Monday, 20 April 2015
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Film Screening Reviews
Film Screening Reviews
We asked our target audience a few questions after we showed them our final cut of the film, they were showed it in a room with 5 individuals in. Each individual came from a different audience such as we had someone who was older, someone who was younger, someone who liked horror films, somebody who didn't like horror films and somebody who didn't watch films or movies often. This gave us a really good idea of what audiences our film appealed to and who it didn't really strike a chord with, when the screening finished we asked the audience some questions to get some more data and we are pleased to say that we got mostly positive reviews. We also asked these questions individually so that views could not be swayed by the more popular opinion of others as this wouldn't be a fair test.
Question 1:
What did you think of the film?
Candidate 1: Yeah I liked the film.
Candidate 2: It was alright.
Candidate 3: Yes, I really liked the film.
Candidate 4: Yes it was good.
Candidate 5: No I didn't really like it.
This question came out with a pretty good answer because we got mainly positive reviews from 4 of the 5 and only 1 person didn't like it, 4/5 isn't bad for a first time film with a varied audience its been screened to.
Question 2:
Could you tell what genre the film was?
Candidate 1: Horror
Candidate 2: Horror
Candidate 3: Horror
Candidate 4: Horror
Candidate 5: Horror
This question had a unanimous answer which is always welcome especially with this because at least people know what genre our film is and if its recognised easily then we have done a good job at making the film.
Question 3:
Would you go and watch a film like this regularly?
Candidate 1: No.
Candidate 2: Maybe.
Candidate 3: Yes.
Candidate 4: Yes.
Candidate 5: No.
This question had a rather varied answer but was expected because we asked a rather varied audience who represent both those who like films like this and those that don't.
Question 4:
Would you go see this film?
Candidate 1: Yes.
Candidate 2: It depends.
Candidate 3: Yes.
Candidate 4: Yes.
Candidate 5: Probably not, no.
I would also consider this a good response from the target audience because 4/5 people still liked the finished product and for a first time film that actually quite an achievement. It's also really good because the genre we are trying to crack into is a very well used one so for people to like a low budget first time production of the same genre is amazing, people would used to be seeing high budget productions of this but still like ours. To me and everyone else who worked as part of JAMM Films that means quite a lot.
Question 5: would you now go and see similar films after watching ours?
Candidate 1: Yes
Candidate 2: Yes
Candidate 3: Yes
Candidate 4: YES
Candidate 5: No
This one was still a 4/5 answer but we expected that because even though we made a good film for a first time film, you can't change some peoples opinions on the subject.
We asked our target audience a few questions after we showed them our final cut of the film, they were showed it in a room with 5 individuals in. Each individual came from a different audience such as we had someone who was older, someone who was younger, someone who liked horror films, somebody who didn't like horror films and somebody who didn't watch films or movies often. This gave us a really good idea of what audiences our film appealed to and who it didn't really strike a chord with, when the screening finished we asked the audience some questions to get some more data and we are pleased to say that we got mostly positive reviews. We also asked these questions individually so that views could not be swayed by the more popular opinion of others as this wouldn't be a fair test.
Question 1:
What did you think of the film?
Candidate 1: Yeah I liked the film.
Candidate 2: It was alright.
Candidate 3: Yes, I really liked the film.
Candidate 4: Yes it was good.
Candidate 5: No I didn't really like it.
This question came out with a pretty good answer because we got mainly positive reviews from 4 of the 5 and only 1 person didn't like it, 4/5 isn't bad for a first time film with a varied audience its been screened to.
Question 2:
Could you tell what genre the film was?
Candidate 1: Horror
Candidate 2: Horror
Candidate 3: Horror
Candidate 4: Horror
Candidate 5: Horror
This question had a unanimous answer which is always welcome especially with this because at least people know what genre our film is and if its recognised easily then we have done a good job at making the film.
Question 3:
Would you go and watch a film like this regularly?
Candidate 1: No.
Candidate 2: Maybe.
Candidate 3: Yes.
Candidate 4: Yes.
