The Chase - Media AS

The Chase - Media AS 

This is our final production of our film The Chase.

The Chase - Opening Sequence - Final Draft

The Chase - Opening Sequence - Final Draft

Wilson Wood, Jamie Friend and Kelvin Obaze

Scene 1

Fade In: 

EXT. Brentwood High Street - Afternoon

It's rush hour in the heart of Brentwood, everyone's finished work and/or school. Trying to find their own route home.

SFX: iPhone Ringtone (Marimba)

The phone rings, Kelvin picks up...

JAMIE

 Nice jumper you have on today,You on your way to Basildon to see her again?

JAMIE

Don't look so confused Daniel, you know who i mean

JAMIE

Weird isn't it when someone see's you and you don't see them

KELVIN

 Who are you... wha...Hello

JAMIE

 Who am i?

JAMIE

Daniel do you hear that Ambulance,you could've called one for her

An alerting Ambulance drives past with their blue lights flashing to the siren.

KELVIN

Is it that you?

JAMIE

No looking over here,wrong way again Daniel. Wrong like you was with her.

The phone-call immediately ends and Kelvin puts the phone safely back into his pocket.

JAMIE

Do you remember her face?

JAMIE

I could be anywhere. You can run from the truth Daniel but it wont bring her back.

JAMIE

 Do you know the feeling of suffocation?  Your lungs are burning

JAMIE

You're gasping for air. you try and try but nobody can hear you... You're trapped.

Kelvin pulls the phone out of his pocket and reinstates the phone call whilst crossing the road at the zebra crossing.

Kelvin wanders the streets back home, anxious and aware.

Jamie makes his way to his location ready to victimise Kelvin.

Kelvin is constantly checking for followers, feeling frightened and vulnerable.

JAMIE

I'm closer to you.. Every step i take.

Kelvin sprints with distress to try and find safety and/or help in the fear of knowing he's in danger.

Jamie remains unknown to the victim, as he begins to slowly follow Kelvin into the wooded-area.

JAMIE

Do you remember that night?

JAMIE

Do you remember what you did

JAMIE

Do you remember her screaming for help?  That you never gave her

JAMIE

I'm coming for you Daniel

The Chase Draft #2

The Chase Draft #2

This was our second draft of our film The Chase. After we uploaded this we received some feedback and decided to add some more shots and re-edit it to give it a much stronger Thriller feel to it. Through our final draft it has a extra cutting edge and really emphasis's the genre which we explored.

Evaluation Question 7

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

Evaluation Question 6

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

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Evaluation Question 5

How did you attract/address your audience? 
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Evaluation Question 4

Who would be the audience for your media product? 
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Evaluation Question 3

Evaluation Question 2

How does your mediaproduct represent particular social groups?

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Evaluation Question 1

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

We conducts various amounts off primary and secondary research to get a much better understanding on the genre Thriller. By conducting these forms of research we identified they key identifying traits and conventions which make up a successful Thriller film. This  research turned out to be extremely effective as we was able to compare and contrast these traits and conventions that we explored, which then enabled us to have a clear vision of what we needed to include into our film. We could now pick out the specific forms of conventions that we wanted to use then we could cooperate them into the initial planning stage. This was soon evident that these traits / convention would create strong foundations and would provide us with sturdy core to create our film around.

Some of the most popular key conventions that we came across was the use of sound and how it is stereo typically linked to a certain genre. Through the primary research we discovered that the target audience music plays a significant role on how a Thriller film is presented. It also helps the target audience to be able to identify what genre the film is through the use of music. For a thriller this music is typically rather tense and uptight. By the knowledge we gained from this we made it imperative that we included some tense, uptight music throughout our film which has gave our film a real cutting edge, improving our film massively.

Another key convention is the use of changes in camera shots. We cooperated this into our film and used various shots such as Extreme close up shots, Establishing wide shots, Medium/Mid shots, Long shots and close ups. By mixing up the range of shots it helped to add the dramatic tension and keeps the audience interested as do not know what is going to happen at any given moment. The use of each of these shots helps to explore the environment and the locations in which we decided to film.

A key convention that we also identified  through secondary research but also released when filming was by having the film in black and white colour scheme. The black and white effect helps impact the film and the way that we wanted it to really clearly be deemed as a thriller.

A good example of where I have went into detailed and analysed the conventions of a key thriller film was on a previous blog post I did on Inception. This was a very critical analysis and it was apparent to what conventions really show a Thriller.

