Media Blog 2

Coursework checklist: Original summer project tasks/film pitch blogposts not posted but now up-to-date. Statement of Intent final draft: Still working on it but will submit today. Filming latest: Started filming – most locations completed but some re-shoots required for quality purposes. Planning to finish this week and weekend so should be 95% complete by next Monday. Planning to edit at home so will need to bring in exported rough cuts (or put them on Youtube) for feedback.  Print planning: Started the research process and already covered planning in statement of intent. Unsure on photoshoot location so need to finalise that as part of print planning. Next steps: ·          Copy and paste this feedback to your Media 2 coursework blog with the title ‘Coursework tutorial feedback and learner response’. ·          Write a brief summary of what you plan to achieve in your coursew...

Costume and Props: In terms of costume, Mabel and Kai will be wearing typical modern teen outfits, which connects with the modern day demographic and communicates that this film is aimed at teenagers as they can relate with the characters. In certain scenes, there will be a costume change when the villain (Kai) is revealed and thus he will be dressed in all black to connote a sense of evil and danger. Thus the audiences will be able to decode the meanings from the type of costume each character is wearing. In terms of props, a black mask will be used to conceal the identity of the villain from the main protagonist to create a sense of enigma and build up tension.  Lighting and Make-up: In terms of lighting, i will apply low key lighting to enhance shadows within particular scenes in order to create the chiaroscuro effect. For example, scenes where jump scares are portrayed i would use the shadows to build up suspense. Furthermore, high key lighting will also be utilised w...

Mark:  Grade:  Comments on Statement of Intent: ·          The concept works as a horror film but as a statement of intent you are a long way short of where you need to be. You are missing whole media concepts. ·           The whole statement is lacking organisation and quality – one paragraph, no sub-headings, missing capital letters etc. ·           Far more media terminology is required – look at the brief (minimum requirements) and then outline specific aspects you will create in your cross-media production that meets these requirements (e.g. you cover locations well but no specific shots etc.) ·           No reference to the film posters. ·           Nothing on audience or representation – this is basically just narrative description. ·  ...