Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Soundtrack editing for the film sequence.
We used garage band to create a soundtrack for our children's opening sequence. We used various sounds for the feelings the actor are taking into account and some other sound tracks to show the important parts of the film such as "Alarm ring" for a daydream, This will show to the viewer that this part of the film is important. our soundtrack show various emotions and feelings through the film to give extra effect. This is the final part of out film making from james,ruth,adam and tom.
Friday, 6 November 2009
Editing our filming.
To overcome one of the problems we faced, we had to use doubles for the last piece of filming.However this didn't effect us during our editing. We uploaded are film onto the computer to be able to look at what we would have in the film. We used final cut express to help us with this.
We also need to use garage band to start making a soundtrack to go with our filming.
We also need to use garage band to start making a soundtrack to go with our filming.
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Thoughts on first day of filming...
Today we started to film our children's open sequence, it went well as we covered alot of different shots for our film. As we already had found our location of filming it made it easier to start filming straight away! We worked well as a group and helped each other act and with camera work too...
Over all a good days shooting!
Over all a good days shooting!
Disney's Toy Story- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
In the opening credits of 'Toy Story', it shows firstly the companies credits 'Walt Disney Pixar'. This shows who are the producers of the film are. Also the Toys 'woody' for example, in the opening part set the setting for the story, letting us know that the film with be about their adventures... In addition, the film instantly shows that it's a children's film by the use of colours and animation. The first scene is where the toys are talking about watching a film and about a person called 'buzz'.
Detaied shot list....
The different shots used during our opening two minute sequence:
- Opening of the film, long shot. Of the setting.
- Mid shot- of the child on the floor after falling off the bike.
- Close-up- set of keys hanging out of his jeans.
- Extreme close up- Of the key.
- Extreme long shot- used to show the next scene and the surroundings and scale.
- Wide angle shot- Of the gateway and man standing.
Thursday, 15 October 2009
R2- 43 Review
There are 10 real posts on the blog. There are 12 altogether, but two are blank 'spam' posts.
As of this stage, we feel that this is enough posts.
A detailed shot-list is missing, although the storyboard is very detailed.
The idea is good; the idea of a story told in a boy's unconscious is an interesting one and one we feel that a young child could 'get into'.
The genre is quite clear. We assume that this will be an adventure/fantasy story.
We feel that what is written is appropriate for an opening sequence. Perhaps, however, slightly too much goes on for two minutes' worth of film.
This could easily be shot in college; there are ditches and doors, which are the only two features referenced.
The analysis is very detailed. The choice of film to analyse, Monster's Inc., as a good one. This is because a lot goes on in the first 120 seconds of Monsters Inc.
In the analysis, the reference of how important doors are in the rest of the film is a particularly interesting point.
The storyboard is varied and clear enough. Perhaps it could be beneficial to do a bit less in the time frame. However, it is clear that the group knows what they are doing. The storyboard is clear.
As of this stage, we feel that this is enough posts.
A detailed shot-list is missing, although the storyboard is very detailed.
The idea is good; the idea of a story told in a boy's unconscious is an interesting one and one we feel that a young child could 'get into'.
The genre is quite clear. We assume that this will be an adventure/fantasy story.
We feel that what is written is appropriate for an opening sequence. Perhaps, however, slightly too much goes on for two minutes' worth of film.
This could easily be shot in college; there are ditches and doors, which are the only two features referenced.
The analysis is very detailed. The choice of film to analyse, Monster's Inc., as a good one. This is because a lot goes on in the first 120 seconds of Monsters Inc.
In the analysis, the reference of how important doors are in the rest of the film is a particularly interesting point.
The storyboard is varied and clear enough. Perhaps it could be beneficial to do a bit less in the time frame. However, it is clear that the group knows what they are doing. The storyboard is clear.
Photo Descriptions Of Opening Sequence. James.Adam,Ruth.Tom.
These photos that have been taken show what the opening scene is about and where its being set.
The first photo is a picture of the first scene to our opening sequence. It is a long, wide shot which gives the effect of what the surrounding environment is.
The second photo in our opening scene is a picture of the child on the floor in a day dream, Which leads to the next photo of a close up of the child, where there are a set of keys hanging out of his pocket. (doesn't yet know about, still in dream).
Our next photo is of a long shot of the forest where the child gets back on his bike and carries on his bike ride.This is the next scene in our opening sequence, This leads to where the child sees a man standing by a gateway.
The next picture is of the man and child speaking about the gateway and the keys in the child's pocket. Which is a mid-wide shot, as this shot includes two characters, setting and gateway. The man points out to the young boy about the keys as the child doesn't realise they are there.
This is the end of our opening two minute sequence.
The first photo is a picture of the first scene to our opening sequence. It is a long, wide shot which gives the effect of what the surrounding environment is.
The second photo in our opening scene is a picture of the child on the floor in a day dream, Which leads to the next photo of a close up of the child, where there are a set of keys hanging out of his pocket. (doesn't yet know about, still in dream).
