Lesson 1: I was introduced to the mark scheme and brief for my course work. This task made me aware of how you can gain marks but also how marks can easily be lost. I gained a lot of knowledge by assessing previous work by other students, which had many strengths, as well as weaknesses. I learnt that I have to make sure to keep my work relevant to the brief set. Also, I have learnt to keep everything simple yet creative, by using good graphics, making it age relevant, good camera language/ editing and most importantly a good story that will raise enigma codes. Moreover, I want to make sure I keep on top of things by time keeping and being organised. Also, there is little difference between each level on the mark scheme, therefore I must keep consistent, pay attention to detail and not make stupid mistakes like using copyright music. Lastly, many the past students made the mistake of using trailer conventions for example putting the title last. This lost them many marks as it didn't meet the brief of making an opening sequence. I will now try to avoid making this mistake when its my turn to make my opening sequence.
Lesson 2: This lesson we focused on Social Realism and how it has changed over the decades. I learnt that the social norms of our society has changed and through the films this is evident. For example, Kids seem much more delinquent, disrespectful and rebellious now, then before. We know this is true because in Kidulthood (2006), the young generation are represented as mischievous trouble makers. However in Kes (1969) children were represented as misunderstood and ambitious. In addition, I also have a better understanding on British social realism conventions. For instance, I know that the films touch on themes like dysfunctional families that occur in the real world. Therefore, when it comes to making my opening sequence, i want to include themes that social realism films would touch, for example dysfunctional family. This will ensure me high marks as in the brief it states to stick to the conventions of social realisem. Lastly, by looking at past films i have learnt many things, like how the footage is drained of colour a bit, to give it that unvarnished look. So maybe in my opening sequence i will make the footage slightly grey, to give it that gritty feel.
Task - Defining Social Realism & Social Realism Time line
Lesson 3: Lesson was cancelled, however I was given the task to observe opening sequences and comment on what liked about them and what made them successful. This task inspired me to be very creative when it comes to my turn to do my opening sequence. Especially with the graphics, because I never knew you could be so imaginative with them and make the relevant to the film. I know, now that graphics can give clues to what may happen in the film, therefore its important when its time to do my work i pick a font/ style that really connotes what my film represents. For example, i may use graffiti to connote that my film will by about teenagers, gangs etc
Task - Inspiring Title Sequences
Lesson 4: In this lesson we went into greater detail of what conventions make up a films opening sequence. I learnt that graphics, mise en scene, main characters, sound, themes/ideology, setting, non linear start, smash mouth beginning, montage and animation are all possible aspects that could used in opening sequences. Moreover, I have learnt that its important to raise as many enigma codes at the start in order to grab the audiences attention. This has given my idea's for my own opening sequence and I will make sure I keep my audience interested by adding fast paced cuts and a variety of shots that show reactions and movement, that engage my audience and keep the assertive.
Task - Analysis Of An Opening Sequence
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