Our Final Film

Here is our final film

Film Openings

One of the intros that inspired our group was Breaking Bad. It captures a scientific sensibility, and it's use of the Periodic Table for text is something we implemented in our own film. It doesn't set up any characters but it's use of colours and the smoke trails create an atmosphere that suits the show.

The intros of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre were also inspirational with the use of physical titles. Nacho Libre's into also sets up the idea of a monk who dreams of being a wrestler effectively.

The intro sequence to This is England effectively captures the era through old footage. It has political footage, music, royal weddings and war, showing all aspects of the 80's not just fond nostalgia. Alongside the footage, it has a gritty looking font conveying the themes of the film. From this font the titles are lent a kind of power. Interestingly it never shows any of the characters from the film, just things relevant to them.

Children's Film

A children's film is one of very few genres to be totally based upon a target audience. They have to be suitable for kids, they can't contain extreme violence, bad language or any behaviour that's morally wrong if shown in a way that could be repeatable.

The genre of a kid's film could be anything,but the most common would be fantasy. But as long as it's suitable any genre could be used. For example Toy Story has elements of westerns, science fiction and a brief moment of horror but is a classic children's film.

Themes in children's film are usually uplifting, or when they're not contain a moral lesson. In fact all U rated films have to contain a moral structure.

The characters are usually simplistic or stock characters, so that they are easily recognisable in structure to children. The villains of a children's film will often be cartoonishly evil or pantomime-esque.

Final day of filming

Today we finished filming the scenes which involved going outside and using the lift. We are now starting the editing process and adding some photoshop in some scenes.

Two days of Filming

We've been filming for two days now. We've managed to make a scientist, thats heavily influenced by Dexter (from the lab). Also our practical titles seem to be working. Tomorrow we'll finish the film, by filming the outside bullying scene.

Storyboard 2

Prop list

- Gloves, Austin
- Goggles, Zak and Austin
- Labcoat, Drama
- Test tubes, Zak
- Beakers?
- Glasses ,Zak
- Periodic table sheet, Zak
- Periodic table mug, Zak
- Masking tape, Zak
- Robot, Austin

Last work before filming commences

Work on storyboard and finding a location for some scenes. Looking around places such as the drama department and if it is empty during one of our lessons. Wedgie scene may be done on the field since it is nice and open however outside scenes may be limited due to poor weather conditions, we'll just have to see on the days. New ideas on scenes such as Alfred "waddling" away and putting on his science clothing.

Lab Items

A few lab things I found in a set

Study of Conventions in Kid's FIlms

“Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang” opens with a typical tracking shot of a forest and farm with narration, using child friendly words. It then has the frantic yelling of many kid’s films, with humor that would appeal to them due it to it being aimed at an adult.

The situation was also typical of a kid’s film, having a mum quickly preparing for the arrival of guests and getting far more stressed than the kids.

The costumes are the usual clean-cut clothes of a kid’s film but due it to being set in the past represent the era.

The music is upbeat and happy but slow, keeping a cheery but relaxed mood.

Beginning Ideas

Thinking about ideas for the beginning for the film. Still thinking about the main title of the film. However we have ideas for the beginning few seconds of the sequence. Twisted Head Films on a black background will fade to Alfred, the main character getting a wedgie from Jack the Jock with my name appearing on the underwear.

Understanding Age Ratings

• PGs 
• Can contain natural nudity
• Drugs can be presented as long as there is anti drugs message attached
• Discrimination is not allowed unless anti-discrimination message or historical
• Moderate violence, diffused by comedy or fantasy
• Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense
• Imitable Behaviour: No dangerous actions
• No glamorizing guns
• Mild language
• Deal with serious themes in an appropriate way
• U's
• No discrimination
• No drug reference, unless anti-drug
• Mild violence
• Mild horror with reassuring outcome
• Natural nudity
• Kiss as far as sex goes
• Sensitive and appropriate themes for children
• Moral structure

Prelim Task

Sorry about quality