Whilst the story is remaining the same for all three artefacts, whilst using different recording equipment, artefact: two is going to vary in content.
Not only is this artefact based on the content of news from the late 1980s early 1990s, but due to the S-VHS camera used for artefact:one and the temperamental working situation of that camera, the new camera used will allow different shots to be filmed.....whilst the news story remains the same!!
Scene One:
From inside looking out of the window where we see rain soaked windows, cut to curtains bring closed.
VO: “The hazardous weather situation in Nottingham has meant that the Mayor has had to issue a stay at home warning to all local residents”
Scene Two:
A shot of the Mayor, who is holding an umbrella looking very annoyed / worried looking around.
Mayor: “We fortunately were aware that the extreme weather conditions were on their way, and we have done as much as we could to limit the damages that may occur.”
GRAPHICS: Mayor of Nottingham
Scene Three:
A shot of the outside, cut to another shot of the path and emptiness of the park, with no people.
VO: “Whilst this situation has become unavoidable, the residents in the area have little choice but to wait till the weather improves for a sustained period of time”
Scene Four:
A shot of local worker who is sitting in chair in living room reading paper, cut to shot of local worker standing looking out of the window.
VO: “Local worker Kevin has not been out of his house for three days and has not been allowed able to continue his regular working life”
Scene Five:
Interview with local worker Kevin, mid-range shot of Kevin standing whilst talking to the ‘interviewer’ just to the right of the camera, who MIGHT have a microphone
Kevin: “It’s frustrating, but in times like these you just need the weather to improve so we all can get back to our regular everyday lives”
GRAPHICS: KEVIN CAMPBELL – LOCAL BUSINESSMAN
Scene Six:
A shot of Kevin walking in lounge with bag of food, cut to shot of Kevin placing tinned food in cupboard
VO: “Local residents were told to stock up on essential foods last week with the predicted weather on its way”
Scene Seven:
Slow zooming out shot of Kevin sitting in armchair, staring at the wall looking frustrated and bored.
VO “With no forecast of the extreme weather to stop, all local residents can do now is sit and wait, hoping that their normal lives will resume soon”
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Filming Confirmed at Nottingham Castle
Filming today has been confirmed at Nottingham Castle, filming will be done of the outside of the Castle building, and from within the building.
Filming will commence at 09:30 on Thursday, 7th February.
Filming will commence at 09:30 on Thursday, 7th February.
Monday, 28 January 2008
Filming Confirmed at Town Hall
Filming today has been confirmed at Town Hall, filming will be done of the outside of the building, from on top of the balcony over looking Town Hall, and from within the building.
Filming will commence at 11:00 on Wednesday, 6th February.
Filming will commence at 11:00 on Wednesday, 6th February.
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
Podcast Episode: One
So the first podcast is completed...
The subject matter is of Newcastle United. I am not overly happy with my first attempt at a podcast, but it certainly leaves room for improvement, and also give me good experience using the various software used.
The podcast can also be picked up via iTunes.
RSS Feed: http://www.switchpod.com/users/baz/feed.xml
The subject matter is of Newcastle United. I am not overly happy with my first attempt at a podcast, but it certainly leaves room for improvement, and also give me good experience using the various software used.
The podcast can also be picked up via iTunes.
RSS Feed: http://www.switchpod.com/users/baz/feed.xml
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Podcast Production
After quite a while of contemplating producing a series of podcasts, the first effort is well under way.
The podcasts will be quite basic at first, and the subject topic is simply on football. Whilst not the most interesting or educational topic of all, it is something I am interested in and am very knowledgeable out...as well as being a subject that does have a wide appeal.
A set format has been produced for the podcasts, which will be subject to change, but initially the format is going to be stuck to.
As way or recording, the audio will be captures using a USB microphone directly onto the PC, as for additional audio, this will be captured using a digital Dictaphone.
The software used mainly for the podcasts will be Sony Sound Forge 9.0, other software used will be Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 and Adobe Premier Pro 3.0.
Along with being an interesting venture to undertake, the production of these podcasts will make me more familiar with the audio side of multimedia, and will allow me to gain more knowledge into the software used.
