Story board and shot list

Our storyboard and shot list for our children's film

Shot List 

 Story board page 1

Story board page 2

Back to the future opening story board.

Task: Watch the opening of back to the future, then in groups make notes on key Mise en scene, sounds, shot types and framing.

We each had to focus on a specific micro element (Mise en scene, framing, sounds and shot types) and make notes on the opening sequence of the film.

Cameron - Mise En Scene
Amy - Sound
Fergus - Shot types and framing

We then had to transfer this information onto a story board.

We found this task quite easy as we all had experience in story boarding.

Story board - Back to the Future

Childrens film classification project

We classed the clip of Indiana Jones as a PG. We decided this as some of the images that were shown may frighten some one of a younger age.

This screen shot is an example of a frightening image.

 

One reason for our decision was the length of the shot of the heart. The shot only lasted for around 3 or 4 seconds, this follows the criteria of a PG film that a frightening sequence should not be prolonged.

This screen shot is a reaction shot to what they are seeing.

This screen shot shows the viewer that what they are looking at is a disturbing image. We can see this by the look on their faces.

Violence in the clip is not very detailed and not shown on screen for very long.
the main bit of violence in this clip is shot with a long shot so it isn't detailed.

BBFC

• The BBFC regulates not just as a statutory designated authority but also because they serve a socially useful function.
• Through the efficient classification of the moving image into advisory and age-related categories, the provision of consumer advice and the maintenance of there archive:
• They give the public information that empowers them to make appropriate viewing decisions for themselves and those in their care. We help to protect vulnerable viewers and society from the effects of viewing potentially harmful or unsuitable content while respecting adult freedom of choice.
• They provide media industries with the security and confidence of cost-effective, publicly trusted regulation and help to protect providers of moving image content from inadvertent breaches of UK law.
• They are able to assist Trading Standards officers in their enforcement role
• We found the task difficult as it was hard to distinguish between a U and PG, as the criteria was very similar.

Fantasy Example of children's film - monster inc

• The plot well outlined. We know what will happen in the film from the fist few minuets. Simple plot makes it easy for children to keep up with whats going on.
• We see that it is made by pixar so we already expect a well made, funny, children's film.
• Title- Bright and colourful 
• The characters are engaging- look different. they are not scary- all children think there are monsters in the closet. 
• he pace is slow- children can keep up

Fantasy adventure - Hybrid Genre 

Favourite Childrens Film

UP 

The film UP is memorable because it tells a great story, yet keeps it entertaining and doesn't get boring. 

It appeals to children by using bright colours and takes them on an adventure. The film has few characters meaning the children can follow the plot easily, and distinguish between the characters. 

The moral of the film is to never give up, and to keep a sense of adventure.

Disney-Pixar are trying to breach the gap between the children's film genre, with UP all ages can enjoy and relate to the film. The old man as a child full of imagination at the start of the film can help the older audience relate to their childhood. 

Evaluation
While making our preliminary task, we learnt to:
- add sounds to our clip
- how to add transitions
- how to use the camera

We thought we worked well together while making our preliminary task, we all added our own ideas and all had our own roles while filming.