Monday 12 December 2011

My Logo Design in which I created.

Today I have created another new typography design. The design in which I have created is for our title sequences opening shot.

Our opening shot shall be of our production name, and our production name is:
"Star Productions".

Where has Star productions come from?

We as a group came up with the name of Star productions in one simple step. This simple step being that we all merged the first initial of our names together. After we merged our first initials together, the name Star popped up!
For instance:
  • S - Sam
  • T - Tolga
  • A - Alex
  • R - Ryan

Below is the logo in which I created on my own. I decided to create a logo for our production name, mainly because we needed one, and I thought seeing as I am a huge part of this group, I need to do my fair share.

I managed to create this logo by visiting the popular text website 'Dafont.com'. After this, I then carefully chose what texts I would like in my logo. I then chose the text fonts and styles in which I liked, and I then extracted them into Adobe Photoshop.




















What I like about the Production logo in which I created?
  • Although the colours are basic, the black and white theme fits in with the genre of our film, mainly because our genre (Psychological Thriller) is associated with dark and bleak colours.
  • The text type in which I have used resembles a Russian look. This therefore makes the logo more meaningful.
  • The design around the lettering is attractive. For example, it's not a common style in which is seen a lot. I must also admit that each letter in my logo also resembles a 'Star look'. Therefore my logo looks even more eye-catching as each style fits in with each theme.
What I dislike about the logo I created?
  • My logo overall seems very modern and recent; however our title sequence and film idea is set in the 1950's. Therefore, the two don't relate back to each other. However my logo, still has the classic look in which is beneficial.
Will my group and I use this logo for our Production logo?

After all the hard-work I have put into the creation of this logo, I would like to hope so. However we as a group still need to create a few other designs, in order to show organisation and determination. Therefore all will be revealed in due course, whether or not we will use this logo in which i created.

I personally would also like to create feedback forms for our target audience, mainly so that my group and I can see which logo they would like us as a group to use. Of course we shall create a few more logos before we create and send off feedback forms.

Overall though, I must say that I am very happy with myself, especially seeing as I feel this logo is attractive and useful for our title sequence.

Journal - Week 3

This week in Media has been very busy. For example, my group and I have been completing a lot of planning and preparation for the creation of our title sequence.

During last Mondays lesson in Media, we began to brainstorm ideas and assign roles for each team member. For instance, we as a group came to the conclusion that we shall have at least three actors in our title sequence, and we hope that all three actors who shall act will be in our group. Personally, I am more than happy to act mainly because I am willing to do anything to make our title sequence a success.

This week we have also started and almost completed creating our typography styles as well. For example, our group has now mocked up two initial designs in which we really like. We feel so confident about our designs, that even during this early stage, we feel as if we should use these designs in our final title sequence.

During our lesson today in Media, we successfully began to storyboard our title sequence. Even though we only managed to storyboard our opening two shots, I still feel that we as a group are well on track in succeeding and achieving a good grade through the creation of our title sequence.

What we did well in Media this week?

This week in Media, I feel that we were extremely organised. For example, we managed to complete our typography design mock ups. In addition, the fact that we managed to start our storyboard is a great sign, especially seeing as there is only one other group who have got this far. This therefore proves that my group and I are doing really well.

What didn't we do well in Media this week?

I must admit that this week in Media, one thing in which we didn't manage to do was think of a definite director. As a group, we managed to shortlist down a few directors, however we still haven't decided at least one definite director. I believe that by deciding a director early, we would've been able to push ahead, and even be ahead of tasks. Although, we haven't decided on a director, I still strongly feel that we as a group are achieving and working to the best of our ability.

How can we become a better group?

I believe we can become a better group by having more methods of communication. For example, during this week, I struggled to get hold of a fellow group member mainly because they didn't provide me with any useful contact details. Therefore, I believe each group member needs to communicate with each other on a regular basis, in order to become a better and more sophisticated group.

