Thursday 24 April 2014

Film Crit Hulk - Character Tree

For this short essay I have decided to type in capitals because the person who invented this character tree types in capitals because he/she is imitating the fictional character Hulk.

FEET

 WHAT DOES THIS PERSON LOOK LIKE ?

MY PROTAGONIST IS FEMALE, SHORT, PALE SKINED, ALWAYS COVERS HERSELF IN DARK CLOTHES HER HAIR IS PLACED IN FRONT COVERING MOST OF HER EYES.

WHERE DO THEY LIVE ?

SHE LIVES IN A MESSY HOUSE WHICH REFLECTS HER PERSONALITY

WHERE DID THEY GO TO SCHOOL ?

MY PROTAGONIST WENT TO A SMALL PRIMARY SCHOOL IN HER LOCAL TOWN, SHE ALSO MOVED TO A DIFFERENT TOWN WHERE SHE WENT TO A WELL KNOWN HIGH SCHOOL. HOWEVER SHE DROPPED OUT MID WAY DUE TO BULLYING.

DO THEY HAVE TATTOOS ? WHY ?

SHE HAS HALF A SLEEVE TATTOO ON HER RIGHT ARM MAINLY CONSISTING OF SKULLS, DRAGONS AND FIRE. THIS IS BECAUSE SHE FEELS IT REFLECTS HER LIFESTYLE BUT IN REALITY ITS WHAT SHE THINK SHE IS WHEN SHE IS HIGH.

WHO IS THEIR BEST FRIEND ?

SHE DOSENT HAVE A BEST FRIEMD BECAUSE SHE IS A VERY ANTISOCIAL PERSON

WHAT IS THEIR OCCUPATION ?

DRUG DEALER AT TIMES...


GROIN AND GUTS

WHAT DO THEY WANT ?

SHE WANTS OUT OF HER CURRENT LFESTYLE AFTER THE TRAUMATIC EVENT SHE WITNESSED

HOW DOES THEIR SEXUALITY MANIFEST ITSELF ?

EVEN THOUGH SHE IS VERY ANTISOCIAL HER SEXUALITY DOES INJECT HER MIND WITH FANTASIES ABOUT HAVING A BOYFIREND

WHAT DO THEY FEEL ABOUT THE CLASSIC "SINS" (GREED, LUST, ENVY ETC.)WHAT ABOUT THEM IS REALLY PUERILE ?

DUE TO MY PROTAGONIST BEING A DRUG DEALER AND ABUSER SHE FEELS HEVAILY ABOUT GREED AS SHE CANT GET ENOUGH. SHE DOSENT HAVE ANY BELIEFES AS SHE THINKS ITS A WAIST OF TIME. AND ALSO AT TIMES SHE CAN SEEM QUITE SELFISH BUT REALLY SHE CANT SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE.

HEART

WHAT DOES THIS PERSON NEED ?

MY PROTAGONIST NEEDS TO OPEN THEIR EYES AND ACCEPT THEIR RESPONIBILITY AS WELL AS GAIN A HUMAN CONECTION TO FULLY STEP OUT OF THEIR PREVIOUS LIFESTYLE.

WHAT WILL MAKE THEM A MORE FUNCTIONAL PERSON ?

QUITTING DRUGS AND SOCIALISING MORE WILL BREAK HER OUT OF HER SHELL

DO THEY NEED TO FIND SELF-CONFIDENCE ? HUMILITY ?

SHE DOES NEED TO FIND SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ALSO NOTICE THAT SHE IS IMPORTANT TO HER PARENTS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS SHE HAS SHUT OUT.

DO THEY NEED TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY ?

SHE DOSENT NEED TO PROVIDE FOR HER FAMILY DUE TO HER COMPLETE LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH HER FAMILY, SHE FEELS THAT SHE IS UNIMPORTANT AND DOES NOT DESERVE TO LIVE WITH HER PARENTS AS SHE IS ASHAMED OF WHAT SHE IS(THINGS LIKE SHES A DRUG DEALER AND ABUSER SHE CANT TALK TO ANYONE AS NOBODY IS EVER GOOD ENOUGH TO TALK TO)

THROAT

HOW DOES THIS PERSON SOUND ?

QUIET, KEEP TO HERSELF, SHY

HOW DO THEY PROJECT THEMSELVES ?

DUE TO HER SHYNESS SHE DOSENT REALLY PROJECT HERSELF IN ANY WAY

HOW DO THEY TRY TO COME OFF TOOTHER PEOPLE ?

SHE TRIES TO COME OFF AS AN INTIMIDATING PERSON, SHE THINKS THAT EVERYBODY FEARS HER, THAT SHE KNOWS EVERYTHING.

HOW DO THEY ACTUALLY COME OFF TO OTHER PEOPLE ?

BUT HOW SHE REALLY COMES ACROSS IS AN ANTI-SOCIAL DRUGGIE


LEFT CHEEK

WHAT IS THEIR INTELLIGENCE ?

SHE ISNT THE BRIGHTEST DAISY IN THE FIELD DUE TO DROPPING OUT MID WAY THROUGH SCHOOL, HOWEVER SHE IS QUITE STREET SMART AS SHE KNOWS HOW CERTAIN  PEOPLE WILL ACT FROM SELLING DRUGS ON THE STREET AND GENERALLY FLOATING AROUND.

HOW DOES THIS MAIFEST ITSELF ?

