Progress Update

Well done to those you of that have nearly finished your editing. We have some very promising work so far, now a few reminders:

* Update your blog on a regular basis with comments on how you are finding filming, editing etc.
* Remember the examiner wants to see the process of your work - so you must upload your videos on a regular basis even if not finished and explain where you are to date.
* Audience feedback is essential, ask your target audience what they think of your work so far and post their comments on your blog.
* By the end of half term you should all have completed your filming and finished your editing. I shall be checking your blogs during half-term.
 

BLOG PROGRESS UPDATE!!!

Many of you are already behind with your A2 coursework - don' make the same mistakes as in year 12 and leave everything to the last minute. It is imperative that you keep your blog up to date. See below the deadline checklist to help you keep focused.

Mr Ambrose and I shall be checking your blogs on a regular basis and commenting – heed our comments!

 Evaluation of research findings completed 12th July
Planning and drafting completed (including shot lists, location recces, storyboards, mock-ups of layouts etc.) 6th September - at the latest
 Production completed (main task) 21st October
 Production completed (ancillary tasks) 8th November
 Editing completed 25th November
Final audience feedback on production 29th November
 Final changes made in response to audience feedback 5th December
Evaluation completed (refer to guidance and ensure you submit a full evaluation, using a range of digital technology)
 12th December Final submission 13th December

Urgent message for Ms. James and Miss Osborne's class

Please bring your hard copy of your Research and Planning checklist to your period 1 lesson on Tuesday 16th July - with your column completed to indicate which tasks you have completed so far.

If you have lost your sheet, you can download and print another one off by clicking on the graphic below:

Preparing to start filming

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Overview of the basics

A reminder of film language basics

A helpful guide to storyboarding - a must for all moving image briefs!

 

A guide to storyboarding and creating shot lists

Pdf template - blank storyboard

Alternative blank storyboard template

Another exemplar storyboard

Call sheet for you to plan each shot

Additional useful links for the film trailer brief

http://a2g324trailer.blogspot.co.uk - A must-see guide to the film trailer brief

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwqC0c0U1v7GSDBRMmhJX3QwOXc/edit?usp=sharing - A detailed analysis of a film trailer

Some effective student film trailers:
http://vimeo.com/38849703
http://vimeo.com/43301656
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRErJXwk5CQ

Additional useful links for the music video brief

http://filmsound.org/what_is_music_video/ - A must-see for a theoretical approach to the conventions of music videos

http://longroadmusicvideo.blogspot.co.uk - An archive of successful music video blogs

Some effective student music videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq6knJHF0YI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYEOGzFkso4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTPXR1-zwww

Successful blogs and evaluations:
http://funmisa2mediastudiesblog.blogspot.co.uk
http://tasnemasa2blog.blogspot.co.uk