The podcasts will be quite basic at first, and the subject topic is simply on football. Whilst not the most interesting or educational topic of all, it is something I am interested in and am very knowledgeable out...as well as being a subject that does have a wide appeal.
A set format has been produced for the podcasts, which will be subject to change, but initially the format is going to be stuck to.
As way or recording, the audio will be captures using a USB microphone directly onto the PC, as for additional audio, this will be captured using a digital Dictaphone.
The software used mainly for the podcasts will be Sony Sound Forge 9.0, other software used will be Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 and Adobe Premier Pro 3.0.
Along with being an interesting venture to undertake, the production of these podcasts will make me more familiar with the audio side of multimedia, and will allow me to gain more knowledge into the software used.
Saturday, 19 January 2008
Research Project Schedule
Here is the gant chart I have made in regards to the workload of the research project after the written document:
(key: Res = Research, Prod = Production, A = Artefact, Mexico = Attending Wedding)
(key: Res = Research, Prod = Production, A = Artefact, Mexico = Attending Wedding)
Client Project Schedule
Here is the gant chart I have made in regards to the workload of the client project:
Artefact: One - Evaluation
This artefact was filmed using a S-VHS editor, and edited using a ‘crash editing’ technique, which involved using two VHS players and recording onto one VHS tape from the other.
This artefact does show how much difference there is from an early 1980’s news broadcast article. The technology used in the early 1980’s (as reported within my online journal) was limiting in the amount of content that could be recorded, and the way in which the content could be recorded.
Despite using different technology for producing the artefact (which ultimately made the artefact even more limiting than the original technology that would of been used), the artefact does show the simplicity of a news article from that period. The audio for the artefact was recorded on the same tape as the video for this artefact, which meant voiceovers were not permitted, (the audio would have been recorded separately).
The camera shots from a news article of that period would generally be quite short, and basic. The editing process involves editing the footage manually by physical splicing the audio would be added in sync to the video. Any name graphics used, would be very basic and used using a text character generator in post production. This technique makes the finished work lack continuity and as a narrative can look unbalanced.
The production of an early 1980’s news article would be a manual one. The news reporter would be expected to be very hands on in all aspects of the article, and the job would be considered a very skilled task. After producing the work, the news reporter would have to return the work to the news room manually.
The content of a news article from the period would be very factual; the news reported would be of the facts of the story, reported in a non bias and neutral manor.
This artefact does show how much difference there is from an early 1980’s news broadcast article. The technology used in the early 1980’s (as reported within my online journal) was limiting in the amount of content that could be recorded, and the way in which the content could be recorded.
Despite using different technology for producing the artefact (which ultimately made the artefact even more limiting than the original technology that would of been used), the artefact does show the simplicity of a news article from that period. The audio for the artefact was recorded on the same tape as the video for this artefact, which meant voiceovers were not permitted, (the audio would have been recorded separately).
The camera shots from a news article of that period would generally be quite short, and basic. The editing process involves editing the footage manually by physical splicing the audio would be added in sync to the video. Any name graphics used, would be very basic and used using a text character generator in post production. This technique makes the finished work lack continuity and as a narrative can look unbalanced.
The production of an early 1980’s news article would be a manual one. The news reporter would be expected to be very hands on in all aspects of the article, and the job would be considered a very skilled task. After producing the work, the news reporter would have to return the work to the news room manually.
The content of a news article from the period would be very factual; the news reported would be of the facts of the story, reported in a non bias and neutral manor.
Friday, 18 January 2008
Producing Artefact: One - Script
Despite the previously documented problems with the production of artefact: one, the show effectively must still go on.
The re-worked idea of the news article had to be very short so that all the footage could be recorded without the ageing camera signing off for the last time. The written idea for the visual news article has been documented below:
1 – Shot of outside, the rain, poor weather conditions
VO – The mayor of Nottingham has insisted it’s residents remain indoors due to the constant flooding and hazardous weather outside.
2 – CUT to different shot of outside, with the poor weather conditions
VO – Whilst this situation has become unavoidable, the local residents in the area have little choice but to wait until the weather improves.
