Friday, 13 January 2017
The Use of Slow and Fast Motion
I used effects such as 'slow' and 'fast' motion in my trailer to again add to the pace of the piece but also to mark moments and emphasise the genre of comedy. For example I used slow motion to mark the moment when my protagonists waters broke. This allowed the audience time to take in what had happened as they see the water fall and her slowly look up in fear. I then used a mixture of fast and slow motion when the 'nerds' are pushing her round the hospital in a wheelchair to create pace and highlight moments of comedy. For example I use slow motion in close-up shots of my protagonists face as she's heavy breathing, but fast motion in tracking shots of them running to give a 'slapstick comedy-chase' vibe to the trailer and to emphasise the panic of the situation.
Differentiation in Clip Lengths/Pace of Trailer
Through my research I disocvered the importance of pace in a trailer in order to make it intriguing to an audience. I followed the conventions of comedy drama trailers by starting off with a slow pace, with long clips lengths and a steady voice-over. This allowed time for the audience to learn the situation and storyline and learn who the characters are. Towards the end of the trailer the clip lengths got shorter which created a faster pace of the trailer. This montage editing allowed the audience to get a brief overview of the film, without too much detail being given away.
Use of Fonts within the Trailer
Fonts Used:
Title Font - pointy
Credit Fonts - budidaya
Why I used them:
I used these fonts in my trailer as they added to the 'cartoon effect' that was originally given by my use of transition sounds in the trailer. This cartoon effect links to my genre of comedy-drama. I used the font 'pointy' in all three products as it created a brand identity and synergy through all three products.
Title Font - pointy
Credit Fonts - budidaya
Why I used them:
I used these fonts in my trailer as they added to the 'cartoon effect' that was originally given by my use of transition sounds in the trailer. This cartoon effect links to my genre of comedy-drama. I used the font 'pointy' in all three products as it created a brand identity and synergy through all three products.
Choice of Music
Songs Used:
Hotel Yorba - White Stripes
Anyone Else But You - The Mouldy Peaches
She Moves in her own Way - The Kooks
Kill the Director - The Wombats
Why I used them:
I chose mainly acoustic, indie-pop songs to use in my trailer as this genre of music matched my protagonists personality. I also used intertextuality by hanging some of the band posters of the artists used in my trailer in the bedroom of my protagonist.
I used songs that were energetic but 'chill' to suit my comedy-drama genre.
I made sure I used songs that matched the message of my trailer. For example, 'She moves in her own way' portrays how my protagonist is her own person, she's different and unique, and she does what she wants.
'Kill the Director' is a song that makes a statement about generic 'rom-coms' so by using this song it suggests this isn't just a generic film - its something fresh and different - challenging the accepted norm.
The songs all match the music taste of my demographic, who would be into modern, slightly indie, music.
I change the music in the trailer to match the tone of the scenes. For example, when the first credit scene comes down, 'kill the director' starts playing. This loud, in-your-face, upbeat song allows the audience to understand that they're being thrown straight into the climax of the trailer.
'Anyone Else But You' - starts playing when the protagonists waters break and clips of her being supported by the people around her are shown - to portray she couldn't get through this situation with anyone else but them.
I also added sound effects in transitions to give the trailer a slight comic book effect which goes well with my comedy drama genre.
Hotel Yorba - White Stripes
Anyone Else But You - The Mouldy Peaches
She Moves in her own Way - The Kooks
Kill the Director - The Wombats
Why I used them:
I chose mainly acoustic, indie-pop songs to use in my trailer as this genre of music matched my protagonists personality. I also used intertextuality by hanging some of the band posters of the artists used in my trailer in the bedroom of my protagonist.
I used songs that were energetic but 'chill' to suit my comedy-drama genre.
I made sure I used songs that matched the message of my trailer. For example, 'She moves in her own way' portrays how my protagonist is her own person, she's different and unique, and she does what she wants.
'Kill the Director' is a song that makes a statement about generic 'rom-coms' so by using this song it suggests this isn't just a generic film - its something fresh and different - challenging the accepted norm.
The songs all match the music taste of my demographic, who would be into modern, slightly indie, music.
I change the music in the trailer to match the tone of the scenes. For example, when the first credit scene comes down, 'kill the director' starts playing. This loud, in-your-face, upbeat song allows the audience to understand that they're being thrown straight into the climax of the trailer.
'Anyone Else But You' - starts playing when the protagonists waters break and clips of her being supported by the people around her are shown - to portray she couldn't get through this situation with anyone else but them.
I also added sound effects in transitions to give the trailer a slight comic book effect which goes well with my comedy drama genre.
Why I Chose To Use a Filter
Scene: Hospital Waiting Room
Filter: Glow
Why?
I added a filter in response to my audience feedback from my demographic survey. My demographic suggested that my trailer should be predominantly high-key lighting - especially in moments in which comedy occurs - as brightness conveys positive emotions - such as laughter which is associated with comedy. Therefore I added this filter as it brightened up this scene - which is where a lot of the comedy in my trailer happens.
Filter: Glow
Why?
I added a filter in response to my audience feedback from my demographic survey. My demographic suggested that my trailer should be predominantly high-key lighting - especially in moments in which comedy occurs - as brightness conveys positive emotions - such as laughter which is associated with comedy. Therefore I added this filter as it brightened up this scene - which is where a lot of the comedy in my trailer happens.
