Alex - Director
Samir - Sound
Lois - Editing/cinematography
Acting roles
Alex - Man on bus
Samir - Kiddnapper
Lois - Patient
Friday 29 January 2010
Roles
Basic roles
Alex - Director
Samir - Sound
Lois - Editing/cinematography
Acting roles
Alex - Man on bus
Samir - Kiddnapper
Lois - Patient
Alex - Director
Samir - Sound
Lois - Editing/cinematography
Acting roles
Alex - Man on bus
Samir - Kiddnapper
Lois - Patient
Props/Location
Location:
- A room in college (Hospital room)
- Outside of Addenbrookes Hospital (Local hospital)
- Local bus (Green park and ride)
- General locations on the bus around cambridge
Props:
- Hospital clothes gown
- Bus ticket and £1.80
- Wheel chair
- "Get Well Soon" Flowers
- Mobile Phone
- A room in college (Hospital room)
- Outside of Addenbrookes Hospital (Local hospital)
- Local bus (Green park and ride)
- General locations on the bus around cambridge
Props:
- Hospital clothes gown
- Bus ticket and £1.80
- Wheel chair
- "Get Well Soon" Flowers
- Mobile Phone
Ident
Our ident was based around the pixar opening but instead of using a lamp we used a mac, we attempted to do green screening but due to poor lighting we failed to get footage that was workable with... instead the end result was a little fuzzy and still green... but we learned the importance of green screen lighting
Plot
The plot is a misty thriller, the story based around one main character going to the local hospital to visit his or her brother/sister that has been involved in a recent accident that has landed him/her in the hospital heavily crippled and unable to move or talk (much), the opening scene is based on a bus, the relative during the bus trip is texting/calling and this is how the viewers are alerted to his/her involvement with the character in hospital, the plot develops as we find out that the accident might not have been as much of an accident then what we are first told.., in other words he was involved with the wrong people and they wanted him gone, maybe slightly cheesy but i can work on that, and failed the first time, now they are coming to finish the job, during this time we have no idea of the involvement with these outside people...
The realization scene is when these people are taking the injured relative, this will be show with cuts between the bus scene and the hospital (see story board)
the relative just misses the injured person as the "bad guys" wheel him off in a wheel chair, the closing scene is one of the relative realizing that this person has been taken and the story begins as the credits role (END OF OUR SHORT OPENING)
The realization scene is when these people are taking the injured relative, this will be show with cuts between the bus scene and the hospital (see story board)
the relative just misses the injured person as the "bad guys" wheel him off in a wheel chair, the closing scene is one of the relative realizing that this person has been taken and the story begins as the credits role (END OF OUR SHORT OPENING)
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Tuesday 26 January 2010
Green screening
For our Indent we decided to use green screen. This however became a problem later in the editing stage. We realised that it takes a really long time to edit and it's also a very boring and long process. Alex was the person who decided to edit it. I looked up different green screen effects on Youtube and found this video...
I like the different effects used in this video as it shows how clever green screen is.
I like the different effects used in this video as it shows how clever green screen is.
Thriller opening timeline
During our lesson on the 26th of January we discovered the deadlines we are are working to.
We have to have finished shooting by the 25th of February and in terms of editing first draft deadline is the 2nd of March and final deadline is the 9th of March.
We have to have finished shooting by the 25th of February and in terms of editing first draft deadline is the 2nd of March and final deadline is the 9th of March.
Thriller certificates
Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be
endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive
discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely
to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should
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 behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, 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 glam orised.
Language
Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong
language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.
Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief
and discreet.
Sex
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed.
Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for
young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely
to be acceptable.
Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must
be suitable for young t eenagers.
Violence
Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on
detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood,
but occasional gory moments may be permitted if
justified by the context.
Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and
discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual
justification.
12A/12 –
Suitable for 12 years and over
Exactly the same criteria are
used to classify works at ‘12A’
and ‘12’. These categories are
awarded where the material is
suitable, in general, only for
those aged 12 and over. Works
classified at these categories
may upset children under 12
or contain material which many
parents will find unsuitable
for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only
for cinema films. No one younger
than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a
cinema unless accompanied by
an adult, and films classified
‘12A’ are not recommended for a
child below 12. An adult may take
a younger child if, in their
judgement, the fil m is suitable
for that particular child. In such
circumstances, responsibility for
allowing a child under 12 to view
lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for
video works. No one younger than
12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated
video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory
language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not
promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily
accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example,
aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic
or sexualised.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and
self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be
copied. Easily a ccessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example,
‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be
acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated
use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without
strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a
non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail.