3 – CUT to man sitting in armchair on his own, looking frustrated
VO – Local resident Kevin has not been to work in three days, and has little to do until the mayor has given the all clear.
4 – CUT to cupboard in the kitchen, with the supplies of food which have been kept for days like today.
VO – Local residents were told to stock up on essential foods last week, with the predicted weather on its way.
5 – CUT to interview with man standing above the sofa, talking about the conditions
VO – It is very frustrating. I have not been to work in days, and the weather is not forecast to stop for days.
6 – CUT to shot through window of outside, looking to the future.
VO – All local residents can do is sit and wait, and hope for weather to finally clear.
The re-worked idea of the news article had to be very short so that all the footage could be recorded without the ageing camera signing off for the last time. The written idea for the visual news article has been documented below:
1 – Shot of outside, the rain, poor weather conditions
VO – The mayor of Nottingham has insisted it’s residents remain indoors due to the constant flooding and hazardous weather outside.
2 – CUT to different shot of outside, with the poor weather conditions
VO – Whilst this situation has become unavoidable, the local residents in the area have little choice but to wait until the weather improves.
3 – CUT to man sitting in armchair on his own, looking frustrated
VO – Local resident Kevin has not been to work in three days, and has little to do until the mayor has given the all clear.
4 – CUT to cupboard in the kitchen, with the supplies of food which have been kept for days like today.
VO – Local residents were told to stock up on essential foods last week, with the predicted weather on its way.
5 – CUT to interview with man standing above the sofa, talking about the conditions
VO – It is very frustrating. I have not been to work in days, and the weather is not forecast to stop for days.
6 – CUT to shot through window of outside, looking to the future.
VO – All local residents can do is sit and wait, and hope for weather to finally clear.
Producing Artefact: One - Problems
If producing an artefact from a period of time you were not alive... to when you were brought into this world is not the easiest work to produce, but it certainly does not help when the equipment is not on your side either...what a nightmare!
The first issue was before filming got under way, and having the use of two VHS player/recorders from university was to test them both. One was working to an acceptable standard, the other would turn on, but if you attempted to play or record onto a VHS tape, would simply not do much...asides from pulling the tape out of the VHS tape.
So to resolve this issue, the VHS player was returned to university and another one was seriously sought after, the university could not provide the help that was required, so I was brought to a standstill. Fortunately after literally ‘ringing around’ all over the city of Nottingham, I was able to locate one very old, unused TV / video recorder combination. This was very quickly brought back to the premises, and tested...issue one was resolved just in the nick of time.
The second and (at the time) earth shattering issue was recording, using the S-VHS camera. Whilst testing the camera, it appeared to play the VHS tape, and record onto the tape without a problem. The first scene was set up, and the pre-production was ready, all that was needed now was to press the record button and start recording. As the finger ventured towards the record button the camera had had enough of the 50 second build up and decided to switch itself off.
Far from being an ideal situation, the camera was unplugged and re-connected, with a scent of worry in the air, the camera was tried again, but alas no luck. The camera had literally had enough of being overtaken in the technology world, and had decided to take its frustrations out of me and my artefact. I proceeded to walk (almost at the pace of a jog) over to Bonnington, camera in hand, looking to seek advice, or more realistically desperate help from one of the very helpful technicians. Being as technical as they are, the camera was taken out of the case, plugged in and worked, simple as that, no need for complications, the camera was just plugged in and WORKED!
Right I thought, thank you very much, and I was off. The camera packed into the case and a brisk walk back to the filming location ensued. With the camera being in much less technical hands, I followed the same procedure as the technician and simply waited for the camera to work. Would the situation ease for me? Had the S-VHS camera simply realised that DVD technology is much more advanced than itself? No chance.
The camera did not work once again, unsurprised and almost at a point otherwise known as stressed, the question was posed “what else can be done?” The answer was to simply unplug the camera and reconnect it and hope for the best. A long wait of 25 minutes had gone by until the camera was re-connected, and VOILÀ the camera worked. The shots were set-up once more and taken, until 3 minutes 52 seconds into the recording when the camera almost inevitably turned off once more.
