P: Production Schedule

Date	Action	Equipment/ props	Location	Who
	Edit Film Poster	Mac Computers Photoshop C3	Media Room	All
	Final edit for Film Poster	Mac Computers Photoshop C3	Media Room	All
25/02/17	Film Sakkaku Location 2 – graveyard	Camera Lighting Costumes- white gown, boots sfx make up	Bow Graveyard	All   Husna, Aniqa
26/02/17	Extra day for filming location 2 if needed	/	/	/
27/02/17	Film location 1	Camera Lighting Costumes- white doctor coat, surgical gloves, mask, syringe. White gown Sfx makeup	Medical room cfgs - Harley grove	All Husna, Aniqa
28/02/17 –continuing till finished	Editing first draft Scene 1-9	Mac computers or laptops	Media Room	Husna
/	Editing second draft 10-22	Mac computers or laptops	Media Room	Aniqa
/	Editing third draft 23-34	Mac computers or laptops	Media Room	Naima
07/03/17	Feedback on editing	/	/	Year 12 media students
/	Final editing	Mac computers or laptops	Media Room	All
/	Recording for Radio trailer		Radio Room	All
/	Editing for radio trailer	Mac computers	Media Room	All

P: Feedback from individuals from the industry

My group and I pitched our ideas to individuals that work in the industry in order to gain critical feedback. Film score composer, Callum Macintosh and documentary cinematographer and editor at the BBC, Niraj Chag  gave us feedback such as that our storyline is too complicated as our storyline is a student being randomly picked to be kidnapped as one of mad doctors experiments which took place in japan, however this is not shown but the kidnapping is suggestive as the protagonist shows signs of struggle when waking up in a lab room through the shots of the flashback. The present narrative then takes place in the UK, where the protagonist is free from the chaos but the time and day from the escape is not revealed, as we want our film open to interpretation, having an active audience think out our film. What Callum and Niraj did not understand was how the film background is based in japan but the present in the UK, as it is like the narrative has something to do with teleportation.

Another point that was mentioned was that the narrative has no climax or build up, which we also agree with. We took these feedback into account and then as a group had another meeting. As a group we decided to clear up the narrative, we went through multiples of stages of changing our story completely until coming back to the original, and have only one female actor. The story line is based on illusions so to create a build up we decided to have the actor play both protagonist and antagonist, only to reveal the antagonists face at the very end, arresting enigma. We also decided to not include any Japanese background to it as it was too ambitious giving the fact we had no Japanese actors but we still continued to use Japanese horror conventions as part of our research as we wanted to challenge conventions. 

P: Contingency Plan - actors

We decided as a group to change our actors. As we have trouble sorting a day for filming on a day that our actors are free. So instead we no longer have a male actor but we replaced the character with a female actress who will play both protagonist and antagonist. This still follows our narrative as it’s based on the protagonist’s illusion. So having them have the same faces will create enigma and make the audience question which character is the other person’s illusion. It also goes against the conventions of having a male protagonist/antagonist, making our film female dominated.

P: Influences

In my spare time I enjoy watching short films and music videos, seeing the creative ways directors bring their vision to life. When planning on our narrative and how we are going to package it all together in terms of editing a lot of my influences came from these specific creative decision makers. 

Low Laundry 

I took an interest in Low Laundry's work, the editing and colour grading stood out to me the most and the creative camera shots. Seeing many of their work influenced my key scenes of the film. e.g. the camera shots for running, the quick pace editing, the red filters etc. 

David Lin Films

Although, this is not related to my coursework, but these videos gave me an urge to want to be able to create creative products using all types of technology. David Lin production made me take a interest in motion graphics and made me want to explore other areas or media. 