There may be strong v erbal references to sexual behaviour,
but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable
unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is
sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is
appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction
of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to
be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also
unlikely to be acceptable.
There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence
but any portraya l of sexual violence must be discreet and
have a strong contextual justification. 15 –
Suitable only for 15 years
and over
No one younger than 15 may
see a ‘15’ film in a cinema.
No one younger than 15 may
rent or buy a ‘15’ rated
video work.
• where the material is in breach of the criminal law,
or has been created through the commission of a
criminal offence
• where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to
risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour,
to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of
violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use,
which may cause harm to public health or morals.
This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised
violence which might, for example, eroticise or
endorse sexual assault
• where there are more explicit images of sexual
activity which cannot be justified by context. Such
images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in
‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined
to that category.
In the case of video works (including video games),
which may be more accessible to younger viewers,
intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.
Sex education at ‘18’
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and
educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer
sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may
be permitted.
Sex works at ‘18’
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual
arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material
which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex
works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish
material, sexually explicit animated images, or other
very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’
category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work
at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.
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I think that all thrillers have the certificate of PG and above but is the extent of what each individual film involves that determines weather it is a 12a, 12, 15 or 18.
endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive
discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely
to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.
Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should
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 behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, 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 glam orised.
Language
Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong
language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.
Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief
and discreet.
Sex
Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed.
Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for
young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely
to be acceptable.
Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must
be suitable for young t eenagers.
Violence
Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on
detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood,
but occasional gory moments may be permitted if
justified by the context.
Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and
discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual
justification.
12A/12 –
Suitable for 12 years and over
Exactly the same criteria are
used to classify works at ‘12A’
and ‘12’. These categories are
awarded where the material is
suitable, in general, only for
those aged 12 and over. Works
classified at these categories
may upset children under 12
or contain material which many
parents will find unsuitable
for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only
for cinema films. No one younger
than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a
cinema unless accompanied by
an adult, and films classified
‘12A’ are not recommended for a
child below 12. An adult may take
a younger child if, in their
judgement, the fil m is suitable
for that particular child. In such
circumstances, responsibility for
allowing a child under 12 to view
lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for
video works. No one younger than
12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated
video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory
language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not
promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily
accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example,
aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic
or sexualised.
Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and
self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be
copied. Easily a ccessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language
There may be frequent use of strong language (for example,
‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be
acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated
use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without
strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a
non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail.
There may be strong v erbal references to sexual behaviour,
but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable
unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is
sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is
appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction
of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to
be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also
unlikely to be acceptable.
There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence
but any portraya l of sexual violence must be discreet and
have a strong contextual justification. 15 –
Suitable only for 15 years
and over
No one younger than 15 may
see a ‘15’ film in a cinema.
No one younger than 15 may
rent or buy a ‘15’ rated
video work.
• where the material is in breach of the criminal law,
or has been created through the commission of a
criminal offence
• where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to
risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour,
to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of
violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use,
which may cause harm to public health or morals.
This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised
violence which might, for example, eroticise or
endorse sexual assault
• where there are more explicit images of sexual
activity which cannot be justified by context. Such
images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in
‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined
to that category.
In the case of video works (including video games),
which may be more accessible to younger viewers,
intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.
Sex education at ‘18’
Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and
educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer
sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may
be permitted.
Sex works at ‘18’
Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual
arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material
which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex
works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish
material, sexually explicit animated images, or other
very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’
category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work
at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I think that all thrillers have the certificate of PG and above but is the extent of what each individual film involves that determines weather it is a 12a, 12, 15 or 18.
Friday 22 January 2010
Thriller research
For background research into the Thriller genre of films we have watched various film clips on YouTube.
All the presidents men, enemy of the state and pelican brief are examples of the political thrillers, 22
psychological, political, action, crime are several examples of the sub genre in Thrillers.
The exercise of watching thrillers was very useful because it helped us to fully understand the genre of thriller and the sub genres as well. We learned that to be a good thriller a film has to fundamentally excite and torment us to an extent. We tend to take the side of the good guy in thrillers because it is him (or her) who experiences something (like a death of a family member for example) and/ or discovers a secret that the authorities don't want to be leaked.
Thrillers tend to be seen or played out through the eyes/perspective of one group.
All the presidents men, enemy of the state and pelican brief are examples of the political thrillers, 22
psychological, political, action, crime are several examples of the sub genre in Thrillers.
