Codes and conventions:
-Codes are systems of signs, which create meaning. Codes can be divided into two categories – technical and symbolic:
-Technical codes are all the ways in which equipment is used to tell the story in a media text, for example the camera work in a film.
-Symbolic codes show what is beneath the surface of what we see. For example, a character's actions show you how the character is feeling.
-The technical code of lighting is used in some way in all film genres, It is a convention of the horror genre that side and back lighting is used to create mystery and suspense – an integral part of any horror movie.
Friday, 8 January 2010
Film Certificates
12A is only used for films in cinemas. This means that those younger than twelve can watch the film if accompanied by an adult.In a 12A there are mature themes like love and sex which may be implied by sexual references. there maybe nudity but it is concise. Sexual activity maybe brief and discreet which gives the impression of what maybe going to happen.There is strong language but not a lot. Violence can be used but has to have a short scene there should not be much blood or showing of any injuries in detail. Sexual violence must only be implied but if shown it must be short.There maybe a misuse of drugs may have a brief showing or hinted at the idea of drug use.E.g of what you may see on a romantic comedy" contains moderate strong, language, drug and sex references""contains moderate sex references and language with maybe some partial nudity""contains sexual activity/innuendo""contains mild language and sexual references"12A has the second highest amount of releases in the BBFC classification with 150 releases last year where as the 15 age rating coming on top with 193 releases. There has been a gentle rises in the amount of 12A releases in the UK and Ireland since 2007. 12A has been a top earner between 2001 - 2008 in the box office despite the lower releases than "15" . In the top 10 "12A" classified films Four Christmas came 9th in the chart.
Friday, 4 December 2009
Pitch 1. The Bind Date
Jane is looking for love and can’t seem to find it anywhere; she sets herself up on a dating website hoping to find Mr right on there. She gets a few messages on the website and decides to set up dates with the four men she is most matched to. She tells them all to meet her at the same place on different days of the week We get to see through Jane’s view how all the dates go and she narrates us through them with her thoughts, we get to know what she feels about their looks, dress sense, personality and most importantly to Jane the mans sparkling eyes. All of Jane’s dates are flops and after the fourth date she decides she is done with looking for love and sits in the café/bar with her head held in her hands. Just as she says these words the cute new waiter comes over to offer her another drink, he asks Jane why she looks so down and as Jane sits and tells him the chemistry can be clearly seen. When the waiter, Joe, asks Jane on a date the next day Jane thinks he is taking pity on her but as she finds out on the date, they really fall for each other. Jane’s moral is that if you stop looking for love, love will find you.
Jane is looking for love and can’t seem to find it anywhere; she sets herself up on a dating website hoping to find Mr right on there. She gets a few messages on the website and decides to set up dates with the four men she is most matched to. She tells them all to meet her at the same place on different days of the week We get to see through Jane’s view how all the dates go and she narrates us through them with her thoughts, we get to know what she feels about their looks, dress sense, personality and most importantly to Jane the mans sparkling eyes. All of Jane’s dates are flops and after the fourth date she decides she is done with looking for love and sits in the café/bar with her head held in her hands. Just as she says these words the cute new waiter comes over to offer her another drink, he asks Jane why she looks so down and as Jane sits and tells him the chemistry can be clearly seen. When the waiter, Joe, asks Jane on a date the next day Jane thinks he is taking pity on her but as she finds out on the date, they really fall for each other. Jane’s moral is that if you stop looking for love, love will find you.
AS COURSEWORK:
The Main Pitch: what to include
Main idea full plot outline
Beginning/middle/end
Main characters- who are they- what is there relationship with each other?
What is the characters motivation
What are their characteristics
Locations- consider where you intend to film, explain why
Opening sequence- develop rough outline for this and include storyboard
Generic identifiers
Who do the audience know it is a specific genre? What are the ‘keys’ are being used to help the audience to indentify.
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