Initial Idea 1
Initial Idea 2
Initial Idea 3
Initial Idea 4
Initial Idea 5
Initial Ideas Presentation & Audience Feedback
Inspirational Text
Main Task Deconstruction 1
Main Task Deconstruction 2
Main Task Deconstruction 3
Ancillary Task Deconstruction 1
Ancillary Task Deconstruction 2
Ancillary Task Deconstruction 3
Ancillary Task Deconstruction 1
Ancillary Task Deconstruction 2
Ancillary Task Deconstruction 3
Idea Pitch
Institutional Research
Audience Research
Moving Image Planning
Update 1
Genre
Update 2
Music Permission
Update 3
Equipment Check List
Update 4
Camera Shots & Angles
Update 5
Update 6
Update 7
Update 8
Update 9
Update 10
Update 11
Update 12
Update 13
Update 14
Update 15
Update 16
Flat Plan for Review
Flat Plan for Poster
Update 17 / Animation Attempt 1
Update 18
Shot list
Ancillary Task 1 - Poster
Ancillary Task 2 - Review
Main Task
Evaluation Question 1
Evaluation Question 2
Evaluation Question 3
Evaluation Question 4
Friday, 17 April 2015
EVALUATION QUESTION 4
Here is a mindmap I have created using a website called bubble.us https://bubbl.us/?h=296df9/538cfd/27MxZf3iwSlwg&r=1944930734
Basically, my research, planning and evaluation skills have improved majorly since AS. Last year, I used basic editing software such as Photoshop and also Paint to create flat plans, whereas this year I used more sophisticated editing software such as Final Cut Pro and Premier Pro, as well as inDesign and Photoshop for my ancillary tasks. It gave me a wider knowledge of media software and allowed my work to look more professional. I also used blogger last year, as well as survey monkey to gather audience feedback, but I did much less audience research and this year I conducted more: independent research, camera shots and angles research, equipment checklists, genre research and logo design. Although I also did updates last year, they were much more basic and irregular in comparison to this year's more consistent production diaries. Similarly last year my flat plans were created on the basic software Paint, whereas this year I used inDesign. I also downloaded a creative cloud trial this year so that I could work at home and use all of the editing software I needed as oppose to strictly college work last year.
Basically, my research, planning and evaluation skills have improved majorly since AS. Last year, I used basic editing software such as Photoshop and also Paint to create flat plans, whereas this year I used more sophisticated editing software such as Final Cut Pro and Premier Pro, as well as inDesign and Photoshop for my ancillary tasks. It gave me a wider knowledge of media software and allowed my work to look more professional. I also used blogger last year, as well as survey monkey to gather audience feedback, but I did much less audience research and this year I conducted more: independent research, camera shots and angles research, equipment checklists, genre research and logo design. Although I also did updates last year, they were much more basic and irregular in comparison to this year's more consistent production diaries. Similarly last year my flat plans were created on the basic software Paint, whereas this year I used inDesign. I also downloaded a creative cloud trial this year so that I could work at home and use all of the editing software I needed as oppose to strictly college work last year.
EVALUATION QUESTION 3
What have you learned from your audience feedback?
I used Prezi to create a mind map of this answer which can be viewed below
I used Prezi to create a mind map of this answer which can be viewed below
EVALUATION QUESTION 2
I created this on powerpoint and used scribd to upload it, due to difficulties with slideshare.