The exercise of watching thrillers was very useful because it helped us to fully understand the genre of thriller and the sub genres as well. We learned that to be a good thriller a film has to fundamentally excite and torment us to an extent. We tend to take the side of the good guy in thrillers because it is him (or her) who experiences something (like a death of a family member for example) and/ or discovers a secret that the authorities don't want to be leaked.
Thrillers tend to be seen or played out through the eyes/perspective of one group.
Indent
We were asked to do an Indent for the start if our Thriller opening. We researched into a few existing indents including Pixar, Bad Robot and a few Chinese ones. We really liked the Pixar idea of the light jumping on the letter I. We watched a remake of it that someone had made...
We liked the idea of doing something to do with Pixar because we thought it looked quite effective. The Pixar indent is also really well know so hopefully people would know it when they see it on our Thriller Opening.
We decided to use an Apple Mac computer as this represents the Pixar idea slightly. We decided to have the mac walk across the screen. It would then circle and the words "NIP IT" would then appear on the screen. We used green screen because we could then use the Pixar blue background that is used in the video above.
We liked the idea of doing something to do with Pixar because we thought it looked quite effective. The Pixar indent is also really well know so hopefully people would know it when they see it on our Thriller Opening.
We decided to use an Apple Mac computer as this represents the Pixar idea slightly. We decided to have the mac walk across the screen. It would then circle and the words "NIP IT" would then appear on the screen. We used green screen because we could then use the Pixar blue background that is used in the video above.
Friday 15 January 2010
Political Thriller defintion
Wikipedia's definition of a Political Thriller
A political thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of political power struggle. They usually involve various plots, rarely legal, designed to give political power to someone, while his opponents try to stop him from getting it. They can involve national or international political scenarios.
Our definition of a political thriller usually involves the government being the bad guys and the good people being the ones they are after.
A political thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of political power struggle. They usually involve various plots, rarely legal, designed to give political power to someone, while his opponents try to stop him from getting it. They can involve national or international political scenarios.
Our definition of a political thriller usually involves the government being the bad guys and the good people being the ones they are after.
Quote
What makes a political thriller?
We looked on wikipedia for a definition of a political thriller... this is what we found...
"The basic plot is an ordinary man pulling an innocent thread which leads to a mess of corruption. The corruption should be political or governmental in nature. The movie should be plot driven. There should be thrills."
I agree with this statement but I think the basic plot doesn't always have to be a man, political thrillers can also have the lead played by a woman for example Julia Roberts plays the lead in The Pelican Brief which is a political thriller so I think the wikipedia quote is wrong in that sense.
We looked on wikipedia for a definition of a political thriller... this is what we found...
"The basic plot is an ordinary man pulling an innocent thread which leads to a mess of corruption. The corruption should be political or governmental in nature. The movie should be plot driven. There should be thrills."
I agree with this statement but I think the basic plot doesn't always have to be a man, political thrillers can also have the lead played by a woman for example Julia Roberts plays the lead in The Pelican Brief which is a political thriller so I think the wikipedia quote is wrong in that sense.
Phychological Thriller
Wikipedia definition of a Psychological Thriller
Psychological thrillers tend to reverse this formula to a certain degree, emphasizing the characters just as much, if not more so, than the plot.
The suspense created by psychological thrillers often comes from two or more characters preying upon one another's minds, either by playing deceptive games with the other or by merely trying to demolish the others mental state.
Our definition of a psychological thriller is where the suspense is produced by the thoughts and realization of someones mind. Usually psychological thrillers consist of one or more people playing with the mind of someone else, making them analyze every move they make which makes them become very paranoid.
Psychological thriller is a specific sub-genre of the wide-ranging thriller genre. However, this genre often incorporates elements from the mystery and drama genre in addition to the typical traits of the thriller genre. Also, occasionally this genre will border into the also wide-ranging Horror genre. Generally, thrillers focus on plot over character, and thus emphasize intense, physical action over the character's psyche.
Psychological thrillers tend to reverse this formula to a certain degree, emphasizing the characters just as much, if not more so, than the plot.
The suspense created by psychological thrillers often comes from two or more characters preying upon one another's minds, either by playing deceptive games with the other or by merely trying to demolish the others mental state.
Our definition of a psychological thriller is where the suspense is produced by the thoughts and realization of someones mind. Usually psychological thrillers consist of one or more people playing with the mind of someone else, making them analyze every move they make which makes them become very paranoid.
