My name is Monica Aghadiuno and my candidate number is 9365. I am in Group 3 with Godgift Emesi (9044), Angela Chen (9025) and Thakshana Yogeswaran (9179). To see my work please use the following three labels on the right: 'A2 Research and Planning,' 'A2 Construction' and 'A2 Evaluation.'
Group 3 - Music Video
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The bond that develops between inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamanda, who team up with a group of friends to uncover a criminal plot. Set in San Fransokyo.
Themes: good vs bad, friendship, coming of age, superheroes.
3. Global and UK release dates? Where and what formats?
Theatrical release dates range from 23rd October 20124 (in Japan) to 11th February 2015 (in France, Netherlands, Belgium). UK: 30th January 2015, USA: 7 November 2014. 59 countries.
Staggered release dates on a global scale. Advantage: builds excitement worldwide. Disadvantages: piracy, negative feedback.
3D formats
Will also be shown at film festivals including: Tokyo International Film Festival, Philadelphia International Film Festival
5. Institutions behind the film's production and distribution? Where are they based?
Production: Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures.
Distribution: Walt Disney Motion Pictures (with various bases worldwide inc: Argentina, USA, France), Forum Hungary (Hungary). The different bases for WDMP means there is expertise in different areas which is good because markets vary.
Starring: Ryan Potter as Hiro Hamada, Scott Adsit as Baymax, Jamie Chung as GoGo Tomago, Damon Wayans, Jr. as Wasabi and Génesis Rodríguez as Honey Lemon.
Reflection of events in Paul Varderman's life, leading to his death. Gets involved with outsiders 'The Freaks' and the bully, Roth. Pressure from both groups - he has to choose where his friendship lies.
Casting call for role of Paul posted on October 26 2011 and for Yorkshire based teenagers January 9, 2012.
Casting director: Jeremy Zimmermann.
Starring: Jack McMullen as Paul (best known from Waterloo Road), Reece Dinsdale as Paul's dad, Jamie Shelton as Roth, Haruka Abe as Serena and Oliver Lee as Shane.
1. Who did you work with and how did you manage the task between you?
This is my group
My partner for the task was Amy, however, Alistair helped out with the acting. For the planning, Amy laid out the foundations for the task, as she created a shot list and she typed up the dialogue that we had both previously discussed. I then drew up a storyboard based on Amy's plan. We collaborated via Facebook to ensure that we both contributed to the task and met the deadline. I think that sharing the storyboard and shot list online was a good idea as it enabled to make a storyboard. Regarding the shooting of the sequence, we had very different roles. Amy and Alistair acted, while I filmed and directed. Despite this, Amy still had a say in what shots had to be redone. In the editing stage, Amy took over the task first as I had never used Adobe Premiere Pro before. She showed me the basics and I picked it up fairly quickly, and as a result we ended up editing about half the sequence each. Overall, I believe the task was managed evenly.
2. How did you plan your sequence? What processes did you use? What theories did you try to take into account?
Our storyboard
Our shot list
The first thing we did was brain storming ideas. It began with a simple conversation about two people having a conversation about a video one was watching. However, there was nothing particularly exciting about this story line so we pushed for more ideas. Ms Blackborow suggested we take advantage of the male actor, Alistair and we decided to put a romantic twist on it. The next step was to come up with a script which was a very quick process and as it was only a short lesson, we had to do the rest at home. It was the best order to prepare for the task because shot list and storyboard could only be incorporated if there was a script, or at the very least, a basic story line. On Facebook we discussed what we needed to do and then shared the work (consisting of a shot list and storyboard) with each other. Facebook is one of the best websites for this, as you can instantly share pictures and you can do it privately. The storyboard was important as it would help the director to achieve the 'look' of the film by visualising the camera shots. An extra step we could have taken would be to write a schedule so that we could refer to it if necessary. Nevertheless, we did meet the deadlines. Three main theories we tried to take into account were the 180 degree rule, the narrative and the genre. The 180 degree rule was important as it would make the shot between the two characters make sense to the audience. The narrative adds to the continuity of the sequence as it established an order and a flow. Lastly, the genre helps the director to create a believable film which makes it more realistic.
3.What technology did you use to complete the task and how did you use it?
Camera, tripod, earphones
Adobe Premiere Pro
We used a professional video camera, the make was Canon HFG30. Also for the filming we used a microphone, a clapperboard and earphones. This is a simplified version to what is used in the film industry so I think it was useful to get a feel for how films are made. The tripod played an important role as it allowed the shots to be steady and the film would not have worked if the camera had been hand held. We did not initially use the clapperboard and earphones as we thought it was not necessary for the task. However, when we did use it, we realised the method would have been better to use from the beginning as the shots would be kept in order. The editing program that we used was Adobe Premiere Pro.
4.What factors did you have to take into account when planning, shooting and editing?
We had to think about timing; when we would plan for and how much filming we could do in one lesson. Also, as two groups needed to use the lobby we had to plan when we would use it and when they would.
We also had to think about location as this would affect processes such as the storyboard. We had to use the media block and so we had to think about which room we would use to come in through the door. One factor for the shooting was lighting. If we filmed into the window, the light may affect what we could see and so this had to be avoided. Furthermore, the actors had to know their lines as they knew it was possible that they would have to say them more than once and they did in fact have to repeat the scene several times. Another factor was having the camera and the sound ready. I always began recording after I said "action"to avoid missing out on anything. After all, this could be cut in the editing.Additionally, when we knew the bell was about to ring we stopped filming to avoid hearing the bell in the shot. However, I should have also taken into account that not every shot would have been perfect and so I should have double checked every single
shot to avoid the error I made. In editing, we had to remember to keep the invisible aspect, matching up the cuts to make sure it flowed properly. Our attempt to achieve continuity editing can be seen with our shot order, which allows the audience to make sense of the scene. 5. How successful was your sequence? Identify what worked well and in hindsight, what you would improve/do differently?
Overall, I think the sequence was successful as it shows a fairly high level of continuity and that was the aim. The story line and acting were some of the strengths, the actors knew their lines which really helped. The planning went well, as we were all set for the filming on Monday. Furthermore, I have achieved the criteria: the opening of the door, crossing through the room, shot/reverse shot and the dialogue. This shows that I have followed the instructions for the task. The majority of shots worked, I believe there was a large variety, from an establishing shot, to an over the shoulder and I was able to practice different camera movements for the first time. For example, panning. I also think the editing went well as we made sure there were no jump cuts which resulted in a good sense of narrative flow. There are also things that went wrong. There were a few 'match on action' errors. One was with Gift in the background and another was when Amy walked too fast past a table in one shot, and did not do the same in the following shot. These could have been avoided by looking over each shot again before filming the next one. Another thing I can improve for next time is the 180 degree rule. The over the shoulder shot was not completely correct as Alistair changes the direction he looks at Amy. For continuity, it is important that the line of vision is not crossed, or it may be confusing for the audience. Luckily, the errors were fairly minor as they are not extremely noticeable.
6. What have you learnt from completing this task? Looking ahead, how will this learning be significant when completing the rest of your foundation coursework?
The task has taught me a lot. I can learn from the errors for the next filming tasks and so hopefully the same mistakes will not be made. I have also learnt that there are many unprecedented obstacles that you face each time you film, such as other people using the same space. Additionally, I learnt how important the clapperboard and earphones are in producing the best quality film. A final thing I have learnt is how to use the equipment: the camera and the editing program which will be essential for upcoming practicals. This task has increased my confidence for the next task, now that I have used the main things for making a film. Therefore, I can begin each new piece of coursework, with more confidence and more experience, which I will apply to my work.
