(Main task) Post 6: Camera shots

Again, due to the technical difficulties with my computer, i am unable to upload any stills from our main task, however i can still talk about them...

In order to better portray our theme of a dual personality, we required some way of showing that our character had two very different sides to him. Eventually, we located a means of achieving this, when our character is walking through the bar, he passes by a glass display cabinet, the bent glass on the cabinet creates two images of the character as he walks past, painting a perfect portrait of split personalities.

Another shot perfectly shows the internal struggle of the character, just as he enters the bar, he turns and closes the door, he leans his head against it before continuing, at the moment when his head is upon the door, the scene moves to a close up of the face, the expression shows that something is not quite as it seems, that something is wrong.

Finally, the flashbacks....in order to show that the viewers are being transported back in time, we tinted the screen blue, this showed that what is being viewed is in very different circumstances to the previous scene, also, the dialogue used came directly from the camera, and therefore had acquired an eerie echo, these factor combine to create a feel of looking back into the shady, almost forgotten past.

(Main task) Post 5: Time management and filming

Managing the time in which we filmed our final piece was one of the most challenging tasks owing to the differences in our timetables. By simply allocating a few weekends to the job, we succeeded in filming the piece

The remainder of the filming was to take place at the 'Black Bull' in Launton, but due to an event taking place there it was unavailable, so after a search of local pubs, we eventually used the 'Kings Arm's hotel' in Woodstock, the setting was ideal as it offered a wide range of themes and spaces. We spent a morning filming in the restaurant area.

Evaluation

The evaluation PowerPoint has just been uploaded to the blog, how ever due to technical difficulties I am unable to upload the accompanying audio file, i am working on rectifying this. And i also do not have any notes to post along side it as the audio file was improvised without a script/notes.

Evaluation, Media

(Main Task) Post 4; Part 2: 10/04/10/ Casting

When it came to choosing a cast for our production, we thought of a number of candidates from our school/ social groups/ parents etc... however, due to the nature of our storyline, a large cast of extras was not required. We therefore decided to use ourselves with the exeption of the pub scene, in which external cast members will be required

(Main Task) Post 4, Part 1: 04/04/10/ The technical stuff... (locations)

The filming for the main task takes place in a variety of locations, as well as this, there is a wide range of shots and other technical aspects to consider:

-The locations are from all around the county. The flashbacks have been filmed in the village of Stratton Audley at the house of Elm farm. We chose this location because of its dated appearence and wide range of environments. Some footage has also been shot at the Marlborough school in the drama studio, this was for a scene that takes place in a poilce interview room, and we were forced to compromise when the local police branch refused us filming rights on their premises. The drama studio provided possibly a better atmoshphere than the police station could have, with dimmed lighting and black walls, the scene takes on an intense feel which compliments the dramatic content.
There is also a major part of this production to be filmed in a public house, but due to organisational difficulties there will be another post on this at a later date once the filming has been completed at a confirmed venue.

(Main Task) Post 3: 04/04/10/ The Main Task

This is the major task of the AS media studies course, it comprises of a 2 minute film in the stly of a thriller opening:

Our film centeres around an ex-officer who has recently left the force and unknowingly suffers from multiple personalties, and once his sister disappears without warning, he begins to loose the plot. After a few months the case has been dropped due to a lack of leads, his sends our character of the rails and he hits the bottle and spends all of his time in pubs drowning his sorrows. Once he begins to see vivid flashbacks of happier times, he begins to piece his past together through his visions and eventually believes that he has discovered a crucial lead in the cold case of his sister's disappearence.

Upon following this up, he comes across harrowing clues about his sister and believes he can finally solve the case, this is until his alter ego makes and appearence and turns the tables....

Post 2: 04/03/10/ Back again

Ok, apologies for the gargantuan length of time between posts, this has been due to a regretable issue with personal organisation that has caused a few problems to say the least, but, hopefuly, that is now all sorted out and i can get back to regular blog posts to keep you updated with the progress of the AS media studies main task...

The Media Blog: Post 1: 9:50am, Location: Marlborough school

Hi, and welcome to the experimental first post of what is going to a unforgettable blog (not necessarily in a good way).
The rest of this blog will look at the process' involved in the Malborough school media studies AS course....
stay tuned for the next post, by then i should have some vague idea as to what im doing
cheerio