Evaluation

For our evaluation, Chloe Connell and I split the questions we would answer.

Question 1: In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?



For this particular question I uploaded screenshots of our horror opening, onto www. powtoon.com. Each screen shot is accompanied with a brief description, that explain whether our opening meets typical conventions of real media products. Overall I found that our horror opening held similar forms and conventions, to other horror films.


Question 2: How does your media product represent particular social groups?



For the second question, both Chloe and I decided to work together. We filmed ourselves mimicking an interview. Chloe set up the camera and played the role of the interviewer; while I answered the question regarding the role I played within our horror opening. We then uploaded it onto Final Cut Pro and edited it; the finalised video was uploaded onto YouTube by Chloe.


Question 3: What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

A media institution can be defined as being an organisation, which gains profit through things such as entertainment services. There are various media instsititions which may distribute horror films, such as Lions Gate. This is a large entertainment company which distributes films of various genres, including horror.

Below is a collage of four horror films which have been distributed via Lions Gate. There is also an image of the Lions Gate ident, which is specifically used for their horror films. Lions Gate may be interested in distributing our horror product, as it contains similar aspects to their films. For an example within 'House of 1000 Corpses', the victims become trapped within a house. This is similar to the narrative of our product, as the victim gets captured by the antagonist with no means of escape.

Another institution which may distribute our horror product could be Fox Searchlight Pictures. This institution is responsible for distributing independent and British films, specifically of comedy, drama and horror. This institution may be interested in our product as it is British, as well belonging to the genre of horror. An example of a British horror film distributed via Fox Searchlight Pictures could be '28 Days Later'. This is a British horror film, as is our media product.  Below is an image of the Fox Searchlight Pictures logo, as well as the poster for '28 Days Later':

Question 4 & 5: Who would be the audience of your media product?
                             How did you attract/address your audience?

Chloe answered the two questions above, by creating a wix website. The link is shown below, as well as a screenshot of the homepage:

http://connc002312.wix.com/horrorevaluation

Question 6: What have you learn about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

Chloe answered this question via a prezi, which is included below as well as the link:

http://prezi.com/ssf3qrisis2u/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

Question 7: Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

I answered this question through a powerpoint; and included images and screenshot of the preliminary task, as well as our finished prouduct. After having done this Chloe uploaded it onto SlideShare.



Final titles

Chloe Connell uploaded our horror opening title 'Captured' via her YouTube account.

Producer: Chloe Connell
Director: Ishpreet Sundal
Editing: Chloe Connell & Ishpreet Sundal

Filming

Below are two action shots, which show Chloe Connell and I fulfilling our main roles.

 

 

This is an image I took of Chloe, and it shows her setting up the camera, in preparation for filming.

 

 

 

 

This second image shows me directing one of the actors of our title opening. I also starred in the opening as 'Gretchen'.

 

It was essential that Chloe and I, established who would take on what role on the day of filming. This kept us organised, and we knew where we had to be.

 



Health and safety form

 
Chloe created the health and safety form. This makes us more conscious and aware, of potential risks and dangers which may occur during filming. This allows us to know what measure to take, in certain emergencies for particular situations. By considering the well being of those involved in the filming process, their safety can be ensured.

Script

Chloe Connell created a script for our horror film opening; by using Celtx which was then presented through slideshare. This will help our actors, as they will know exactly what they have to say. This will enable the filming process to run smoothly, as the actors will feel more confident through having a set dialogue.

Shot list

Chloe Connell and I both halved the roles of completing the shot list. Chloe completed the first half, while I completed the second. This allowed us to work together as a team. A shot list would help with our organisation, it tell us what shot to film and how. This makes it easy to film, and also makes it easy for the actors. This is as they would know what action to fulfil, as well as what particular part of the dialogue to say.

Storyboard

Chloe Connell took the role of drawing out the storyboard for our horror title opening. Once having done this she uploaded it through SlideShare. Although we may not stick to the storyboard completely (due to changes), it tells us exactly what, who and where to film. This allows us to work through the filming process quickly and smoothly, as it is easy to follow. We ensured the use of shot reverse shot, 180 degree rule and match on action. Shot reverse shot was used in a brief discussion between 'Tiffany' and 'Gretchen'. This made their conversation flow effortlessly, as well as seem more realistic.