Evaluation #7

In my evaluation task 7 I have discussed through commentary of my own how have progressed  from my prelim to my final edit, and what I have learnt along the way in making this video.

Evluation #6

In this evaluation I have created a Keynote presentation explaining what I have learnt about the technology I have used to present and make my video and blog. Outlining my major and minor uses of technologies to form my blog and video. I feel though presenting this information on my blog I can present the factors and items I used to make this hole video possible and let people see it from my angle and appreciate it more.

Here are the screenshots of my presentation as I was unable to upload it’s file…

Evaluation #4

My perfect audiance member:

After researching the UK Tribes website, I was able to understand the kind of audiance member I would have. My perfect audiance member would consist of being aspirant. This is because my character would be into the latest and newest film or fashion designs. This would be my typical audience member as they would be trying new things and or seeing the latest edgy romantic comedy out.

Below is the UK tribes representation of an aspirational tribe member. This is the sort of person who is up to date on the latest fashion and is seen as a ‘trailblazer’a person who is someone who reinforces a trend which makes others represent it aswell. As you can see, this character is up to date with current fashion with a short back and sides haircut in addition to wearing a “lasted coat” which is also very popular in current fashion.

This type of person listens to the likes of Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Justin Bieber. I think that this type of person would also enjoy films such as, “We are your friends”, “Bad Neighbours” and “Sausage Party”.

Evaluation #2

In this task I recorded my commentary on the representations that I have created in my video, and also how it represents and effects social groups.

Evaluation #1

I created a 9 shot grid of my film “Young Love”. In the 9 shot grid it includes the setting, characters, shots, and some titles.

 

The Title of the film: I think that title of my film closely resembles a lot of what my film is about. The title “Young Love” emphasises the stereotype that when young adults go for a night out then you are guarenteed to go home with someone and spend the night together, which in this case is met with hilarity during and on the morning after the night out.

The setting: In my video the setting for my film is very basic. It follows a night out between several people but primarily focussing in on two in particular. We first meet two of our characters when Chris walks to the bar to find Vicky, a friend from college, I used my school’s bar in the Sixth form centre to shoot this scene and used the ceiling lights as overhead lighting.

Following on we see these characters move into the dancefloor space which is darker to represent the fact that they are in a nightclub. There were several scenes that were shot in this setting because it is a very conventient and fitting place to represent that dancefloor in a nightclub. In a later scene we follow Chris and Chloe back to Chris’ studio where they stay the night, this was shot in one of the boarding houses at school as it clearly resembles the sort of accomodation a college student may be living in.

Finally, we meet the entire group for breakfast at a local cafe to talk about the events of the previous night. This scene was shot in my school’s lunch hall as it appears to be a cafe from a particular angle.

Charcater costumes: In regards to the clothing of my characters I directed them in the first part of the film to be relatively dressed up in smart/casual as any typical people would be on a night out, ready to impress the opposite genders. I feel this dress code was achieved and that they were all appearing to be very steroetypical in their outwear with the girls wearing slightly revealing outfits and the boys looking fit for clubbing. The morning after I subtly thought that it would be a good idea to have Chloe and Chris as if they spent the night together then they would not have brought an overnight bag to the “club” whereas I driected the other actors/actress to wear something different to show the audience that they did not experience the same events as the other two.

Special effects: In my video special effects is not a hugely necessary tool as I have not found my self in any need to tackle my editing of my video with the use of Special effects.

Font and Style: In parts of my video I used a clear font which I thought stood out called ‘Avenir next regular’ with a style of text fading in and out of the picture/scene. I use this style because it is neither edgy nor industrial looking. It has a very simple and comfortable feel and which subtly reinforces the idea of romance.

Story/Narrative: From the very beginning of my storyline I tried to drop hints to people that the characters in my video have a romanitc feel towards each other. I did this through starting my video with two charaters both male and female to show a sexual contrast which contiued throughout. As the storyline continues we see that two of the characters have an eye for each other I showed this by using a wide angle shot of the whole cast but with the two main characters at the front, this results in an evening spent together with several phases of humour.

These final few scenes help highlight my theme of Romantic Comedy, as during the scene in Chris’ room there are several parts where the acting results in humour for the audience. For example, as Chloe reads the line, “Oh my God it’s huge!” she is directly towards a specific part of Chris inferring something else is “huge” followed by a catch phrase from a popular television show which was scripted to amuse a younger audience.

This is my final edit…

First edit

This is my first edit…

 

Casting #4

Sam Devey – Chris – The role of Chris is the ladies man, he is very flirtacious as seen by his smooth talking and actions towards both Chloe and Vicky. Sam is an attractive, talented and well-rounded young man with a good sense of humour which can be adapted to different situations and people, these characteristics are some of the main reasons why I chose him to be in my film. I think he will have a very strong impact on the film and will genuinely improve the all round homour of the video.

Casting #3

Victoria Whitwell – Vicky – The role of Vicky is the easy-going, funny, banterous friend. Vicky’s role is to be best friend to Chloe. Victoria in reality is identical to her character, she is always happy and is one of the funniest girls I know. Victoria, yet again, is talented in the arts, she currently is one of the main charaters in my school’s production of “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” as well as an amazing singer.

 

Equipment checklist

This is my checklist for my Romantic Comedy film. I will follow this while making my

This will include:

• tripod
• costumes for actors
• background music
• props-drinks-cups/ fake alcohol

I will use my phone to film but I will have to ask Mrs Tatlow if i can borrow a tripod to stand my phone on to make the shots more stable.

Costumes will be nice dresses for the girls with heels, and for the boys the casual jeans and a top. When they go back to their house and bedroom, the next
morning they are all in joggers with their hair a mess and if they have a bad hangover.