P3F - Risk Assessment

P3A - Trailer Animatic

Strengths:

• Our animatic shows us some of the editing details we need to include to our actual footage such as zooming in and out. We would also add others when we get to the editing stage, for example making some scenes slow motion.
• It helps us to organise the music and sound effects with the correct scenes.
• The animatic gives us a rough idea of how long the actual trailer will be.
• Its a clear visual of what scenes need to be shot, how they will look and what order they will be in.
• The animatic shows us were the camera will be and what kind of shot it will be. Eg close up, pan shot ect.
• Our animation is the next step of bringing the trailer to life and really helps to ensure that we get the best results as possible.  

Weaknesses:

• It may not be very precise overall, the actual shots may be longer when we film them than how long we put them on the animatic.
• The locations we film in may inspire us with other shots that we haven't put in the storyboard.
• It doesn't show any of the special effects we are going to use such as miniatures,prosthetic make-up ect. 
• It also doesn't show any visual effects we will use. 

Production

Ownership - Warp films is an independent film company which was set up in 1989 through record label Warp Records. The company is based in Sheffield and London. The absence of strong Media Ownership results in Warp Films having small budgets.

Subsidiary Company - Warp Records also created Warp X, Warp Music Videos & Commercials and Warps afflicted company Warp Films Australia.

Operating Model - In 2005, Warp Films launched a distribution arm. The distribution label will be DVD driven, although it aims fir most films to have a theatrical life. Mixing in-house films and acquisitions, it will sub-distribute to companies in other European markets as its sister company does with music. It is designed to make it more attractive to filmmakers due to the company’s ability to release in other markets. It will focus on independent cult and classic films and will spawn online distribution site in May 2005. However, Warp do not always distribute their own films.

Market Position - Warp films is a successful company. We know this because its most successful film This Is England grossed a revenue at $329,327 in domesic lifetime profit (since its release on 25th July 2007) Also we know it’s successful because it is known by the companies target audience.    

Competitors - The main competitors of Warp Films are Big Buddha Films and Humbledinger. Big Buddha Films is an independent film company based in the United Kingdom, they specialise in films based around realism and the vulnerability of the human existence. Their main goal is to try and give women a strong voice, The second competitor of Warp Films is Humbledinger who is based Sheffield and they specialise in independent films/documentaries based around realism and prides themselves on being a friendly approachable company when it comes to making your film/video. 

Other Products -  

Four Lions (2010)

For Those in Peril (2013)

A Gun For George (2011)

Stages of Film Production - Flow Diagram

P1.1

EXAMPLE 1

1) Explain what type of effect is being used?  eg mechanised prop,  stunt prop, scale model,  prosthetics & makeup,  pyrotechnics.

In The Walking Dead, prosthetics and makeup are used all the time. FX prosthetics is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, moulding and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects. Facial prosthetics can be made from a wide range of materials - including latex, foam latex, silicone, and cold foam. Effects can be as subtle as altering the curve of a cheek or nose, or making someone appear older or younger than they are.

2) Why have the film makers used the effect?

The television programme use this special effect to alter a person’s normal face into something extraordinary, in this case zombies. A facial prosthesis can transform an actor into any creature, such as mythical creatures, animals and others.

3) What other aspects of film making have been used to create the effect? eg lighting, locations, costumes, props, camera angles, sound, editing techniques or visual effects (can you explain the difference between the special effects and visual effects?)

Special effects are carried out on set during production, and visual effects are done in post-production. Pro visual effects artists use Maya for The Walking Dead’s modelling, rigging and animation, while After Effects is used for compositing characters and effects into the final show.  Lightwave, 3ds Max and Photoshop are also used in the visual effects pipeline.

4) Find another film or TV text that has used the effect.

Film-

The Dark Knight

The Goonies

The Lord of the Rings

Edward Scissorhands

TV-

Downton Abbey

Misfits

Holby City

Merlin

EXAMPLE 2

1) Explain what type of effect is being used?  eg mechanised prop,  stunt prop, scale model,  prosthetics & makeup,  pyrotechnics

Miniatures are used in a lot of films especially old films. The biggest measured more than 13 metres long and was designed to be historically accurate down to the smallest details. During key moments of the film, including the dramatic sinking of the Titanic, it’s the picture-perfect miniatures that were used to convincingly bring the massive ship to the screen.

2) Why have the film makers used the effect?

Models and miniatures are copies of people, animals, buildings, settings and objects. Miniatures or models are used to represent things that do not really exist, or that are too expensive or difficult to film in reality, such as explosions, floods or fires. In the film, the boat was easier to manage to avoid a composite, green-screened shot.

3) What other aspects of film making have been used to create the effect? eg lighting, locations, costumes, props, camera angles, sound, editing techniques or visual effects (can you explain the difference between the special effects and visual effects?)