Production Diary 17

Production Diary 17

After we received feedback on our last draft of The Chase we decided to go out re-film certain shots ,add / re-do some editing to add extra effect and add a stronger thriller feel throughout. After we done this we upload it onto YouTube then straight on to our blogs.

Production Diary 16

After several days of editing are film was finally complete. After it was rendered out it was then uploaded onto YouTube and shortly after was put on to our blogs.

Final Institution Logo

Final Institution Logo

 

 

This was what we decided to have as our final logo. The reason for the choice was because this was a very simplistic but effective logo which really portrayed the Thriller theme. Also this logo is really bold and clear which clearly stated what the film is called and what it could potential cooperate.

Institution Logo Designs For My Film - The Chase

Institution Logo Designs For My Film

 

I decided to create several different logos for our film incorporating 'The Chase' name. Through the use of researching different logo's I discovered that most thriller logo's where simple and in black and white which impacted the way in which I created the logo's.

Art Of Film Titles

Art Of Film Titles

The use of the text se7en  is  very bold and has a 3d effect which is instantly  eye catching and grasp the audiences attention. Its presented with very dark contrasting colours which helps shows the important that sev7en might have on the film. These colours and use of the 3D help to give a sense of mystery and unknowing which is highly linked with thriller.

Similarly to the Se7en logo the Inception logo is also in black and white. Contrastingly there is a large bold font but this time the font is primarily black with a shade of white and grey. The 2 dark smudged marks above and below Inception are used to represent the effect of a gun shot. This indicates that there will be some sort of action or fighting throughout this film.



This logo for the film psycho is very simple but effective as it bold and is instantly related towards the film. It has small breaks within the letters which creates a aggressive, broken and almost not all there effect which is represents the conatations of the word psycho.



Mind Map Of Film Ideas For The Chase

Mind Map Of Film Ideas For The Chase
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This prezi presentation identifies what ideas we come up with as a group for our film.

Script Draft

Script Draft

The Chase - Opening Sequence

Wilson Wood, Jamie Friend and Kelvin Obaze

Scene 1

Fade In: 

EXT. Brentwood High Street - Afternoon

It's rush hour in the heart of Brentwood, everyone's finished work and/or school. Trying to find their own route home.

SFX: iPhone Ringtone (Marimba)

The phone rings, Kelvin picks up...

JAMIE

 Its a nice day in the town centre to go for a walk, don't you think?

JAMIE

 Strange place to stand near a roundabout, are you waiting for someone?

JAMIE

Jamie: Nice shirt and jumper you have on there.

JUMP CUT TO:

CLOSE-UP

JAMIE

 Would be a shame if anything happened to that

KELVIN

 Who are you... wha...Hello

DISSOLVE TO:

CLOSE-UP INTO MID-SHOT

KELVIN

Sorry I don't know who you are.

JAMIE

I'm somebody you'll never meet, I'm your shadow.

JUMP CUT TO

OVER THE SHOULDER

An alerting Ambulance drives past with their blue lights flashing to the siren.

JUMP CUT TO:

OVER THE SHOULDER

KELVIN

Is it that you?

JAMIE

Which one of us are you talking about?

The phone-call immediately ends and Kelvin puts the phone safely back into his pocket.

 JUMP CUT TO:

LONG SHOT 

JAMIE

 Do you know the feeling of suffocation?  Your lungs are burning

DISSOLVE TO:

LONG SHOT

JAMIE

You're gasping for air. you try and try but nobody can hear you... You're trapped.

JUMP CUT TO:

MID SHOT

Kelvin pulls the phone out of his pocket and reinstates the phone call whilst crossing the road at the zebra crossing.

 JUMP CUT TO:

CLOSE UP

Kelvin wanders the streets back home, anxious and aware.

 OVERLAPPING JUMP CUT TO:

OVER THE SHOULDER

Jamie makes his way to his location ready to victimise Kelvin.

 JUMP CUT TO:

LONG SHOT

Kelvin is constantly checking for followers, feeling frightened and vulnerable.

 JUMP CUT TO:

LONG SHOT (KELVIN) / OVERLAPPING CLOSE-UP (JAMIE)

JAMIE

Every step I take... I'm closer to you

JUMP CUT TO:

POINT OF VIEW

Kelvin sprints with distress to try and find safely and/or help in the fear of knowing he's in danger.

 JUMP CUT TO:

LONG SHOT

Jamie remains unknown to the victim, as he begins to slowly follow Kelvin into the wooded-area.

 JUMP CUT TO:

LONG SHOT

JAMIE

Do you remember me now

JUMP CUT TO:

LONG SHOT INTO A CLOSE-UP

JAMIE

Your worst nightmare, becomes a reality

DISSOLVE

The Chase Draft #1

The Chase Draft #1 

Here is our first draft of our film the chase which we received feedback on and as a group we went back and reedited it to make the film have a better thriller feel throughout it.