Panic was not an issue any more, frustration had well and truly taken over. Safe in the knowledge that the camera was at the end of its tether, artefact: one was re-written, into a very short news broadcast article, one that could realistically be achieved in one whole day.
From scene to scene the camera would be very consistent, unfortunately not in the right way. The artefact was finally recorded after much pain, a lot of frustration but ultimately safe in the knowledge that technology has advanced so far that whilst my knowledge of broadcast news from the early 1980’s had improved dramatically...this technology should never be used again, at least by me!!!
The first issue was before filming got under way, and having the use of two VHS player/recorders from university was to test them both. One was working to an acceptable standard, the other would turn on, but if you attempted to play or record onto a VHS tape, would simply not do much...asides from pulling the tape out of the VHS tape.
So to resolve this issue, the VHS player was returned to university and another one was seriously sought after, the university could not provide the help that was required, so I was brought to a standstill. Fortunately after literally ‘ringing around’ all over the city of Nottingham, I was able to locate one very old, unused TV / video recorder combination. This was very quickly brought back to the premises, and tested...issue one was resolved just in the nick of time.
The second and (at the time) earth shattering issue was recording, using the S-VHS camera. Whilst testing the camera, it appeared to play the VHS tape, and record onto the tape without a problem. The first scene was set up, and the pre-production was ready, all that was needed now was to press the record button and start recording. As the finger ventured towards the record button the camera had had enough of the 50 second build up and decided to switch itself off.
Far from being an ideal situation, the camera was unplugged and re-connected, with a scent of worry in the air, the camera was tried again, but alas no luck. The camera had literally had enough of being overtaken in the technology world, and had decided to take its frustrations out of me and my artefact. I proceeded to walk (almost at the pace of a jog) over to Bonnington, camera in hand, looking to seek advice, or more realistically desperate help from one of the very helpful technicians. Being as technical as they are, the camera was taken out of the case, plugged in and worked, simple as that, no need for complications, the camera was just plugged in and WORKED!
Right I thought, thank you very much, and I was off. The camera packed into the case and a brisk walk back to the filming location ensued. With the camera being in much less technical hands, I followed the same procedure as the technician and simply waited for the camera to work. Would the situation ease for me? Had the S-VHS camera simply realised that DVD technology is much more advanced than itself? No chance.
The camera did not work once again, unsurprised and almost at a point otherwise known as stressed, the question was posed “what else can be done?” The answer was to simply unplug the camera and reconnect it and hope for the best. A long wait of 25 minutes had gone by until the camera was re-connected, and VOILÀ the camera worked. The shots were set-up once more and taken, until 3 minutes 52 seconds into the recording when the camera almost inevitably turned off once more.
Panic was not an issue any more, frustration had well and truly taken over. Safe in the knowledge that the camera was at the end of its tether, artefact: one was re-written, into a very short news broadcast article, one that could realistically be achieved in one whole day.
From scene to scene the camera would be very consistent, unfortunately not in the right way. The artefact was finally recorded after much pain, a lot of frustration but ultimately safe in the knowledge that technology has advanced so far that whilst my knowledge of broadcast news from the early 1980’s had improved dramatically...this technology should never be used again, at least by me!!!
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Youtube 1980’s News Article Review
The above video is of a BBC news article from 1980, and is of John Lennon’s shooting.
This is just one of a number of video’s I have watched in researching for the first artefact that will be produced, which will be the production of a short news article from the early 1980’s using the technology and methodology of that period.
The following are observations made on the video:
• The video quality is of a relatively poor standard, certainly a noticeable difference from more modern news video footage.
• The simplicity of the camera shots.
• The footage is filmed with a handheld camera, and without the use of a tripod, which can be noticed by the less than steady stance of the shots.
• Some of the transitions between shots are not smooth, and the timing of the cutting between the shots could be of a better timing.
• The content of the news itself is very factual. What is being reported is based on evidence and not speculation, and the news article is very informative.
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Producing Artefact: One
After having initial worrying thoughts that producing artefact: one would not be able to be produced using any related technology to the early 1980’s, it seems as though my contacting of people all around the university has worked.
From Waverley to Bonnington, directed back to Waverley, only to be re-directed back to Bonnington, related technology of a nearer time to the 1980’s has finally been located!
