Produced by: C-Jam Studios
Directed by: James Doughty, Chris Woods
Cinematography: Chris Woods, James Doughty, Alex Long
Sound: Marlon Huseyin-Sharp
Editing: Alex Long, Chris Woods, Marlon Huseyin-Sharp & James Doughty
Animation: Alex Long, Chris Woods & James Doughty
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Monday, 18 October 2010
Outline of what info needs to be in an opening of a film
Within all the opening of films, the director and producer ect must show:
Genre: The genre must be shown to the audience to help them understand the film. The understanding of the genre allows the audience to make better judgements on the characters and story line.
Characters: within the opening sequence the film introduces presumably the main characters first for the audience to know immediately they are going to become a significant role later on in the film. the characters within a film are easily the most vital role within the beginning and opening sequences of a film as they create the emotion and setting of what that particular film is about.
Opening credits: opening credits are the less of importance in a film, however, they do play large roles, the credits tell the audiences and companies who made the film i.e.. directer, producer and a few other people who contributed to the creation of the film.
Mise en scene: Music within the opening sequence is not always played however, when music is played, it allows the film to be shown its genre... for example, a jazzy american could be from a film like the blue's brothers.
Genre: The genre must be shown to the audience to help them understand the film. The understanding of the genre allows the audience to make better judgements on the characters and story line.
Characters: within the opening sequence the film introduces presumably the main characters first for the audience to know immediately they are going to become a significant role later on in the film. the characters within a film are easily the most vital role within the beginning and opening sequences of a film as they create the emotion and setting of what that particular film is about.
Opening credits: opening credits are the less of importance in a film, however, they do play large roles, the credits tell the audiences and companies who made the film i.e.. directer, producer and a few other people who contributed to the creation of the film.
Mise en scene: Music within the opening sequence is not always played however, when music is played, it allows the film to be shown its genre... for example, a jazzy american could be from a film like the blue's brothers.
- Marlon
Call Sheet
We are going to shoot our opening sequence in our Media classroom by using iStop Motion and a backdrop as the set. Our filming will start on filming on Wednesday 20th October and finish filming on Thursday 21st October. By using plastercine and lego models, we will film the opening sequence to our short film and edit it in iStop Motion too.
- James
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Prop List
Prop List:
Chris: Plastercine
James: Make/design background for iStopmotion
Marlon: Lego
Alex: Fish wire
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Initial Ideas for Children's Film
Technical Details:
For our children's film opening we would like to use the Apple program iStop Motion. A white backdrop will be used for the background and lego will be used to create the set we need to shoot with. A house, scenery and a rocket ship are what we need to create out of lego for our opening. As for the characters, we are going to use play-dough or plastercine, just like they do in films like Wallace & Gromit.
The Narrative:
Our film is about a ten year old boy who's ultimate dream is to fly to the moon. So, he proceeds to try and build a rocket ship in his back garden. Eventually, his Uncle finds out of his plans and, after relating to his nephews dream of visiting the moon, he agrees to help and conceal the rocket ship. When they finally finish building it, the boy attempts to fly in it, and after a short while succeeds. However, when he arrives, he is shocked at what he discovers, and his once amazing dream becomes a shocking reality where he fights to return home to his family.
Certification:
We are going to classify this film as being a PG because it will contain mild swearing and scenes of an upsetting nature to some children. Parental guidance is not necessary, but advised.
Genre:
The genre of our children's film is Children's adventure, and the main theme is the boys quest to achieve his ultimate dream.
For our children's film opening we would like to use the Apple program iStop Motion. A white backdrop will be used for the background and lego will be used to create the set we need to shoot with. A house, scenery and a rocket ship are what we need to create out of lego for our opening. As for the characters, we are going to use play-dough or plastercine, just like they do in films like Wallace & Gromit.
The Narrative:
Our film is about a ten year old boy who's ultimate dream is to fly to the moon. So, he proceeds to try and build a rocket ship in his back garden. Eventually, his Uncle finds out of his plans and, after relating to his nephews dream of visiting the moon, he agrees to help and conceal the rocket ship. When they finally finish building it, the boy attempts to fly in it, and after a short while succeeds. However, when he arrives, he is shocked at what he discovers, and his once amazing dream becomes a shocking reality where he fights to return home to his family.
Certification:
We are going to classify this film as being a PG because it will contain mild swearing and scenes of an upsetting nature to some children. Parental guidance is not necessary, but advised.
Genre:
The genre of our children's film is Children's adventure, and the main theme is the boys quest to achieve his ultimate dream.
- James, Chris and Alex
Monday, 11 October 2010
Information on Film Classification
Film Classification
Film certifications. Every since film that is released onto our Cinema screens and DVD's has to legally have a 'certification'. Film certifications can range from 'U', which is suitable for anyone over the age of four to '18', which of course is not suitable for anyone below the age of eighteen. However, childrens film only falls into three to five catorgories. The five being: 'Uc', 'U', 'PG', '12A' and '12'. Details on the four main certifications are below...
The information about these certifications is from the website: http://www.sbbfc.co.uk/ - the British Board of Film Classification.
'U'
A "U" film should be suitable for children aged four and above and have a positive moral framework.
- Discrimination: No discriminatory language or behavior unless clearly disapproved of.
- Drugs: No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless there is a educational purpose or anti-drug message.
- Horror: Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to upset young children.
- Imitable: No potentially dangerous behavior which young people are likely to copy.
- Language: infrequent use of very mild language.
- Nudity: Occasional natural nudity, no sexual content.
- Sex: Mild sexual behavior (kissing) and references only (making love)
- Theme: While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.
'PG'
Any child accompanied by an adult may watch. A "PG" film should not disturb a child aged 8 or older.