What are we going to do this week in Media?

This week in Media, I hope that my group and I are able to complete our storyboards, as our title sequences storyboards are initially supposed to be due in by the end of the week. I do however strongly feel that my group and I will be able to finish our storyboards mainly because we are a hard-working group, and as long as we communicate with each other effectively, our storyboards shall be complete.



Friday 9 December 2011

Typography for our Title Sequence

During todays lesson in media, my group and I continued to brainstorm ideas for our title sequence. For instance, today we started to think about what the typography of our title sequence is going to be like.

Seeing as our film is going to be set during the period if time in which the Cold War is set, my group and I are adamant to use an American and Russian style font.

After deciding on this we began to search online for releavant text fonts, however we then stumbled across Dafont.com.

Dafont.com is an online text website in which consists of thousands of different text types. Therefore we as a group strongly agree with the fact that we should use a font from DaFont.com

After a short period of time, we as a group began to create different text fonts. In order to create text on DaFont.com, you have to firstly choose a text style, after this you then decided on what sort of text you you would like.

Our first piece of typography:





The above image is one of the pieces of text in which we created as a group. The above font has a Russian feel to it; therefore this is one of the reasons in why we are possibly going to consider this piece of typography.


What do I personally like about this font?



  • I like the fact that the font is eye-catching. For example, as soon as someone sees this font, they are immediately interested by it, mainly because it is rather unusual.


  • The colour scheme is interesting mainly becasue the colours portray a bold message. This therefore gives our target audience the connotation that our film must also be bold, and rather meaningful.


  • What I dislike about this font?


  • One thing in which I dislike about this font is that the colours can be seen as rather plain and boring. This therefore could possibly suggest to our audience that our title sequence must be boring, judging on the way the typography is.



  • The lettering is rather unusual - The fact that the font is unusual is a risk mainly because we as a group are unsure about what our target audience will feel about the typography.


Our second piece of typography:





This is the second text font in which we created as a group. Once again, we created this piece of typography by using Dafont.com This piece of typography has an American look to it, as during the Cold War the Americans were involved, with the Russians. This piece of typography has a bold look to it, which is one of the reasons in why it looks like an iconic and prolific American piece of text.

What I like about this font?



  • I like the fact that this font is bold and clear. This therefore suggests that our title sequence must also be powerful and meaningful, just like the other piece of typography in which we used.

  • The font is also structured successfully. For example, the lettering is in an organised fashion. This denotes that a lot of time has been constructed in order to produce this piece of tyypography (which is rather true).


What I dislike about this font?



  • The font also seems rather plain. Therefore this may possibly give our target audience the feeling that our title sequence isn't interesting what-so-ever.


  • The colours are rather simple. For instance, the colour grey isn't exactly eye-catching and/or attractive.

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Thirteen - Similar to our film

Continuing on with this weeks media homework, the second film in which I would say we are inspired by is the film "Thirteen Days"

I have decided to research into the film "Thirteen Days" mainly because just like our film, "Thirteen Days" is set in the 1950's and around the period of time in which the Cold War happened; therefore, I believe this film is appopriate to look into.

I also believe the way in which the film "Thirteen Days" has been structured is interesting.
The narrative through out the film is also interesting, which connotes to it's target audience that judging by the trailer, the film must be rather interesting and worth a watch!

What I like about this film?

  • The Costume in which the characters are wearing is accurate and correct, but if the costume wasn't, the film would end up disastrous especially seeing as without the right and suitable costume, the film would seem unrealistic and rather pointless

  • The characters also resemble and represent the right stereotypical represnetation in which the military were given during the Cold War. Therefore, the fact that the characters live up to expectations, this connotes to the target audience, that the film is interesting ans again another reason in why it is worth a watch!


Research for our Title Sequence - Films we are inspired by

As part of this weeks Media Homework, we are required to research into two films, in which are similar to the genre of our film in which we shall be creating a title sequence for.