Friday, 6 January 2017
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Locations
1. S Block Social Area:
This was used for the 'Locker Scene' where Nessa confronted the 'Nerds' about not supporting her. I had to pay attention to the mise-en-scene when filming this. As it is a school canteen and social area I knew it had to look used and school-like (as in real life I was filming after school after it had been cleaned and tidied.) Therefore I laid some litter on tables and the floor to look more realistic and relatable to a modern day school. I also go some people to sit round a few of the tables to create more of an atmosphere.
2. Compass Gardens:
Due to this being a real park I didn't have to worry about editing the mise-en-scene as much as the atmosphere and view was already naturally provided, providing that I filmed at the peak times for a park. I filmed on a Saturday afternoon as I knew that would be popular for parents to visit with children and the park would look more active and full of life and therefore more realistic.
3. School Field:
4. Bedroom 1:
I decorated this room to match my protagonists characteristics, as it is her bedroom in my trailer. Her character is quite laid back, casual and not very girly. I portrayed this through her bedroom through the gender-neutral colours. I also placed a lot of poster of indie-rock bands which I believe correspond with her characteristics and fashion sense.
5. Bedroom 2:
This room was chosen to match the personality of Nessa's best friend Lily. Her characteristics contrast that of Nessa's. She's very girly and like a 'typical teenager' in the way that she speaks using "typical teenage" language like 'omg'. Therefore I chose her a room with conveys these aspects of her personality. There is a colour scheme of pink and purple which are conventional 'girly' colours and the whole room follows a flower pattern which portrays delicacy and femininity, again relating to her characteristics.
6. Kitchen:
Choosing the right kitchen to use in these scenes was very important because this gives an immediate first impression on Nessa's family and highlights their social class and income. I put flowers out (behind the parents) to give a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the family home. I also put out 'generic' kitchen items such as washing up liquid to make the location look used and realistic.
7. Living Room:
This was important to consider as it had to match the social class and family feel that was portrayed through the kitchen location. I chose a living room that looked 'classy but cosy' as it shows that Nessa's family are quite well off but also a loving family.
8. Medical Room:
For the pregnancy scan scene I used part of my schools medical room as it had a hospital-like bed. However I then had to decorate it with things such as illness-related posters and first-aid boxes to make it look like a realistic hospital room.
9. River:
I had to take into consideration time of day when filming scenes down by the river as I relied on natural daylight and also the tide of the river.Therefore I looked at the tide-timetable before scheduling my shooting session.
Other locations I used include corridors, gardens and a driveway.
(doctors posters were put up here to make this corridor look like a doctors surgery waiting room.)
This was used for the 'Locker Scene' where Nessa confronted the 'Nerds' about not supporting her. I had to pay attention to the mise-en-scene when filming this. As it is a school canteen and social area I knew it had to look used and school-like (as in real life I was filming after school after it had been cleaned and tidied.) Therefore I laid some litter on tables and the floor to look more realistic and relatable to a modern day school. I also go some people to sit round a few of the tables to create more of an atmosphere.
2. Compass Gardens:
Due to this being a real park I didn't have to worry about editing the mise-en-scene as much as the atmosphere and view was already naturally provided, providing that I filmed at the peak times for a park. I filmed on a Saturday afternoon as I knew that would be popular for parents to visit with children and the park would look more active and full of life and therefore more realistic.
3. School Field:
4. Bedroom 1:
I decorated this room to match my protagonists characteristics, as it is her bedroom in my trailer. Her character is quite laid back, casual and not very girly. I portrayed this through her bedroom through the gender-neutral colours. I also placed a lot of poster of indie-rock bands which I believe correspond with her characteristics and fashion sense.
5. Bedroom 2:
This room was chosen to match the personality of Nessa's best friend Lily. Her characteristics contrast that of Nessa's. She's very girly and like a 'typical teenager' in the way that she speaks using "typical teenage" language like 'omg'. Therefore I chose her a room with conveys these aspects of her personality. There is a colour scheme of pink and purple which are conventional 'girly' colours and the whole room follows a flower pattern which portrays delicacy and femininity, again relating to her characteristics.
6. Kitchen:
Choosing the right kitchen to use in these scenes was very important because this gives an immediate first impression on Nessa's family and highlights their social class and income. I put flowers out (behind the parents) to give a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the family home. I also put out 'generic' kitchen items such as washing up liquid to make the location look used and realistic.
7. Living Room:
This was important to consider as it had to match the social class and family feel that was portrayed through the kitchen location. I chose a living room that looked 'classy but cosy' as it shows that Nessa's family are quite well off but also a loving family.
8. Medical Room:
For the pregnancy scan scene I used part of my schools medical room as it had a hospital-like bed. However I then had to decorate it with things such as illness-related posters and first-aid boxes to make it look like a realistic hospital room.
9. River:
I had to take into consideration time of day when filming scenes down by the river as I relied on natural daylight and also the tide of the river.Therefore I looked at the tide-timetable before scheduling my shooting session.
Other locations I used include corridors, gardens and a driveway.
(doctors posters were put up here to make this corridor look like a doctors surgery waiting room.)
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