Friday, 15 January 2010
Coursework Catchup
WORK TO BE COMPLETED YES NO
ONE of
Micro Essay 1 – Open choice of a sequence
Micro Essay 2 – An analysis of a key sequence in a horror film
For the TITLE OF YOUR CHOSEN (micro analysis) FILM:
Your research on your best marked micro essay film
Production Notes
Distribution Notes
Exhibition Notes
Use the form provided with guidance notes
Film Promotion Pack – to include:
Teaser Posters
Synopsis of your film
Marketing Products for your film
Pre-Production Exercises
Storyboard from a sequence of your film
A Pitch for your movie
A scripted scene
Your sketchbook showing development of your ideas
A SHORT FILM OR FILM SEQUENCE
Do you have a film already? If so what is the title and can you show Mrs T where it is? Otherwise, you need to start a fresh idea. Use the film production booklet to help you.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Access your school work from home!
You need to be using a PC - this will not work on a mac - shame :-( - then go to THIS LINK and download the program called 'Ranger Outpost Client'. It is a small program and there is a manual too. This can now also be accessed from the school webpage by selecting it from the 'Staff' drop down menu.
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Stars in Disaster Movies
You will need to be aware of who stars in disaster movies and why they were chosen. You might find you are asked to cast a movie you have 'made up' and give reasons. The sheet below helps you to research this - don't write EVERY movie they've been in - try to pick ones you think are relevant. You will also find that there are no WOMEN on this sheet - why not? Who would you cast? What are typical roles for women in disaster movies?
Stars in Disaster Movies Handout
Shot types in Disaster Movies
You will need to be able to identify chot types and their effects. You will be asked to identify a shot types form the extract you see and then explain it, linking it to another disaster movie you have seen. You therefore need to MAKE SURE you have examples ready.
Shots in Disaster Movies Handout