Two similar Films to our film are as follows:

  • Fight Club


  • Thirteen Days




The above clip is the official trailer for one of films we are inspired by. This film being of course "Fight Club"
I would say the film "Fight Club" is rather similar to our film, mainly because our film's genre (Psychological Thriller) is rather similar to "Fight Club's".
In addition, we as a group have considered Fight Club's director David Fincher to direct our film. Therefore, from an early stage all of my group members and I have been interested in this particular film.

What I like about this film?
  • The character types have been well structured - This therefore interests us as a group even more, mainly because we also would like to use the same character types in the creation of the title sequence of our film.
  • They typography in which has been used is fairly attractive, therefore we may also consider using a similar font to Fight Club's, especially seeing as the typography is a major part of a title sequence.
What I dislike about this film?
  • The film was released in 1999, therefore this proves that fight Cub is fairly modern, which for us as a group is pointless, mainly because we shall be setting our film during the cold war in the 1950's
  • The Costume of the characters - The costume in which the characters are wearing doesn't really portray what we would like to wear and use during the creation of our title sequence. Therefore, the costume is of no use to us.

Monday 5 December 2011

Journal - Week 2

This week in Media, we have got together in our groups, adn begun to brainstorm ideas for our title sequence.

After a week of planning, my group and I have decided on a film name, a narrative and what we would like to use in our title sequence.

I would say we have done rather well this week, mainly because we are on schedule at this moment of time. Furthermore, I must admit we have achieved quite alot during a short period of time. For example, we are the only group at the moment, who have pitched our Pitch successfully, and also began to brainstorm our final ideas for our title sequence.

What are we going to do next?
Now that we have brainstormed ideas for our title sequences, we shall now hopefully begin to storyboard this week.
As a group, we are expecting to assign each other with different roles for this task. For example, one of our group members shall film, whilst other group members must direct and/or edit. I personally would like to either act in the title sequence or film the title sequence. I would like to be assigned these possible roles mainly due to the fact that I have had previous experience in acting in short films and also I have brief experiencing whilst filming Media sequences.

Title Sequence Ideas

During todays lesson, we as a group brainstormed ideas for our title sequence in which we shall be creating as part of our Media coursework.



  • The Genre types we have considered for our Title Sequence are a Psychological Thriller film and/or a film which is set in during the Cold War.

  • For our title sequence, we have also brainstormed ideas regarding the typography which we shall be using. As a group, we decided to use Russian Style Font, mainly because our film involves the Cold War. In addition, the Cold War, consisted of America and Russia, therefore, we thought it would be a good idea to endorse a Russian thought, as it would give the audience an insight to what our film is about.

  • We also brainstormed ideas about where we would like the setting/location of our title sequence to be. We came up with the following ideas: Police Room, Woods and/or a park.

  • Editing - A particular editing technique in which we shall be possibly considering is the Cross Cutting technique. We would like to consider this editing technique mainly due to the fact that a lot of successful title sequences have used this editing technique before.

  • The period of time in which we would like our title sequence to be set is in the 1950's. We would like to set our title sequence during this specif period of time mainly because the Cold War ws set during the 1950's.

  • Costume: As part of costume, we would like to use Russian clothing. By meaning Russian Clothing, I mean the trench hats, and the Russian Coats.

  • Props: We would like to include 1950's style guns into our title sequence. In addition, we are currently researching into props in which were used during the Cold War.

Title Sequence Pitch



Above is our groups Title Sequence Pitch PowerPoint Presentation in which we were required to create as part of the task we were set in Media.

Our pitch consists of important information regarding the details of the film in which we as a group thought of.
This vital information being:
-Title Name
-Narrative of our film
-Target Audience
-Setting/Location
-Typography
-Film Studio
-Budget

Monday 28 November 2011

Notes on Sound

In Media, there a variety of different sounds which are communicated through films, TV programs and in general every day life.

