Film title

Fern and I have to consider the title of our film, it is extremely significant that we decide on a title, which is enticing and appropriate for our genre that we are doing. The title will have a huge impact on the film as it evidently sets the expectations for the following scenes. It is vital that Fern I agree on a title, which will instantly, engages our target audience. 
The title of the film is a brief conclusion of what the film is about, therefore it provides the audience with suspicion, yet doesn't give away to many clues and as a result intrigues them to be enthusiastic to watch the film. When the audience becomes aware of a good title they will immediately imagine what the film then may consist of, titles conjure up the authentic and creates interpretations of what the film will then depict. The opening title of a film is suggested to be one the main aspects in a film as it proposes what particular things will be incorporated in the film.  The title is a major source of inspiration as it evidently decides whether the audience wants to watch the film or not.
A bad film title will instantly change the audience’s impression and have a negative view of the film as a whole. Usually bad film titles determine whether the audience will decide to watch it.

Fern and I had thought through several possibilities of film titles, yet at first we couldn't decide on one which we felt was most enticing and appropriate. However we had come to decision of the title "depleted" this means when something is completed/done, we felt that this was appropriate for our subject. Yet also proposed a sense of mystery, as some individuals may not know the meaning of "Depleted" I felt that having a one word title is extremely effective, as it doesn't provide the audience with too many clues to unravel. 
Below are examples of film titles for genre films.

Inception means the starting point/beginning. This title is similar to our film title depleted as it is referring to a particular time, however Fern and I is an ending whereas inception is the beginning. I think this film title is very effective as it suggests the beginning of bad events to further occur, therefore already the genre is evident, when I read this film title already I feel I can begin to unravel the insight of subjects that the film will consist of.

This film title is just of a time. I feel this is effective as it gives a urgent question of why this particular time is used for the film title, I feel that using a time for the title emphasises the actual scene when this time appears, as we as an audience immediately return back to the title. I believe this film title follows the conventions of a thriller genre, as it is clear that the genre would not be a romance or a comedy as it has no girly narrative to it. I admire this film title as although it is short, I feel it releases the feeling of wonder.

Music ideas

 It is significant that the music Fern and I comprise within our opening is relevant to our chosen genre. We hope to incorporate music that will embrace our thriller genre; therefore we desire to use music which identifies a sense of mystery. We believe using a ticking clock throughout the whole duration of our opening would be extremely effective, and instantly build up a climax. Fern and I will be using garage music to produce our Diegetic sound, we are aware that garage music provides all types of sounds that we can use. Fern and I will search through different diegetic sounds to see which we feel are appropriate for the conventions of a thriller type. We have both agreed that we shall not use Diegetic sound as that will instantly make the scene less tense and more flowing.

Fern and I had searched through the different ticking clocks which were provided on garage music and had finally decided on which we felt had an appropriate paste and tone. We hope to use the ticking clock for the duration of two minutes, yet at the ending it will strike, we feel that if the ticking is consistent it instantly suggests time is limited and eventually something bad will occur.

Some of the shots that Fern and I have will contain no sound and as a result be silent. We hope to use this as we are talking. Although no sound will come out we will ensure that the audience are able to identify clearly that we are talking, because of our actions. We feel that this will propose a mysterious effect, and suggest that someone is watching us from a distance which evidently proves why there is no sound. This follows the conventions of a thriller genre.

As Fern and I are walking diagetic sounds will be using such as the nose of footsteps, this will immediately evoke a realistic effect, as that is what is expected to be heard as someone is walking. Whilst on garage band we had also become aware of other effective features, which we feel will be effective in our opening. Of the finalising of our opening, the stalker character will walk over to a film which is proposed to be one of the girls that he was stalking, and then ends a call from one of the girl’s mothers. Whilst on garage band Fern and I had found some ideal and matching diagetic sounds for how we wanted to achieve this.We have yet achieved all of the music as we still have a lot more to do, however we will continue to use garage band to see what other features are provided and will be appropriate for our opening.

 

Location ideas

Fern and I are hesitant on what location to use for our opening. We are unsure if we want to challenge the stereotype for a thriller genre by using a location which provides the audience with no suspicion, or we could follow the stereotype by using a location which is rough and dangerous which instantly makes the audience have predictions for the following scenes. The audience would immediately make assumptions and expect what type of film it will be.

If Fern and I decide to use a location which is evidently more approachable, we will use either one of our own houses. We both agree this will be much easier and reliable as we will not have to travel out of our way to film even though that would not be a problem we wouldn't be certain if weather conditions etc would be how we hoped. This will prevent disruptions within our opening as we will be able to film several times if needed to, which will then help us to get our opening to best quality. We believe this option will be a lot more successful, yet we do not want it to appear that Fern and I have been effortless to find a location which is "run down" This decision will have a huge effect on the audience, as Fern and I will not be unravelling our genre instantly. We feel that if we challenge the stereotype of the genre thriller, it will show how we have thought beyond the usual conventions that are used in thrillers.

