Finished film(s) Preliminary task

I have a long version and a short version. The short version is one that fits the exact criteria for the task, the long version has an extra shots at the start demonstrating further match on action and framing techniques. The longer version also makes better use of black and white lighting effects.

Short version 

Long version 

However i am unsure if i have broken the 180 degree rule in the longer version.

Improvements for the Main Task: 

• Better framing, some shots it seemed off and was not always in continuity
• Voice over from original actors, my ridiculous impression of Jonny didn't work for the film.
• Perhaps a better technique for shot/reverse shot, at times it seemed obvious that from one position the shot had changed from the previous
• Better matching to the film with the Foley 
• Further use of the close-up
• Introduce the establishing shot

Evaluation of Preliminary task

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

My film clip uses some conventional basics in film; which includes the use of the 180 degree rule, this however is sometimes changing in my film as it is longer than requested and the setting changes which differs from most other projects. However in the shorter version of my film i conform to this rule far better.

I have also utilized the use of shot/reverse shot and match on action in my film, as requested by the task and have demonstrated this (I think) competently and matching with the basic concepts of "Classical editing"

I have also demonstrated numerous types of shot, more commonly the long shot and the mid shot so that the audience can see what is happening within the featured action and demonstrating match on action where needed and to be used to greater effect. I have also utilised the pan technique. 

I like to keep the audience informed of what is happening in the media text which is essential for the film's story

How does your media product represent particular social groups?

I feel that my film doesn't represent any particular social group, although an indicator leaning slightly towards ABC1 is in the fact that the rooms shot in had computers.

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

My clip is reasonably short, it was originally designed to be part of an entire film so that the film would seem like the opening scene of a movie (minus an establishing shot). If so perhaps a larger film company such as 20th Century Fox may distribute my film. However in its current format the only way my film could be possibly distributed is through a web based institution or possibly at a film festival, in both circumstances no profit is made.

Who would be the audience for your media product?

In its current format the only audience it will receive is that of the media classroom, Mr.Winn and the examiner, this is because that is the audience the task is specifically designed for. Should it have been a longer film or part of a t.v. series then the audience would be far broader and would attempt to appeal to both sexes of the action thriller genre

How have you attracted your audience?

My audience has already been attracted because they are already involved in the task, the examiner has set the criteria for the exam and i have followed it. 

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

I have learnt how to successfully cut and edit a movie utilising iMovie as a editing medium, using the frame choice in order to match non-digetic sound with the action. I also have learned the dynamics of shot framing and how this creates attachments to the audience and can be enhanced in the editing. I have also learnt how certain transitions created in iMovie can simulate different effects such as the appearance of time passing.