Examples of these sounds include:

Diegetic Sound:
Diegetic sound is sound in which can be heard within the frame. For example; the sound of a kettle boiling is classed as diegetic sound, as the characters can hear this piece of sound.

Non Diegetic Sound:
Non diegetic sound is the complete opposite to Diegetic sound. For instance, non diegetic sound is when sound is not heard within the frame, so basically it has been dubbed over. A prime example of non diegetic sound is sound effects, or music which has been dubbed/edited over a particular sequence.

Dialogue:
Dialogue is speech which is communicated between two or more characters in a particular sequence. Dialogue is always Diegetic.

Leitmotif:
In music, a repeated phrase or them used to suggest an idea or character in the story.

Contrapuntal Sound:
Contrapuntal Sound is sound, but in particular music that contrasts or conflicts with the action in a film. It may cause disorientation, which may make the audience question what they are seeing.

Synchronous Sound:
Synchronous sound is sound in which matches the visual image such as dialogue matching up with the characters talking.

Asynchronous Sound:
Sound that isn't in time with the visual elements. For example, characters aren't speaking in time.

Audience Profiling Notes

What is Audience Profiling?
Audience profiling is when a market researcher attempts to find out what audience they are most likely to target andy why they should target this particular audience.

Audiences within the Media are organized into several different categories and demographics.

For instance, some examples being:
- Age, Gender, Race and Sexuality
-Education
-Occupation
-Annual Income
-Disposable Income
-Current Lifestyle
-Aspirational or desired lifestyle
-Culture
-Media Interests
-Buying Habits
- Loyalty to Brands


Film Pitch - Lesson Notes

A pitch is a concise verbal (and sometimes) presentation of an idea for a film or TV series which is generally made by a screenwriter or director to a producer or studio executive in the hope of attracting development finance to pay for the production.

Pitch - Brief - Must be one short, effective and catchy sentence. For instance: "Snakes On A Plane"
Notes:
- People should always understand the building in the blocks
- Everything must have a subtext

In order to make a successful film pitch, the following questions should be asked or be able to get across:
  • What genre is your film?
  • What other films in this genre have inspired your film/is your film similar too?
  • Who is the target audience for your film?
  • When will your film be released (Summer, Spring, Autumn, Winter, awards season)?
  • How much money will your film cost ?
  • How much money will your film make?
  • Who will star in your film?
  • Who will direct your film?

Film Distributor

What is the purpose of a Film producer?

- To help release films
- To help promote films
-To gain recognition for films
- To help create Synergy/Partnership with a film company in order to create a successful film

A film distributor is the link between the producer and the exhibitors (the cinema chains/Television Networks). There aim is to get as many people as possible watch and know about the film.

The distributor markets the film and develops an appropriate advertising campaign.

- A distribution is in charge of getting the film to the audience
- This involves organizing for the film to receive an age certificate/rating.

In addition, a film distribution company arranges for prints of the film, marketing and the overall publicity. Distribution includes marketing films as well as providing the actual film it self to cinemas, TV networks & Digital Services.

An example of a film distributor is: Warner Bros.
Some of their films include Austin Powers, Rush hour and more recently The Dark Knight.

Brief information regarding Warner Bros:
- They are a part of "The Big Six" which connotes they are a huge film distribution company.

- They were started by four brothers. Their surname being Warner, hence the name being Warner Bros

-They on average produce 300 films a year

-Warner Bros have the ability to produce big budget films.

Sunday 27 November 2011

Presentation - Film Pitch Task



The above presentation is the film pitch in which we as a group had to create. The purpose of this task was to enhance our knowledge and skills regarding the media/film industry and also the ability to create a successful film pitch.




The presentation required us to try and sell a film in which we had to think of on the spot. The film in which we designed is entitled 'Betrayed'. The synopsis of 'Betrayed' can be found on the PowerPoint Presentation.




