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Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Individual documentary treatment - Unit 27 Assignment 2
Topic/Issue:
My Documentary will be about how rigid gender roles affect children as they grow up.
For example, the fact that we have boy and girl toys at McDonalds. Assigning pink to girls and blue to boys. How little girls are taught to act polite and not play in the mud/be reckless and how boys are allowed to fight and be reckless because of the fact that they are boys. I want to bring this issue to light.
My main goal is to inform and educate. I want to make people think about how raising children in these very rigid gender roles could affect them in later life. It could affect their ability to express themselves. If a boy wants to play with barbies, he could be laughed at when he does so because boys have been taught that babies are not for them. The same way that if a girl wants to be reckless and play in the mud/climb trees etc they would most likely be punished for it by the parents because 'that's not what little girls do'
Research:
My target audience would be 14+ girls and boys. It would mainly target younger children who may not feel like they fit in because of the things that they like to do/play with. Children that have been taught to act a certain way based on their gender their whole life, I want to target them because it could be helpful to them to watch it. I'm also targeting people around 25+ to provoke thought in how they see gender which could come in handy if they decide to have children.
A documentary similar to mine is "Oppressed Majority" it's a 10 minute short film that would show what would happen if the gender roles were reversed and Men were treated how Women were treated on a day to day basis. This short film got 11 million + views. It's so popular because it's not really a topic talked about by many people, it brought to light how strange and different the world would be if the gender roles really were reversed and Women were sexist towards Men. It's an age restricted video, from that we can determine that the majority of people who watched it were 18+
Constraints:
A few things that might cause problems with the production is the kinds of people we need to talk to. Transgendered people would be a prime example for us to interview, but I do not have any connections with any transgendered people. Getting hold of someone who is might be hard. I'll get around this by asking everyone I know if they know anyone transgendered, if they don't, we'll just interview different people.
Also the message that I'm trying to give out with this Documentary might be misconstrued as me telling parents how to raise their children. I'll get around this by just giving the facts instead of trying to give people advice.
There shouldn't be any set or time constraints. Gender roles is a big issue that affects everyone in every stage of life, so I've just decided to focus in on how it affects children's personality. This shouldn't be too hard to cover in a 10 minute Documentary.
Genre: This Documentary is an educational/factual, serious, Documentary. The typical conventions for this Documentary are:
- Interviews
- Statistics
- Facts
- Varied opinions
- Graphics
To make my Documentary more creative I'll make it more interesting for the target audience to watch. For example, I'll make sure to use split up the facts with opinionated interviews. I'll use small pieces of interesting information, I'll use graphics on screen that are easy to read.
Guests/Crew needed Make a list of people you will need in the studio (presenter, participants, vision mixer, camera operators, number of microphones) What sort of people would you need to be in the programme?
- Voice over
- Participants
- Camera operators
- Sound operators
- One microphone
- Editor
The types of people perfect for this Documentary would be transgendered people or people that have faced some sort of struggle with their gender identity as they have been growing up.
Friday, 17 April 2015
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Unit 16 editing techniques (Further post on blog)
1903 - Basic Cuts in Film - The great train robbery
There wasn't really any editing process here because it was a really early film. The only editing in this are the jump cuts. At 3:55 - 4:00 it cuts from one scene to a different scene. This is the first cut in the film. It's very basic editing because they didn't have the resources to do linear editing at the time that it was made.
1920s - Silent Film
Needed to allow audiences to understand time and space
Discuss key techniques/development that allowed this
At 6:35 - 6:42 they used a transition. They did this to show that the scene was over and that time would be making a jump, straight after the transition they put subtitles on the screen to say where the character was and what time it was, this is helping the audience understand time and space. They used these very simple editing techniques because in the 1920's they didn't have the equipment to do time and space.
1940s - Hollywood Studio System
More complex stories that included sound
Cinema at it's height in popularity so audiences needed to escape into film
For example, cutting on action is used at 1:51 - 1:56 when the watch is shot, it goes from the gun, then the bullet fires and it switches to a close up of the watch. It makes this event more seamless so you don't realise the editing and you can get a more immersive experience.