With thanks to Fred and Iain, I will be able to record artefact: one, using a S-VHS camera. Unfortunately the two batteries that were supplied with the camera were not in working order, so the news article idea had to be scrapped and changed drastically. The audio will need to be recorded at the same time as the video is taken, so the idea of a voice-over has been scrapped from the plans. The decision to edit the artefact with two VHS players / recorders has also caused more problems. The footage will be edited using a ‘crash’ editing idea, by playing the course of the recorded footage onto another tape by playing, pausing and recording each scene. The form of edited has also meant cancelling the idea of any graphics on screen for the planned interview.
This method of producing Artefact: one is not an exact replica of how an early 1980’s news broadcast article would of been produced, but given the resources within the University, this is the most appropriate way to produce the artefact.
From Waverley to Bonnington, directed back to Waverley, only to be re-directed back to Bonnington, related technology of a nearer time to the 1980’s has finally been located!
With thanks to Fred and Iain, I will be able to record artefact: one, using a S-VHS camera. Unfortunately the two batteries that were supplied with the camera were not in working order, so the news article idea had to be scrapped and changed drastically. The audio will need to be recorded at the same time as the video is taken, so the idea of a voice-over has been scrapped from the plans. The decision to edit the artefact with two VHS players / recorders has also caused more problems. The footage will be edited using a ‘crash’ editing idea, by playing the course of the recorded footage onto another tape by playing, pausing and recording each scene. The form of edited has also meant cancelling the idea of any graphics on screen for the planned interview.
This method of producing Artefact: one is not an exact replica of how an early 1980’s news broadcast article would of been produced, but given the resources within the University, this is the most appropriate way to produce the artefact.
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Early 1980’s Broadcast News Technology
How was the article recorded?
• The article would be recorded using a betacam camcorder, with Ampex 1 inch reel tape.
• A dopesheet would be used for recordings, this was a small spreadsheet which contained tows and columns. Its purpose was to provide instructions on the article; the allocated time, the scenes, the camera movements etc.
How was the footage taken back to the studio?
• The footage was sent back to the news studio by the news reporter themselves. They would have to get to the studio as soon as they could manually, in most cases by getting a taxi or car to the location.
How was the footage edited?
• The footage would be edited on 1 inch reel to reel machines.
• The film would be edited manually by physical splicing
• Sound was usually from a separate magnetic film, which would be edited in sync.
• After editing on the 1 inch reel to reel machine, the edited footage might be put on Beta SP. Beta SP used metal particle tape to enable the shorter wavelengths to be recorded and replaced.
• To add the names (graphic equivalents) on top of the video, the Ashton Character Generator was used.
How was the footage played?
• The transmission playout used for the news was Sony Betacart, which was a robot which controlled 5 Beta SP machines, (the robot loads the tapes).
Other technology used in news...
• Video graphics in video were supplied by the ‘revolutionary’ Quantel Paintbox. This was the world’s first successful full colour paint system.
• Still photographs were televised by pointing a camera at the item.
• The article would be recorded using a betacam camcorder, with Ampex 1 inch reel tape.
• A dopesheet would be used for recordings, this was a small spreadsheet which contained tows and columns. Its purpose was to provide instructions on the article; the allocated time, the scenes, the camera movements etc.
How was the footage taken back to the studio?
• The footage was sent back to the news studio by the news reporter themselves. They would have to get to the studio as soon as they could manually, in most cases by getting a taxi or car to the location.
How was the footage edited?
• The footage would be edited on 1 inch reel to reel machines.
• The film would be edited manually by physical splicing
• Sound was usually from a separate magnetic film, which would be edited in sync.
• After editing on the 1 inch reel to reel machine, the edited footage might be put on Beta SP. Beta SP used metal particle tape to enable the shorter wavelengths to be recorded and replaced.
• To add the names (graphic equivalents) on top of the video, the Ashton Character Generator was used.
How was the footage played?
• The transmission playout used for the news was Sony Betacart, which was a robot which controlled 5 Beta SP machines, (the robot loads the tapes).
Other technology used in news...