However, Fern and I may decide on a location which follows the conventions of a thriller by using a location which raises the feeling of suspicion. We may choose an area that we would class as "Run down" and could be portrayed as slightly rough, and dangerous. This would straight away make the audience think something bad is assured to happen. Using this idea may be slightly uninteresting as it will have relations of other thriller films.

The location of our opening is very vital, as it conveys the subject and genre of the film, It is the time, place, and circumstances in which a film takes place. The setting instantly gives a better interpretation for the audience for them to be able to visualize what current events are occurring.

 

Institutions

An institution is an organisation, establishment, foundation or society devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program. It is a worldwide business. Every film contains an institution; there are numerous different institution brands which are extremely popular within society. I had researched upon several institutions which I believe are the most well known, and are winning in the Media industry.

Fern and I hope to incorporate an institution within our opening, although it doesn't include as part of the duration (2 minutes) we agree that it will depict a professional effect. We are willing to ensure that our opening looks like a realistic film; therefore we believe this is extremely vital to include.

 

These images are an example of the Walt Disney institution logo, they will usually be expected to be seen in films of the genre; fantasy, magic or cartoons. 

Walt Disney is a tremendous institution which appears to me on a accumulation of films. It is extremely popular within the Media industry and many other media aspects, it is not only a promotion for itself but within the company it owns other companies also. The Walt Disney institution appears to be the biggest media computerate, therefore with this factual information I am alert that Walt Disney is a very successful institution. Several of the companies that Walt Disney own are as follows;

• ESPN
• Hollywood records
• Touch stone Pictures
• Miramax films
• Good morning American
• ABC

It is apparent that each one of these companies gain huge amount of income because of the promotions that are constantly being exposed through different methods of the media. Individuals often immediately think that the institution of Walt Disney only promotes films of the genre magical, fantasy etc however, that is incorrect. Many of the companies within Walt Disney are eager to keep up that stereotype, therefore never establish that they are owned by Walt Disney (e.g. Touch stone) as they believe if they are exposing films which may include violence, sexual reference, strong language, that successful label of Walt Disney will then be demolished, and the audience may loose interest.

Although Walt Disney is a huge company, I believe it doesn't appeal to our thriller genre. Therefore, we have searched through various other film institutions which are usually used on thriller films. It is extremely significant that we use an institution that fits the genre type, as otherwise it would appear to be an odd match. An institution that Fern and become aware of was New line Cinema, we were both already familiar with this institution therefore we knew that it was suitable and appropriate for using. New line cinema institution is usually featured in thriller/horror films and has been used on thrillers such as; 

• Friday the 13th
• A nightmare on elm street
• Final destination 
• Rush hour

All four of these films are new in this current day, and have a mass audience; therefore from this information we are ensured that New Line Cinema is an institution that is still very common for films in this era. 

New line cinema is an American film studio which was released in 1967`, and throughout many years has been extremely popular. It is one of the largest independent producers, distributor’s theoretic motion of pictures in the world and acquirers. 

Fern and I aren't completely certain that we will use New line Cinema as we may attempt to produce our own institution, however this may be slightly difficult, as we believe we will not be capable to propose an institution that gives of an instant interesting approach like real ones do. 

This is a grid which portrays how Media institution works, it involves 5 main advertisements, these advertisements are the ones in which institutions such as Walt Disney use to advertise and promote, to then instantly make the target audience intrigued.

Groups

For this entire project, it was needed to be in groups, maximum being four. Although I had the opportunity to work with several different of my peers within my Media class, I was opting to work with my peer Fern Davis. I was sure that working independently would be extremely difficult as I wouldn't receive other ideas to comprise. I believe Fern and I work rather well together, as we're able to incorporate both ideas and opinion to then form final decisions for our work. Due to be extremely common with Fern I feel completely confident, and am not afraid to expose my opinions and judgements on certain things. Fern and I had both studied Media studies as a GCSE therefore we are fully aware of the expectations that our teachers set for our work, and no that we have to accomplish work to a high standard. We had both fortunately received an A grade GCSE for media studies, optimistically this will benefit us as a group, and suggest that we have potential with working together. Fern and I are extremely eager and determined to ensure that we complete our work within the duration that is set, as we have previously left sections of our work towards the deadline which enabled us to be slightly behind and end up rushing to finish. As Fern and I are both aware of this weakness with working together, we have completely taken on board the consequences that can be raised from falling behind, therefore we have agreed that we will have full concentration and determination at all times. We are both strong minded to achieve a project which is high-quality.

Production schedule

This is a production schedule, it is a basic overview of the times dates, camera,costumes , characters, setting and music that Fern and I will be incorporating within our film opening, it is extremely useful, as we can be time efficient when preparing different sections of our film opening.


WEEKEND: 16TH OF NOVEMBER TO 18TH WILL WHEN FERN AND I DO OUR FIRST FILMING

CAMERA

Fern and I will be using the cameras which are supplied by the school, using the cameras that the school provides ensured that our shots and final opening will be clear  due to good quality that the cameras obtain. Borrowing the school cameras are convenient and reliable as we will always have easy access of using them. Once we have filmed our opening we will then be using the memory card that is in the camera to transfer our work onto the IMACS, this method is extremely easy. Fern and I are fully advanced with using the cameras therefore this is a huge advantage to us.

