Final Version

Final Verion

In our final lesson of editing we will be putting the final touches to our piece. we have added audio over the top of the filming. we also will be putting our credits in. we have decided to make these colourful so they are appropriate to the film.

In our lesson today we will be working on our final pieces of editing. We will also attempt to put audio in the background of the clip. As well as this, we will be finishing off our music to go over the clip using garage band.

Latest lesson

This lesson danny is working on the opening title music. He will be using garage band to make our piece of music. He is trying to make an up-beat and jolly piece of music that is foot tapping but at the same time puts a smile on your face. However, when ''the bad guy'' enters the music will get slightly darker and evil. This will help the viewer understand he is ''the bad guy'' and as we're aiming our film at a young audience we will want to help them as much as possible to understand the characters. This will diguinquish the characeters at an early part of the film which will avoid confussion and make it clear to the audience.

We will also be looking at different loacations. Preferably we woul like to film our opening in class rooms as it is indoors and is easy to relate to kids bedrooms etc.

Jame will be thinking of potential film company names for the opening sequence to go in the credits. This will have to be something fun and happy that would usually target at childrens film. We have come to the conclusion of ''A Playful Film''. We chose this as it gives off a funky and cool effect that is obviously aimed at young children.

Potential locations

During today's lesson we will be looking at different locations and taking pictures of them. This will help us select the different venues that we will be shooting our title sequence. We've decided to use bright coloured sheets to make it seem more appropriate for children. It is very important we make it clear who our target market is.

As well as this we have edited James' face onto a superhero body. This will be used for the superhero wannabe to look at and admire.

today we are developing are ideas more .. we have made a mood bored of ideas that may be good to use and develop further and outlined the plot of the opening sequence. we are also finding out exactly what to put at credits in out opening sequence.

Children's film brainstorming

-broad humour
-slapstick
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what would a kid enjoy ?

bright colours, simple story..hero and a villain.
hero saves the day
on tv
bad guy annoyed-shown to want to take action, falls over (slapstick)
bad guy in dark, shows evil.
child admires hero.



kid watching tv, running about (past the tv) bad guy hits fist, destroys credits. in dark, turns tv off, over the shoulder shot. good guy interviewed on tv.

characters:

interviewer-Hucker
Superhero-jimboooo
superhero wannabe-Chiv
bad guy-josh basset

mis en scene
Kid : colourful room posters of super hero
Bad guy: dark room, only lit by tv light
Interview: bright, appealing.

Analysis of opening sequence for "Catch Me if You Can"

The opening sequence to catch me if you can gives us a good insight into the rest of the film. It shows a man in 1950s style being chased and changing roles as he goes. We see this by the seeing the character moving across the screen being followed by a character appearing to be a member of the FBI.

The main character changes roles by alternating his costume in the appropriate environment, for example a doctor in a hospital. This gives us the impression that the film will be about a character on the run from the law, escaping by changing his appearance in order become a different person.

In terms of the soundtrack, it is used to create an atmosphere of mystery, which also allows the viewer an insight into the plot of the film. Accompanied with this is the writing which is continuously moving, which shows a constant flow of change, relating to the change in uniform of the main character.

The design, music, and colours used in the opening sequence is similar to Hitchcock. This alludes to the idea that the film is set in the 1940s/50s.

evaluation of prelim

In doing the prelim task I have learned more about how to make films. This includes the use of different shot types and when they are right to be used. Also, I have learned the 180 degree rule, and that it must be kept too or else the viewer can become disorientated. In addtion, I have had an introduction into the Final Cut software and have learnt how to order shots by using editing. By filiming the prelim, I feel I now know how to plan and produce a smooth, simple and well edited film.

In making the prelim I've learned many things. One of these is that I've learned how to put shot types together successfully and smoothly. I am now an accomplished user on final cut and have confidence using it. As well as these i have learned all the different shot types and where it is necessary to use them.
The 180 degree rule is a vital rule to any film as it will keep the viewer orientated and will make sure they don't get confused. It is important to keep it simple and not try to over complicate it.

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