Candidate 5: No.
This question had a rather varied answer but was expected because we asked a rather varied audience who represent both those who like films like this and those that don't.
Question 4:
Would you go see this film?
Candidate 1: Yes.
Candidate 2: It depends.
Candidate 3: Yes.
Candidate 4: Yes.
Candidate 5: Probably not, no.
I would also consider this a good response from the target audience because 4/5 people still liked the finished product and for a first time film that actually quite an achievement. It's also really good because the genre we are trying to crack into is a very well used one so for people to like a low budget first time production of the same genre is amazing, people would used to be seeing high budget productions of this but still like ours. To me and everyone else who worked as part of JAMM Films that means quite a lot.
Question 5: would you now go and see similar films after watching ours?
Candidate 1: Yes
Candidate 2: Yes
Candidate 3: Yes
Candidate 4: YES
Candidate 5: No
This one was still a 4/5 answer but we expected that because even though we made a good film for a first time film, you can't change some peoples opinions on the subject.
Monday, 13 April 2015
Evaluation question 6: What have you learnt about technologies from theprocess of constructing this product?
Question 6
Throughout the process of making our zombie horror film i learnt about numerous technologies that previously i wasn't aware of due to being new to media as a subject.These technologies came in a variety of forms; some were software based while others were physical pieces of technology. In the initial stages of making our film we as a group focused on planning the details of the film,from the script to the outfits.To do so i relied heavily on a piece of software called Blogger.This is where I was able to upload my plans,inspirations and descriptions for the film in a variety of platforms,for example;PowerPoint presentation.This software also allowed me to embed other forms of media e g; images and sound clips,in order to give another dimension to my work and explain explicitly my ideas,therefore making them easier to understand.For these reasons I found Blogger essential when planning the process of making our film,it not only let me communicate my ideas and input to my group,it also let me do so in an time efficient way.More over blogger allowed me to keep all my plans and work in one space as oppose to carrying around pieces of paper with me that I could potentially loose.This again made the process easier.However, despite the many positives of using Blogger,it did have some downfalls,the main one being; the software was Internet dependant. This meant that without Internet access you could potentially loose work or simply not be able to access it.This means that you could fall behind if you do not cut out time specifically for writing/uploading blogs where you have Internet access.
Another piece of technology that has helped me and again made the process more efficient is the apple macs.These computers, unlike others,allow me to edit and use soft wares that elevate our work to a more professional level,therefore allowing us to create a a final product to a higher standard.In order for our footage to transition from raw footage to a edited and smoothly flowing film,we used Final cut Pro(an editing soft ware).This not only allows us to rearrange the order of the scenes (elliptical editing) and edit out unwanted footage,it also makes other elements of our footage tangible,for example the sound; in post editing we are able to create sound bridges when editing conversations in order to make it appear more natural and increase the verisimilitude.I could also edit the films pace and edit it in particular ways to create certain effects.For example using Final cut pro,i could cut a scene abruptly and attach a new piece of footage to create jump cut; this technique of editing would be perfect and conform to the generic conventions of horror.
Despite the technological elements of this process largely being an advantage and aiding me it can also hinder the process.Whilst we have a lot of control when creating our film,some things are not left to us to decide due to lack of resources.For example the model of camera we used ; Panasonic HD camcorder .This camera,while being capable of preforming what was needed,did not do so to a high standard as often the picture was not of high resolution.This prevented us from achieving a truly professional looking product.Also i think a weakness of our film was the quality of sound; which i have learnt throughout media,is integral in making a good film as the audience is more likely to suspend their disbelieve and become consumed in the film.This was as a result of a lack of equipment like microphones ect.