Production Diary 15

As we started to editing we shortly realised that we needed to make a clear change to our film. This change was simply changing the colour scheme to black and white instead of colour. This in turn had a huge impact throughout the film and really added to the Thriller feel. From this we decided to put some thriller style music onto the film which added a lot suspense and tension throughout the film. We then as a group decided to put some voice overs to enhance the key moments further.

Audience Expectations

Audience Expectations

A target audience expects a highly intense, suspense, a high level of anticipation, uncertainty, anxiety, and nerve-wracking tension. These are key conventions of what most successful thriller films consist of and what audiences initially expect to see. The target audience wants to see at least one clear plot twist within the film and they want to be in the unknowing through most of it. Through secondary research I have identify that audience expect a strong start and they want to be on their edge of their seats with them not knowing what’s going to happen next. Through the primary research that we already conducted we understood that music was a hugely important element of a thriller film and the audience find a clear relationship between a thriller and its music. Key Characters in thrillers that audience expect to see are convicts, criminals, stalkers, assassins, down-on-their-luck losers, innocent victims.

Filming Consent Form

Filming Consent Form

I _____________________________ give my consent to be filmed in the Mastermind Productions upcoming film, and I am aware of the fact that I will be seen by the public on the Internet.

The following consists of what you've obliged to:

• Being filmed and taken pictures of
• Allowing yourself to be viewed, from the film, by the public
• Being mentioned on specific blogs and websites regarding the production

Signed: ____________________

Date: ______________________

Please Note: If you do not wish to consent or are unsure about any of the following please decline.

Filming Test Shots

Filming Test Shots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqIkfliS49E

Me and my group member Wilson filmed some test shots before we filmed our film to help give us a better understanding of the shots that we wanted to include. It also helped us to identify the specific shots that we wanted to include and it gave us a better understanding of the effective that it would have on our target audience. Also by having these shots we could do some practise editing so we could get a understanding of the effects and editing techniques which we wanted to have in our production. By conducting these practise shots it has given our group a advantage so that we will know what is needed for our production.

Scouting Locations

Scouting Locations
Before we decided to create our story arch's as a group when had a idea of the main locations which we wanted to film in. These where Brentwood High  Street and the Woods near Shenfield Common. We went and scanned around Brentwood High Street first to get some ideas of specific places that we waned to film in and places where we could use certain shots. From this it gave us a much better view of sequence and how we can use the location to have a strong effect amongst our target audience. The concept of actually using Brentwood High Street was as it very busy it helped to add the mystery behind who the chaser actually is as there was so many people about. We next scanned our next key location which was the Woods near Shenfield common and there we identified certain spots that we wanted to film from. We also scanned the location for potential hazards and risks that we could encounter when we where going to film.

Production Diary 14

As a group we decided to come together and we picked the editing software Premiere Pro CS6 as we where familiar with using this software. The reason also for choosing this software is because it allows us to add, change small details accurately, add special effects and it has multiple other tools which will allow us to give our film the professional effect/feel.

Production Diary 13

Today we went to Brentwood High Street as this was the starting location of our film. When then went to the specific locations in Brentwood High Street that we already planned to start filming in. Next we started filming the multiple camera angles and shots that we wanted to included into our film. These included Close-Up's,Long Shot's, Pan's and Over The Shoulder Shots.

We also decided to return to the location the next day (26th February 2016), to capture more footage and shots so we would have the relevant amount we needed so we could start editing.

Target Audience Profile

Target Audience Profile

My target audience is predominately aimed at teenagers aged 15-18 as it will be a 15 rated film. The reason why we chose the age rating to be a 15 as our film contains a high amount of strong violence, discriminatory behaviour and some strong language. The characteristics of our target audience are suited towards teenagers as they are typically more interested in a thriller themed film. Another reason why we think are target audience will be teenagers aged 15-18 is because the actors within the film are of a similar age so the audience might be able to relate to them.

Different Film Genres

Different Film Genres 

Thriller
Thriller is a broad genre of film and television, having lots of sub genres. Thrillers are characterized and are known by the moods they give off, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.

Horror 

Horror is a film genre to stimulate a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience’s fears. Inspired by literature from authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley, horror films have existed for more than a century. The gore and the supernatural are frequent themes, and may overlap with the fantasy, supernatural fiction and thriller genres. Some examples of horror films are Saw, Nightmare On Elm Street and 28 Days Later.

