Film Production

Nobody's fool.

Nobody's fool is a drama/crime storyline about three teenage popular girls that share a secret. One of them is in a perfect relationship with Mr. Popular at their school until...

The girls get into a huge fight involving nose bleeds, heartbreaks and broken noses. But the girl who is fighting against the two best friends is the one with the big secret- cheating. She is cheating with her boyfriends best mate so of course her ex best-friends are going to get revenge on what she has done to them. The girls current boyfriend is up to no good for he finds a way to deal with his best mate and his girlfriend. 

This is related to the film 'The Other Women' because it has a similar story-line. It offers violence, explosive drama and crime which will be suitable for middle aged teenagers.

Your chosen movie

1) What film have you chosen? 
I have chosen Taken.

2) Why did you choose this film in particular? 

I have chosen this film because I enjoy action and crime movies and Taken is one of my favourite movies of all time.

Institutional background
Use IMDB to find out the institutions behind your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then look for the production company and UK distributor.

1) What was the film studio or production company behind your chosen film? E.g. Warner Brothers, Paramount etc.

• EuropaCorp (presents) (as EuropaCorp.)
• M6 Films
• Grive Productions
• Canal+ (with the participation of)
• TPS STAR (with the participation of)
• M6 (with the participation of)
• All Pictures Media
• Wintergreen Productions

2) Who was the distributor for the theatrical release of the film in the UK?

The distributor for the theatrical release of the film was 20th Century Fox.

No brand loyalty

1) What genre does your chosen film fit into?
The genre of the film is action, crime and thriller.
2) How can you tell it fits that genre? Be specific with reference to the trailer.
Due to the star Liam Neeson, who is shown to be famous for actin movies. In the trailer it shows his daughter being kidnapped and a lot of guns are involved which suggests crime and action. 

3) Is your chosen movie a sequel?
Yes, this movie is successful. It currently has 2 films and the third will be released in 2015. 3a) If Yes, how does the film use the original movie or franchise as part of its marketing? 


 It’s a social thing

1) What was the word-of-mouth like for your chosen film? If you can’t find tweets (probably blocked) use the IMDB user review rating or the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer rating to judge whether the public have given the movie a good review.
The word of mouth was very successful there were good reviews all round it was 7.9/10 which is pretty high.

 2) Find three quotes (no more than 25 words each) from user reviews of your movie to create a picture of what the public reaction to the film has been. Post them on your blog.
 It was one of those films that I wanted to applause after the film, I actually clapped about three times, but no-one joined in... too afraid of being the only two people clapping I suppose...

Neeson was great, and I can't wait to see the movie many more times. I only gave it 9 out of 10, as it was too short 

I was not disappointed...

 
Risky business
Use IMDB to find out the box office records for your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then Box Office/Business.

1) What was the original budget for your chosen film?
       $25,000,000 (estimated)  2) How much money did the film make in the opening weekend?
        $24,717,037 (USA) (30 January 2009)  3) How much money has the film made in total? (Look for the subheading ‘Gross’ which has the total box-office earnings listed).
$145,000,989 (USA) (3 July 2009) 
 
Stars in their eyes
Research the stars and director for your chosen film.

1) What films has the director previously directed? Are they in the same or similar genres?The Transported which was also a crime. 2) Who is the main star in the film?Liam Neeson. 3) What other films has the main star appeared in? Are any of the films similar to the one you are researching?
4) Are the stars or the director or writer mentioned in the trailer for the film?Yes, a few of them the director , Bryan and Kim

Genre:
Drama

Narrative:
The story line is clearly shown as a drama because it is a stereotype for teenagers to be trouble. It is of people (children) who cause trouble and do naughty things, things they shouldn't be doing which causes drama.

Characters:
The characters are typically British teenagers. They are from West London and naughty, disruptive people which makes the fits the film into the genre- drama.

Iconography:
There is plenty of iconography typical of the drama genre: trouble, murder, relationships, teenagers, crime. All of these are typical of the drama- in the connection of the narrative which we can clearly see as drama.

Setting:
The film is set in West London which shows estates, streets and school. It is said that estates are stereotypical for gangs and groups which is why this film is set in a place like this.