EVALUATION QUESTION 1
If you click here, you can hear a director's commentary - http://vocaroo.com/i/s0J0wNF8SiOf
Transcript:
The experimental film genre is a genre I have been interested in for a while. I took this opportunity to research further into this category of film and thus gaining knowledge of the particular field. YouTube is a major platform for amateur experimental film artists; my knowledge of the codes and conventions came primarily from YouTube videos and my own knowledge. A technique such as blurring the camera slightly and having elements of the production out of focus is a common feature in this style of film. I used this in my own film continuously, as I like the creative flair it adds to the film. Furthermore, I have been drawn to experimental films due to their artistry and creativity. Moments where I have used the out of focus technique are during my close up of the fireplace, during my establishing shot of Bowness Lake and noticeably during the fireworks scene. I thought it worked well during the fireworks scene as it turns the light to big, blurred circles, which I think appears creative. Colour also played a large role in my video. I used symbolism and connotations throughout the two seasons to create atmosphere through colour. For example, during my footage of winter, there is white snow, orange candlelight and black elements such as the night sky. However, in my footage of summer, there are blue skies, green trees and much brighter colours than during the winter clips. My animations also follow this colour theme – the winter animation is made with a dark blue and a Christmas red, and my summer animation uses pink/red writing and a green flower with a yellow sun. I chose to make animations for my intervals as I would associate them with being creative and artistic. I thought it looked much more appealing than just written text – also, it was experimental for me to produce. Throughout audience feedback sheets, I had asked my audience whether they thought they looked unprofessional and/or childish, and most people said they liked it as a personal touch and thought it made the film more experimental, more appealing and more emotional – they stated it provoked sentimentality due to the personal element the animations create. Animations are also seen in other experimental films, a further reason why I decided to make them. I made a conscious decision to challenge myself throughout this idea of colour and symbolism. Throughout the film, one of my main aims was to have the film going from not only winter to summer, but dark to light, as the seasons change. Both of my ancillary tasks use images from my film. When on location, I took a photograph of the setting and this is how I displayed continuity through all of my final outcomes. The poster and review link to my film due to the images and they use codes and conventions such as in the review, page numbers, pull quotes and a masthead, and in the poster, phrases like “a film by” and “coming summer 2015” appear.
Transcript:
The experimental film genre is a genre I have been interested in for a while. I took this opportunity to research further into this category of film and thus gaining knowledge of the particular field. YouTube is a major platform for amateur experimental film artists; my knowledge of the codes and conventions came primarily from YouTube videos and my own knowledge. A technique such as blurring the camera slightly and having elements of the production out of focus is a common feature in this style of film. I used this in my own film continuously, as I like the creative flair it adds to the film. Furthermore, I have been drawn to experimental films due to their artistry and creativity. Moments where I have used the out of focus technique are during my close up of the fireplace, during my establishing shot of Bowness Lake and noticeably during the fireworks scene. I thought it worked well during the fireworks scene as it turns the light to big, blurred circles, which I think appears creative. Colour also played a large role in my video. I used symbolism and connotations throughout the two seasons to create atmosphere through colour. For example, during my footage of winter, there is white snow, orange candlelight and black elements such as the night sky. However, in my footage of summer, there are blue skies, green trees and much brighter colours than during the winter clips. My animations also follow this colour theme – the winter animation is made with a dark blue and a Christmas red, and my summer animation uses pink/red writing and a green flower with a yellow sun. I chose to make animations for my intervals as I would associate them with being creative and artistic. I thought it looked much more appealing than just written text – also, it was experimental for me to produce. Throughout audience feedback sheets, I had asked my audience whether they thought they looked unprofessional and/or childish, and most people said they liked it as a personal touch and thought it made the film more experimental, more appealing and more emotional – they stated it provoked sentimentality due to the personal element the animations create. Animations are also seen in other experimental films, a further reason why I decided to make them. I made a conscious decision to challenge myself throughout this idea of colour and symbolism. Throughout the film, one of my main aims was to have the film going from not only winter to summer, but dark to light, as the seasons change. Both of my ancillary tasks use images from my film. When on location, I took a photograph of the setting and this is how I displayed continuity through all of my final outcomes. The poster and review link to my film due to the images and they use codes and conventions such as in the review, page numbers, pull quotes and a masthead, and in the poster, phrases like “a film by” and “coming summer 2015” appear.
Saturday, 4 April 2015
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