Wednesday 13 January 2010
Thriller defintion
Wikipedia's definition of a Thriller genre
Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television that includes numerous and often overlapping sub-genres.[citation needed] Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains.[citation needed] Writer Vladimir Nabokov, in his lectures at Cornell University, said that "In an Anglo-Saxon thriller, the villain is generally punished, and the strong silent man generally wins the weak babbling girl, but there is no governmental law in Western countries to ban a story that does not comply with a fond tradition, so that we always hope that the wicked but romantic fellow will escape scot-free and the good but dull chap will be finally snubbed by the moody heroine.[1]
Literary devices such as suspense, red herrings and cliffhangers are used extensively. "Homer's Odyssey is one of the oldest stories in the Western world and is regarded as an early prototype of the thriller." [2] A thriller is villain driven plot, whereby he presents obstacles the hero must overcome.
[2] The genre is a fascinatingly flexible form that can undermine audience complacency through a dramatic rendering of psychological, social, familial and political tensions and encourages sheltered but sensation-hungry audiences, in Hitchcock's phrase, "to put their toe in the cold water of fear to see what it's like."[3]
My definition of a Thriller is a cross between a action and a horror film. Thrillers often play on suspense, mystery, intrigue and tension.
Wednesday 6 January 2010
Mise - en- scene
In James Bond Golden eye the mise-en-scene is quite important. He is dressed sophisticatedly and even though he is shooting and killing he is dressed very suavely. He often has a gun in his hand and carries the equipment that he needs to help him. Most of the time he is dressed in black and is dressed very smartly. There are no bright colours, which you would expect as he wants to blend in. The other characters (the russians) wear different uniforms depending on rank and they more often than not have weapons as well.
Camerawork
Varies depending on what is happening. In James Bond Goldeneye, the opening scene has Bond jumping off a dam and the camera moves along with him. Before he is about to jump the camera shows him (over his shoulder) surveying the area before jumping. You dont see a close up of any extent before he enters the facility. This gives the impression that the danger only really becomes apparent once he encounters the Russians.
Sound
Variations of the James Bond theme are constant throughout the film. When Bond jumps off the dam the theme is slightly more apparent and imposing almost. It really portrays the message that this is a difficult mission and that it will be dangerous.
Editing
In James Bond Golden eye the mise-en-scene is quite important. He is dressed sophisticatedly and even though he is shooting and killing he is dressed very suavely. He often has a gun in his hand and carries the equipment that he needs to help him. Most of the time he is dressed in black and is dressed very smartly. There are no bright colours, which you would expect as he wants to blend in. The other characters (the russians) wear different uniforms depending on rank and they more often than not have weapons as well.
Camerawork
Varies depending on what is happening. In James Bond Goldeneye, the opening scene has Bond jumping off a dam and the camera moves along with him. Before he is about to jump the camera shows him (over his shoulder) surveying the area before jumping. You dont see a close up of any extent before he enters the facility. This gives the impression that the danger only really becomes apparent once he encounters the Russians.
Sound
Variations of the James Bond theme are constant throughout the film. When Bond jumps off the dam the theme is slightly more apparent and imposing almost. It really portrays the message that this is a difficult mission and that it will be dangerous.
Editing
Tuesday 5 January 2010
Photos
Photo's of our original choice of location for our opening, we ended up using a different area due to the area we chose being unavailable
Script
*ACTION*
Samir - "Hey, what are you doing here?"
Lois - " What do you mean? .. I was waiting for you"
Samir - "I thought we were meeting at 3pm?"
Lois - "No, I'm pretty sure we said 12pm"
Samir - "Oh well I guess we better get going then"
(both get up to leave)
*CUT*
Lois - " What do you mean? .. I was waiting for you"
Samir - "I thought we were meeting at 3pm?"
Lois - "No, I'm pretty sure we said 12pm"
Samir - "Oh well I guess we better get going then"
(both get up to leave)
*CUT*
Planning our preliminary task
Location - Refectory
Shots - Establishing shot of man walking towards the door.
Close up - Man's hand opening the door.
Match on action shot - Man walking through the doors.
Reaction shot - of man looking over to see friend arrive.
Long shot - of both characters in the shot to show where they stand.
Filming a conversation shot - two characters talking.
Shots - Establishing shot of man walking towards the door.
Close up - Man's hand opening the door.
Match on action shot - Man walking through the doors.
Reaction shot - of man looking over to see friend arrive.
Long shot - of both characters in the shot to show where they stand.
Filming a conversation shot - two characters talking.
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