We presented our idea to the classroom using Prezi, after our presentation everyone was asked to comment on it. They had to say what they liked and how they think would improve it. We received a variety of comments some good and some bad. They majority seemed to like the storyline, they said because it has a very scary affect. Everyone liked the idea of filming from the teenagers point of view because they said it was very interesting. We were also very practical on thinking about the problems.
The things we had improve was making sure we film when the park is open otherwise we wont be able to go inside. Also some suggestions were to Anker the camera to the body so is not that wobbly. We also have to show connection between the killer and the victim. We must use different camera angles to make it better For example: close up, long shot etc. To make the girl look more scary the teacher said to put eye contacts on the little girl and put very pale make up on her. When we are editing our classmates said we should fade the little girl to give her a ghost affect.
Link to prezi : http://prezi.com/es2m6ydyec8w/horror-film-pitch/
Friday, 25 October 2013
Film Pitch
IDEA
My team and I came up with an idea for our 2 minute horror opening.The main idea of our opening is a couple of teenagers going into an abandoned park. Where the male teenagers try take advantage of the girls. This is when a little girl in white appears. What they don't know is that the girl is not alive and that she is a ghost. We got the idea of the girl from the film the ring. We also show some throwbacks of what happened to the little girl and why she hates teenagers. This was because a long time ago when she was alive she was playing in the park and a couple of drunk teenagers abused of her and killed her.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Our target audience is 15+ which comes in the category of below 25. We decided the target audience based on the questionnaires research. We think is for both genders.
LOCATION
Our location will be Kennington Park. This is because at night is really dark which will give a more intense feeling to the audience. We also picked this park because there is a playground we could use and there are not a lot of people. This park has a lot of trees which will make it scary as the leaves will moves because of the wind.
PROPS
Fr our props and costumes we will need a white ,old fashion, long dress for the little girl to wear. It will be old fashion to show the girl is from the olden days. We will need makeup to make the little girl look more pale and dead. A torch will also be useful to give some light as the park will be very dark and there wont be no lights. We will also need a pillow , this is because we are going to film from the teenagers point of view. It will be as if they are filming from their phone so when the little girl comes they will drop the ''phone''. So the camera will need to fall into the pillow.
PROBLEMS
The problems that may occur could be weather. If it starts raining we will have to stop filming because we cant film part of the video raining and another part not raining. Another big problem will be people not showing up because we need other people to act for us so if they don't ruen up we wont be bale to proceed.Gettign corret shots also is quit a problem because is hard getting a perfect shot. The biggest problem is the camera battery running out. To prevent this we will have to make sure we charge it well
My team and I came up with an idea for our 2 minute horror opening.The main idea of our opening is a couple of teenagers going into an abandoned park. Where the male teenagers try take advantage of the girls. This is when a little girl in white appears. What they don't know is that the girl is not alive and that she is a ghost. We got the idea of the girl from the film the ring. We also show some throwbacks of what happened to the little girl and why she hates teenagers. This was because a long time ago when she was alive she was playing in the park and a couple of drunk teenagers abused of her and killed her.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Our target audience is 15+ which comes in the category of below 25. We decided the target audience based on the questionnaires research. We think is for both genders.
LOCATION
Our location will be Kennington Park. This is because at night is really dark which will give a more intense feeling to the audience. We also picked this park because there is a playground we could use and there are not a lot of people. This park has a lot of trees which will make it scary as the leaves will moves because of the wind.
PROPS
Fr our props and costumes we will need a white ,old fashion, long dress for the little girl to wear. It will be old fashion to show the girl is from the olden days. We will need makeup to make the little girl look more pale and dead. A torch will also be useful to give some light as the park will be very dark and there wont be no lights. We will also need a pillow , this is because we are going to film from the teenagers point of view. It will be as if they are filming from their phone so when the little girl comes they will drop the ''phone''. So the camera will need to fall into the pillow.
