         

Horror Subgenre #3: Giant Monsters

         

Horror Subgenre #4: Vampires