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Childrens Film Finished Product

Changes made to filming

We have made various changes and adaptations to our original shotlist as we started our filming. The content has differed slightly, as well as some camera angles and music.

Storyline:
We decided to add in a detention scene which was introduced by credits to explain that it is the next day. it begins straight away based in a classroom where the teacher has caught two of the students coming into school late. We have a low angled shot pointing up at the teacher (Tyler) to show his dominance and power over the students.

We also decided to delete the role of the narrator as we thought it was clear enough to the audience who the each of the characters were, and it would have been more complicated and difficult when it came to editing.

In the original story plot we have the third friend come out from behind a tree, however instead we changed it so that he was involved in the drama whilst chasing George through the forest to add to the intensity.

Camera Angles:

The first change we made to our camera angle shots came fairly early within the sequence. We decided to change the low angle shot of dan hiding behind a tree, to an over the shoulder shot instead. This gives the audience an oppertunity to see the change which is taking place.

Secondly, we abandoned the arial shot, replacing it with a switch between pan, and over the shoulder to show Dan looking upon martin and George, whilst they each run. This emphazises the chase, building suspense.

 We have also replaced the panning shot of our friends and stereo typed teacher, instead switching to a next day scene taking place in a detention.

throughout the detention we have included various different camera angles which we haven't wrote about. This is because we didn't plan this scene, instead improvised it to add a better scene towards the end of our opening.

We think that when people view our scene, they will find our humour scenes quite funny. Also, we all agree people will find our music behind the opening entertaining, and see it matches our film.
There is one thing we agree on people will deduce from watching our opening. We think it comes across quite adult like, not entirely seeming like a children's film opening.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety

-Consider other classes
-Locations (is it safe and appropriate)
-Safe areas
-Considerate of cars if in the car park

Camera Use

-RESPECT THE EQUIPMENT!
-Keep equipment with us at all times
-When carrying equipment, close the camera window
-Carry camera in the bag
-Ensure tape is fully re-wound to ensure we dont tape over ours or other peoples work
-Capture shots more than once, better consistency
-Dont leave the camera recording

2 minuit sequence timeline

Children's opening scene PLOT

Our idea was to have an intense beginning with a young aged boy (10-11 yrs old) running frantically away through a forest whilst being chased. This will result in a gripping beginning scene to engage the viewers interest and to ensure they are not bored.
As the boy runs past a tree, another boy (same age and a friend) jumps from behind the tree which will startle the viewers, however this leads to an anti-climax as he 'tags' his friend showing it was all a game. This will put the audience into a sense of security which is important and needs to be maintained as it is a children's film rated PG.
As the game of tag comes to an end, the other friend emerge from behind their hiding places and the narrator introduces the friends who are different in stereotypical ways making it easy for children to relate to an also an opportunity to introduce humor.

Practice Story Board - Back To The Future

Shot

Shot one consists of an extreme close up of a clock, zooming out to a standard close up, then into a pan of various clocks. There is several clocks (diagetic sound) which can be clearly heard. Also it sounds very busy, and rushed. This is foreshadowing that the film will involve something to do with time, and also quite a busy wacky character will be part of it.

Shot 2
Here we have selected the close up of the futuristic machine which is opening the dog food. The distance is very closse here, so we can see in clear detail the elements of the machine which are involved. This shows the film is quite advanced, and there will be other complicated machines that are ahead of their time.

Shot 3
Here we have shown the shot of the lady presenter on the telly, directing information at us concerning recent stealings of petroleum, which is obviously dangerous. Here, all of the clicking and normal sounds comes to a halt, and there is silence except from the ladys voice. This has been done to ensure the audience clearly hears what she is saying, and so we can process that this will have an effect throughout the film. Like all of the previous, the shot is still in close up, panning the the left.

Shot 4
Shot 4 shows the boy walking into the door. Here the camera angle changes from a close up, to a zoom out then a mid shot. We can see his waist downwards, showing his skinny jeans and old Nike type trainers. This shows 80's may be roughly the time of this clip, as this was the style then. Also, he is carrying a skate board and backpack. This represents that he could still be a child/ teenager, possibly still in school.