• Video graphics in video were supplied by the ‘revolutionary’ Quantel Paintbox. This was the world’s first successful full colour paint system.
• Still photographs were televised by pointing a camera at the item.
Artefacts For Research Project
For the second part of the PRP module, six different artefacts are to be produced in conjunction with the research literature review.
The artefacts are to be produced documenting the way television broadcast news has developed and changed over the last few technological advances.
The way this will be carried out with the articles, will be by producing a short news article from the period of time.
Whilst ideally I will attempt to acquire and use similar technology to how the news broadcasts would of been produced during the relevant time, if the equipment cannot be used, then the news articles will be produced using the methodology of that time, and the making of the news articles will be done with the original technology in mind, and the process for which will be published within this blog.
The first artefact to be produced will be a news broadcast article from the early 1980's.
The artefacts are to be produced documenting the way television broadcast news has developed and changed over the last few technological advances.
The way this will be carried out with the articles, will be by producing a short news article from the period of time.
Whilst ideally I will attempt to acquire and use similar technology to how the news broadcasts would of been produced during the relevant time, if the equipment cannot be used, then the news articles will be produced using the methodology of that time, and the making of the news articles will be done with the original technology in mind, and the process for which will be published within this blog.
The first artefact to be produced will be a news broadcast article from the early 1980's.
Saturday, 5 January 2008
Thursday, 3 January 2008
Sources Used for Research Project
Motion Picture Association of America 2007. [online]. . Available at: http://www.mpaa.org/ [Accessed October 30th 2007].
Ringsurf 2007. [online]. . Available at: http://www.ringsurf.com/online/898-stars_on_tv.html [Accessed November 2nd 2007].
Cinema year by year, 1894-2003. 2003. London: Dorling Kindersley.
BLAXTER, L., TIGHT, M., and HUGHES, C., 1996. How to research. Buckingham: Open University Press.
BUSCOMBE, E., 2003. Cinema today. London: Phaidon.
CLASPER, J., 2007. How audience power could shape the future of movie-making. Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/04/10/bfcinema110.xml.
COUSINS, M., 2004. The story of film. London: Pavilion.
FINK, A., 1998. Conducting research literature reviews : from paper to the Internet. Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London: Sage.
LEE, G., 16th July 2007. DVD Holds its own in Face of New Technologies [online]. Yahoo Finance. Available at: http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/070716/0277914.html [Accessed October 15th 2007].
NEALE, S., 1985. Cinema and technology : image, sound, colour. London: Macmillan Education.
ROMAN, S., 2001. Digital Babylon : Hollywood, Indiewood & Dogme 95. Los Angeles; Lanham, MD: Ifilm; Distributed to the trade by National Book Network.
RUSSEL, M.E., 2004. The Fan Films Strike Back. The Daily Standard.
SALT, B., 1983. Film style and technology : history and analysis. London: Starword.
SKLAR, R., 2002. A world history of film. New York: Harry N. Abrams.
STEVENS, J., 2007. Digital Cinema Is On The Way [online]. blackfix. Available at: http://www.blackflix.com/articles/digital_cinema.html [Accessed October 23rd 2007].
Online film piracy set to rise 9th July 2004. [online]. BBC. Available at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3879519.stm [Accessed October 15th 2007].
Internet Movie Database 2007. [online]. . Available at: http://www.imdb.com/ [Accessed October 20th 2007].
CANFOR-DUMAS, E., INTERVIEW
Wikipedia 2007. [online]. Available at: http://www.wikipedia.org/ [Accessed October 25th 2007].
TJARKS, M., 2003. Reframing The Frontier. Denver, U.S.A.: Hawaii Pacific University.
BIZONY, P., 2001. Digital Domain: The leading edge of visual effects. London: Billboard Books.
CLARK, J.A. And BRUNS, M.W . Practical digital cinema distribution in an evolving technology environment. Grass Valley Group. Available at: http://www.grassvalley.com/wp/Clark/D-Cinema_Distribution/2AW-8109.pdf [Accessed November 4th 2007].
Ringsurf 2007. [online]. . Available at: http://www.ringsurf.com/online/898-stars_on_tv.html [Accessed November 2nd 2007].