COSTUMES
The costumes that we will be comprising in our opening are as follows:
Fern and I will be wearing casual clothing, this will instantly suggest that it is a normal day as if we are on our journey home from school, wearing normal clothes such as a t-shirt and jeans will not release any clues to the audience,  and suggest that they are not a target to the stalker character. We hope for the audience to be oblivious of the story, therefore dressing the two girls down will hopefully make the audience not set predictions of what is going to happen.
The stalker man will be portrayed as a stereotypical mid aged man who is vulnerable, who wouldn't be expected to be a stalker, therefore he will dress in normal average men type clothing. These clothes will instantly challenge the stereotype of a stalker guy in this genre of film, as usually stalker characters will be wearing mysterious unusual clothing. Using these particular outfits will be extremely easy, as Fern and I will not have to go out and buy new clothing, therefore we have access to them at all times, and do not have to worry about not having them.

SETTING
The setting of our opening is extremely significant as we have to ensure that it is appropriate for the genre type. Fern and I have agreed two settings would be involved, as this would imply a sense of mystery, these two settings are as follows; the stalkers characters house will be inside, the atmosphere of he's house will indicate a stereotypical mans house, it will be situated with many different clocks and mismatched furniture, which is common for a man living by himself to have. Fern and I hope to select an area which is rather rough and gives an impression of not a great environment.

CHARACTERS
There will be only three characters who we will be introduced to in the opening, therefore each one of them play an extremely vital part, and create a huge impact on the entire film.Fern and I will be the two girls that play the part of the vulnerable characters, who are stalked. we thought this would be the easiest option as we wont have to worry about finding two girls who are willing to take part. Even though we are the two main girls who are featured, when the camera shows to the stalker guy and other parts of the opening we will video it. Fern and I are appropriate for these characters being two typical female teenagers. For the stalker guy we hope to choose a man that challenges the stereotype, therefore we will choose someone who evokes no stalker characteristics.  We are currently unsure on who we will choose to play this part, yet we hope to use either one of mine or Ferns siblings.

TIME AND DATE
Fern and I will video our opening on a weekend, therefore we shall borrow one of the cameras and take it home for the duration of 48 hours. We believe this way we gain extra time to make several attemps to  get the perfect outcome. We will be able to get a variety of different shots and apdapt scenes if needed, therefore having a whole weekend provides us with more time for alterations. Obviously the weather constantly changing makes us unable to predict what the  conditions will be whilst filming, yet having 48 hours allows us to decide what particular weather (throughout that weekend) is suitable for our opening. In my opinion, I think Fern and I should film during night time, as we're able to get full effect of the thriller genre, and although it may not be challening the stereotype evidentely it will straight away set the genre without confusion being raised.

MUSIC
Within our film opening Fern and I will include techniques of non diagetic and diagetic sounds. Our main source of sound will be the clock that ticks throughout the whole duration of the opening which will then strike right at the ending to suggest a climax has developed. We will use a ticking sound off of youtube, Fern and I have both searched through several types of ticking, and yet are still undecided on what particular one we shall use, yet due to having accsess to youtube at home and at school we're able to decide whenever, and have no particular time limit.

• Cameras- Fern and I will be borrowing them on a weekend
• Costumes- We will be using two outfits of our own, and also provide the stalker character with male clothes
• Setting- Accessible and nearby to both Ferns and I town
• Characters- Fern and I, and a sibling of either one of us
• Music- Accsess to youtube at all times

Our animated story board

OUR ANIMATED STORY BOARD

Fern and I had produced an animated story board, this had instantly enbabled us both to take in account what our expectations were of our film opening and what scenes we hope to comprise etc. It gained us awareness of the order of scenes and how we hope to accomplish them. This will be extremely useful to both Fern and I, as if we are ever stuck or confused with what to do, we have this base to look back at.

We had created this animated story board by sketching brief images on seperate pieces of paper of to then show the movement of our scenes. These images were slightly simple, as it was only a brief idea.

Our task was to sketch these images and then video them in the correct sequence, we would use final cut express to make adjustments to our video so that it would flow through without having gaps etc.

After completing our animated story board Fern and I had realised huge weakness within it, and many adaptions that we could be made.

Our animated story board video had lasted for the duration of 12 seconds, it is apparent that we would extend it when doing the real opening, as we would be incorporating a use of different shots, camera angles, mise-en-scene and diagetic and non diagetic sound. Never the less,  the 12 seconds that we had filmed provided us with a basic idea of what to work with.  

Unfortunately we hadn't included any transitions when editing our video on final cut express, therefore we thought that we had slightly unachieved on this task. Our movement of the scenes were rather fast already, however at times it went rather blury resulting the images to look distorted.

Fern and I hope to produce another animated story board further on in the project, which will include more detail of the scenes, yet this animated story board is convienet and helpful for Fern and I for what we are currently working on. When videoing the images, Fern and I didn't have great balance with holding the camera, which could perhaps be suggested for another reason of why the images aren't very clear.

Over all, this animated story board will advantage us both, and potentially help us to accomplish our final opening.