Final Sequence

Roll The Dice, final opening



Here is our completed film, Roll the Dice. The film was created to fit the typical conventions associated with the horror genre. These conventions include low key lighting, fast paced editing and a dramatic soundtrack.

Q7 evaluation

Q7) 
What do you think you have learnt in the progression from your preliminary task to the final opening sequence? 

At the beginning of the year we worked on our skills at filming, editing and creating media pieces. We then showcased this in the final task, which we had to record a discussion between two characters. In this we had to include match on action, shot reverse shot and making sure we stuck to the 180oc rule. We additionally focused on our camerawork and framing of shots particularly sticking to the rule of thirds. After this we started to plan our opening sequence particularly focusing on progressing in these elements. 

 

Firstly editing, although we did not use all the editing techniques mentioned we did stick to the 180oc rule, meaning the camera never passed an imaginary line. In terms of shot reverse shot we did not use this as there was no dialoged or conversations in the opening so this was not required. Match on action we did use, and developed on what we had done in the previous task, which we showed a door being opened. In our opening we shoed a character preparing to throw the dice then a shot to them actually landing. To conclude I think our editing skills have been improved in the aspects we actually used the techniques. They have been developed to make them much more complex and detailed from the previous preliminary tasks. 

 

 The overall framing of the opening is also much improved, we took into account all the titles making sure we left decent amount of space for the titles to fit in. Additionally we stuck to the rule of thirds in many of the relevant shots developing on this use in the preliminary task. The camera is also still, which is improved from the preliminary task. To conclude in general the overall layout and design of the positioning of the shots are better than the preliminary task, highlighted in the titles being in a good location. 



 

 Also the area we have developed the most is the soundtrack. The preliminary had little non-diegetic sound due to being a conversation. We therefore had to create our own soundtrack making sure it fitted the conventions of the horror genre and the opening itself. We used Garage Band, where we developed our soundtrack therefore developing our skills and knowledge on the preliminary task. 



 

 Finally we developed the creativity of our shots taking into account the overall design of the sequence, making sure it meet the conventions of this Mise en scene. Our opening needed to be low-key lighting so we made sure that the background was always dark, we also made sure that there were not any intrusive objects that are not relevant to the scene such as camera bags, which can be seen in the preliminary task.

Q5- Directors commentary

Screencast for Q5 



Here is my directors commentary, explaining how we attracted the target audience in our opening sequence, Rolle the Dice. i explain why we done what we done in terms of camerawork, mise-en-scene, sound and editing, all aimed at making it appealing to our young teenage target audience.

Audience Responce

Q5 Evaluation- Focus Groups

Focus Group



Here we done a focus group in order to see if we attracted the target audience we wanted with our opening sequence. the aim of a focus group is to allow us to see what other people think of the film in a more discussion sort of way instead of the typical questionnaires or vox plots. The group discussed amongst themselves what there opinion was based on the questions we designed to allow us to see if they understand the story line and attract the target audience.

Q5 evaluation

Questionnaire research



As well as the focus group we also done questionnaires which we then distributed to an audience which then answered the questions. The questions were designed to help us understand if we appealed to the target audience which is young, professionals. we then validated the results in tables and graphs which then allow us to compare the results.

evaluation q6

Q6)

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

In this project we learnt many new skills and developed original ones both in the process of filming and editing. The production of our film also required us to learn new ways of presenting our research into other opening sequence done through blogger.

Techniques we used include; Prezies, slide rockets, embedded YouTube videos and animatic, which all helped us gain an understanding as to what conventions are used within our genre. Additionally in terms of the animatic we were able get a good look at what our film could look like and could study the framing of each more closely. Also while filming we used technologies such as tripods and digital cameras which we developed our framing and use of Mise-en-scene while filming. Finally during the editing we used new programs such as final cut and live type whilst still developing our skills of IMovie, which we learnt during the introduction course.

Also from the project I was introduced to live type and final cut which we used during the editing process. Live type was used to add titles once the film had been exported. Titles were done by adding tracks to the program where you wanted the titles to be. Once selected the titles could then be moved around, resized, and effects could be added. Then once the titles had been done they had to be rendered to the film, iMovie format to do this you use final cut which renders them together and saves them as a QuickTime format.

Additionally I have developed skills, for example I have been able to frame the shots more interestingly to previously, mainly focusing on the overall look of the frames and the lighting. Also I have better skills using iMovie now being able to speed up, slow down, freeze and stabilize shots. These skills have allowed the result to be more professional. Finally I have improved my skills with Garage Band, which we used to make the score. I can now change the music taking into account the changes in shots and background sound needed such as the dice rolling.

These technologies have allowed me to therefore create something very creative. For instant during the planning, the animatic has allowed me to see where the film framing could be improved making the sequence better in the end result. Additionally Live type has allowed us to make interesting and unique titles making the sequence in general look more creative. Another technique, which has allowed me to display my work in a creative way, has been the use of Prezies these are interactive creative power points which was used to do some research into other films titles sequences allowing us to wright our titles according to the conventions of the horror genre.

Some technologies are more difficult to use. Live type required planning as only the titles could be done after the film had been completed and exported from the iMovie. This meant we had to create a lot of draft copies to help us create the titles for the opening as they were then the titles were overplayed by the movie which allowed us to position the text. Further more final cut required both to be created in the same size and quality so therefore we needed to have both finalized before we could render them together. This took a while to sort out the sizing so this process took a few attempts to complete.

Finally new technologies such as live type allowed us to create more visual interesting animations to the titles making them more interesting than previous when we edited them using iMovie. This is because this program limits the areas that you can put tiles and the limits the font, size and colour that make them less visual.

Here we have Prezi- this is an interactive power point style presentation device. it allows us to make interesting transactions, both in 2D and 3D, it allows us to insert video, music and images once gain making it more super visual. it is easy to control and simple options such as 'insert image' make it clear. 

Here is Garage band, which we used to make the soundtrack. to use this software we had to listen to the different instruments and beats on the lower right of the screenshot. then we had to drag the chosen beat into position, adjusting the location, effect and volume of that particular note.

Here is an example of how to attach a camera to a tripod. All you have to do is remove the quick release, screw camera mount from the tripod, then screw it to the bottom of the camera. once this is screw on clamp back onto tripod and then adjust the positing to fit framing. with the tripod you need to extend the legs out to the correct hight then tilt the handle to a correct angle.

Here is IMovie. this is a key part of the production of our opening sequence. this is the software we used to make the opening, this program is again easy to use by exporting the film onto the computer then dragging film files up onto the stage. once here you can trim them, crop them and add music. you can also add titles and  transitions between shots.