Cinema year by year, 1894-2003. 2003. London: Dorling Kindersley.
BLAXTER, L., TIGHT, M., and HUGHES, C., 1996. How to research. Buckingham: Open University Press.
BUSCOMBE, E., 2003. Cinema today. London: Phaidon.
CLASPER, J., 2007. How audience power could shape the future of movie-making. Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/04/10/bfcinema110.xml.
COUSINS, M., 2004. The story of film. London: Pavilion.
FINK, A., 1998. Conducting research literature reviews : from paper to the Internet. Thousand Oaks, Calif. ; London: Sage.
LEE, G., 16th July 2007. DVD Holds its own in Face of New Technologies [online]. Yahoo Finance. Available at: http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/070716/0277914.html [Accessed October 15th 2007].
NEALE, S., 1985. Cinema and technology : image, sound, colour. London: Macmillan Education.
ROMAN, S., 2001. Digital Babylon : Hollywood, Indiewood & Dogme 95. Los Angeles; Lanham, MD: Ifilm; Distributed to the trade by National Book Network.
RUSSEL, M.E., 2004. The Fan Films Strike Back. The Daily Standard.
SALT, B., 1983. Film style and technology : history and analysis. London: Starword.
SKLAR, R., 2002. A world history of film. New York: Harry N. Abrams.
STEVENS, J., 2007. Digital Cinema Is On The Way [online]. blackfix. Available at: http://www.blackflix.com/articles/digital_cinema.html [Accessed October 23rd 2007].
Online film piracy set to rise 9th July 2004. [online]. BBC. Available at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3879519.stm [Accessed October 15th 2007].
Internet Movie Database 2007. [online]. . Available at: http://www.imdb.com/ [Accessed October 20th 2007].
CANFOR-DUMAS, E., INTERVIEW
Wikipedia 2007. [online]. Available at: http://www.wikipedia.org/ [Accessed October 25th 2007].
TJARKS, M., 2003. Reframing The Frontier. Denver, U.S.A.: Hawaii Pacific University.
BIZONY, P., 2001. Digital Domain: The leading edge of visual effects. London: Billboard Books.
CLARK, J.A. And BRUNS, M.W . Practical digital cinema distribution in an evolving technology environment. Grass Valley Group. Available at: http://www.grassvalley.com/wp/Clark/D-Cinema_Distribution/2AW-8109.pdf [Accessed November 4th 2007].
Being Ed...
The Orange Tree Productions four minute, nationally acclaimed documentary that was shown on the BBC has now been posted on this online journal.
The group worked very hard for the production, and we were happy that our documentary titled 'Being Ed' had been recognised originally when entered into the Bang Film Festival, and in more recent times shown on BBC2.
It seems along time ago when the early stages of the documentary was slated, it just goes to show...
The group worked very hard for the production, and we were happy that our documentary titled 'Being Ed' had been recognised originally when entered into the Bang Film Festival, and in more recent times shown on BBC2.
It seems along time ago when the early stages of the documentary was slated, it just goes to show...
Brief Advert Evaluation
So the advert was completed and handed in on time, it was the required length and contained what was needed. But was it a good piece of work?
I was fairly happy with the work over all, there were factors that had to be worked against during the work, but overall the advert was successful.
The following are the positives from the advert:
• The first scene, containing the beach worked very well and much better than expected. The original planning of that scene were a bit optimistic, but just from recording a poster in the correct light the same visual effect came across the advert very well. Good spontaneity.
• The narrative of the advert worked well, and I feel shows the concept of the advert well and gets the story across to the audience.
• The production of the advert does not come across too professional which is what was planned, as it also adds to the simple narrative of the advert.
• The lighting of the re-shoot works well in the second scene.
The following are what I consider to be the negatives taken from the advert:
• The transition from the first scene to the second scene. I would of liked the effect to be a bit more of a visual car crash effect to of matched the audio.
• The pack shot at the end of the advert should of been improved. Whilst it was known that there needed to be at least a three second pack shot in the advert, I considered it to not be as important as the narrative of the advert. In retrospect I would of liked to of re-film it, and have the background of the pack shot relating to the narrative of the advert.