They also use the basic jump cuts here but they use them more frequently so we don't stay on a scene for too long. 0:35 - 0:51 they cut between the two characters talking to give us a more up close view of their faces when they are saying something. This also makes for a more immersive film experience because you're not just staring at one scene for two long getting bored and remembering that you're watching a film, there's always a new shot for you to look at. It also makes the conversation flow better, it gives it a less awkward feel when watching them converse.
1960s - American new wave - The godfather
Cross cutting, they cut between the church and assassinations (all throughout they do this but a specific example would be 0:37 - 1:17)
Cross cutting works here to tell multi strands of the narrative, it's also used here to make a contrast between two scenes.
Cutting on action is evident in the scene where the guy is being massaged and the assassin walks through the door to assassinate him, the character leans down to pick up his glasses and put them on. It goes from a wide shot to a mid shot to a close up, this all happens on action and hides the editing to make it a more immersive experience. 3:54 - 4:00. Matched cut is used to begin sequence.
1980s - High Concept cinema
Editing techniques develop to create pace and understanding of genre
In this clip the sound speeds up to help create a pace, the editing also speeds up. This is a fight scene and it's edited in this certain way to make audiences react accordingly. (Being more engrossed in the film, being on the edge of their seat etc.) The jump cuts used here speed up as the fight gets more intense. For example at 0:22 - 0:38 the cuts slow down because the fight is slowing down in pace, then at 1:08 - 1:33 the editing quickens to match the action on screen. A lot of the editing in this film is very fast quick cuts, this helps the audience understand the overall pace of the film, which then leads to them understanding the genre of the film. The sound in the film always matches the action on the screen.
Genres that were popular in 1980s were Sci-Fi, Action and Horror. Sci-Fi got really popular in the 1980's because of the fact that we could do more with editing so people wanted to explore new ideas in filmmaking. Star Wars was made in 1977 and really helped to make Sci-Fi more popular as we got into the 1980's.
1990s - Digitial editing software introduced
Filmmaking became inexpensive
Rise of independent filmmaking
6:22 - 6:30 they use an L cut, which is where they let you hear the action before they show it on screen. J and L cuts can be used for many different reasons but for this one they use this to show the audience where this conversation that they cut to is taking place. At 20:41 -21:15 theres a lot of cutting on action. When he looks at the bed, it cuts to a mid shot of the bed, then he reaches for the bed, it cuts to a first person view of his hand going towards the bed, then he presses on the bed, takes a step back, the camera cuts to his reaction, then cuts back to the bed as he reaches towards the bed again. This type of editing is sometimes referred to as invisible editing. They call it this invisible editing because it makes the scene flow very well, so well that you get immersed in the film.
00s - Today.
All techniques are used dependent of genre and audience
CGI is used throughout mainstream and independent cinema
CGI is computer generated interface. It's impacted film in a massive way, artists have gotten a new chance to use their skills on films and make new creations. People who wanted to do a certain film but couldn't because it wouldn't be possible to make a film like that now can because of CGI. CGI has helped people be more creative in their work, so many new possibilities have come about due to CGI. Finding Nemo for example, could of never been made without CGI (and if it was made it would of been very boring and confusing seen as fish can't talk) CGI can make anything happen and that's why it's impacted film in a good way.
There wasn't really any editing process here because it was a really early film. The only editing in this are the jump cuts. At 3:55 - 4:00 it cuts from one scene to a different scene. This is the first cut in the film. It's very basic editing because they didn't have the resources to do linear editing at the time that it was made.
1920s - Silent Film
Needed to allow audiences to understand time and space
Discuss key techniques/development that allowed this
At 6:35 - 6:42 they used a transition. They did this to show that the scene was over and that time would be making a jump, straight after the transition they put subtitles on the screen to say where the character was and what time it was, this is helping the audience understand time and space. They used these very simple editing techniques because in the 1920's they didn't have the equipment to do time and space.