Shot 5
Skate board hits the box of petroleum in shot 5. This is very significant to the story as we are shown that 'Doc' is the thief that the female reporter earlier established. Once again, all sound disappears around this, to show it is another important factor. Also it zooms to a close up, so we see it clearly.

Shot 6
Finally, we have picked the long shot of the boy being blown away by the amp as he has turned it up to full volume. The explosion is obviously fake, but has a significant play on the film, as it shows another futuristic element of the film, adding yet more foreshadowing that this film will involve the future.

The Incredibles opening scene

The opening scene of the incredibles introduces the 'incredibles' family in a simple but effective fashion. It shows each family member doing an interview and saying about themselves and they're pasts.
It also shows Mr and Mrs Incredible meeting for the first time and the reason, then it leads on to the first bit of action which leads into the rest of the films main features.
It also breifly introduces the main bad guy at the end of the sequence.

Conventions of fantasy and action.

Monsters inc. Conventions.

• The opening credits are very colourful and interesting. They catch the eye and involve monsters which is one of the key plots of the film. 
• The opening scene sets up the general ida of the plot
• there are introduced animated characters
• foreshadows what will happen
• humour and scariness is used to scare and comfort the audience

childrens action film

In the opening seconds we see is a mid shot of the sun which gives a warm feeling to the audience. There is a happy theme which reflects and sets up that 'A bugs life' is generally going to be a happy film. Opening scene gives an equilibrium of the film.

- birds singing, bright colours, blue sky, happy and energetic voices/music, amusing characters, cheerful music, orchestral beat easy to listen to and follow fun beginning with humour, innocent faces of characters, no evil ones yet. - Makes audience in a good mood. 


A possible moral is already shown; work together to get the job done (ants shown working as units to gather food, their method of survival) this shows that working as a team is a life important skill. This moral also gives an indication of what the rest of the film will be about and revolve around.

barty

Bart Simpson successfully appeals to the children audience, because he himself is a stereotypical child of the 'naughty' minority of kids today. He acts like a child does, and is kool, and funny- what every child aspires to be.Bart Simspson appeals to children because he is a normal child.

We went out on tuesday and were given a task to make a video clip following certain clips and camera shots. Today (friday) we cut and cropped the video and added sound to it. above is our final piece. We all helped to create the video, Dan was the camera man, Martin did all the editing and George and Tyler acted.

our video

we made this video going by a sheet of movements that were listed. we used a tripod and in the next lesson we will crop and cut it to make a final video.

story board and shot list

still frames

Establishing shot:
This shot is effective as it shows straight away that the film is clearly a sci-fi; through the alien-like surroundings and dis formation of the characters faces/ features. Also it shows the 3 men are going to have a significant part of the programme, as they are shown to seem important and bold. 

 

Close up shot:

This shot is effective as it shows the expression on Harry Potter's face, the shot shows fear in his eyes. It shows that Harry Potter is being threatened and makes him look weak or defenseless.

Match On Action:

The still frame here is extremely effective as it shows Neo half way through dodging a bullet, showing the audience the skill and power of the character, and he obviously possess powers/ abilities normal humans don't (UNLESS EXTREMELY FLEXIBLE). As well as showing action, the shot is self explanatory showing Neo is an important character, as he is demonstrating the most complex skill. 

Reaction shot:

this shot shows a women reacting badly to something that has been said or done recently. The womens reaction shows curiosity and shows that she is naive to something that is happening in the film.

Long shot:
This shot shows four boys running along a street, the shot shows no clear dominance of a single character as all the boys are in line with eachother. This shot shows excitement and fun amongst the four children.
                                                                        

                                                                           

These two conversation shots are effective because they clearly show the two boys talking, and even in a still frame it is easy to work out that they are speaking to one and other. This can also introduce two characters to us as an audience, or show us what is about to happen, possibly through what is said between them.