Comedy

Comedy is a genre of film in which the main focus is on humour. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement and most often work by exaggerating characteristics for humorous effect. Films in this style traditionally have a happy. One of the oldest genres in film, some of the very first silent movies were comedies, as slapstick comedy often relies on a visual aid, without requiring sound. When sound became more popular in films used during the 1920s, comedy films took another changed, as laughter could result from emphasised situations but also dialogue. Some examples of comedy films are Borat, The Hangover and Austin Powers.

Action

Action film is a film genre in which one or more heroes are put into a series of challenges that typically include physical feats, extended fight scenes, violence, and frantic chases. Action films usually feature a character struggling against incredible chances, which include life-threatening situations, a villain, or a pursuit which generally results in victory for the hero. Advancements in CGI have made it cheaper and easier to create action sequences and other visual effects that required the efforts of professional stunt crews in the past. The disadvantages of CGI being used in action films is that it is very expensive which increases the amount spent for a film to be produced.  Examples of Action films consist of Die Hard, The Avengers and The Matrix. 

Crime And Gangster

Crime and Gangster Films are developed around the actions of criminals or gangsters, particularly bank robbers, underworld figures, or ruthless hoodlums who operate outside the law, stealing and violently murdering their way through life. Crime films encompass or cross over many levels, and may include at least these different types of films: the gangster film, the detective 

film, the crime comedy, the suspense-thriller, and the police film. These films consist of Snatch, Scarface and The Krays. 

History On Film Trailers

History On Film Trailers

A trailer is an advertisement or a commercial for a feature film that will be shown in the future at a cinema. The term trailer comes from their having originally been shown at the end of a feature film screening. Trailers are now shown before the film (or the A-movie in a double feature) begins.

The first trailer was shown in a U.S. film theatre in November 1913, when Nils Granlund the advertising manager for the Marcus Loew theater chain, produced a short promotional film for the musical The Pleasure Seekers, opening at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.

Granlund was also first to introduce trailer for an upcoming motion picture, using a slide technique to promote an upcoming film featuring Charlie Chaplin at Loew's Seventh Avenue Theatre in Harlem in 1914.

Trailers were initially shown when trailing the feature film. The practice was found to be ineffective, often ignored by audiences who left straight after the feature. This form of practice and trailers have been shown before the feature film ever since.

Up until the late 1950s, trailers were mostly created by National Screen Service and where of various key scenes from the film being advertised, often with large, descriptive text describing the story, and where generally from studio music libraries. 

An example of one of the first Charlie Chaplin Films In 1914

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What Is Thriller ?

What Is Thriller ? 

Thriller is a broad genre of film and television, having lots of sub genres. Thrillers are characterized and are known by the moods they give off, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.

Thrillers generally keep the audience on the edge of their seats as the plot builds towards a climax. The cover-up of important information from the viewer is a common trait .Literary devices such as red herrings, plot twists, and cliff hangers are used throughout. A thriller is usually a villain-driven plot, whereby he or she presents obstacles that they must overcome.

Themes of Thriller - The storyline will be designed so the audience will think that it can happen to them, which will make them feel scared.

Examples of Successful films consist off:

• The Revenant (2015)
• Suicide Squad (2016)
• The 5th Wave (2016)
• Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
• Inception (2010

Sub Genre Of Thrillers

A sub-genre is an identifiable type of horror.

Action thriller – uses physical action between characters and objects to create suspense within the film e.g. kill Bill Vol.1.

Crime thrillers – combines suspenseful qualities of a thriller with a plot from a crime film e.g. The Dark Knight Rises.

Psychological thrillers – uses elements of drama and mystery to a film and explores the processes of the mind, which helps create suspense from the mind rather than a physical feeling of suspense e.g. The Shining.

Science-Fiction thrillers – merges science based themes into the plot of the film e.g. Super 8.

Religious thrillers – uses religious themes, objects, and ceremonies during a film e.g. Angels and Demons.

Narrative Theories - Levi Strauss

Narrative Theories  Levi Strauss
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This presentation investigates the narrative theories of those founded by Levis Strauss.

Identifying Traits Thriller Themes

Thriller Themes

Through the use of some secondary research of some popular Thriller films i have recently discovered the key themes which run throughout. These key themes that i have discovered are what make a successful Thriller film, these consist of:

• Death
• Reality
• Identity
• Existence 
• Purpose
• Fear
• Darkness
• Suspense
• Tension

Identifying Traits Thriller Sound

Sound: 

Non diegetic sounds - Non-diegetic sounds are sounds that have been added in, this can include things like music, a narration and sound effects. Non-diegetic sounds are often used to add drama within the scene. Ex. dark and eerie music that builds tension and suspense. 

