Wednesday 12 November 2014

What i will do next

WHAT I WILL DO NEXT
  • Upload on time.
  • Need to use more terminology.
  • Demonstrate a better understanding of analysis.
  • Write in greater detail. 
  • Use other sources of information.(case studies)
  • Evaluate video. 
  • Check for errors.


Thursday 2 October 2014

Analysis of genre

Analysis of genre
Vampire genre has been around ever since the early 20th century. Vampire films have been since the era of silent films, so much so that the portrayal of vampires in popular culture is strongly based upon their portrayal in films throughout the years. The most popular adaption of a vampire film was Dracula with over 170 different versions.  By 2005 Dracula had been a subject more than any other fictional character. As folklore shows vampires are defined by their need to feed on blood and their manipulative nature. This is a theme that is always common in many adaptations. Although vampires are generally associated with horror they sometimes end up into the drama, action, science fiction, romance, comedy or fantasy genre.
        Before in the genre vampires had certain things they had to do to survive and get on with life. Before vampires would live in dark massive castles. The castle would have many rooms with creaky floorboards, cobwebs everywhere and loads of antiques that have collected dust. Vampires would also sleep in coffins.Vampires would perish if they had stepped foot into the sunlight and if they have had holy water sprayed on them. Also garlic was used in many movies as a way to get rid of vampires. Now vampires live in big modern houses and don’t sleep. The houses are equipped with modern day equipment as a way for producers to make them seem normal. Now if a vampire steps foot into sunlight they sparkle.

       In a vampire movie you always expect to see the massive houses. In the houses there are always massive spider webs that cover all the corners. Some passer-by normally walks in curious of what’s going on. When they walk in the doors and floorboards always creak letting the vampire know that somebody is in his castle. A passer-by would always see the coffin and would realize what was going on in this house. 

Tuesday 8 July 2014

Head Start Day


Course overview
2 UNITs - 50% CW and 50% exam (June)
G321   (CW) researching, planning, making and evaluating a two minute opening sequence to a new genre film. (Group work individually marked)
G322   (exam) two essays 1) TV drama unseen analysis 2) Film Audiences and Institutions.

PRACTICAL WORK - this is collaborative and you will be expected to work closely in groups of up to 4 on the practical coursework. This will take place outside of lesson time during a two week period in November/December. Equipment is available from school but you may also use your own cameras. Editing must be completed in school. All coursework is presented using a group/production blog.

Summer Project – Practical/Written
There are two things you MUST do.

A) Practical: Make a short film in any genre (up to 2mins) on any suitable device - mobile is fine. The title is “My Summer of ....(you decide on what should fill the gap)” The completed film must be uploaded to VIMEO (or YouTube)
B) Written: Watch at least two films of your choice and review them. In your review you should comment on the genre, narrative, characters, style of film making, mise-en-scene (look it up), who the film might appeal to and why. Each review should be about 400-500 words.