Copy of case study questions

Here is a digital copy of the case study resource.

Remember to compare and contrast the two films. How are they similar/different at each stage?

Remember that the key factor you must be able to link to is Audience. How does each film impact on a British and American audience?

Have an amazing Easter holiday, and use the resources I have uploaded on the blog below to help you with the research for your case study. They are in no way an all inclusive list. Impress me with your independent research skills - find out some information about 'A filed in England' and 'Pacific Rim' that I wasn't aware of!

Mrs Jones

Film Case study preparation 2014 from hasnmedia

Time Warner merger?

Find out who currently owns Time Warner. Start by reading the article below, can you find information from any other reputable sources?


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26166729

Useful pod cast resources for both films

Empire Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/empiremagazine

https://soundcloud.com/empiremagazine/69-guillermo-del-toro-pacific – Pacific Rim Specific
https://soundcloud.com/empiremagazine/bbfc-special – BBFC Ratings

Mark Kermode Podcast - http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/kermode/all

A field in England - resources

Watch for info on production and considers how they can produce on a small budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgwnlM4qpEU

Directors interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVHQ2M2zBuY

American trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oauZFrzYVZU

UK trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRRvzjkzu2U

Review from British film critic. Talks about simultaneous release and genre:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrjXZrQBjvY

Simultaneous distribution. How it benefits the independents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4RlsSkbCg

American fan review.  Free promotion, fan power can influence the success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdU9TkNBaN8

Channel 4 promo explaining simultaneous distribution:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BSHK8d3ycw

Marketing - teaser posters

AS film teaser poster campaigns from hasnmedia

hoework - institutions

Task 1

Using Prezi:

•How much money did the film make?

•Who is the target audience?

•Who distributed the film?

•Was it distributed by an independent or main stream distribution company?

•What other films have they distributed?

Task 2

Film and upload a Vlog:

What distribution company would you choose to distribute your film? Explain why (consider, target audience, budget, marketing ploys you might want to use and the previous films that they have distributed)

Here is an updated version of the tracker (5/12/13)

What are you missing?
What do you need to improve?
What have you completed?

Use this to support you in completing and updating your work to a high standard.

Remember, for a Level 4 you must demonstrate:

• There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning
• Time management is excellent. 

Mrs Jones

Soundscape

Hi All

Here are the notes from todays session - read them carefully and don't forget to post these to your blog:

1) What terminology did we discuss in todays lesson?
2) Your Commentary on the use of sound in film openings - stretch yourself by comparing more than one!

REMEMBER: Your homework is due next Wednesday 10/12/13

Credits Timeline

Hi All

Here are the notes from todays lesson - you should feel confident in which credits are required and how they fit into the first 2 minutes of a film opening.

REMEMBER: You should be thinking about your own film opening ideas, we start pre-production soon!

9 Key Frames Analysis

Hi All

Here are the notes from todays lesson - I enjoyed your presentations immensely.

9 key frames from hasnmedia

Remember there is NO LESSON tomorrow!

Homework:

1. Your mind map of the conventions of a title sequence (using www.bubbl.us) should be completed by THURSDAY 21ST
2. Continue to add posts to your blog to show off your independent research skills!

Presentation of favourite title sequence

Here is the powerpoint from today's lesson:

Prepare presentation on favourite titles from hasnmedia


Mrs Jones 

Conventions

Here is the resource from today's lesson:

Conventions of title sequence from hasnmedia

Saul Bass Case Study

Hi All

Here are the notes from today's lesson on the late, great Saul Bass.

Remember your CASE STUDY GLOGSTER (slide 10) is due

TUESDAY 19th November

Mr Coppard

What makes a 'good' blog?

Now that you are starting to make progress in your research, what level do you think that you are working to?

Look at the criteria from OCR, note the highlighted sections. Time management is VERY important!

Level 1

• There is minimal research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is minimal organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is minimal work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is minimal care in the presentation of the research and planning

Level 2

• There is basic research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is basic organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is basic work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is a basic level of care in the presentation of the research and planning
• Time management may not be good.

Level 3 

• There is proficient research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is proficient organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is proficient work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is a good level of care in the presentation of the research and planning
• Time management is good.

Level 4 

• There is excellent research into similar products and a potential target audience.
• There is excellent organisation of actors, locations, costumes or props.
• There is excellent work on shotlists, layouts, drafting, scripting or storyboarding.
• There is an excellent level of care in the presentation of the research and planning
• Time management is excellent.

Themes and Style

The purpose of a title sequence

Here you will find the presentation for today's lesson.

Remember your homework:

Create a Prezi exploring the work covered in Mr Coppard's lesson and mine (What IS a title sequence and what is the PURPOSE of a title sequence?)

Include screen grabs, videos and links.
Make links between examples of opening title sequences and:
-Genre
-Institution
-Audience

Remember - this is your chance to show off to the examiner!

• Show them how technically savvy you are!
• Demonstrate excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar!
• Show an excellent understanding of media terminology by ANALYSING the title sequences that you explore and EXPLAIN their PURPOSE and EFFECT!

 Mrs Jones


                

An interesting mini documentary

Watch this mini documentary with interviews with the people responsible for the creation of some of the most iconic modern title sequences.

Mrs Jones

Film Openings Coursework Introduction

Hi All

I hope you all feel enlightened about your coursework task thats ahead of you.

Here are the notes from today - get your blog post written asap!

AS Film Openings Introduction from hasnmedia

Top billing

Is there an order to the titles?
Who comes first?
What's the difference between 'and' and 'with'?

READ THIS>>>>>>>>> http://www.newenglandfilm.com/magazine/2012/08/credits

It's an excellent guide that explains the traditional order of titles and why each person or department is credited. This will come in handy when you analyse examples and when you come to plan your own titles.

Mrs Jones

Some interesting facts about film titles....

You've spent some time looking at great examples of opening title sequences, but what makes a bad one? Check out some examples as identified by TotalFilm. Do you agree with them? What makes them a 'bad' set of titles?

http://www.totalfilm.com/features/50-worst-movie-titles

We're always on your case about spelling, punctuation and grammar but it's for a reason! Make sure your final titles are grammatically perfect....unlike these examples.....

http://entertainment.time.com/2013/05/24/10-movie-titles-with-bad-grammar/

Mrs Jones