A2: Final products

Film Magazine Front Cover

Film Poster

 Film Trailer

A2: Trailer Analysis

After finishing the trailer I received feedback on the video by uploading it on the school youtube channel and showing it to other students. Much of the feedback I received was positive on youtube. However, feedback I received from students who watched my trailer included some suggestions and improvements for it. One of the suggestions I received was to make the trailer shorter including less still image shots as this makes the trailer look unprofessional. I acted upon this advice and removed the majority of still images used in my trailer to make it look realistic and professional.

http://youtu.be/P7oFnFJuml4

I included a variety of shot types to make the link to the psychological thriller genre much more clear.

Like every trailer, the MPAA rating card is a significant aspect to make it look professional and show the audience that it is a rated trailer. 

The distributors to be referenced is also a significant element of a trailer . I made sure to include this at the beginning of the trailer making it look realistic.

The first sequence of my trailer includes still image shots. They appear as flashbacks and gradually increases the tension. The use of more than one flashback links to some of the trailers I had found in my research.

Different angled shots made a huge difference in creating an effect for my trailer. The high angle canted shot allows the audience to see both characters in the frame. We can see the interrogator questioning as well as the girls reactions. 

The shot types also include a close up so we get to see the facial expressions and reactions. A psychological thriller film has many close ups of the protagonists face allowing us to see their reaction.

Like many trailers, I edited one stills that had cations on them explaining to the audience what the film is about or alternatively, increasing the suspense and mystery of the subject that the film revolves around.

Hand held recording was also effective as it gave the shot a shaky effect.

This still shows a mid shot of the girl sitting alone.

The last sequence show the girl walking away from the camera in the same location as the starting of the trailer.

The last sequence also focuses on a still of the protagonist walking away from the camera in a void.  This links to the psychological genre again as it causes mystery and places emphasis on the obscurity surrounding the girl.

Like many trailers, at some point of the trailer the audience sees the release date and credits mentioning the actors, directors and everyone who worked as part of the film. I decided to include this at the end of the film as the release date is what the audience would be waiting to see.

A2: Film Magazine front cover analysis

The film magazine front cover is dedicated to promoting the film. It has a still image of the protagonist on the cover and text that gives readers an insight on what the film is about.

Main Image: The main image is not making direct eye contact with the camera as this is a feature common in many psychological thriller or horror film magazine covers. To support this convention I did not allow the direct eye contact as it increases the mystery.

Masthead: The masthead is one of the most eye catching texts on the page. It is evidently the largest and boldest and promotes the magazine.

Banner: The banner also promotes the film allowing audiences to see exclusive behind the scene images.

Lures: Every magazine includes a lure to help sell the magazine. The lure I used was the banner 'say hello to our big screenplay special' as it pulls the reader in giving them an insight into what the magazine includes persuading them to buy it and read the rest of the article.

Colours: The colours used link to the colours on the films poster and the trailer, creating a synergetic effect and a house style. The reds, blacks and whites not only link to the rest of promotional package but also connote mystery, obscurity and evil linking to the psychological thriller genre.

Sell lines: To sell the magazine, I included a 'preview special' on the cover which includes all the most famous films of the year allowing readers to read exclusive stuff on these films. This is a technique magazines such as 'Empire' use but only on certain magazine issues as it helps increase the sales of the magazine.

A2: Post Production

Post Productions Section 1A

Describe how you developed your skills in post-production and evaluate how these skills contributed to creative decision making.

Paragraph 1: Should be an introduction which explains which projects you did. It can be quite short.
Paragraph 2: Should pick up the skill area and perhaps suggest something about your starting point with it- what skills did you have already and how were these illustrated. Use a detailed example.
Paragraph 3: Should talk through your use of that skill in early projects and what you learned and developed through these. Again there should be detailed examples to support all that you say.
Paragraph 4: Should go on to demonstrate how the skill developed in later projects, again backed by detailed examples, and reflecting back on how this represents a move forward for you from your earlier position.
Paragraph 5: Short conclusion