Throughout the process of making our zombie horror film i learnt about numerous technologies that previously i wasn't aware of due to being new to media as a subject.These technologies came in a variety of forms; some were software based while others were physical pieces of technology. In the initial stages of making our film we as a group focused on planning the details of the film,from the script to the outfits.To do so i relied heavily on a piece of software called Blogger.This is where I was able to upload my plans,inspirations and descriptions for the film in a variety of platforms,for example;PowerPoint presentation.This software also allowed me to embed other forms of media e g; images and sound clips,in order to give another dimension to my work and explain explicitly my ideas,therefore making them easier to understand.For these reasons I found Blogger essential when planning the process of making our film,it not only let me communicate my ideas and input to my group,it also let me do so in an time efficient way.More over blogger allowed me to keep all my plans and work in one space as oppose to carrying around pieces of paper with me that I could potentially loose.This again made the process easier.However, despite the many positives of using Blogger,it did have some downfalls,the main one being; the software was Internet dependant. This meant that without Internet access you could potentially loose work or simply not be able to access it.This means that you could fall behind if you do not cut out time specifically for writing/uploading blogs where you have Internet access.
Another piece of technology that has helped me and again made the process more efficient is the apple macs.These computers, unlike others,allow me to edit and use soft wares that elevate our work to a more professional level,therefore allowing us to create a a final product to a higher standard.In order for our footage to transition from raw footage to a edited and smoothly flowing film,we used Final cut Pro(an editing soft ware).This not only allows us to rearrange the order of the scenes (elliptical editing) and edit out unwanted footage,it also makes other elements of our footage tangible,for example the sound; in post editing we are able to create sound bridges when editing conversations in order to make it appear more natural and increase the verisimilitude.I could also edit the films pace and edit it in particular ways to create certain effects.For example using Final cut pro,i could cut a scene abruptly and attach a new piece of footage to create jump cut; this technique of editing would be perfect and conform to the generic conventions of horror.
Despite the technological elements of this process largely being an advantage and aiding me it can also hinder the process.Whilst we have a lot of control when creating our film,some things are not left to us to decide due to lack of resources.For example the model of camera we used ; Panasonic HD camcorder .This camera,while being capable of preforming what was needed,did not do so to a high standard as often the picture was not of high resolution.This prevented us from achieving a truly professional looking product.Also i think a weakness of our film was the quality of sound; which i have learnt throughout media,is integral in making a good film as the audience is more likely to suspend their disbelieve and become consumed in the film.This was as a result of a lack of equipment like microphones ect.
Saturday, 11 April 2015
Who would be the audience for your media product?
The audience for our film 'Z-bola' are 15-25 year olds who enjoy the idea of surprise within films, including 'zombie' film enthusiasts. This is also fitting to the films age certificate of a 15 meaning the film is viewable for the whole target audience.
We each conducted audience profiles within our pre production research to discover as wide as possible an audience to determine the most success for our film 'Z-bola'. We discovered that mostly men are interested in the horror genre as they find it thrilling and exciting. Juxtaposed to this women prefer lighter genres such as comedies or romance. We used this research to create a larger target audience by involving a couple in our film, this therefore pulled in a female audience.
We also learned that fans of 'zombie' themed comics and games will take interest in our film proven by the 'Walking Dead' franchise.
Through our character profile we also discovered an increase in 'zombie' films within recent years. These include: 'Life after Beth', 'Warm Bodies' and 'World War Z'. Each have been successful further proving that there is currently a large audience of zombie film enthusiasts, ensuring our film success. Both 'Life after Beth' and 'Warm Bodies' are 'zombie' films featuring romance, similarly to 'Z-bola'. Both of these films were successful and gained a wide audience of men and women therefore insinuating that our film will follow in the same path.
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| Couple featured in our clip. |
We also learned that fans of 'zombie' themed comics and games will take interest in our film proven by the 'Walking Dead' franchise.
Through our character profile we also discovered an increase in 'zombie' films within recent years. These include: 'Life after Beth', 'Warm Bodies' and 'World War Z'. Each have been successful further proving that there is currently a large audience of zombie film enthusiasts, ensuring our film success. Both 'Life after Beth' and 'Warm Bodies' are 'zombie' films featuring romance, similarly to 'Z-bola'. Both of these films were successful and gained a wide audience of men and women therefore insinuating that our film will follow in the same path.
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
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