1940s - Hollywood Studio System
More complex stories that included sound
Cinema at it's height in popularity so audiences needed to escape into film
For example, cutting on action is used at 1:51 - 1:56 when the watch is shot, it goes from the gun, then the bullet fires and it switches to a close up of the watch. It makes this event more seamless so you don't realise the editing and you can get a more immersive experience.
They also use the basic jump cuts here but they use them more frequently so we don't stay on a scene for too long. 0:35 - 0:51 they cut between the two characters talking to give us a more up close view of their faces when they are saying something. This also makes for a more immersive film experience because you're not just staring at one scene for two long getting bored and remembering that you're watching a film, there's always a new shot for you to look at. It also makes the conversation flow better, it gives it a less awkward feel when watching them converse.
1960s - American new wave - The godfather
Cross cutting, they cut between the church and assassinations (all throughout they do this but a specific example would be 0:37 - 1:17)
Cross cutting works here to tell multi strands of the narrative, it's also used here to make a contrast between two scenes.
Cutting on action is evident in the scene where the guy is being massaged and the assassin walks through the door to assassinate him, the character leans down to pick up his glasses and put them on. It goes from a wide shot to a mid shot to a close up, this all happens on action and hides the editing to make it a more immersive experience. 3:54 - 4:00. Matched cut is used to begin sequence.
1980s - High Concept cinema
Editing techniques develop to create pace and understanding of genre
In this clip the sound speeds up to help create a pace, the editing also speeds up. This is a fight scene and it's edited in this certain way to make audiences react accordingly. (Being more engrossed in the film, being on the edge of their seat etc.) The jump cuts used here speed up as the fight gets more intense. For example at 0:22 - 0:38 the cuts slow down because the fight is slowing down in pace, then at 1:08 - 1:33 the editing quickens to match the action on screen. A lot of the editing in this film is very fast quick cuts, this helps the audience understand the overall pace of the film, which then leads to them understanding the genre of the film. The sound in the film always matches the action on the screen.
Genres that were popular in 1980s were Sci-Fi, Action and Horror. Sci-Fi got really popular in the 1980's because of the fact that we could do more with editing so people wanted to explore new ideas in filmmaking. Star Wars was made in 1977 and really helped to make Sci-Fi more popular as we got into the 1980's.
1990s - Digitial editing software introduced
Filmmaking became inexpensive
Rise of independent filmmaking
6:22 - 6:30 they use an L cut, which is where they let you hear the action before they show it on screen. J and L cuts can be used for many different reasons but for this one they use this to show the audience where this conversation that they cut to is taking place. At 20:41 -21:15 theres a lot of cutting on action. When he looks at the bed, it cuts to a mid shot of the bed, then he reaches for the bed, it cuts to a first person view of his hand going towards the bed, then he presses on the bed, takes a step back, the camera cuts to his reaction, then cuts back to the bed as he reaches towards the bed again. This type of editing is sometimes referred to as invisible editing. They call it this invisible editing because it makes the scene flow very well, so well that you get immersed in the film.
00s - Today.
All techniques are used dependent of genre and audience
CGI is used throughout mainstream and independent cinema
CGI is computer generated interface. It's impacted film in a massive way, artists have gotten a new chance to use their skills on films and make new creations. People who wanted to do a certain film but couldn't because it wouldn't be possible to make a film like that now can because of CGI. CGI has helped people be more creative in their work, so many new possibilities have come about due to CGI. Finding Nemo for example, could of never been made without CGI (and if it was made it would of been very boring and confusing seen as fish can't talk) CGI can make anything happen and that's why it's impacted film in a good way.
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Unit 27 notes
1) What do we mean by factual programmes
TV programmes that inform people of something. It's non-fiction. It can be objective. It's a representation of it's subject. It's usually un-biased. Usually news related. Documentaries are still constructed products. (Truth vs construction = Facts vs opinions)
2) Give some examples of the different types of factual programmes on TV.
Documentary, The News, fly on the wall programmes, Docu-drama, Reality TV3) What is a documentary?
A Documentary is a show that focuses on one subject.
