Homework 12 October

You need to be getting on with the research section of the coursework. See the previous blog post for a list of everything that needs to be done. Decide in your group which aspect of the research you will do individually and do it by the next lesson.

Pre-production elements for AS coursework

Here is a list of the everything which should be on your blogs. Some of it you will not have to do, but you should use your judgement. You should split this up between you group, but all work must be on all individual blogs.


Research

History of your genre of film
Research into iconic directors – case studies (genre specific)
DVD or poster analysis
Font analysis
Conventions of your genre
Collage of iconography associated with the genre
Research into typical synopsis
Still frame analysis
Nine frame structure analysis of similar genre film opening (including titles)
Iconic sounds connected with the genre
Existing film production company research
Certificate ratings – BBFC research
Audience expectations from your genre of film
Youtube documentaries/programmes which give insight into the genre
Understanding camera shots/angles/movement in general


Pre-production

Synopsis planning
Scripting (if relevant)
Mood board for genre and film
Storyboards
Settings/location photographs
Production company name/profile/logo
Photographs/footage of groups planning
Recorded/filmed conversations of planning
Initial planning ideas (brainstorms)
Photographs/footage of locations
Props list
Physical timeline for opening – clear focus on timings of titles, footage and sound
Costume planning
Create an animatic
Health and safety information
Filming schedule
Editing schedule
Alterations made along the way