AS Pre-production Tasks Feedback

Student Name: STICKLEY GeorgiaBlog: http://georgiastickleyasmedia.blogspot.co.uk/

Task 1 – Pre-production: Research & Planning Evidence on blog

1. Similar Products – film beginning analysis

Good analysis and good link to affect on audience. Terminology used correctly, with good detail on technical elements. Though at times text is descriptive, there is a real attempt to analyse visuals and audio. Writing is concise and shows good understanding of task.

Yes

2. Genre Analysis Some attempt to analyse genre with good Hunger Games used as example. Some addition of Marx or Gramsci would be welcome. Some examples of box office or some history or links to other genres would add weight to analysis. Good post on conventions with good use of examples and images.Post added on audience expectations of genre.

Yes

3. Target AudienceSome research into audience but no evidence of research. Stereotypical audience identified – main and secondary. Some attempt to show TA for own production. Good post on audience expectations with a questionnaire used and refection on comments.

Yes

4. ScriptCompleted and formatted correctly. Good effective genre piece. Sets up narrative very well. Could not see difference in drafts.

Yes

6. Storyboard Good and clear storyboard that shows good variety of shots and movement. Easy to follow. Tech detail included.

Yes

7. Shotlist Good clear detail - includes shot type, location and description.

Yes

8. Layouts – floor plan Clear plan for different settings. Good detail for each layout. Scene 2 needs to show different camera set ups.

Yes

9. LocationsFantastic detail on choice of location and how it will be used in production. Images included. You have managed to find some very striking locations to film which will add realism to your production.

Yes

10.CostumesVery good detail on how costumes reflect character and hint at narrative and genre. Make up also considered. Great detail on how clothes will be shared, dirty, ripped or too big – again linking to narrative and genre.

Yes

11.PropsGreat detail on props and how they will be used in key scenes and how they link to narrative/genre. Images included.

yes

12.ActorsVery good detail on choice of actors, images included.

Yes

13.EquipmentImages and reasons for choice of equipment. Some technical equipment chosen – should enhance your production.

Yes

14.Production scheduleLots of good detail on shooting and editing to assist with production though could have had pre-production information.

Yes

Teachers comments

Carlo has fully completed his pre production for his course working at a proficient level. More detail needed on audience and genre. Work well presented.

Level 4 17 marks

Mark out of 20: 17Teacher name: M Drummond Date: January 2016

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