PROBLEMS
The problems that may occur could be weather. If it starts raining we will have to stop filming because we cant film part of the video raining and another part not raining. Another big problem will be people not showing up because we need other people to act for us so if they don't ruen up we wont be bale to proceed.Gettign corret shots also is quit a problem because is hard getting a perfect shot. The biggest problem is the camera battery running out. To prevent this we will have to make sure we charge it well
Monday, 14 October 2013
Horror Convention
Horror conventions
Location
A
good location is key in horror films. These are very important as it’s where
the film is going to take place. This is usually in abandoned/ isolated places
such as alleyways, old schools or somewhere that has a haunted past such as
hospitals, parks. Having locations like these makes the audience feel as if the
character is by themselves, this emphasise that there is no one around to help
them. These type of locations can easily be portrayed as dark and mysterious in
horror films. Horror films are usually set at night, this is because it makes
it scarier when the audience don’t know what the scary obstacle is.
Characters
In
every horror film we have the typical characters. The typical characters are:
The victim which has 2 different forms of
being presented. One of them is usually an innocent one. This character is
usually smart and survives. The other type of victim is the opposite. They
usually don’t care about life, they are more modern.
There's also another very important
character which is the dumb blonde. This character is usually presented as dumb
and stupid, which usually has a comical aspect because she is usually lost and
doesn’t know what is going to happen to her. In horror film this is the
character that usually dies first.
We also have what you could call the
hero. This role is usually played by a man/boy. This man is usually strong and
often popular, which shows a form of comfort. This is because he is usually
helpful and known , in other words popular.
We finally have the killer. Is the majority of the film this is a mystery because during the film it keeps a hidden identity. This makes the audience be even more scared as they don’t know what will come up. Is usually a demon spirit or person that either want to say something but they don’t understand so the only way is killing or someone looking for revenge. When the killer is looking for revenge this is because they have being hurt in the past and they want to take revenge in their own hands.
Costumes
The costumes are a very important piece
in horror films as these are used on characters in horror films to let us know
what kind of character they are. The victims usually wear white or pale colour
clothing. This helps show their innocence and purity. They usually also have
long straight hair and wear a little bit of makeup so it looks natural. But we
also have a different type of victim which will usually wear red or black/dark
colours. They will be dressed with short tight revelling outfits. Most of the
time they will have short hair or curly hair and they will have loads of makeup
( colourful eye shadow , red lipstick , loads of mascara, black thick
eyeliner). The killer usually has a pale type of make up which shows us how
much they have suffered. Also they have something unique which makes them stand
out and be different from the rest.
Angles/ shots
Horror films contain a variety of
different angles and shots. They often have a lot of close up and extreme close
up, this is used so we can feel and see clearly what is happening. This
gives the audience a real sense of fright.
They also use point of view shots, which makes the audience feel as
though they are them. These are usually being given from the point of view of
the victim or killer.
High and low angles are used so that they
can show the hierarchy of the characters, also to show who dominated and to
show the innocence of the victim .
Canted angles are also used during horror
film. This gives the audience a dramatic effect to create a sense of
disorientation. This makes us think something is not right and something bad
will happen.
Target Audience
Target Audience
My target audience favourite film will be mainly horror/thriller. Films like Mama, Insidious 2 , Saw etc. But also comedy/ teenage films since this is what teenagers usually enjoy watching. Films like Big Momma, White chicks, Step Up.
On the weekends my target audience will usually rest form their hard week. They will usually be busy with coursework. When they have there free time they will go out with friends to go shopping, cinema or stay at home watching films.
The mode of transport of my target audience will usually be by bus. This is because they are usually lazy to walk and is free. On family outings they will usually travel by car.
They will live in a flat of the council as it is the average place where a 14-20 years old person will live.
Their favourite drink will be coke or any type of fizzy drink. This is because when your that age you don’t release is not healthy also because is very cheat .
Their Favourite TV show will be X Factor, Made in Chelsea. This shows are really common and most people from that age are interested in these.
My target audience wont really have a favourite vegetable. They will eat the common type of vegetable such as tomatoes, cucumber, sweet corn and lettuce.
The sports being watched or played by my target audience varies. It will be either football , basketball, swimming or gymnastics.
