Art of the Title and Watch the Titles

Dear all,

Everyone needs to spend time looking at this website: http://www.artofthetitle.com/.  There is also another similiar website (but not as good but still pretty good) which is... http://www.watchthetitles.com/  

On the art of title.com look at the hockey one and the girl with dragon tattoo - it shows you their process work on pitching and making their opening sequence just like you are! Brilliant!

Unfortunetly, you won't be able to view in school (not internet explorer friendly) but you could on MAC's and/or at home!
These are excellent websites and has hundreds of opening sequences to get ideas from.

You should definately put this on your blog and show print screens to show you looked at this website and learned from it.  You could even make a powerpoint to show what you learnt from it

Enjoy!
:)

Assignment 11 (draft 4 for video draft 2)

The assessment sheets for peer and self assessment is located on the W drive. (student access to media - yr 12 - construction and named 'Assignment 11: GROUP PRESENTATION (draft 4 = for draft 2 of video)'  (highlight if it is SELF/PEER or TEACHER assessment

These sheets are now to be completed ELECTRONICALLY and then e-mailed to me please. If not e-mailed to me by the deadline you could face sanctioning.

You will need to embed these electronic versions on your blog so make sure each person in your group has them.

AS MEDIA BLOG CHECKLIST (FROM ASSIGNMENT 9-assignment 14)

This is a checklist from assignment 9-14.  Make sure it is on your blog before Sat Feb 11^th as I will be marking them then. Make sure they are in this order.

1.       Assignment 9: Group presentation (draft 1)

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

b.      Teacher assessment (e-mailed)

2.       Assignment 9: Group presentation (draft 2)

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

b.      Teacher assessment (e-mailed)

3.       Assignment 9: Group presentation (draft 3) (which is assignment 11)

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

b.      Teacher assessment (e-mailed)

4.       Documenting improvement in the drafts (of each draft of group presentation)

a.       Use chart templates on blog for this

5.       Assignment 10: Film distribution

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

b.      Teacher assessment (e-mailed)

6.       Assignment 12: Individual preliminary research task

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

7.       Assignment 13: Group job task

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

8.       Assignment 14: group preliminary planning (draft 1)

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

b.      Teacher assessment (e-mailed)

HOMEWORK

Set: Thur Feb 9

Due: Mon Feb 20

9.       Assignment 14: group preliminary planning (draft 2)  (include your assessment from draft 1 and targets to improve at beginning of this presentation)

a.       Self assessment (use chart template)

b.      Teacher assessment (e-mailed)

10.   Documenting improvement in the drafts (of assignment 14)  (organise the charts by the topics for each slide (180 degree rule, match on action, camera shots etc)

a.       Use similar chart templates on blog for this

You will be filming in week you return.

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR RING BINDER AND ORGANISED REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR FOLDER THE DAY YOU RETURN. If you don’t, it will be 1 negative and 1 hour detention.

Have a good break J

Assignment 14: preliminary presentation

Set: Before xmas holidays
Due: Thur Jan 12

I forgot to list this presentation on the blog - please resave/rename appropriately for assignment 14.

Remember the details of this presentation are the W drive (the powerpoints)

Filming will happen this week or next as there are some issues with the equipment......As I said, we'll be doing quite a lot of lessons on exam over next few weeks

Assignment 13: filming jobs task

Set: Mon Jan 16
Due: Thur Jan 19

This presentation is to show your individual responsibilities within your filming group. In the real filming industry, there are many jobs in which people work together to create a film. You must choose appropriately - you will know who is a strong leader and who has what strengths/weaknesses.

The director will be my choice and you choice the rest. Everyone will be cameraman and contribute to filming in some way.
The directors are.......

Abigail or Gledis
Debbie
Luara
Kaya


You do slides individually and then bring them together to make one powerpoint. Remember to use your normal colour codes. You should include a picture of yourself to make it clear of who you are. CHOOSE APPROPRIATE PICTURES - you in a mini skirt at a club is not appropriate, it should be mid shot and professional, attire should be something close to uniform.

Structure of presentation

Part 1: Title, group names, colour key

Part 2: Director: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 3: First Assisstant Director: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 4: Art Director: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 5: Director of Photography: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 6: Cameramen (THIS IS FOR ALL) : a) job title, pic of each of you (use same one), description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job? (each must do this - put into clear chart!)

Description of filming jobs below

DIRECTOR***This person should have A’s/B’s in subject and excellent leadership skills.
Main person in charge of how the film is made/should look.
Responsible and can overlook people/scripts/plans to create new spontaneous ideas.
How to set the mood and visual look (angles and mise-en-scene) of the film.
Instructs first assistant director and works with Director of Photography.

