When researching music, we were holding several ideas in mind. First of all, we did not want the music to give our film a dark or somber feel, so we knew we would have to medium to high tempo music. Secondly, we wanted our film to have a youthfula ad bouncy feel, and we wanted the music to reflect this. This once again narrowed the range of tempos and genres we could use; doom metal would unlikely be appropriate in this instance. Thirdly, we wanted the music to be recognisable to certain members of the audience, but not the majority, as people may focus more on the song than on the film. For this reason, we avoided the pop music world.
When music was allocated for different scenes, we had to consider carefully the overall atmosphere of the scene. For instance, in the party scene, the music was happy and upbeat, and reflected a happy and carefree enviroment. This was to help create an atmosphere of youth. However, later on, when the main character is attempting to chat some one up, we switched to the funk genre, attempting to play on its stereotypical associations with sex and seediness. Finally, for the ending of the film, we settled on an upbeat, happy and easily recognisible song that contributed to the overall light hearted atmosphere.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Target audience research
When planning our film, we decided the target audience should be the 18-35 age category; we came to this conclusion based on the blue homour sometimes included, which this age group would find acceptable, whereas other age groups may find it offensive or otherwise unnaceptable.
By setting this age category for our target audience, we were able to include more crude homour without concern for alienating the target audience with the topics that we address. However, throughout writing it we tried our best to make sure there would be nothing that offends people outside of the target audience too, as we want our film to have the widest appeal possible.
By setting this age category for our target audience, we were able to include more crude homour without concern for alienating the target audience with the topics that we address. However, throughout writing it we tried our best to make sure there would be nothing that offends people outside of the target audience too, as we want our film to have the widest appeal possible.
Genre research
http://www.filmsite.org/comedyfilms.html
When deciding on a plot and script for our project, we researched the codes and conventions of different subgenres of comedy, attempting to follow some of these; however we did not want to use excessive cliches and outdated homour. We have decided to include slapstick elements to the film, such as drunken stumbling and over the top fighting. We will use this to create an increased sense of confusion in the drunken scene, and add a touch of homour to the fight scene, which could otherwise be taken relatively seriously when compared to the rest of the film.
When deciding on a plot and script for our project, we researched the codes and conventions of different subgenres of comedy, attempting to follow some of these; however we did not want to use excessive cliches and outdated homour. We have decided to include slapstick elements to the film, such as drunken stumbling and over the top fighting. We will use this to create an increased sense of confusion in the drunken scene, and add a touch of homour to the fight scene, which could otherwise be taken relatively seriously when compared to the rest of the film.
Classification research
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/BFF278474/
When researching what classification our project would likely fall under, we looked at The Inbetweeners, a film with similar themes and homour style to see what rating it would likely recieve. Although not going for as strong references to sex and not as much strong language, we still feel that a 15 would be appropriate for our film. Our desire to fall into this category add to the argument against including a scene that was particullarly offensive, and in the end we decided not to use this in the script.
When researching what classification our project would likely fall under, we looked at The Inbetweeners, a film with similar themes and homour style to see what rating it would likely recieve. Although not going for as strong references to sex and not as much strong language, we still feel that a 15 would be appropriate for our film. Our desire to fall into this category add to the argument against including a scene that was particullarly offensive, and in the end we decided not to use this in the script.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Writing plots and scripts
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080228170048AAGm1ZF
When writing the plot and script for the film, we have browsed as many drunken and embarresing stories as is possible online, to try and Frankenstein these stories into a workable plot.
When writing the script, we have taken into account the disposition of the character that we are writing lines for, for example when writing line for Pete's character, the chav, we consulted him on the lines, and indeed headed many of his suggestion as to line ideas, so as to get a third party perspective on the believability of the lines.
When deciding which drunken embarresments to include in our plot, we selected the ones that we found the most homourous; we originally had an alternative scene, but after thought and consultation, we decided it was too risque for this particular project, and decided to change it. Obviously for this genre of film, we needed to include blue humour; throughout this we will endeavour to ensure it is not overly offensive to any parties.