My target audience ideal place of vacation will be somewhere sunny. Where they can relax, sun bath , swim. Things you cant really do in London. This will be somewhere like Miami , Spain, Brazil etc.
The type of restaurants they will go to would be Fast Food such as Dallas, Morley's. They will also eat in Chinese shops.
Friday, 11 October 2013
Me & Media
Hello,my name is Fernanda Salazar. Am 17 years old studying in LaRetraite RC Girls School. I am going to tell you what I enjoy doing and what I don’t like. I love doing sports , specially when it involves a team such as football, basketball etc. Bench ball is my favourite. I also enjoy drawing , specially portrayed. Things I don’t like doing is reading unless is a really good book. I think this is because I like to keep active so I cant sit still to read a book. On my free time I don’t really like going to parties or places like that I prefer doing something more relaxing like watching a film. At the moment I'm studying media studies at AS, I really like it because i thin is very interesting.There are a lot of different media types such as films , radio stations, TV shows etc. Media is used for different reasons, It can be used to inform us , entertain us or for socializing purposes. Most people us a variety of them in there daily basis. I use all the type of media throughout my day. In this post am going to tell you about my favourite TV shows, films, radio etc.
FAVORITE TV SHOWS
I don't watch a lot of TV shows because I don't really have time for them. I usually prefer music or films because they are not long and I can watch them while am eating. The only time I watch TV shows is on the weekend. These are my favorite TV shows
Once Upon A Time
This is an American fairy tale drama series. The show takes place in the fictional seaside town called Story brook. The plot of the story is actually characters from different fairytales which are transported to the "real world" town and robbed of their real memories by a powerful curse. Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgGGdHmPZeI&safe=active
The X factor
This is a British music competition where people go and preform inform of the audience and judges. This show helps find new singing talent.
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnf5mAxJU-0&safe=active
FAVOURITE FILMS
I prefer films more than TV shows or any other kind of media. This is because they are short and get to the point. I like a lot of different type of films , I like comedy , thriller, action etc. I have a lot of favourite films. These are some:
Breaking Dawn part 2
Breaking Dawn is an American romantic fantasy and adventure film. All three main cast members, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner, reprise their roles, with Mackenzie Foy portraying Renesmee- Bella and Edwards daughter. This is the continuation of Breaking Dawn Part1. In this film Bella wakes up from her transformation from human to vampire, she now has her new abilities. She also realises that Jacob has imprinted on her child, Renesmee. I really enjoy watching this film because it takes you away from reality. It helps you widen your imagination as it takes you through adventures. I have always being interested in vampire romance novels or fiction novels.
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xOSoONDpY4&safe=active
Hot chick
This is my favorite film. Is Amazing. I can watch it countless times and not get bored. The hot chick is basically an American comedy film about a teenage girl whose body is magically swapped with a 30 year old criminal. The films stars Rob Schneider as the criminal, Rachel McAdams as the teenage girl, and her cheerleader friends, who search for her body while dealing with awkward social situations. I love this film because is really funny and is a teen movie.
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6VEvEwzLLY&safe=active
Titanic
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romantic
disaster film. Is a fictionalized
account of the sinking of the Titanic, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate
Winslet as members of two different social classes who fall in love aboard the
ship. The film starts in 1996, treasure hunter Brock Lovett and his team aboard
the research vessel Keldysh search the wreck of Titanic for a necklace with a
rare diamond. They recover a safe and find inside a drawing of a nude woman
wearing only the necklace. An elderly woman calling herself Rose Dawson Calvert
claimed to be the person in the drawing visits Lovett, and tells them her experiences
as a passenger on the Titanic. I absolutely love this film because it gives me
an emotional message of the tragedy of Titanic and a love story interspersed
with the human loss. No matter how many times I watch this film it will always
make me cry.
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCy5WQ9S4c0
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCy5WQ9S4c0
She's the man
She's the man is an American romantic comedy film. The film is about Viola Hastings which is a high school soccer player at Cornwall, which has just cut its girls' soccer team. So she decides to enter her brother's school in his place, pretending to be a male, in order to play in the boys' soccer team. This is another of my favorite films because its so hilarious and it don't have a lot of non- fiction because is a story it can actually happen in real life.
