Weeks 10 -16 Schedule: TRAILERS - YEAR 13

AIM: TO HAVE A ROUGH CUT OF YOUR TRAILER BY XMAS

How to achieve this:

The following should have been completed by the end of WEEK 9:

- sorted out any inconsistencies, bits missing etc.. on your blog to date

- completed all the Locations research - including photos and analysis

- completed all the character research (similar intertextual characters) and costumes/ props

- completed a strong, detailed shot list - include the script, the length of each shot and the spaces for graphics - also I would start to include ideas for transitions between shots or in shots

- completed a storyboard (keep very clear and in ink - for later animatics)

- completed a full and detailed recee with voice-over - close attention to sound and lighting

SECOND HALF OF ADVENT TERM:

Complete planning and embark on filming of trailer and edit a rough cut

- animate the storyboard

- Sound research

- Graphics research - both for the trailer and for idents

- studio research / distribution company

- Transitions/ Filters/ Effects research

FILM THE TRAILER - book out equipment well in advance using Alyson's booking sheets

Allow more than one day for filming - split up the scenes so as not to get too tired

Remember to take extra shots, cut-aways, a range of angles, establishing shots

Remember to synch the sound and video and to test!

I have noted all this so that some of you can move forward in certain areas when you are ready. We will be discussing these aspects in further detail in class.

Important: Keep all your progress documented regularly on your blog!

AML

Crime Drama - Half Term Work

Whitechapel Episode 1, part 1

This is a first essay. Do not worry about whether you have everything right - instead I would like you to consider the extract carefully and write down plenty of ideas.

To view the Extract in Question - visit my youtube channel - it is in My Favourites...... or click on the link above.

The Question:

Explore the representation of social groups in this episode of 'Whitechapel'. You should pay close attention to:

• camera position, angle and movement
• editing
• mise-en-scene
• sound

Pointers:

Watch the extract at least 4 times and take detailed, technical notes on the media language (ie the above bullet points). Then consider the ways in which the different sections of the police force are represented. You should also consider the ways in which men and women are represented.

Consider the things we discussed in the lesson - is there any stereotyping? is there a balanced view?

How should you structure the essay?

- Begin with an overview of the different types of representation and what is being suggested about these social groups

Then move through a discussion of the 4 bullet points on media langage. As you look at technical details link your analysis to the representation of the men, women, police

- Conclude by considering whether there are certain messages/values which are being put forward here

DUE IN : Monday 31st October