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR***This person should have excellent group working & listening skills.
Assists the director, helps create their ideas, helps to manage the team.
Watches time, reminds director of how much time is remaining.
Is person who says ‘CUT’ ‘ACTION’ ‘PLACES’ and so on…
Works and instructs all positions to ensure people are doing job.
Organises actors and locations – should keep an organised record for these

ART DIRECTOR = (PROPS/COSTUMES
& CONTINUITY)***This person should have excellent listening and ‘ability to work quickly’ skills and strong ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!
Art director is responsible to all props and costumes. They make sure all props/costumes are ready to go and everyone is wearing/got everything they needs.
Makes sure and checks the supply of props (E.g. Enough supplies/props if scene is to be re-shot a few times.
Replenishes props if needed.
Records prop and costume positioning, which ensures that there is good continuity. (Have paper to write down)

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY***This person should have excellent artistic and visual skills.
This person must be able to make sure that what goes on screen looks visually pleasing.
Checks Mise-En-Scene (shapes on screen)
Lighting issues, can add filters.
Ensures the visuals are setting mood and making people feel a certain way. (E.g. Extreme close up of a teary eye will make audience sad)
Checks Mise-En-Scene (shapes on screen)
Works with director, to listen/make sure the visuals are good and setting the mood.
Helps and instructs camera operators, could film .

CAMERA OPERATOR (everyone)***Everyone should do this, should have technical abilities to work camera and excellent listening skills, must respect and value others instructions/ideas.
This/these people operate cameras, following instructions from Assistant Director and director of Photography.
Films the scene using equipment; cameras (2), tripods etc.
EVERYONE MUST HAVE EVIDENCE OF FILMING (pic/video)

Self Assessment after every assignment

Remember to do this for each draft too.


Use the following template for each assignment. You can simply copy and paste this as a post above each assignment on your blog.

ASSESMENT OF ASSIGNMENT ___: _________________
Self Assessment:	In this assignment, I think WWW was…. - - - In this assignment, it would have been EBI I…. - - -
Record of Grade:	In this assignment I would have graded myself with a grade ___ because…. I received a grade ___.
Targets to improve:	To improve on this assignment I need to….
Teacher Assessment:	If applicable then this is to include a copy of the teacher assessment (JPEG image) as a post. If not, write N/A.
Peer Assessment:	If applicable then this is to include a copy of the teacher assessment (JPEG image) as a post. If not, write N/A.
Any additional drafts:	If you did another draft, make sure you post it above the draft 1

This is also stored on W drive.

DOCUMENTING IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAFTS

DOCUMENTING IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAFTS

Set: Mon Jan 16
Due: next lesson

(complete after every draft)

Make a short powerpoint which identifies how you improved each draft. Remember, BE SPECIFIC and CONCISE!  

Complete this in each draft of your presentations. Remember it is ok to be honest and point out weaknesses to show that you have LEARNED

Organise the boxes by parts from the instructions (A, B, C, D….)

Examples

TITLE: PART O; CONVENTIONS

DRAF T 1	DRAFT 2	DRAFT 3
-incorrect understanding of conventions
-need to have a wider variety of conventions	-we added more correct conventions such as….

TITLE: PART P; STORYBOARD

DRAF T 1	DRAFT 2	DRAFT 3
-incomplete storyboard	-good sketches but not enough and not labelled	-more boxes added, capturing every shot with description under each shot

Assignment 11: Group presentation draft 3

Assignment 11: Group presentation draft 3

Set:  dec 19

Due: first lesson back from holidays

You have now made draft 1 and 2 of your presentation – you now need to make draft 3.  There are added features in draft 3. Stick with same colour codes – remember colour code is BACKGROUND, not font so it is clear.

THIS IS ON W DRIVE FOR ELECTRONIC COPY.

The powerpoint should be structured as follows:

A.       TITLE PAGE:          
-Title page that includes all group members names and colour code key.

B.       RECORD OF GRADE FOR DRAFT 1     
-Include teacher assessment for assignment 9
-clearly label what grade you got (individual and group)
-WWW
-EBI
-Targets to improve

C.       DECISIONS & REVISIONS

-You must identify decisions your group made about changes you had to make for your draft 2
-you can describe what problems/obstacles you had, how you overcame them,
-what changes you made from draft 1 to draft 2
-how have these changes helped you improve

D.       GENRE:
-What genre (or subgenre) has your group agreed on taking forward? (why has this stayed same or different  from draft 1)

a.        CONVENTIONS OF REAL FILMS
-What are the conventions of this genre (if subgenre you must do both genres)

-remember to have a detailed range of conventions in chart shown in class. You need to have minimum 4-5 conventions, remember to use examples from films (from same genre) to support your points

b.       CONVENTIONS OF YOUR OPENING SEQUENCE
-What are the conventions of this genre you are using (if subgenre you must do both genres) (can be same as D. a.)

-remember to have a detailed range of conventions in chart shown in class. You can draw a picture/explain scene in your opening sequence of how you are applying the conventions for example column.  You COULD include scenes from other films that are similar to yours here too – to show the similarities between yours and another real films.

E.        INSPIRATIONAL FILMS:

-Each person should do 1-3 films each
-What films inspired you and how? Remember to be specific of something from that film that inspired your opening sequence such as camera shots, music, pace, character, lighting etc.