I was fairly happy with the work over all, there were factors that had to be worked against during the work, but overall the advert was successful.
The following are the positives from the advert:
• The first scene, containing the beach worked very well and much better than expected. The original planning of that scene were a bit optimistic, but just from recording a poster in the correct light the same visual effect came across the advert very well. Good spontaneity.
• The narrative of the advert worked well, and I feel shows the concept of the advert well and gets the story across to the audience.
• The production of the advert does not come across too professional which is what was planned, as it also adds to the simple narrative of the advert.
• The lighting of the re-shoot works well in the second scene.
The following are what I consider to be the negatives taken from the advert:
• The transition from the first scene to the second scene. I would of liked the effect to be a bit more of a visual car crash effect to of matched the audio.
• The pack shot at the end of the advert should of been improved. Whilst it was known that there needed to be at least a three second pack shot in the advert, I considered it to not be as important as the narrative of the advert. In retrospect I would of liked to of re-film it, and have the background of the pack shot relating to the narrative of the advert.
Wednesday, 2 January 2008
First Advert Edit Discussed With Tutor
The meeting with my tutor was very beneficial.
The first completed edited version of the insect repellent advert was completed, and this was what was discussed in the aforementioned meeting.
Over all the concept and story of the advert was agreeably a good idea, there were just a few changes that were discussed that ultimately it was decided would make the advert better.
The main problem with the edited version was the continuity within the second scene. The cut shot of the actor spraying of the repellent does not work incoherence with the shots before and afterwards. This shot will be re-shot with a few more specific detailed changes which have been noted down.
The first part of the second scene is also going to be re-shot. It was agreed that the positioning of the props and the actor could look better if it was the shot was a slightly wider one, and the actor’s whole body was within the frame of the shot.
With these changes in mind, a few more props will be added to add another sense of realism and specificity to the advert, whilst making sure the advert does not look too professional, as this would lessen the image of the concept of the advert.
Whilst NOT being allowed to use lighting by the Nottingham Trent staff for the filming of the advert previously, I am going to make sure that this time I will be allowed to use lighting. On the first shooting of the advert fortunately the weather was good, which did add some lighting into the shot, however with the additional use of one light, the shadows on the background wall during the second and third scenes should add another dimension of accuracy.
The first completed edited version of the insect repellent advert was completed, and this was what was discussed in the aforementioned meeting.
Over all the concept and story of the advert was agreeably a good idea, there were just a few changes that were discussed that ultimately it was decided would make the advert better.
The main problem with the edited version was the continuity within the second scene. The cut shot of the actor spraying of the repellent does not work incoherence with the shots before and afterwards. This shot will be re-shot with a few more specific detailed changes which have been noted down.
The first part of the second scene is also going to be re-shot. It was agreed that the positioning of the props and the actor could look better if it was the shot was a slightly wider one, and the actor’s whole body was within the frame of the shot.
With these changes in mind, a few more props will be added to add another sense of realism and specificity to the advert, whilst making sure the advert does not look too professional, as this would lessen the image of the concept of the advert.
Whilst NOT being allowed to use lighting by the Nottingham Trent staff for the filming of the advert previously, I am going to make sure that this time I will be allowed to use lighting. On the first shooting of the advert fortunately the weather was good, which did add some lighting into the shot, however with the additional use of one light, the shadows on the background wall during the second and third scenes should add another dimension of accuracy.
Filming the Advert
The thirty second insect repellent advert was filmed within the time allocated, and as planned. The location was of good use, the weather aided the scene that was trying to be set, and the actor and crew were all available and worked their way through the filming as expected.
A lot of footage has been filmed, especially considering the length of the advert, and this will be very important when it comes to editing the footage to produce the final cut.
I will be looking to conduct a meeting with my project tutor to receive some feedback of the edited footage, which will be done in the next day or so.
A lot of footage has been filmed, especially considering the length of the advert, and this will be very important when it comes to editing the footage to produce the final cut.
I will be looking to conduct a meeting with my project tutor to receive some feedback of the edited footage, which will be done in the next day or so.
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