A2 Coursework: B324 Deadlines (2017-18)

28th August: x30 research tasks:

• 10 short films
• 10 posters
• 10 film reviews

Or the equivalent texts, dependent on your chosen brief. 

25th September: All research tasks completed:

• 30 set
• 10 independent
• Target audience research

16th October: All Planning documents:

• Script
• Storyboard
• Animatic

11th December: First complete draft:

• Main video
• Ancillary 1
• Ancillary 2

5th February: Final drafts:

• Main video
• Ancillary 1
• Ancillary 2

5th March: Evaluation & Blog complete

Tripod Trix

Cinematography is one of the most, if not the most important aspect of production. Apart from getting a range of shot types, a range of movements is also critical to the success of your product. Creating a steady camera shot while successfully achieving pans, tilts and tracking shots is a challenge in itself, but one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in production is the tripod. Here is a quick tutorial showing you how to achieve a clean and steady range of camera movements:

For more information about how to use tripods successfully check out these videos

• Basic step-by-step knowledge of how to attach a camera to a tripod "Tripods, an Exposè!"
• How to achieve a dramatic "Hitchcock zoom "Zoom vs. Moving Camera"
• Why use a tripod when you got a monopod "Monopod Mania"

Go forth and have fun with tripods and experiment with different shot types and movements.

How to… Green Screen

We now have a new green (and white) screen in media for you all to use. Just a quick tutorial on how to use the green screen in production and post-production.

For any other tutorials on pre-production, production and post-production I would highly recommend the Vimeo Video School, a great place to start.

AS: Audiences and Institutions Practice Assignment 2

Here is your next essay title; due in Monday, 16 April.

"Discuss the ways in which media products are produced and distributed to audiences, within a media area, which you have studied."

Please make sure you read through my comments on your previous essay before attempting this one.

Have a great Easter,
Mr. M.