Diegetic sounds - Sound which is visible on the screen or is implied to be present by the action of the film: voices of characters,Heavy breathing, Doors creaking. 

Synthesized sounds - Helps creates the mood in the scene. This use of sounds is typically created through the use of technology.

Slow pace sounds - It helps create tension and suspense within the scene. It is commonly used when something bad is going to happen.

Identifying Traits Thriller Narrative Structure

 Narrative Structure:

• Open Narrative - Has no sense of ending, lots of different story-lines e.g Coronation Street

• Closed Narrative - There is no clear beginning, middle or end e.g. Batman

• Multi-strand Narrative - There are multiple narratives are running at the same time e.g. T.V Soap

• Cliffhanger - A dramatic and exciting ending, leaving the audience with suspense and not willing to miss the next film in the collection e.g. Fast and Furious

• Enigma - Enigma is used throughout the narrative to boost questions, it helps to intrigue the viewers e.g. 

Identifying Traits Thriller Lighting

Identifying Traits Thriller Lighting 

Low key lighting:
Low key lighting is used to create a lot of tension and uncertainty to a audience. It helps to give of a sense of mystery to the audience which in turn gets them interested and engaged in wanting to watch on. This use of lighting is used in Thriller films normally in dark scenes to create a lot of suspense and unknowing within the scene.

High key lighting:
High key lighting is often used to help elaborate and emphasis something that is going on within a scene. It gives a clear picture to the audience as they can see exactly what is going on. This is usually used in a thriller film when the scene is being filmed outside and it is made so the audience get a clear understanding. 

Identifying Traits Thriller Camera Shots

Camera shots:

Extreme close up shots - The extreme close-up shot is used in film to allow the viewer to enter the character’s intimate space, revealing certain characteristics and emotions that would otherwise go unnoticed. This close up view intensifies feelings that the character is experiencing and allows us to feel sympathy for, and establish a connection with the character.

Establishing wide shots: The extreme wide shot is the view which is so far from the subject that isn't even visible. The point of this shot is to show the subject's surroundings. The extreme wide shot is often used as an establishing shot and is the first shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place.

Medium/Mid shots: The mid shot shows some part of the subject in more detail, whilst still showing enough for the audience to feel as if they were looking at the whole subject. It is a shot to show you what you would see a person as if you were having a casual conversation.

Long shots: A long shot shows a scene from a distance. A long shot is also used to emphasis the environment or setting of a scene.

Close up: In the close up shot, a certain feature or part of the subject takes up most of the frame. A close up of a person usually means a close up of their face. Close-ups are useful for showing detail and can also be used as a cut-in.

Shooting Schedule

Day of Filming	Location	Shot Description	People Needed
…. 2016	Forest	Point of View Bird’s Eye View	Everyone - 4  (Wilson, Jamie, Kelvin, Jody)
…. 2016	Building Entrance	Shot Reverse Shot 180 Degree Camera Rule	Everyone - 4 (Wilson, Jamie, Kelvin, Jody)
…. 2016			Everyone - 4 (Wilson, Jamie, Kelvin, Jody)
…. 2016			Everyone,4, (Wilson, Jamie, Kelvin, Jody)

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment

Potential Hazard;

• Falling over in the Woods
• Getting hit by a Car
• Treading on pothole
• Tripping up over barrels / crates
• A thrown object
• Being hit with a Baseball Bat

Who is at Risk?

• The actor(s) within the scene
• Everyone on set
• The cameraman and actor(s)
• The actor(s) within the scene
• Everyone on set
• The actor(s) within the scene
• Existing Control Measures;
• There is a safe nearby path for pedestrians to follow
• Traffic control measures / side-walks
• There is a safe nearby path for pedestrians to follow.
• Ensure the path / area is wide enough, to be ran around.
• Make sure the object isn't thrown with excessive force.

Risk Ratings;
1/6
6/6
3/6
2/6
4/6
5/6

Preventative Measures;

• Before filming has taken place, there will be a search for hazards.
• Avoid main roads - Look both ways before crossing.
• Being aware of our surroundings.
• Use of small barrels / crates.
• Ensure the object is blunt / soft and isn't heavy.

Responsibilities;

• Check our route before continuing.
• Ensure its safe before crossing.
• Use the designated path for our film.
• Ensure a big distance between when the barrels / crates are displaced to when they are approached.
• We will check the object beforehand and make sure its thrown at a suitable distance into open space.