Tuesday 30 November 2010
Monday 22 November 2010
Friday 12 November 2010
Our Target Audience
Our traget audience for 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' was young girls aged between 7-11, we included many different conventions to show our genre.
We included lots of girly things like girls having a sleepover and eating cakes and we also included Miley Cyrus because a lot of young girls aspire to be her after watching her in her hit Disney Channel TV series and also her films, we included her music in the sequence too because young girls would know who it was singing it.
So we aimed our sequence at young girls who are interested in doing lots of girly activities, like sleeping over, baking cakes, going to concerts.
We included lots of girly things like girls having a sleepover and eating cakes and we also included Miley Cyrus because a lot of young girls aspire to be her after watching her in her hit Disney Channel TV series and also her films, we included her music in the sequence too because young girls would know who it was singing it.
So we aimed our sequence at young girls who are interested in doing lots of girly activities, like sleeping over, baking cakes, going to concerts.
Thursday 11 November 2010
Over view
Throughout creating our childrens film begginnig sequence we looked at a variety of different things that helped us to be able to come up with the idea that we decided to choose. we went through a progress of watching some opening sequences from a range of films such as jamanji; which we watched in class. we then did our own research and and looked at opening sequences of childrens film. Our group decided to look at wallace and gromit and the curse of the ware rabbit. Harry Potter and the philosophers stone and wall-e.
we then decided to write about what made them a good opening sequence and what codes and conventions they have within them. This all lead towards how we would decide what our idea is, how it would work and what feautures we would have to include.
we knew it was vital to introduce the main characters, as the audience want to get to know them as soon as they can so they are not confused. We also decided that in order to have an effect on the audience we had to target a specific genre. As we are a group of girls we decided on a chick flick adventure. This then included sleep-overs with a group of girls who idolise certain celebrities such female teen singers. for example miley cyrus - which is who we decided the celebrity in our opening sequence would be. A catchy theme tune or song in the opening sequence was also a major part that would give life to the production; and create a catchy beginning which would then link to the whole film if it was to be created.
We also considered cinematography; this includes the props,costume, scenery etc. we thought about each one of these individually and clothed each character in the way a young girl would dress at a friends sleep - over. we decided on pyjamas and then jeans,coats,t-shirts and leggings for the day to day clothes of these young girls. The props we used were cakes and a journal. we thought cakes would be a typical thing for young girls to do in a group as in many girls film that is apart of their routine as friends. The journal was vital as it was the key to the entire story ; this was what would create the journey for the three girls. we decided a simple scenery for when the young girls discuss the journal and begin to eat the cakes as it then was easier for the target audience to concentrate on what the girls are talking about and why they have managed to have miley cyrus's personal journal. We then decided to use a bathroom with mirrors for the 'gettin dressed up' scene as we were able to clearly see all three girls, and get a great effect as you would see at least 2 of the girls within the mirrors.
Throughout the entire project we thought of different ways in which we could create effects and make the project better. we tried our best to make our opening sequence as interesting ad informative as we could so that the audience were interested and wanted to find out what adventure these girls would go on.
we then decided to write about what made them a good opening sequence and what codes and conventions they have within them. This all lead towards how we would decide what our idea is, how it would work and what feautures we would have to include.
we knew it was vital to introduce the main characters, as the audience want to get to know them as soon as they can so they are not confused. We also decided that in order to have an effect on the audience we had to target a specific genre. As we are a group of girls we decided on a chick flick adventure. This then included sleep-overs with a group of girls who idolise certain celebrities such female teen singers. for example miley cyrus - which is who we decided the celebrity in our opening sequence would be. A catchy theme tune or song in the opening sequence was also a major part that would give life to the production; and create a catchy beginning which would then link to the whole film if it was to be created.
We also considered cinematography; this includes the props,costume, scenery etc. we thought about each one of these individually and clothed each character in the way a young girl would dress at a friends sleep - over. we decided on pyjamas and then jeans,coats,t-shirts and leggings for the day to day clothes of these young girls. The props we used were cakes and a journal. we thought cakes would be a typical thing for young girls to do in a group as in many girls film that is apart of their routine as friends. The journal was vital as it was the key to the entire story ; this was what would create the journey for the three girls. we decided a simple scenery for when the young girls discuss the journal and begin to eat the cakes as it then was easier for the target audience to concentrate on what the girls are talking about and why they have managed to have miley cyrus's personal journal. We then decided to use a bathroom with mirrors for the 'gettin dressed up' scene as we were able to clearly see all three girls, and get a great effect as you would see at least 2 of the girls within the mirrors.
Throughout the entire project we thought of different ways in which we could create effects and make the project better. we tried our best to make our opening sequence as interesting ad informative as we could so that the audience were interested and wanted to find out what adventure these girls would go on.
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Our Feedback
1. Conventions of an opening sequence?
The credits appeared even though they were at the end, but that was due to malfunctions with the media devices, so it wouldn't run at the beginning.
The Soundtrack set the scene well, and fit the audience it was aimed for.
2. Specific genre conventions?
The soundtrack is girly and suits the audience. Also, its clear that the sequence is going to be a girly film, and will be for about 6-10 year old girl, who enjoy programmes on the Disney Channel.
3. Variety and Quality of Camera work?
The Quality of the camera work is good, but the variety wasn't great.
We had good use of the tripod but the change in scenes isn't too detectable.
4. Use of special effects?
The use of recorded media that i took independently.
The transitions were good and flicking between the concert and getting ready was interesting.
