Evaluation Questions 1 and 2

This is questions 1 and 2 of my Media Evaluation. I created a PowerPoint and then uploaded it to SlideShare below:

Main Project Feedback

Feedback

When I presented my film to an audience I received important feedback that would help my film become of better quality to watch and enjoy.

The Comments:

• The music needs to play throughout the entire film and become quieter when the two characters are talking.

• The sound effects for the items being placed on the the step ladders need to be better quality and but also be a better represented sound. 

• Change the placement of the title of the film or even put it on a black screen.

• Change or get rid of the iron sound and only use a screaming/ in pain sound.

Main Project 1st attempt

Here is my first attempt of my main project finally put together.

Film Story Board

Here is my story board for my film. It contains the shots that I will use and what will vaguely happen 

Taken - Torture Scene

(Excuse the French, this was the best quality image)


Before I start my film I need to look into previous torture scenes used with films so that I can have an understanding of how they created suspense and dark mood.

Taken

The torture scene within Taken creates a dark and disturbing mood through the use different factors. First the pace of the scene is very quick, it gets the audience involved straight away and creates a main focus. The pace makes it a dark mood as the protagonist takes no time to stop and has a continuous goal to achieve.

A disturbing atmosphere is created through the uncommon use of the electricity. It comes to a shock (sorry for the pun) to the audience as this is a very dark and surprising form of torture. It creates a sense of fear and a strong emotion of anger, as the protagonist taunts the other male by clanging the rods together before he rapidly plunges them into his legs.

As an audience we see the emotional anger from the protagonist through the use of close ups. We also see the same from the other male but we see fear.

The tortures scene ends with the male screaming in pain as he continuously gets electrocuted. This creates a dark mood and shows the anger in which the protagonist is feeling as he doesn't care about the other mans life.

My Project Idea

Main Project Idea

After receiving my audience information and doing research into film openings I have decided to create a two  minute film opening to a action/ horror thriller. I've got the idea of creating a suspense and psychological torture scene. The scene will involve a female antagonist who is questioning and playing with the other characters mind (male)

I will use a mixture of  camera shots that will create a mood of the shocking kind but also camera shots that will allow the audience to get an understanding of the personalities and feelings of the two characters.

I will be filming in two different locations. The first location which the film will show is a walk to a an industrial state, which will lead to a outer building. Then the second location will be a garage will a brick wall background. This will look like the interior of the outer building seen in the previous cuts.

The film will consist of the female antagonist creating psychological effect by using house hold items as a form of torture. She will create suspense by bringing items out of a bag and showing enjoyment with each use of the item.

I plan for these items to be such things as a screwdriver, hammer, pocket knife and an iron. These items will hopefully create an uncomfortable feeling and show the intensity of the dark mood. 

Film Distribution Companies

A film distributer is a company or individual responsible for the marketing of a film. The distributer may set the release date of a film and the method of which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing: for example, directly to the public either theatrically or for home viewing (DVD, Video on demand, download or television programs)



Dogwoof Pictures

 Dogwoof was found in 2004 by Andy Whittaker and Anna Godeas. The company originally concentrated on foreign films such as Don't Move and Fateless. However, recently the company has been distributing documentaries such as Black Gold.

Other films that they have distributed include; Seducing Doctor Lewis, King's Game, The Age Of Stupid and Bananas! 





Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures was founded April 30th in 1912 (as Universal Manufacturing Company) The distribution offices are located in New York where they buy the rights to the film and get into cinema. Three Universal Pictures films Jaws (1975) E.T. The Extra- Terrestrial (1982) and Jurassic Park (1982)- achieved box office records; each became the highest-grossing film ever at the time of its initial release.

Other films that they have distributed include; Hot Fuzz, Evan Almighty, Kick-Ass and The Thing.