-remember to apply PEEE structure (like you learned from the assignment)

F.        THEME and/or CONCEPT:  
-What were your previous themes/concepts?

-WWW & EBI of each of them

-Did you change your theme/concept? Why?

-After explaining the process of how you got to your chosen theme/concept – make it clear of your final choices.

Themes examples:                revenge  justice                     poverty                   perseverance                        

Concepts examples:             time                        pregnancy             memory loss          DNA

G.       RESEARCH OF TOPIC (THEME/CONCEPT          -complete in depth research of the topic and/or theme that you have chosen to do, this research should be presented in a clear yet informative way. It should show you have knowledge and insight into this topic.  (example you can’t make an opening sequence about eating disorders without knowing and understanding the disorder)

-research can include written text, photographs, video interviews, etc Try to explore different platforms

H.       IDEA DEVELOPMENT:
-What were your previous ideas for whole film? WWW/EBI of this?
-What were your previous ideas for opening sequence? WWW/EBI of this?

-Explain clearly how you are improving your last opening sequence idea to your new one

-Identify how you have changed and developed the idea from it’s original form

-how is everyone contributing?

-Explain your new idea:

                -5 bullet points of whole film

                -5 bullet points of opening sequence

-explain how you improved from draft 1 to draft 2 (with details)

I.         STORYBOARD

-Complete a full storyboard of your opening sequence using the template and correct format

-remember to include EVERY single shot – should be 30/40 boxes – not 10!

J.         SCRIPT

-Complete a full script of your opening sequence using the template and correct format

-remember the shot number should co-ordinate with the storyboard

K.       SHOTLIST

-Complete a full shotlist of your opening sequence using the template and correct format

-remember the shot number should co-ordinate with the storyboard and script

(shotlist is simple a list of all shot you used and brief description of those shots)

L.        ENIGMA:

-How do current films in your genre create enigma in their opening sequences? Use PEEE structure for this.
-How are you creating enigma in your opening sequence?

(consider your genre and conventions when answering this)

(you may discuss and show how you got ideas and inspirations from other opening sequences)

                -How have you improved this from draft 1?

M.     TARGET AUDIENCE:

a.        -Who is your target audience? (give details of age, gender, ethnicity, location, interests/hobbies, lifestyle etc.

-why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the idea/plot

-why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the form (how a film is constructed = editing, transitions, music, etc)

-why would your target audience be interested in your film because of the genre & conventions

b.   Develop a questionnaire for your most recent draft – ask them specific questions about your current draft to get their opinions about your idea. You should ask them questions about genre/conventions/theme/concepts/plot/characters/locations etc. You may do this electronically/video/photograph

                -when done this, you must have a slide to identify what you learned from getting audience feedback

N.       CHARACTERS:
-how have you developed your characters from draft 1?

-for your newest character section, use layout I explained

-Actor as self

-actor as character

-inspirational photos

-costume/props for character

-other mise-en-scene details

-what character represents

O.      LOCATIONS:
-Include all pictures of ALL locations. Need to have a good range of angles for each location. Each image to be labelled.

-are these locations always accessible? If not – when?

-how will you get there?

-any health & safety concerns/risk in these locations?

P.       NARRATIVE:
-What type of narrative are you using in your opening sequence?  (example linear/non-linear, open, closed….)

-how has this developed from draft 1?

Q.      FILM THEORY:
-How are you considering and applying the theories of:

-Todorov

-Propp

-Strauss.

-If you don’t apply their theories you must explain why you are not

R.       FILM DISTRIBUTING COMPANY:
-what film distribution company would you use and why. You could embed assignment 10 here

-You must choose 1-3 companies you want to include and fully explain why you would choose them

(consider what genre/films they release, budgets, locations, etc)

S.        TITLES/CREDITS:
-what titles/credits from real films are you inspired by (still shots with annotations)

-what font would you like to use and why? (remember show EXPLORATION OF IDEAS) – don’t be predictable!

-what colour font would you like to use and why? (remember show EXPLORATION OF IDEAS) – don’t be predictable!

- what animation for titles/credits would you like to use and why? (remember show EXPLORATION OF IDEAS) – don’t be predictable! (you might need to pop on imovie to investigate what is available)

T.        MUSIC/SOUNDS:
-what non-diegetic sounds inspire you (background music) in real films that you might want to capture in yours?

-what diegetic sounds inspire you (real sounds) in real films that you might want to capture in yours?!  (if there are any)

-look at some copyright free websites and show some sounds you could potentially use for your opening sequence.  Make sure you describe where in the opening sequence you would apply the sounds

-You can make your own sounds in garageband if you wish, but still show you have explored copyright free sites for ideas

U.       BBFC AND RATING:
-what is the BBFC and what is used for?

-explain the rating system and ages in the UK (U, PG, 12, 15) and explain generally their rating details

-What would your film be rated and how are you meeting the BBFC standards?

                Film would be rated _____.

                Make a chart that has BBFC standards on one side, the other side, how you are meeting those standards