Genre:
Romantic-Comedy

Narrative:
The story line is clearly shown to be a group of male friends and they each have a lady. They argue and love each other which makes this a funny and romantic movie.

Characters:
The characters are typically American/ Hollywood and mostly are the colour black. They're are a few comedians in the film which may also make this a comedy. The main characters show love and affection to their partners and they are all clearly close friends.

Iconography:
There is plenty of iconography typical of the romantic-comedy genre: Couples, men, women, arguments, love. All of these are typical of the romantic-comedy genre- in connection with the characters and narrative we can clearly see that this a romantic-comedy.

Setting:
The setting shows a few places in where people who are in a relationship would go for e.g. out to eat, basketball matches and at home. This is of a typical American outing (couples). This is set in LA where normal/rich people live.

Genre:
Action

Narrative:
This story line is clearly shown to be a group of friends/families trying to defeat a past enemy because of murdering their old friend. This is a dramatic, tense narrative that fits well in the genre.

Characters:
The characters are typically Hollywood but in the program they are all from different parts of the world. The main characters all have a power, strength or something they are good at which help them achieve in what they do.

Iconography:
There is plenty of iconography typical of the action genre: guns, car chase, violence, jumping from car to car. All of these are typical of the action genres- in connection with the narrative, we can clearly see that this is an action movie.

Setting:
The first couple of minutes of the trailer show them in the Los Angeles location where they are currently from. It shows them on a rough side of the mountains car-chasing not American people. Then is currently set in a fancy maybe Arab country where war for e.g. happens which suggests action/drama.

Assignment 1: Magazine cover draft

Audience Profile- Vogue

Typography

Typography

This is of different fonts to match the words.

Minority Report shot-by-shot analysis

Shot 1

The medium-close up angle allows the police officer to have a conversation from the view of his shoulders-upwards. It also shows more than one person and allows to see facial expression on more than one face. The medium close up shows less background and more close up which shows you what kind of person, mood or scenery is being shot. It also shows us the Police Officer which makes us have more of an idea of what he is like and his emotions. His facial expressions show that they are determined to catch who they want to catch. 

Shot 2

The wide/establishing shot angle shows us the location of where this next scene is taken place. It shows this type of background which is an alley way where they begin to build tension. It shows more background for the audience to imagine what's going to come next for e.g because they are in an alley perhaps they'll be a fight.  

Shot 3 

 

The close up shot angle shows us the characters facial expressions. His facial expression shows fierceness which implies he's ready to fight. It also shows he's in an alley way which could mean he is at a dead end. The close up shot show the emotions of the character and gives up an idea of may come next.

Bully-shots

This is a high-angle shot which makes this person look intimidating, weak and small.

This is a medium-close up
This shows his body language, his face expression and tells us in enough detail: his actions.

This is a wide establishing shot which shows the background and gives us a better picture of the scenery and what may happen in the near-by future.

This is a overhead shot which indicates that there is more than one person the the conversation. 

This is a wide-establishing shot which shows that they are in school so it gives you an idea of what is going on and why they are doing this action.

fruit bowl

Fruit bowl

Media Analysis

Media Language:
The first key convention is the KFC logo in the bottom-right hand corner of the advert. The slogan beside the advert which states 'Finger Lickin" Good' also tell us how tasty their food is and how you'd want to lick your fingers after. This is because kfc food is so delicious and better then there rivals McDonalds, Burger King. etc. The main title on the advert is in big bold-white letters and the word 'kick' is in a fiery red and a chilli as the I. The central image shows a meal from KFC which is advertising the 'boneless banquet' which is only £4.99 and looks good to eat. The colours on the advert is red mostly. This shows that the chicken is hot and spicy because that's what the red signifies and the sub-heading suggests. This image has be selected because it is cheap for the amount of food you get and is an appetizing meal and includes the main dishes in KFC. 
 
Institution: 
The major company behind this institution is McDonalds. This is because they are both fast food restaurants and sell similar food such as chicken, chips and burgers. KFC sell a variety of meals and bargain buckets aswell as McDonalds do. They both provide tasty food and explains why they are in competition with eachother.