THIS MAY SHOW THROUGH HOW SHE SPEAKS ABOUT CERTAIN THINGS. FOR INSTANCE IF SHE IS CONVERSATING ABOUT SOMETHING ACADEMIC SHE WILL GIVE BRIEF ANSWERS.

HOW PRACTICAL ARE THEY ?

SHE IS QUITE PRACTICAL WITH DEALING WITH THINGS ON THE STREET

HOW DO THEY SOLVE PROBLEMS ?

USUALLY IF SHE HAS A PROBLEM SHE WILL FORGET ABOUT IT AND DEAL WITH IT IN SOME SORT OF ARGUMENT.


RIGHT CHEEK

 WHAT IS THEIR CREATIVE/ARTISTIC CAPACITY ?

HER CAPACITY FOR CREATIVITY / ARTISTIC THINGS IS VERY LITTLE WHICH SHOWS THROUGH HER TATTOOS AS THEY ARE MOSTLY THINGS THAT LOOKED COOL AT THE TIME.

WHAT ELEMENTS ARE NOT PRACTICAL ?

THE ELEMENTS THAT ARE NOT PRACTICAL ARE HER DRUG ABUSEMENT WHICH STOP HER FROM SUPLLYING HER BODY WITH THE RIGHT FOODS BECAUSE SHE CAN NOT AFFORD TO PROVIDE FOR HERSELF.

WHAT IS THEIR SPIRITUALITY ?

SHE DOSENT HAVE ANY SPIRITUALITY AS SHE DOSENT SEE ANY POINT IN BELIVING.


CROWN

WHAT ARE THEIR DEFINING MEMORIES ?

HER DEFINING MEMORY IS BEFORE SHE MOVED TO HER NEW TOWN WHEN SHE LIVED WITH HER PARENTS, HER MUM SIMPLY GAVE HER A HUG.

HOW, IN A NUTSHELL DO THEY BEHAVE ?

MY PROTAGONIST IS A SHY, NO SELF-RESPECT PERSON WHO DOSENT CARE WHERE SHE'LL END UP TOMORROW AS LONG S SHE IS HIGH AND AWAY FROM EVERYONE.



Wednesday 23 April 2014

Evaluation

The brief that we were assigned asked us to create a corporate promo video, in which we had to go out and find our own clients (that actually existed). the brief stated that we had to fully produce this video which meant we had to work through all production stages, pre-production : research into the company,  sound planning and other necessary production planning like storyboards, script, location reports etc. production shooting the actual footage ready for the post-production stage in which we have to edit the video and do any important effects.

For this project we designed a brief for our client which they could tell us exactly what they want, the timescale that they want and any other specifics they want included. Our client was the manager of the Royal Hotel, the brief was quite tough due to the client being "laid back" and "easy going" about the brief as the client was quite indecisive about what she wanted which meant there really wasn't any negotiation process. our brief included a short schedule that mainly included the time and dates which we said we would have certain things completed by like the pre-production, shooting , and edited by. as a group we all stuck to the brief and completed the various details to the agreed times and dates. However we handed the video to our client late as i left the editing to late, although our client was fine with the lateness and satisfied with the video, we handed the video on a dvd as back-up and transferred the same video onto their pc via my usb.

I feel that the communication between my group and the client was good as we met in person once a week discussing any changes, new developments or issues, we did this mainly for quick response feedback so if they had any problems we could fix them and update them the following week. This worked well as we didn't really have any issues but our client preferred to hear any issues and discuss anything else they want in person.

In conclusion this was an interesting and insightful project as we experienced working with a real client and having to work to deadlines. This meant we had to have a good relationship and communication with our client which we did. Due to having a real client I felt this project more stressful compared to my own projects as we worked to an agreement through the brief, which meant if I wanted to change anything I would have to make sure the client was ok with it first.

ideas for FMP (Final Major Project)

the first idea I thought of was in class. it would be a psychological thriller / drama. the plot is about four siblings who have killed their parents for their wealth, the siblings are very well off. the siblings are now in their late teens and  are still living off of their parents when one day the parents tell the siblings that they will not be able to support them anymore, so the siblings are very distraught about this and plot a plan to kill their parents and take hold of their inheritance.

My second idea is a science fiction thriller, my main protagonist is stuck on a deserted planet for an unknown reason and must venture through a maze of petrified people that will not tell him anything due to the people in charge are monitoring him, after this a strange old woman whispers in his ear which reveals there is a bigger picture...

My third idea is a horror, a serial killer who we root for bites more than he can chew when his routine is messed up when a much bigger opponent is immune to the drug our serial killer uses on his victims to send them into a harmless sleep ready for the knife and table.

My fourth idea is another horror but with a sic-fi sub genre, your average nerdy teenager bullied at school, at the bottom of the popularity chain etc. is threatened by the bully that he will kill his parents whilst they sleep, so taking a chemical injection hoping that it is some sort of steroid to make him stronger the boys eyes turn to black and his entire body turns into a very pale colour almost white, his brain is erratically startled into a creature of the night and the boy hints down this bully who made the threat.

My final idea is a psychological drama, my protagonist Hannah (protagonist) is a lowlife drug abuser, scraping her rent. But on a cold winter day she is thrown into a life threatening ordeal after a body is tossed into a river. This is the idea I used due to the realism of it as it is alot more affordable and simpler for me to shoot as most shots do not require heavy visual effects