When writing the plot and script for the film, we have browsed as many drunken and embarresing stories as is possible online, to try and Frankenstein these stories into a workable plot.
When writing the script, we have taken into account the disposition of the character that we are writing lines for, for example when writing line for Pete's character, the chav, we consulted him on the lines, and indeed headed many of his suggestion as to line ideas, so as to get a third party perspective on the believability of the lines.
When deciding which drunken embarresments to include in our plot, we selected the ones that we found the most homourous; we originally had an alternative scene, but after thought and consultation, we decided it was too risque for this particular project, and decided to change it. Obviously for this genre of film, we needed to include blue humour; throughout this we will endeavour to ensure it is not overly offensive to any parties.
Friday, 28 October 2011
Influences
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnusc9Rlx6w&feature=related
When trying to settle on a subject for the film, we were inspired by this sketch from That Mitchell and Webb look to make the film revolve around a character's drunken misadventures, and how different people see those events, and how this differs from the protagonist themselves.
We also decided to adopt a similar style of humour in the film, focusing on departures from reality, and unfortunate misadventures.
The show also was a huge influence on the scene in which the main character is inebriated, in which we use a very similar camera shot to convey drunkeness, and follow a very similar style of humour.
When trying to settle on a subject for the film, we were inspired by this sketch from That Mitchell and Webb look to make the film revolve around a character's drunken misadventures, and how different people see those events, and how this differs from the protagonist themselves.
We also decided to adopt a similar style of humour in the film, focusing on departures from reality, and unfortunate misadventures.
The show also was a huge influence on the scene in which the main character is inebriated, in which we use a very similar camera shot to convey drunkeness, and follow a very similar style of humour.
Influence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAlGUO4el_0
When planning our film, we eventually settled on producing a five minute short film. After several ideas, we eventually setlled on an Inbetweeners style comedy about how rumors are spread and distorted, becoming incredulous.
We settled on this, becuase we wanted to produce a product that was original, unusual and different from average.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Film Classification Research
The BBFC, who regulate film classification, have five age categories:
These films should be suitable for all audiences aged four and over, will be set within a positive moral framework, and will counterbalance any threat, horror or violence.
General viewing for children aged eight and over. Parents are advised to moniter younger or particullarly sensitive children. These films should contain no content of calibre enough to disturd a resonable child.
Suitable only for children aged twelve or over. In the cinema, 12's may be shown as a 12A, which allows children under twelve to view if accompanied by an adult. In this case, all liability lies with the adult. These films may contain minor drug use, relatively strong language, minor violence and very brief non sexualised nudity.
These films are not suitable for anyone under age 15, and may portray violence not dwelling on pain or injury, undetailed sex and nudity, undetailed drug use, must not dwell on imitable behaviour and may contain frequant strong language.
These films are suitable for only those aged 18 or over, and are likely to contain strong violence, language, horror or drug use and may show sex and nudity in graphic detail, however this must be justified by context.
These films should be suitable for all audiences aged four and over, will be set within a positive moral framework, and will counterbalance any threat, horror or violence.
General viewing for children aged eight and over. Parents are advised to moniter younger or particullarly sensitive children. These films should contain no content of calibre enough to disturd a resonable child.
Suitable only for children aged twelve or over. In the cinema, 12's may be shown as a 12A, which allows children under twelve to view if accompanied by an adult. In this case, all liability lies with the adult. These films may contain minor drug use, relatively strong language, minor violence and very brief non sexualised nudity.
These films are not suitable for anyone under age 15, and may portray violence not dwelling on pain or injury, undetailed sex and nudity, undetailed drug use, must not dwell on imitable behaviour and may contain frequant strong language.
These films are suitable for only those aged 18 or over, and are likely to contain strong violence, language, horror or drug use and may show sex and nudity in graphic detail, however this must be justified by context.
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