In addition, the powerpoint consists of vital information regarding our film. This vital information being: The target Audience, the demographic, the release date, the actors and the cast and crew.

Friday 25 November 2011

The Art of Film Title Design throughout History


As part of this weeks homework, we were asked to research into "The Art Of Film Title Design Throughout History".



After researching online, I managed to find an interesting and rather reliable article!

The Article being - Reference:

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/10/04/the-art-of-the-fi

lm-title-throughout-cinema-history/



Below is some relevant and suitable information I found from the article:



Titles in Silent film:



  • Words and lettering played an enormous role in films of the silent era. Film titles made their appearance in the earliest silent films, along with letter cards (or inter-titles), which provided context.

  • Lettering Artists within Silent Films collaborated with the scriptwriter and director to create narrative continuity so that audiences could follow what they were seeing.

Why have I extracted the above information?

I decided to extract the information above, mainly because I found the information to be useful. Furthermore, the article is reliable;therefore I automatically am aware that the information is correct and accurate.



Still Images:

Below are some interesting images from the main title release “The Cabinet of Dr. Calligari” (1920). I decided to extract these images mainly because they are from one of first ever Titles in a silent film. In addition, I must admit the typography within both still images is bold, in which I believe is eye-catching to me as the audience.























The true birth of Title Sequences:



  • Breakthrough ideas in titling, such as timing the typography to interact with metaphorical imagery or to createits own world, were largely innovations that came from outsiders to the Hollywood studio system.

  • Figures such as Saul Bass, Pablo Ferro, Maurice Binder and Richard Williams arrived on the scene in the 1950s, at a time when the studios were starting to flounder in their fight with TV.

Why have I extracted this information?

I have noted down these two facts above, mainly because I found them to be interesting and

very informative. Adding on, the second fact in which I've noted down is fairly important, especially seeing as there is a mention of some prolific title designers. For instance: Saul Bass


















The above still image is an image from the film "North by NorthWest". I have decided to use this image, mainly because it has been extracted from a title sequence in which Saul Bass had designed and created. In fact, it is from his first ever title sequence in which he designed.

What do I like about the image?

The typography in which has been used is creative and rather colourful; therefore I get the feeling the rest of the title sequence is like this.



The Digital Era, And Modern Trends In Film Title Design:



  • Every sphere of contemporary life — and especially the film business — has been affected by computers. For designers, creating film titles meant participating in the apprenticeship tradition

  • The Internet-enabled archiving of everything and the plethora of schools that propagate countless design disciplines. Most significantly, we see designers working like filmmakers and filmmakers working like designers.

The above information has been extracted mainly because I found each fact to be useful, appropriate and suitable to what I was looking for. Furthermore, the above facts also state about how the computer and internet have revolutionized the way in which we see and view title sequences.





Typography Resources:





  • HPHLS Vintage Prop Fonts -n amazing collection of revived vintage fonts, many of which were used in early cinema. Among them are faces based on the National Old Style, Colwell Handletter and Post Monotone no. 2.

  • Silentina -The Silentina font family is a great modern take on typography from silent film inter-titles. Designed by Ray Larabie in 2004.

  • Hitchcock -Hitchcock was created by designer Matt Terich as an homage to the lettering style of the iconic Saul Bass.

Thursday 24 November 2011

Independent Media Work

Media Terms I have independently researched into:

Enigma:

A question that is not immediately answered and thus draws an audience into a text

For example; a body is discovered at the beginning of a TV detective drama. The killer's identity is an enigma. We watch to find out who the killer is.


Intertextuality:

The influence that media texts have on each other. Sometimes this is the result of direct cross-references

For example;

The way gossip news items regulate the way we view a star's performance


Narrative:

The way in which a story, or sequence of events, is put together within a text. All media texts have some sort of narrative, from a single photographic image to a sports report to a feature film.