Our next photo is of a long shot of the forest where the child gets back on his bike and carries on his bike ride.This is the next scene in our opening sequence, This leads to where the child sees a man standing by a gateway.
The next picture is of the man and child speaking about the gateway and the keys in the child's pocket. Which is a mid-wide shot, as this shot includes two characters, setting and gateway. The man points out to the young boy about the keys as the child doesn't realise they are there.
This is the end of our opening two minute sequence.
Story Board - what they are showing and why ....
The pictures above are images that show the storyboard of our children's opening sequence. They are simple shots of our scenes that show an outline of our final piece.
Working from the bottom of the page to the top, we open with someone holding a sheet that tells the viewer the name of our production and the people within our film. The second shot shows a young boy riding his bike, the small diagram of a ‘music note’ will be put in when editing our piece. We wanted to incorporate a childlike element so by adding drawings of music notes we felt this would help – the idea came from ‘ The story of Tracy beaker’ a popular children’s t.v programme.
Next we have a shot of the boy on the fall, with his bike next to him, telling the audience that he has fallen off and is currently unconscious. The next shot is a zoom up/ crash zoom of the face of the child… this is followed by a point of view shot.
We have a shot of the little boy next to a gate, with a man holding a key in our next shot which leads back to a point of view shot – showing the boy coming out of his dream….
Shot 11 and 12 are showing the boy waking up from his daze after his fall. He realises that he has a key in his pocket and goes on a quest to find where the key leads him…Shot 13 shows him biking around, frame14 shows the viewer that he has found the gate and shot 15 shows his flashbacks’ ….the image of him standing next to the gate with the man.
The last couple of drawings show him walking up to the gate, wondering where it will lead to , then the camera stop just as he opens the door.
End
Working from the bottom of the page to the top, we open with someone holding a sheet that tells the viewer the name of our production and the people within our film. The second shot shows a young boy riding his bike, the small diagram of a ‘music note’ will be put in when editing our piece. We wanted to incorporate a childlike element so by adding drawings of music notes we felt this would help – the idea came from ‘ The story of Tracy beaker’ a popular children’s t.v programme.
Next we have a shot of the boy on the fall, with his bike next to him, telling the audience that he has fallen off and is currently unconscious. The next shot is a zoom up/ crash zoom of the face of the child… this is followed by a point of view shot.
We have a shot of the little boy next to a gate, with a man holding a key in our next shot which leads back to a point of view shot – showing the boy coming out of his dream….
Shot 11 and 12 are showing the boy waking up from his daze after his fall. He realises that he has a key in his pocket and goes on a quest to find where the key leads him…Shot 13 shows him biking around, frame14 shows the viewer that he has found the gate and shot 15 shows his flashbacks’ ….the image of him standing next to the gate with the man.
The last couple of drawings show him walking up to the gate, wondering where it will lead to , then the camera stop just as he opens the door.
End
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Analysis of childs sequences (Monsters Inc)
In the opening credits of 'Monsters Inc', it shows firstly the companies credits 'Walt Disney Pixar'. This shows who are the producers of the film are. Also there are many doors in the opening part- with monsters going through them which represents the story board of the film. It represents the childhood fear of something hidden behind a closed door. In addition, the film instantly shows that it's a children's film by the use of colours and animation. The first scene is where a child is being put into bed by his parents when a monster come out from within the closet.
From watching this first sequence we can tell that Monsters inc is a comedy, animated adventure film that was directed by Pete Doctor. We can tell that this film is a comedy animated adventure because of the opening credits "walt disney", associated with childrens film, which are given rating of U or PG. Also with the title of the film "Monsters INC", it is written in cartoon letters which shows its intented for a younger audience.
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
shot list
Shot list- Establishing
character one, standing at the top of the stairs.
Close up- Door handle/ Door opening.
Match on Acton- looking down at character two walking up the stairs.
Reaction Shot- facial expression.
Long shot- character three at the bottom of the stairs. Filmer at the top.
Conversation- wide shot of character one and two having a conversation.
character one, standing at the top of the stairs.
Close up- Door handle/ Door opening.
Match on Acton- looking down at character two walking up the stairs.
Reaction Shot- facial expression.
Long shot- character three at the bottom of the stairs. Filmer at the top.
Conversation- wide shot of character one and two having a conversation.
Tom, James And Adam
In the opening credits of 'The Little Mermaid ', it shows firstly the companies credits 'Walt Disney'. This shows who are the producers of the film are. We first see the setting of the film, under the sea which could possible be significant to the film...
From watching this first sequence we can tell that The little Mermaid is a , animated adventure film about a young girl growing up and falling in love maybe... Directed Ron Clements
John Musker. We can tell that the film is a childrens film by it being animated and by the theatrical element to it - its going to be lighthearted to watch, perfect for a younger audience. The film was rating a U also telling us that the intended audience is children of a very young age.