Self Assesment

Self Assessment - G324	L1 U-F	L2 E-D	L3 C-B	L4 A-A*
Through research into the medium and genre that you are working in through detailed textual analysis of professional media texts
Excellent research into the potential target audience, showing a clear understanding of the various ways audiences are grouped and targeted
Preproduction planning is professional, detailed and tightly focused demonstrating excellence in the breadth and scope of planning
Innovative and engaging use of new media technologies to record and present research and planning
Practical work has high production values with attention to detail throughout
Careful attention to the framing of the subject, this includes depth of field			poster
Controlled use of the camera exhibiting a variety of shot sizes and angles		poster
Close attention to mise-en-scene and cultural signifiers in the text			poster
Recording and editing sound to enhance the visuals
Closely following the codes and conventions of the medium and the genre, whilst also demonstrating an element of flair and originality
Considerable attention to detail and a genuine sense of engagement with both the chosen media and the subject matter
Producing professional standard texts through a developed understanding of production and editing techniques		poster
Control of lighting, through keying, grading and correcting		poster
A variety of camera shots, angles AND movements		poster
Controlling the depth of field to ensure visuals are engaging		poster
Framing that creates meaning and engages the audience
Applying advances visual effects in post-production		poster
Paying attention to detail such as choice of fonts, use of non-diegetic sound, choice of setting/location		poster
Confidently use a variety of digital media platforms across all stages of your production
Utilising a wide variety of digital technologies including on-line data collection, social media platforms, uploading content to sharing sites as well as presentational hubs
Advanced understanding of genre codes and conventions evidenced in visual and technical codes
Detailed and thorough primary research into your chosen genre through a broad range of textual analyses
Detailed and thorough primary research into the genre expectations of your target audience
A confident understanding of secondary research into the use of codes and conventions within the chosen medium, as well as the specific genre conventions
Clear application of the primary and secondary research within the planning, and the construction of the final product
A discussion of how the codes and conventions were a factor in the success of the text in the final production evaluation,
Clear and detailed reference and application of media theorists (such as Steve Neale and David Gauntlett)			genre, narrative

R: Japanese Horror research

Japanese horror movies lean to a discrete style, a cautious pace, with quiet terror, often featuring morality tales and tales of vengeance either based on traditional Japanese stories or rooted in general Japanese cultural mythology (largely where it comes to ghosts). There is a significant undertone of graphic exploitation in Japanese genre films as well, showcasing shocking violence and sexual depravity. They also typically have twisty plotlines and confuse audiences by not letting them know exactly what is going on. Resulting in horror films which left the audience guessing right until the end.

Japanese horror films count on more on psychological horror which is a staple of early American horror films such as ‘The Haunting’, ‘The Shining’, and ‘Poltergeist’. These films are often mentioned by Japanese horror directors as their inspiration. Japanese horror films use folklore, ghost stories, and tales of honour and allegiance. Many of these movies deal with the breakdown of reality, family, and the mind dealing mainly with the unexplained.

 The Japanese thriller ‘Ringu’ stimulated the hit American remake ‘The Ring’. ‘The Ring’ became very successful in the US. After ‘The Ring’ hit big at the box office, studios looked to Japan more for other horror movies they could remake. ‘Ju-On’ was the next Japanese horror film to be remade. It was titled ‘The Grudge’ and soon went on to become just as successful at the box office as ‘The Ring’.

The telling of the story in Japanese horror is usually told at a slower pace than American horror. Japanese horror focuses on using more silence and empty spaces to create a sensation of impending death and doom. Terror is created by allowing the audience to not know what exactly is going on in these films as people are always scared the most by what they don’t know or understand. Which is what my group and I are trying to create.

As Japanese horror films work on a more dreamlike level than what is currently on the American horror market. They give the sense of not being in control creating tension and fear which are both vital for a good horror movie.

Self –Assessment – a2 COURSEWORK

SKILL	LEVEL	RAG	ACTION REQUIRED?
To apply narrative elements, techniques and theory to my coursework.	4c
To use narrative theories to analyse my coursework in detail.	4a
To plan so that product meets audience needs, demography and psychography.	4b		Go out and do primary research
To match content of my coursework to the BBFC classification given.	4b
To analyse coursework in relation to audience theories.	4c
To use technical codes (MECS) to communicate meaning effectively during construction.	4b
To analyse my products in relation to Media Language.	4c
To apply the theory of Semiotics to my Products.	3a		Research in semiotics relating to my horror products and use in my theory work
To explain and analyse stereotypes and countertypes in my products.	4a
To explain/justify/ analyse messages, values and ideologies in my products.	4b
To use conventions of the genre in my products.	4a
To challenge conventions of the genre in my product.	4a
To list icons / describe iconography for each of the three media forms I am working on in my chosen genre.	4b
To give examples of real products that are linked to my products in relation Each of the five areas in 1A and the five sections in 1B.	4b
To use a range of Media terminology that is varied, ambitious and accurate.	3a		Use media terminology that is suitable for the topic
To edit in Final Cut, creating intended meanings and effects.	3a		To preliminary tasks in order to gain experience and explore the software.
To edit in Audacity, creating intended meanings and effects.	3B		Use the software for primary and secondary research
To meet deadlines	1a		Make a plan to organise my work
To plan in detail and effectively	4b
To present work with care	4c
To use a range of presentation software	4a
To work in a group	4a
To conduct secondary research	4a
To conduct primary research	4b
To evaluate the success of my product.	4c		Use academic theories and case studies, use correct terminology and range of articulate reflections on my work to reach level 4