Narrative may be reduced into one small equation. This equation being:

Equilibrium>Disequilibrium>New Equilibrium


Signs & Signification:

Sign - a symbol which is understood to refer to something other than itself. This may be very simple - think of a "No Entry" road sign. it may get more complicated when reading media texts, where a sign might be the bright red coat that a character is wearing (which signals that they are dangerous)

Signification - the process of reading signs. For example: Denotation & Connotation

Journal - Week 1

My journal - Week 1

From now on, I shall be posting a journal on a weekly basis, mainly so that I can keep track of what we have done in media each lesson.
Furthermore, I believe by keeping track of a journal, it shall be beneficial as it'll be easier and simpler to revise from.

What will I have on my journal?

- Notes from each and every lesson
- Independent Research
- Explanation of what we do in each and every lesson
- Other important and relevant information in which I believe will be beneficial to me.

My first journal - What we did in media this week?

This week in media, we started to brainstorm ideas for our design of our title sequence.
my group consists of four members.
Our group members being:
- Tolga (Me of course)
- Alex
- Ryan
- Sam

Whilst we were brainstorming ideas for our title sequence, we came up with a lot of different ideas. Some of the genres we considered were: Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Musical & a Superhero style movie for children.
We have not yet decided what genre we shall be designing a title sequence for, however we hope to have decided by our next lesson with Miss Whittaker.

Saul Bass - Title Sequence Designer Research

Research into the title sequence designer: Saul Bass

Saul Bass was a well-known and highly recognizable title sequence designer. He was commonly referred to as a "Commercial artist" as he was a prolific graphic designer who designed some of the best title sequences to date.
For example, some of the most prolific title sequences in which he designed include:

- Carmen Jones (1954)
- The Man With The Golden Arm (1955)
- Around The World In 80 Days (1956)
- Storm Center (1956)
- Attack (1956)
- Psycho (1960)
- Spartacus (1960)
- Ocean's Eleven (1960)
- West Side Story (1960)
- Seconds (1966)


As you can see above, this is the opening title sequence for Ocean's eleven in which Saul Bass designed. The ocean's eleven title sequence turned out to be one of Saul Bass's most prolific title sequences mainly because of all the positive feedback this title sequence received.
In my opinion, I would also say I like this title sequence mainly due to the fact that the title sequence gives an insight into what the film is about. For example, a female is featured throughout the the title sequence. This connotes to us as the audience that a female character must have a huge impact into what the film actually is, and what the film is about. In addition, the sequence is very colourful, a variety of different colours have been used. The majority of the colours are bright and eccentric. This gives me as an audience member the impression that the film must be set in Las vegas, mainly due to the colours used and also the money chips in which appear during the title sequence.


Saul Bass then took a 21 year break from desgining title sequences. The following title sequence he then designed was "Broadcast News" in 1987. Saul Bass decided to take a break on title sequences mainly because he wanted try other projects. For instance during the period of time in which he took out from designing title sequences, he started designing logos and film posters.

Interview with Saul Bass:

During the interview Saul Bass states " I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares"

After hearing this quote, I have been given the impression that Saul Bass doesn't necessarily make title sequences for money, but because of his love for his job. This suggests to the audience that he genuinely cares about designing a title sequence.

Monday 21 November 2011

Title Sequence Notes

A title sequence is the method by which cinematic films or television programs present their title, key production and cast members, or both utilizing conceptual visuals and sound.

Why is a title sequence important?

- Introduction to characters
- Establishes the scene
- Insight to what a show is about

Title Sequences: First impressions are everything.

