Time Management

I will have all 9 deconstructions completed by the 30/01/2014.

Fonts

These were the fonts that I considered for the title of my film. This font will appear on my film trailer at the end, film poster and my film magazine front cover. Using the same font for the title of my film throughout the three media platforms will ensure that the audience will remember and recognize my film.

This is the font I have chosen for my title of my film.
I chose this font because it reflects a sinister and ghostly image.
It is also simple but effective and is not too creative which would make the film seem unserious.

Making of my Film Poster

The photo shoot for my film poster was created at home. I chose this option over a studio because the image I wanted was very simple and close up and a studio would not have been necessary. I also had appropriate and sufficient lighting and a good, effective camera. I chose this image because I feel it is a strong, creepy image that gets the film genre across to the audience immediately. This MIME make-up represents the key horror aspect in the storyline so I thought this would be suitable for the poster to entice the target audience. I used a black background as this colour is most associated with horror and ghost stories and blends nicely into my actresses hair. The black also matches the stripes in her top and her black make eye make-up. The black is also a nice contrast to her white face make-up.

I then added the important information at the bottom of the poster. This information is not a part of the poster itself but is necessary information. The credits are in white so they show up on the black background and they include the director, sound editor ect. I then added in the Facebook page and website on the bottom left hand side underneath the credits. Social networking is a huge part of advertising a film so this is key information. I chose a simple and appropriate size font and style for this information. The COMING SOON is an important for a film poster as this lets the audience know when the film is coming out. "COMING SOON" excites the target audience, if they like the look of the poster, and not clarifying a date will encourage them to keep checking when the film is going to come out. I put this font in red so it is a nice contrast to the white information and stands out to the reader. I finally added my company logo in the right bottom corner. I changed the colour to white so it stands out on the black background.

At this stage I added in the two main actresses' names, LUCY MULVAIN and SOPHIE WEARMOUTH. I put this font in red to match the "coming soon" and to contrast with the title of the film. I put the film title big and almost central, this allows it to be the main focus of the poster as well as the main image. I deliberately put "LIES" over her mouth to symbolise the connection of speaking the lies. The "HIDDEN" is over the black background to symbolise what is hidden in the darkness.

Underneath my film title I added in my tagline. This introduces the mysterious character "she" and brings up the question of who she is and what is her purpose. I then added in my review. This is also help entice my target audience into coming to see the film if someone has reviewed it highly and given it five stars.

Colour Scheme - Film Poster

These are three popular colours that my target audience said would be most effective on a film poster front cover.

BLACK - symbolises death, murder, darkness, gothic, alienation, sadness, depression, the unknown. It is usually associated with ghost and horror stories/films.

WHITE  - symbolises purity, innocence and hints at the fact there was an innocent murder which relates to my storyline. White is a nice contrast to the black.

RED - symbolises love, blood, danger, passion, anger.

Photo shoot Planning

This is my first actress, LUCY MULVAIN, she will be playing the part of the MIME and one of the sisters. She will be on the front of my film poster.

This is my second actress, SOPHIE WEARMOUTH, she will be playing the part of one of the sisters and she will be featured on the front of my film magazine as she is the main character.



For my film magazine front cover I will be using a professional studio in order to take these images. This will look professional and give my magazine an overall classic look. These are some of my emails organising this event.

These are the text messages contacting my actresses asking them to take part in my film trailer and the photo shoot.

Making of my Film magazine front cover

I shot this photo in a professional studio. I chose this image, out of many, because it is taken at a good angle where eye contact is given to the audience. The hooded coat I feel adds a mysterious and cold tone to the image which reflects the genre of the film. The grey background compliments the black coat and the white text contrasts with both of these colours. The font I chose for the magazine title is bold yet simple and effective. This font title would stand out on the shelf in a store. I chose the title "motion" for a film magazine because it reflects key film terminology, for example, motion picture.

In this stage I added the bar code, the price and the date. This is necessary information for a magazine. I also included the Facebook page and the website for the magazine, as young people are active users of the internet and social networking and young people are my target audience. Above this I gave the reader a sneak peak to what else can be found in my magazine, these three films will have a small feature inside. 

Underneath the magazine title I added in a little sentence about the magazine to make it appear more realistic. I then added in my three sell lines. I used buzz words to try and attract my target audience. I put this font in white to match the other writing and to fit in with the black, white and grey colour scheme.

At this stage I added in the main sell line about my film. I used the same font I had used throughout but put "HIDDEN LIES" in the font I had used on my trailer and on my poster. This will stand out to the audience and will make them recognise my film.

Finally I added in a free gift to accompany my magazine. I put this advertisement in muddy red so it stands out compared to the other text on the page, but not too bright so it in keeps with the theme and doesn't distract from the other text on the cover. This advertisement will hopefully entice my audience to buy the magazine.

Reflection on last years performance...

Last year, for my magazine, I shot the images at home using a hand held camera and lighting from a bedroom lamp.
For my film magazine this year I improved this setting my booking a place at the studio at Sunderland University. This studio room had a white backdrop, professional lighting (plus an option for coloured lighting) and a professional camera (and the option of a tripod) This establishment obviously improved my photos, both the quality and the overall professional outcome.

• Shadows are not present on this years photographs
• Backdrop is smoother on this years photographs
• General quality of photographs are better in this years photographs

LAST YEAR

THIS YEAR

The "Recce"

The "Recce" for my magazine front cover photo shoot and my film poster photo shoot.

1.    Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your photo shoot will take place (trailing cables/traffic/other objects )?
Magazine: Yes, as I have booked a studio in Sunderland there will be traffic on the way.
Poster: Not really, as this photo shoot will take place at my house and my actress only lives up the road.

2.    What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?Magazine: Both my actress and myself will leave in plenty of time to get to the studio to ensure that traffic does not make us late.
Poster: N/A

3.    Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the photos? Have you allowed for this?Magazine: No, as this will take place inside a studio.
Poster: No, because I will be taken the photographs inside my house at night, using artificial lighting.

4.    Have you considered the background to your photos, particularly if taken outside? How will you ensure you will get the background you want?Magazine: The background will be a white backdrop inside the studio. I can edit the colour of this on photo shop to suit my magazine.
Poster: The background will be a black backdrop but my actress will take up much of the poster anyway as I am using a close up image.

5.    Have you considered lighting? What about the ‘problems’ of natural lighting, either outside, or streaming through a window? Will you need to use a flash? Have you considered reflective objects that might spoil the effect?Magazine: I will be using artificial lighting in the studio both from the camera flash itself and the two big professional shooting lights. There is no windows so streaming light through the window will not be a problem.
Poster: I will be using artificial lighting for my poster image also. I will be shooting at night so no light streaming in the window will be a problem. I will be using a flash so I achieve the best quality photograph with my camera. 

6.    Do you need permission to take photos in the place/venue you have in mind?Magazine: Yes, I have confirmation emails on here.
Poster: No.

7.    Do you need to book time in a room (eg the photography studio at Shiney)?Magazine: Yes, I will be using the studio at Sunderland University which I have confirmation emails on here.
Poster: No.

8.    Are other people/crowds likely to be an issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?Magazine: No as I will be shooting inside a studio.
Poster: No as I will be shooting at home.

9.    Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’ equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at the appointed time? Plan B?Magazine: I am relying on my friend to act as my model/actress. We have arranged a time to meet and a way to get to the studio.
Poster: I am relying on my friend to act as my model/actress. We have arranged a time to meet and she will be getting a lift.
I am supplying the props for both photo shoots; Make-up, clothes, watch, black ribbon, camera.

10. Finally, have you thought of every eventuality…?
Yes