The news is a show that educates people on current events
4) What are the different types of documentaries? Give examples to demonstrate your points.
Expository documentaries - Biased, to expose places (for example The Kyle files)
Observational documentaries - Wildlife (observing the way things are)
Participatory documentaries - Catfish (Where the presenter steps out from behind the camera and actually becomes an entity in the documentary instead of just a fly on the wall/voiceover etc)
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Issues facing factual programmes
Accuracy - Is the information correct. (Truthful) Otherwise it'd be deceiving their audience.
Bias - One sided. Skewing the facts in favour of something is not on in a factual programme.
Representation - The way the subject/topic/facts/people shown to the audience. Misrepresentation of any of these things is unfair and unbalanced.
Positive values of Documentaries and factual programming
It can get peoples stories out there.
It can change peoples views on things (for the better)
It can help people become better informed about a certain subject
You get to see things you don't normally see.
Keeps you in the know.
It's an entertaining way to educate people.
Creating empathy.
To encourage social or political change.
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Accuracy
Participants are real so information is likely to be accurate.
Bias
Biased approach to people on benefits (we're supposed to react negatively when watching the show)
Representation
People are represented negatively
They would argue they have been misrepresented
All 3
Participants claimed that they were duped into taking part in the programme under the pretence that it was a series about community spirit.
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What effect does 'fake footage' or lying to viewers have on the reputation of a programme/channel/ documentary filmmaker?
TV programmes that inform people of something. It's non-fiction. It can be objective. It's a representation of it's subject. It's usually un-biased. Usually news related. Documentaries are still constructed products. (Truth vs construction = Facts vs opinions)
2) Give some examples of the different types of factual programmes on TV.
Documentary, The News, fly on the wall programmes, Docu-drama, Reality TV3) What is a documentary?
A Documentary is a show that focuses on one subject.
The news is a show that educates people on current events
4) What are the different types of documentaries? Give examples to demonstrate your points.
Expository documentaries - Biased, to expose places (for example The Kyle files)
Observational documentaries - Wildlife (observing the way things are)
Participatory documentaries - Catfish (Where the presenter steps out from behind the camera and actually becomes an entity in the documentary instead of just a fly on the wall/voiceover etc)
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What are the generic conventions of a documentary
Interviews, Statistics, Facts, maybe controversial issue, voice over (narrater), observing things, on location, cutaways.
Conventions of news bulletin
Studio, Interviews, Facts, Statistics, un-biased take on a subject, voice over (narrater/reporters), video tapes regarding the issue, Formal style, title sequence (distinctive, upbeat, dramatic makes you pay attention)
Multi camera, Multi strand narrative (most important to least), studio - desk, presenter - suit, outside broadcast, VT, signature song/colour.
Multi camera, Multi strand narrative (most important to least), studio - desk, presenter - suit, outside broadcast, VT, signature song/colour.
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Issues facing factual programmes
Accuracy - Is the information correct. (Truthful) Otherwise it'd be deceiving their audience.
Bias - One sided. Skewing the facts in favour of something is not on in a factual programme.
Representation - The way the subject/topic/facts/people shown to the audience. Misrepresentation of any of these things is unfair and unbalanced.
Positive values of Documentaries and factual programming
It can get peoples stories out there.
It can change peoples views on things (for the better)
It can help people become better informed about a certain subject
You get to see things you don't normally see.
Keeps you in the know.
It's an entertaining way to educate people.
Creating empathy.
To encourage social or political change.
--
Accuracy
Participants are real so information is likely to be accurate.
Bias
Biased approach to people on benefits (we're supposed to react negatively when watching the show)
Representation
People are represented negatively
They would argue they have been misrepresented
All 3
Participants claimed that they were duped into taking part in the programme under the pretence that it was a series about community spirit.
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What effect does 'fake footage' or lying to viewers have on the reputation of a programme/channel/ documentary filmmaker?
Using fake footage/lying to viewers gives a bad reputation of the channel. Having fake footage makes this channel untrustworthy, future factual programmes on this channel won't be as widely believed because of the previous 'error' The documentary filmmaker will get a reputation of being a liar and deceitful, it could ruin future documentaries they want to make because the audience won't take to it as well as they would of if the previous 'error' hadn't occurred.