Audience:
The target audience for KFC is people who love to eat chicken or food.  This is also targeted at people who like great deals and love nearly everything in KFC and targeting people who eat at their rivals such as McDonalds.The age range is wide but attracts mainly young adults aged 14-25 in my opinion. The type of people (gender) would be around 50/50% because loads of male and female love KFC. The advert will be aimed at largely lower/middle-class people, perhaps people with just ordinary, minimum wage jobs.

Representation:

The representation on this advert is exclusively chicken - which gives us a clue who our target audience is. KFC is a chicken shop which means it does not attract vegetarians. There isn't a specific type of person who eats at KFC but we know that you have to be a meat fan. There is very little things vegetarians can eat at KFC but it is concentrated on male, female and anyone who like fried chicken.

Media Debates

"My Facebook friends are the same as my real friends."

I disagree with the statement ahead because Facebook is way communicating, finding and making new friends. So, nearly half the people who are your friends online aren't your real friends.

Facebook helps you search, like and look at peoples profiles and share your life in pictures and 'what's on your mind' with other people in all different places and backgrounds. This also has a location to know where your friends are at and what they do. It also shares their interests and likes.

BBC NEWS

1) The key information about the programme: 

• The channel it is broadcast on

The channel BBC News is broadcasted on is BBC1.

• The day(s) and time of broadcast

Weekdays at midday. 

• The presenter or presenters

Joanna Gosling/ Ben Brown/ Mary Creagh

• Average viewing figures

A quarter of a billon people watch bbc news everyday.

• Any awards the programme has won

Peabody award

International Emmy awards for News

• The logo/brand identity of the programme

• A video from youtube of the show

This was a video from the day before.

2) The institution behind the programme – this is usually the TV channel it is broadcast on. Find out:

• What year the channel was launched

The channel was launched in 1954.

• Who owns or runs the channel

British Broadcasting corporation.

• What the channel is famous for or associated with

The channel updates people with the latest news and headlines that go on around not just in England, Scotland and wales but worldwide as well.

• The channel logo

• A YouTube trailer advertising a show on the channel

3) The target audience 
If you can’t find the official target audience for the programme, make an educated guess based on the rest of your research. Remember: % gender, age range, social class, level of education, job/earnings etc.

Because BBC News is only available to watch in the United Kingdom only a quarter of a Billon people watch it everyday. I generally think more men watch BBC News then women. I'd also say more older people would watch the news because they have more of an understanding of what's going on in the world. I'd say very little teenagers would watch the news but it i think it would range from 35-65. I would say middle/upper class would watch the news regardless of their education and how much they earn.

4) The running order for three separate editions of the programme. Watch at least 20 minutes of the programme on THREE separate days and write down the following:

• 
  The news stories that appeared 

Weather

Notting Hill Carnival: girl gets beaten up

Nothing Hill Carnival: stabbing

Sports 

Hurricane Marie in the Pacific 

• The order in which the stories were broadcasted

Hurricane Marie in the pacific

Notting Hill Carnival
Weather
Sports

• Why you think the editors of the news programme chose these stories and put them in that order

I think they put it in this order because they are both something to beware of because dangerous things can happen out there. They put sports last because its a fun thing to talk about.

• The news stories that appeared

Rotherham child abuse

Borris Johnson wanting to build another airport

Scotland debates why they should become Bank Of England

• The order in which the stories were broadcast

The secretary answered their views on child abuse 

The London airport plan.

Child abuse again/ Theresa has to pay compensation 

Scotland debates

BBC Sports

• Why you think the editors of the news programme chose those stories and put them in that order.

I personally think they put child abuse first to raise awareness because thousands of children are being abused and exploited.

And the least important stuff in the middle and funny news at the end which is just an update of whats going on.

• The news stories that appeared

Weather
President Obama promised there would be justice to a man who was kidnapped
Prime minister discusses islamic threat
Parents of Aysha released from prison
The doctor with Ebola was discharged from hospital
Sports

• The order in which the stories were broadcasted

Obama speaks about terrorists and how they won't be intimidated.
This is also linked with the Prime Minister news
Aysha's parents were released from prison

Ebola
Sports

• Why you think the editors of the news programme chose these stories and put them in that order

I think the editor put it in that order because they are the top stories for this lunchtime and most important in the world at the moment.
They put sports last because it isn't as important as life changing news.