The special effect of the miniature are supported by other affects such as lighting, camera angles and visual effects

4) Find another film or TV text that has used the effect.

Film-

Blade Runner

Indiana Jones

Back to the Future

Independence Day

The Lord of the Rings

The Dark Knight

EXAMPLE 3

1) Explain what type of effect is being used?  eg mechanised prop,  stunt prop, scale model,  prosthetics & makeup,  pyrotechnics

Scale models can be used in films and TV. The models can be things such as submarines, helicopters and everyday transport.  A scale model is a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object being represented. Very often the scale model is smaller than the original and used as a guide to making the object in full size.

2) Why have the film makers used the effect?

Scale models are built and collected for many reasons including, in engineering, for testing the likely performance of a design object at an early stage without the expense of building a full-sized prototype; in remote control vehicles; and on TV and in the movie industry, for constructing objects or sets that cannot be built in full size.

3) What other aspects of film making have been used to create the effect? eg lighting, locations, costumes, props, camera angles, sound, editing techniques or visual effects (can you explain the difference between the special effects and visual effects?)

When creating a scale model, the visual effects that are added in post-production are very important. Everything has to blend nicely for it to look realistic.

4) Find another film or TV text that has used the effect.

Many old films have used this effect but now it isn't very common as there are more updated, modern technology.

Character Analysis - Captain Sandy Browning

Character Analysis - Gary Hook

'71 Film Poster Analysis

This official '71 poster is to advertise the film,but additionally includes who the director is,who stars in it and who the special effects are by. It shows us who the main character is and the dramatic emotion of the film. The central image is the main character in uniform holding a gun which gives us straight away the impression that this film is for action genre lovers.The background shows smoke from a fire and people with guns too,there's also a troubled setting going on behind him.The images in the poster are realistic as they just look like photographs from real life.

There are two main colours in the scheme to the whole poster: an unwelcoming black/dark blue and a dull gold colour,complete opposites. The title of the film is in white to contrast against the boring background colours,as well as the small print writing at the bottom. The bright white catches our eyes and makes it clear as to what the film is actually called, the film name is also in a larger font size to make it stand out against everything else that's going on. The poster doesn't appear to have a tagline,which means less is given away by wording and more is given away from the image on its own. From this image I don't think it really needs one to be able to attract your attention,the picture speaks for itself.

The layout of this poster has two layers,first layer with the main character including all of the writing and the second layer is the background image of the people in front of the houses. I think this is a well thought out poster lay out as it gets in everything it needs. Immediately we are drawn to the large image of Jack O'Connell on the left and the title,then we see the background and the reviews. As there's only one big image we realised that he must be a great importance to the film because everything else is surrounding him.The target audience that this poster would attract would be towards men,as the style of the poster is very bold and dynamic. This poster would definitely catch the eyes of action lovers and dramatic impacting films. It looks like a film full of emotions and fear.

I think this poster is great because it really matches the film itself and its genre. There's different things to look at but it isn't too busy and it also shows us everything we need to know,but not too much.

'71 Official Trailer Analysis

This trailer gives a good sense of what happens in the film and provides details about the plot. In the two and a half minutes that the trailer goes on for it still delivers the idea that the film is a action/thriller,who the main characters are,the obstacles they have to face and their development through the film.After watching this film trailer you can clearly understand the idea of the film plot and the overall tone it will set.

They designed this trailer to make you feel like you need to know what happens as they show you the storyline but decline to discuss the finale. We get to know him a little bit therefore we cant leave his story being unanswered as they really emphasize the danger the main character (Gary) will face. The trailer sells the whole film and can definitely persuade the viewers to watch it. Not only do they leave you wanting more; they put in one worded reviews towards the ending of the trailer to push you even further into it.

This story includes lots of different characters that are significant but the main character, Jack O'Connell as Gary Hook, is most important as the plot evolves around him. Therefore he gets a lot of screen time throughout the duration of the trailer. But there are still other actors that can further clue you in on the nature of the film itself and are introduced into the trailer which can show their own importance in the film.

The editing of this trailer gives us short,snappy and exciting clips to get us really intrigued about the film. They fade clips in and out to a black screen which gives the effect that this is a drama as well as everything being a crazy thriller and action packed movie. They have also included some music and sound effects which are slow and relaxed which is the opposite to how they are putting the film across, so it makes us even more interested.

This trailer definitely gives a good overview of the actual film as its shows a lot of action and drama, but not enough to give away the whole film away. The beginning of the trailer shows quite a bright and happy atmosphere when Gary is with his brother, but as the camera is hand held its shows the scene as wobbly and unsteady which foreshadows what will happen next.It shows a clip of the sergeant telling them their mission which lets the audience know what is happening. It then follows on to violent clips of the Irish community getting angered as well as the chase scene. Right from the beginning the trailer is gripping which makes you want to watch it to find out what happens and if he survives. It firmly holds you into what's going on as there are so many things happening,its hard not to.