Problems/ideas faced during editing

Problems that I faced during the editing process were things such as sound issues, with wind noise and people shouting in the background which was a large problem, so I opted for a almost full sound removal. It was easilt achieved as all I had to do was open Premier Pro (the editing software I used) and the add the clips onto the 'timeline' and just drag the audio file onto a different 'audio track' then mute that track thus removing the annoying background noises that would distract from the narrative drive. The effect of 'cuts' had to be decided appropriately so it didn't ruin the narrative drive, so I opted for a dissolve cut for most of the 'cuts' to show the progression of time and I think it worked quiet well to show this. For the POV scene it was quite easily achieved as all I did was hold the camera in my hand so I tried to move slowly and not too eratic so it shows the confusion the character's in and the end of the POV shows the character's legs which adds a good sense of realisim to the scene. The opening titles are on screen for too long so i'm going to opt for putting the opening titles in the panning shot at the start of the film sequence.

'Your Highness' case study

Just a steal from my other blog as I thought this case study could be relevant, to show my understanding of film industry.
Genre: Comedy, Fansaty
Overview: When Prince Fabious's bride is kidnapped, he goes on a quest to rescue her... accompanied by his lazy useless brother Thadeous.
Director: David Gordon Green
Production Company: Universal Pictures
Release date: 8th of April 2011
How many screens was it released to in the US: 2,769
What the trailer suggest about the film: It looks like a comedy, quite funny, fantasy based, full of jokes, it looks a bit more serious than what the film actually is
Poster: it sets the scene by telling the audience that the film in set during medievil times as the clothes that the actors are wearing is quite archaic
Internet Marketing: there wasn't a massive advertisement campaign as it was advertised on tevevision
Was there any promotional merchandise: No there wasn't
Was there a soundtrack: yes there is a soundtrack CD available but only background music; rather than acutual songs
Audience: between 15-25 year olds as there are sexual refrences but it is not mature and is treated humoursly and they've been targeted as they are usually big fans of the comedy genre
Critial and Commercial success: it didn't get a good review as critics though it wqas badly produced and it didn't commercialy

Progress Report

I'm almost finished my blog I just need to edit a few posts and add some more things, such as; Story boards, mood boards, audience review, reflective analysis,  re-do of my evaluation, final video improvements, review of American Psycho, audio commentary (if able to make) and a few more things on top of those.

Hush DVD trailer review

I recently watched Hush A Warp X production, it's a very good and visually realistic film so I thought I'd review the trailer as I can't find an opening scene on YouTube, so I'll settle for the DVD trailer. It opens with a over head shot of a not particularly glamorous car, on a British motorway during a torrential rainfall, to create a depressing mood and low tone to add a very serious nature to this film so it has very little comedic value. I'd say it's aimed at a very select audience of 18-40 years old Brits, predominantly male as the main protagonist is a male character named 'Zakes Abbot' is searching for his missing girlfriend Beth after seeing a woman tied up inside a truck, so the women's captor sees it fit to abduct Zakes' girlfriend and he goes on a chase to retrieve Beth.

The gloomy atmosphere displayed by the Trailer will have the viewer very curious about the film, as people have a natural compulsion towards fear as it releases adrenaline. The questions being asked to the audience will provoke them into thinking of an answer, so even if they're not interested in the trailer at first if they answer the questions asked then the questions have been successful at creating a reaction from the viewer. The dark hooded figure of the 'bad guy' adds a sense of mystery and curiosity for the viewer to find out who is this person? why they're kidnapping people? how they get away with it? will Zakes save Beth? and many more questions will spring to mind. The arguing between Beth and Zakes shows that something is wrong so it will intrigue the viewer to watch the film to discover what's caused them both to argue. The face that the font jumps all over the screen represents Zakes state of mind during the whole narrative, as he is confused, the character in my opening will also but in this state of mind. The final title screen saying 'Help is not on the way ' is very reflective of the film and what happens to Zakes during the narrative and it has the audience on the edge of their seats.         

Hush DVD trailer review (link)

Hush DVD trailer (2009)

Character Bio: John

John is the main character of the narrative and is the only one to feature in the opening of this film sequence, he has no memory of where he is or how he got there, so he is on a mission to try and find out what's happened and why no one can be found, he is a very serious character and will display the right integrity for the right effect, he will be portrayed by myself as I feel that I know how I want the character to act more than me getting someone else to play him. He will be the main focal point of the narrative so I feel that he best suits being a very serious character to add the correct tone to the narrative drive, rather than having the wrong sort of character to play him. His costume will be that of a typical male teenager and he will have typical and stereotypical mannerisms. 

Opening improvements

I have been given a few improvement suggestions for my film opening such as using a basic white font and having the text in a fixed position which I will be doing in the following week. I will have a control group watch my opening and comment on it so I get some audience feedback. I've also been suggested to remove the 'POV' part of the opening which I am skeptical about but I am considering it, if it ruins the total effect of the narrative drive. Also the dialogue may also be removed as it does ruin the lonely atmosphere and the slowly unwinding narrative, rather than just jumping straight into the story it takes it's time so the viewers emphasize with 'John' more.