preliminary task progression

Clearly, I have improved my technology skills and now understand how to better the use of a camera . I have a more variety of shots, my mise en scene is made more elaborate and the continuity of my final production is much better.

VARIETY OF SHOTS
In my final production I was able to use a wider range of shots to present my character and expose my environment. This is in contrast to my preliminary task where I had very limited shots and the shots were less clear and precise.

The shots on the right are a close up of her about to plug in the phone, a establishing shot of the area before getting a diiferent shot of the same area but in a different angle; this is different to the left which are images of the preliminary task where we used quite

 minimal types of shots over the shoulder shots and the close up on the footsteps.

 This shot is very interesting because it is an attempted high angle shot which was very unclear and probably unidentifiable, it should have been more higher to make it better. Mistakes like this were not in my final sequence as most of my shots were clear.

MISE EN SCENE 
The mise en scene was definitely much better and has drastically improved from the preliminary task.

This was the closest thing to an establishing shot
in the preliminary task.

On the left are shots from the inside location. The room was suitable decorated for the character and the lighting was dark and grim although still simple. This is different to my preliminary task which had one location throughout and was only convenient  for the limited time. We were even unable to obtain establishing shots of the enviroment.



EDITING 

where the jump cut occurred



The editing in the preliminary task was highly  inadequate however, it was improved in my final  production. In the preliminary task there were many jump cuts and it lacked a smooth run through. However in my final production, I was able to use final cut pro to make my opening look more smooth, embedding the title credits also helped this.

 

 

 



HOW DID I ATTRACT/ADDRESS YOUR AUDIENCE?

Evidence that my target audience is met is displayed through the use of the questioner.
A sample of people were asked the question 'Who do you think is the main target audience?' for my film.

• The majority, 6 out of 8 said age 15plus. 
• 7 out 0f 8 said either female or mixed gender. 

The statistics in the above are evidence that my film was successful in meeting my main target audiences 

Mainly females, but males too,

Young people between the age 15-25.

• The main character was a female who looked about the age of 17 or 18 this is within the range of my target audience and it allows the audience to relate and feel included with the main character and the storyline. 
• Most teenagers are viewed as angry and delinquent, the young adults can relate with the storyline as they are more prone to encounter the same circumstance my character encounters. 

• Females: It is unusual for girls to have this angry and aggressive type of persona, I've allowed my main character to adopt this and so contradict the stereotype so that females will feel empowered by it. 
• Males will also relate to the storyline because it consist of the stereotype of boys being more angry and aggressive and are more likely to encounter the situation in my storyline.

• My opening sequence will aim to have a strong critical appeal because it is a very niche film. Many aspects such as sound, editing and lighting enhances it.
• The lighting and the music both help it attract the audience  that may want to watch a film of the genre. The dark lighting inside the house gave this grim type of look and the music was very street and definitely helps support the clarity of the genre; because my film aims to attract a niche  audience, those particular aspects are similar in films like 'Kidulthood' and 'Adulthood' which many people said it reminded them of.

WHO WOULD BE THE AUDIENCE FOR MY MEDIA PRODUCT?

The video above is an interview with the actress who played my main character. She had to be put into the position of the character and make drastic alterations to her action to be suitable for the role for example, her American accent had to sound more British.

Despite having to only play the opening, she had an immense insight of the whole film so I asked her what kind of audience she thought my film is for.

• She talks about it attracting ethnic minorities as well as other races who are not a part of those kinds of things but there is a possibility that they might encounter the same issues.
• She also said that it may be suitable mostly for 16 to 25 year olds because it revolves around them and they are the kind of people to relate to them.
• She also talks about how it would be directed mainly to females but might be an "all rounder".

Kalea Erika was almost completely right in predicting the target audience for my film.
During my research and planning, I already decided that:

• Ethnic minorities yet other ethnic groups: Ethnic minorities might relate to the storyline; they might think that they are defined by their ethnicity and are restricted in society because of it and may therefore turn to crime.

• Females but might include males: Females may relate because the main character is female but also because it breaks a stereotype that only boys get into crime. However males may also relate to this because of the reason that they are stigmatised as the more aggressive in society.

• younger people aged 15-25: Again mainly young people between the ages 15-25 slightly younger than she predicted because I think that category can be more inclusive.

• People living in London: The location of my film is predominantly and repetitively in London and has a London base environment. They will be familiar with the environment and the surroundings.