Title Sequence - Order of Titles:

- Studio
-Director
-Stars (in order/reverse order of fame/status
-Crew
-Editor
-Writer (Screenplay)
-Producer
-Director

Codes and Conventions of Title Sequences

Codes and Conventions of Title Sequences:

1. Details of cast and crew
2. The films title
3. An introduction to character or character type
4. Indication of place
5. Indication of historical period
6. Information regarding mood and tone
7. Introduction to signature theme tune
8. Information about Gender
9. Questions that the viewer finds interesting (Sets up Enigma's)
10. Patterns and types of editing that will be echoed in the remainder of the film
11.Mise-en-scene or cinematography that will be echoed or elaborated upon later in the film



My Title Sequence Analysis

Priceless & after you
View more presentations from Tolga22.
The presentation above is the presentation in which I analyzed a title sequence designer. I decided to analyze Deubal. Deubal are a French based title sequence agency, in which they have created some of France's most prolific films. Some of these for instance being: Priceless & After You.
Throughout my powerpoint, I have included interviews with the designers, brief information and a catalogue of the designers work.

Thursday 17 November 2011

ZombieLand Analysis

Complete an analysis of the title sequence of the film Zombie land


The film Zombie Land’s title sequence features an interesting font. The font throughout ZombieLand helps establish what the film is about. For example, the font is red with a tint of orange. The colour of the font connotes fire and danger as we as the audience associate the colour red with blood and violence. This therefore links in with the genre of the film. The genre being horror. The font is also very bold and powerful; this therefore suggests the film is also bold, strong and one in which contains a powerful meaning.

The lighting within the film is generally quite bright and eccentric throughout. This is rather unusual as we don’t normally expect a film from the horror genre to be bright. I would describe the lighting as ironic as it doesn’t really give a good understanding of what we expect to be later on in the film, based on what we’ve seen during the title sequence. The lighting however is symbolic towards the Zombies, as the lighting is High Key. This suggests to us as the audience that the Zombies are powerful, therefore they are able to come out during the day as well as during the night.

The opening title sequence is full of different camera shots. Some of these shots being for instance, close-ups, mid shots & medium long shots. During the title sequence there are several close-up shots of blood and people being tortured. This gives the impression that the film involves a lot of iconography of the codes and conventions of a horror film. For instance, especially with the inclusion of blood.

The music in the sequence is from the musical genre of rock. The band being played is Metallica. This denotes to the audience that the film is an ‘on edge’ film which features a lot of suffering and torture. On a final point, the band being played Metallica feature the term 'metal within their name. This denotes to us that the term 'metal is associated with death, as metal is a strong and deadly weapon.

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Opening title sequence images


GroundHog Day



For the design of my title sequence, this is the image in which our group has created and the one in which we shall use for the main image.
We created this image by extracting an image from Google, and then editing it via photoshop.
We decided to use this image as it is symbolic & prolific to the setting/location in which our title sequence shall be taking place. For instance, our title sequence will be taking place in London





This is another image in which I created as part
of our GroundHog Day title sequence. This image features an iconic figure in which can be found in London. In addition, the typography in the sequence consists of one of the actors names. The actor being of course
Emma Watson.












Audience Feedback on our GroundHog day images:

As part of the task, we were required to present our GroundHog day images to the class. Most of the feedback in which we received were positive. For example, one of the other groups in the class stated that our images were colourful and realistic.
Other feedback in which we received were as follows:
  • The images resemble a positive part in London; therefore it is likely that the title sequence shall be good.
  • The images are also cohesive and consistent; therefore it is obvious that the images have been worked on to a successful standard.

How could I improve on these images?
  • More images could of been constructed
  • Less of the animated theme





Wednesday 2 November 2011

Continuity Editing Evaluation

The video below is our continuity editing sequence. For this task , we had to create a piece of editing in which had to consist of three main elelments. These elements being: Match on Action, 180 rule and the shot reverse shot.
In addition, the main aim of this task was to enhance our editing skills, and sucessfully it did. My role for this task was to be the main actor, and to asist my fellow group members in shooting the sequence.
I would say one factor in which we as a group achieved on, was the great editing throughout the sequence. For instance, all the editing features what is required.
One factor we could improve upon, is the location of our sequence. For instance, the location in which we used isn't very interesting.
However overall, I would say we as a group did incredibly well during this sequence, as we got all the editing accurate.