- Discrimination: No discriminatory language or behavior unless clearly disapproved of unless used for educational or historical context.
- Drugs: No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless there is a educational purpose or anti-drug message.
- Horror: Scary sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy sequences may be a mitigating factor.
- Imitable: No potentially dangerous behavior which young people are likely to copy.
- Language: Mild bad language only.
- Nudity: Occasional natural nudity, no sexual content.
- Sex: Sexual activity may be implied but should be infrequent and brief.
- Theme: Where more serious issues are featured (domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should be condoned unacceptable behavior.
'12' & '12A'
Exactly the same criteria are used for both "12" and "12A". These categories are awarded where the material is, in general, only for children aged 12 and above.
- Discrimination: Discriminatory language or behavior must be endorsed by the work as a whole.
- Drugs: Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and must not be glamorised or give instructional detail.
- Horror: Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.
- Imitable: Dangerous behavior(hanging, suicide and self harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
- Language: Moderate language is aloud. Use of words like "Fuck" must be infrequent.
- Nudity: Nudity is aloud but sexual context must be infrequent.
- Sex: Sexual must be brief and discreetly portrayed. Sexual references should not be beyond what is suitable for a teenager.
- Theme: Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.
- Violence: Moderate violence is aloud, but should not dwell on detail and keep it brief.
- Chris & James
CONVENTIONS
- Props: The props included mountain equipment, flares, rope, torches, backpacks and a book.
- Themes: The theme(s) of Journey to the Centre of the Earth include: Quest/Exploration, family relation ship and science.
- Location: The locations are an American city, Iceland, Italy, Mountain side/Volcano(s) and underground (centre of the Earth).
- Cinematography (Camerawork): The cinematography includes: Point of view shots and panning
- Sound: Different sounds in the trailer include the sounds of a plane, lava and a waterfall (watery sound), explosions, dinosaurs and different weather types including lightning.
- Editing: The editing included 3D editing, CGI's and continuity editing.
- Story Type: The story type was childrens adventure, mixed in with a bit of comedy, science fiction and action too (sub-genre's).
- Character Types:The character types included the hero of the film, who saves the day at the end. The funny character(s) and the paranoid ones too.
- James, Marlon and Alex
Thursday, 7 October 2010
The Goonies Analysis
Opening Scene:
The opening scene introduces the villains of the film, the beginning of the narrative and also shows you the time period and location of where the film is set. It is set in the 1980s in a small town that is being threatened with being bulldozed to make way for a golf course.
Genre:
The genre of the film is children's adventure because it is a tale of a group of youngsters who follow the legend of 'one eyed willy' and his buried treasure and take it upon themselves to find the treasure and save their homes from being destroyed to make way for a golf course.
Mise-en-scene:
The language that they use in the film indicates that it is American culture in the 1980s. They use curse words and slang from that era as well as wearing clothes that were fashionable in the 80s.
The opening scene introduces the villains of the film, the beginning of the narrative and also shows you the time period and location of where the film is set. It is set in the 1980s in a small town that is being threatened with being bulldozed to make way for a golf course.
Genre:
The genre of the film is children's adventure because it is a tale of a group of youngsters who follow the legend of 'one eyed willy' and his buried treasure and take it upon themselves to find the treasure and save their homes from being destroyed to make way for a golf course.
Mise-en-scene:
The language that they use in the film indicates that it is American culture in the 1980s. They use curse words and slang from that era as well as wearing clothes that were fashionable in the 80s.
- James & Chris
Monday, 4 October 2010
Monsters Inc. intro.
The intro of monsters inc allows the audience to gather enough information about the genre which is, animation, comedy and family. The comedy factor comes in because there is a few humorous parts during the opening like when the screams come in when the door opens and when the monsters coming in and out of the doors are scaring one another. the credits are shown during this 1min and a half opening sequence. the credits are easily and fluently shown during this sequence and gives a big hint in the genre of the film.
The sound during the opening sequence is also a huge factor when the genre is trying to keep the comedy/family sub genre going as the film does. the sound includes a fun and calm song. the song consists of jazzy trumpets and drums making it seem less of a scary film and more of a fun comedy.
- Marlon & Alex
Opening Sequence Analysis
Up:
The opening sequence to Up includes the introduction to characters, location and date + time it's set in. It also gives you a sense of adventure, the balloon he holds has 'Spirit of Adventure' and the first scene shows him in a theatre watching a film on an explorer who he personally aspires to be like - this gives away the genre of the film. It also subtly shows the credits throughout the opening scenes.
Nanny McPhee:
It starts off with a voice over, who you eventually find out as the scene progresses is the Father of the family that it is set around, setting the scene for the entire film. It also introduces the characters and gives an idea of the genre. The credits are thrown in with the voice over at the beginning, which also introduces the films back story.
Stardust:
The opening starts off with the credits and the introduction to the main narrative by using a back story, which sets the date, time and location and also introduces the characters. The genre is also made clear in the opening (Fantasy).
The opening sequence to Up includes the introduction to characters, location and date + time it's set in. It also gives you a sense of adventure, the balloon he holds has 'Spirit of Adventure' and the first scene shows him in a theatre watching a film on an explorer who he personally aspires to be like - this gives away the genre of the film. It also subtly shows the credits throughout the opening scenes.
Nanny McPhee:
It starts off with a voice over, who you eventually find out as the scene progresses is the Father of the family that it is set around, setting the scene for the entire film. It also introduces the characters and gives an idea of the genre. The credits are thrown in with the voice over at the beginning, which also introduces the films back story.
Stardust:
The opening starts off with the credits and the introduction to the main narrative by using a back story, which sets the date, time and location and also introduces the characters. The genre is also made clear in the opening (Fantasy).
- James, Chris, Marlon & Alex
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