5. Sound Quality and Effectiveness?
The soundtrack was brilliant and fit really well with the theme and targeted the audience we aimed for.
The way the soundtrack faded when there was dialogue was smooth, although the dialogue could have been louder.
6. Use of mise-en-scene?
We utilised our props in a effectively and used outside scenery in a subtle way.
7. Editing?
The transitions were good, and especially cutting to the concert, and using the Ripple dissolve.
Fade in fade out dissolve was good.
8. Best Features?
Cutting between the concert and other footage. The soundtrack was catchy and made the film.
Shona, Becca, Holly.
The credits appeared even though they were at the end, but that was due to malfunctions with the media devices, so it wouldn't run at the beginning.
The Soundtrack set the scene well, and fit the audience it was aimed for.
2. Specific genre conventions?
The soundtrack is girly and suits the audience. Also, its clear that the sequence is going to be a girly film, and will be for about 6-10 year old girl, who enjoy programmes on the Disney Channel.
3. Variety and Quality of Camera work?
The Quality of the camera work is good, but the variety wasn't great.
We had good use of the tripod but the change in scenes isn't too detectable.
4. Use of special effects?
The use of recorded media that i took independently.
The transitions were good and flicking between the concert and getting ready was interesting.
5. Sound Quality and Effectiveness?
The soundtrack was brilliant and fit really well with the theme and targeted the audience we aimed for.
The way the soundtrack faded when there was dialogue was smooth, although the dialogue could have been louder.
6. Use of mise-en-scene?
We utilised our props in a effectively and used outside scenery in a subtle way.
7. Editing?
The transitions were good, and especially cutting to the concert, and using the Ripple dissolve.
Fade in fade out dissolve was good.
8. Best Features?
Cutting between the concert and other footage. The soundtrack was catchy and made the film.
Shona, Becca, Holly.
Peer Feedback
FEEDBACK.
1. Conventions of an opening sequence?
Clear that the soundtrack is for the younger generation.
Great Choice, but the establishing shot could be more defined.
The credits should have been at the beginning.
2. Specific Genre Conventions?
Girly- Very Chick Flick
The types of characters suit the genre.
Good choice of Soundtrack.
3. Variety and Quality of Camera Work?
Good Camera Work
Good use of tripod
Not much variety but what there is, is good
4. Use of special effects?
Good transitions.
Flying scene is a nice effect.
5. Sound quality and Effectiveness
Music added to the atmosphere of the girly film.
Good music fade when dialogue comes in.
Upbeat, and suitable for children.
6. Use of Mise-en-scene?
Good use of props, sofa, makeup etc...
Scenery used well
7. Editing?
Transitions worked well
Good Continuity
8. Best Features?
Great song
Bathroom Shot
Ripple Transition
-Shona Addison, Holly Burkett, Becca Hart
1. Conventions of an opening sequence?
Clear that the soundtrack is for the younger generation.
Great Choice, but the establishing shot could be more defined.
The credits should have been at the beginning.
2. Specific Genre Conventions?
Girly- Very Chick Flick
The types of characters suit the genre.
Good choice of Soundtrack.
3. Variety and Quality of Camera Work?
Good Camera Work
Good use of tripod
Not much variety but what there is, is good
4. Use of special effects?
Good transitions.
Flying scene is a nice effect.
5. Sound quality and Effectiveness
Music added to the atmosphere of the girly film.
Good music fade when dialogue comes in.
Upbeat, and suitable for children.
6. Use of Mise-en-scene?
Good use of props, sofa, makeup etc...
Scenery used well
7. Editing?
Transitions worked well
Good Continuity
8. Best Features?
Great song
Bathroom Shot
Ripple Transition
-Shona Addison, Holly Burkett, Becca Hart
Monday 8 November 2010
Monday 1 November 2010
Analysis of children’s film opening sequence- Shona Addison
Analysis of children’s film opening sequence
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
The opening scene to this film uses most conventions for an opening sequence. The media company which represent the film (Warner Brothers) is the first things that you see when the film begins, followed by the film menu, and in the background the picture of the main location throughout all the films.
The scene then dissolves into the first location for the film and does a pan view master shot to establish the spatial relationships between objects and to define the setting, and atmosphere. There is then a close-up in an object, and straightaway the audience is informed to what the genre will be- magical- because something magical happens from it. We then see a tracking shot of two characters talking and discussing the events happening and already mention the main characters name. There is then a low angle shot, looking up at a flying motorbike from which the main character is brought from, to show that he has a connection with the magical world, and it straightaway establishes the characters story, without giving away every single detail, making you want to find out more. The opening finishes with a zoom on the main characters most predominant feature, that which makes him unique, and will be the basis of the story- the lightening shaped scar. The main character is clearly identified; as his full name is said, and dramatic music enhances the importance of it.
All the while the soundtrack is playing dimly in the background, and whenever speech is not happening the music gets louder. There are no credits which run through the very beginning and are instead shown at the end, so not to take away focus from the scene, although it is conventional to put them in the beginning. The narrative is the dialogue and shot types which describe the setting. Since the film is a PG there is no narrator to explain everything, as the target audience should be able to understand it without commentary.
The colours in the scene are dark, representing night, but not scary to frighten children. Typical of this genre, we are introduced to a very friendly and caring looking character which is sure to be the parent figure of the film. Throughout the opening sequence it is clear which genre the film will be, and the general story behind the film, which will be developed over time. The PG rating is stuck to, and the film is surely one of the classic kids films now-a-days.
Shona Addison
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