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSKw2FiDrKM&safe=active
Lion king 2
The lion kind II is an American animated film by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is about Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara, who strongly falls in love with Kovu, a male lion who was raised in a pride of Scar's followers and Simba's enemies, the outsiders. To be able to be together they must overcome the two obstacles that are keeping them apart: Kovu's mother, Zira, and Simba's prejudices against the Outsiders. I love this film because I use to watch it since I was little and now when I watch it is like it brings me back in time. also because it shows love, danger, actions etc.
Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylCi6thmHM&safe=active
GAMES
I don't really like playing games I
prefer to do other things. But there are a couple of games I enjoy. Am not the
type of person to sit and play games when am free, so I usually just play these
games on my Phone when am on the bus going somewhere.
Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga is a game that was
released for Facebook, but then it was released for smart phones. This game is
a variation of match-three games. Each level has a game board filled with
differently colored candies, and might contain obstacles. The basic move of
this game is horizontally or vertically swapping the positions of two candies,
to create sets of three or even more candies of the same colour. I really like
this game because is very challenging , although the first levels are quiet
easy.
Fruit Ninja
Fruit Ninja is a video game. In Fruit
Ninja, the player slices fruit with a blade controlled via a touch pad. As the
fruit is thrown onto the screen, the player swipes their finger across the
screen to create a slicing motion, attempting to slice the fruit in half.
Players must slice all fruit. If three fruits are missed, the game ends. Bombs
are occasionally thrown onto the screen, and the end will also end if the
player slices them. I love this game because is very challenging because you
have to be extra quick with your moves so that you don’t miss a single fruit.
FAVOURITE RADIO
I love listening to the radio when am tidying up , relaxing or doing my work. Also when there's no one I always put it on so the house is not to quiet. Here are some of the radio stations I like to hear.
Magic
Magic is a brand in UK radio it usually plays really soft songs which helps me relax or do work
Here are some samples of songs played by magic:
Capital Xtra
Capital Xtra also called , is an urban music radio station. This is another radio station I usually hear when am at home.
Social Network
Facebook
Facebook is an online social networking service. Facebook allows anyone who claims to be at least 13 years old to become a registered user of the website. I use Facebook a lot because this is a way I keep contact with family and friends
Facebook is an online social networking service. Facebook allows anyone who claims to be at least 13 years old to become a registered user of the website. I use Facebook a lot because this is a way I keep contact with family and friends
Whatsapp
WhatsApp Messenger is a instant messaging subscription service for smart phones. In addition to text messaging, users can send each other images, video, and audio media messages. I am always using this to keep in touch with friends. Is very convenient because it I can send pictures to my friends or family straight away.
WhatsApp Messenger is a instant messaging subscription service for smart phones. In addition to text messaging, users can send each other images, video, and audio media messages. I am always using this to keep in touch with friends. Is very convenient because it I can send pictures to my friends or family straight away.
Instagram
Instagram is an online photo-sharing, video-sharing and social
networking service that enables its users to take pictures and videos, apply
digital filters to them, and share them on a variety of social networking
services, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr. I started using
Instagram just to take pictures and edit them but after time I started
following friends and they followed me back so now i use it as a social
networking site as well. I usually check my Instagram on the bus and see what
friends post.
Youtube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, on which users can upload, view and
share videos. Youtube displays a wide variety of user-generated video content,
including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as amateur content
such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. I use
this to watch novels or to hear music.
BOOK & MAGAZINES
I don’t really enjoy reading books or
magazines. But I have read some and this is because they really caught my
attention and they are really good books. Instead of books or magazines I
prefer the newspaper which I often read every morning.
Twilight
Twilight is a young-adult
vampire-romance. It is the first book of the twilight
series, and introduces seventeen-year-old Isabella "Bella" Swan, who
moves from Phoenix, Arizona to Forks, Washington and finds her life in danger
when she falls in love with a vampire, Edward Cullen. I loved reading book
because it was full of mystery and adventure. It describes everything that
happens in details which makes me have a clear image of the story.
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