Accuracy
Inaccurate footage makes them seem untrustworthy and unprofessional.
Bias
Their own opinion - mis selection of clips
Wanted to show him negatively so used whatever they had
Representation
1989 attack is being misrepresented leading up to debates or conflict. Offensive to soldiers/service women.
Frozen planet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2073024/BBCs-little-white-lie-Polar-bear-cubs-filmed-Frozen-Planet-zoo-Arctic.html
Accuracy
They were blatantly lying to the audience about what they were being shown. They made it seem as though a polar bears nest was easy to get in to because polar bears are friendly. Could lose public trust
Bias
N/A
Representation
Polar bears are being misrepresented as friendly, this could cause damage to people that watch it and think that polar bear nests are approachable. Impact = you don't trust them.
Supersize me
http://www.cchfreedom.org/cchf.php/33#.VRPacWTLd3g
Accuracy
Inaccurate statistics could make this show seem untrustworthy. Also he doesn't take into account variables, this makes his whole "fast food is super unhealthy don't eat there ever" thing inaccurate.
Bias
From the very beginning he's expressed his own views on fast food and throughout the documentary he continues to only show one side of the fast food industry. (McDonalds is it's focus.)
Representation
The representation of McDonalds and people who eat McDonalds regularly is awful, this could lead people who are on the larger side (weight wise) to be offended. He represents fat people as awful slobs, constantly filming their butts and shaming them for eating fast food. He's not giving a good representation of McDonalds, he's only showcasing the bad food that McDonalds has. Everyone with a brain can understand that if all you're eating is McDonalds and you're not exercising at all, it's going to be unhealthy. He's misrepresenting McDonalds in saying that it's completely unhealthy and you should never ever eat it. He's warding people away from McDonalds, this could lead to people having a skewed view of fast food, specifically McDonalds. People could boycott McDonalds without actually knowing all of the facts.
DEADLINES: 20th April Assignment 1
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Accuracy
Inaccurate footage makes them seem untrustworthy and unprofessional.
Bias
Their own opinion - mis selection of clips
Wanted to show him negatively so used whatever they had
Representation
1989 attack is being misrepresented leading up to debates or conflict. Offensive to soldiers/service women.
Frozen planet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2073024/BBCs-little-white-lie-Polar-bear-cubs-filmed-Frozen-Planet-zoo-Arctic.html
Accuracy
They were blatantly lying to the audience about what they were being shown. They made it seem as though a polar bears nest was easy to get in to because polar bears are friendly. Could lose public trust
Bias
N/A
Representation
Polar bears are being misrepresented as friendly, this could cause damage to people that watch it and think that polar bear nests are approachable. Impact = you don't trust them.
Supersize me
http://www.cchfreedom.org/cchf.php/33#.VRPacWTLd3g
Accuracy
Inaccurate statistics could make this show seem untrustworthy. Also he doesn't take into account variables, this makes his whole "fast food is super unhealthy don't eat there ever" thing inaccurate.
Bias
From the very beginning he's expressed his own views on fast food and throughout the documentary he continues to only show one side of the fast food industry. (McDonalds is it's focus.)
Representation
The representation of McDonalds and people who eat McDonalds regularly is awful, this could lead people who are on the larger side (weight wise) to be offended. He represents fat people as awful slobs, constantly filming their butts and shaming them for eating fast food. He's not giving a good representation of McDonalds, he's only showcasing the bad food that McDonalds has. Everyone with a brain can understand that if all you're eating is McDonalds and you're not exercising at all, it's going to be unhealthy. He's misrepresenting McDonalds in saying that it's completely unhealthy and you should never ever eat it. He's warding people away from McDonalds, this could lead to people having a skewed view of fast food, specifically McDonalds. People could boycott McDonalds without actually knowing all of the facts.
DEADLINES: 20th April Assignment 1
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Layout of assignment
Prezi:
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