This is an album flyer. It presents an artist who is a rapper and hiphop artist. 

Photoshop

News Bulletin Questions

1) What were the five stories your group chose to broadcast?
Greenford news story: Sports day has been changed.
National news story: Police in Hong Kong arrest more than 500 demonstrators for protesting.
London news story: Tracy Emins sells artwork for over £1,000,000
Sports news story: Belguim win again the USA and go into the quarter finals.
Funny news story: A women gives birth outside Primark.
2) For each story above, explain WHY you chose that particular story and not something else. Why would it interest a Greenford audience? 
Greenford news story: We chose this story because it is recent news and is different to what we do every year.
National news story: We chose this story because we know what's going on around the world and why people are getting arrested.
London news story: We chose this story because someone sells an amazing piece of work who is from England.
Sports news story: We chose this story because it was the last match played and is big news who is going into the quarter finals.
Funny news story: We chose this story because it is a funny headline and a odd place to have a baby.
3) What order did you broadcast the stories in? Why did you place the stories in that order?
National
London
Sports
Funny
We did this order because it flows. Putting the more important things first then the funny is a good way of putting it.
4) How did you make sure the script was the right length?
We timed ourselves and made sure it was clear and fitted in with what we were saying.
5) How did you make sure each story was clear and easy to understand?
We kept re-reading to make sure it made sense.6) How did you make sure the broadcast was professional?
We made sure we didn't laugh and knew what we were saying.
What was your specific role in the group?
I was the director and scribe.8) Rate your group’s ability to work collaboratively out of 5 (1=poor, 5=excellent)
I'll rate my group 4
9)How could your group have worked more effectively as a team?
If they all took part.
10Finally, what would you have done differently if you were given the opportunity to do this again?
I would of took it more seriously.

Textual Analysis

The Conjuring

Genre:
This film is a horror and thriller movie to do with dolls and scary things that come to life.

Audience:
I think this movie is suitable for 12- late 20s because of the scenes shown in this film. I think male and females would watch and enjoy this film I'd say it would be 50/50 because equally boys and girls will find this movie not too girly or boyish. It's good for people who enjoy frighting scenes and horror movies (people who are afraid or who like horror).

Platform:
This movie can be in cinema or TV/demand or online.

Textual Analysis

Think Like A Man trailer:

Genre:
The genre of this movie is romantic comedy which is to do with relationships between girlfriends and boyfriends.

Audience:
This movie is mostly aimed at around 13- to late 40 year old. This film I think is for male and females 50/50. Also this film is targeted at coloured ethnic groups and people who are in relationships. It is mainly for people who like funny and romantic films and having a fun time.

Platform:
You can watch this on TV, cinema, Netflix and online.

Textual analysis

Waist Deep trailer:

Genre:
The genre of this film is drama-action and crime and is to do with gangsters.

Audience:
This film is aimed at  people mainly to 12-40 year olds. This audience is most likely for a wide variety of  coloured ethnic group because of the people played in this film. It is also for people who enjoy violence and gangs. Most males will enjoy this film to females (80/20) male to females will enjoy this film only because they're are many men in this film and men will enjoy the act shown more then women. More of the older generation will enjoy this more because of the type of scenes in the movie.

Platform:
This film is available in cinemas, DVD, TV/demand or online.

Why did you choose GCSE Media Studies?

I chose media studies because it looked fun and is something I might want to do in the future.

Which part of the course are you looking forward to most?

I'm looking forward to filming the music video.            

What knowledge and skills do you hope to learn in Media?

I hope to learn about films and Photoshop.

What grade are you realistically hoping to achieve in Media?

I'm hoping to achieve an A/A* in media

What was the last TV programme or film you watched?

The last TV show I watched was murdered by My Boyfriend.

Why do you think that TV programme or film appealed to an audience?

It was quite shocking and upsetting and some people can relate to this story and understand murder is wrong.

What technology have you used to access the media in the last 24 hours? (Radio, TV, phone etc.)

I've used my phone and laptop.

What device do you use most to access the media?

My phone.

What is the main news story on the BBC News website currently? Why do you think it is the main story?

Phone hacking.

What is the main news story on the Guardian website (guardian.co.uk) currently? Why do you think it is the main story?

Suarez bites another player.