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Evaluation Question 6

What have you learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?

Before I started this process I had very basic knowledge of technology required to produce something of this sort. I learnt many skills throughout this process including ken burns, trim and blade tools, how to effectively use a range of transitions and shot types. I also discovered what specific shot types and camera angles worked effectively in different scenarios. For example the use of high and low angled shots could symbolise a character as inferior or in fact superior. Also, I am now knowledgeable of tools such as opacity and the use of sound within a clip. I have grown regarding my knowledge of cameras, specific skills used in order to create the most effective shot through the use of tripods etc. This process has allowed me to gain an insight into what it is like to produce your own short film of sorts. This opening sequence has taught me skills that I wouldn’t have known without the production of it, my editing skills have improved and I am on my way to successfully editing project to a standard as professional as possible.

Within my opening sequence I gained knowledge on the blade and crop tools in order to allow myself to only use the best clips throughout. I also used the transition effects in order to create the flashback for example. This allowed for a more professional feel to the sequence and therefore a more successful attempt at recreating a horror film.

I also used sound within my opening sequence which I got from SoundBible.com in order to create the necessary effect. Also I used artificial lighting when filming in order to create the look I aimed for, however when I came to the editing process I realised that it wasn't dark enough which is when I used the opacity tool in order to successfully achieve this.

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Evaluation Question 4: Who would be the audience for your media product?

The audience for my media product would specifically be teenagers and young adults - potentially around the age 0f 15-20 - who enjoy horror genre, specifically supernatural. They enjoy the suspense that the horror genre brings about. Some say that horror films are predictable however; it has become apparent throughout my previous research that this specific audience enjoys the thrill-factor associated with this genre; therefore I aimed to provide this within my media product. The audience I have chosen seeks intrigue and mystery which is exactly what this genre brings about 

Audience Profile:

Name: Harry

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Interests and hobbies: He enjoys to watch multiple genres of film as he is extremely invested in the film industry and particularly intrigued towards the camera aspect, including: shot types and what effect they have on the development and understanding on the piece. Harry studies Media Studies, Photography and Art and would love to eventually make something out of these qualifications at a higher level. He is extremely creative and enjoys anything that reflects this. His favourite genres are horror and comedy; he enjoys comedies as they are entertaining and an easy watch. However, he enjoys to watch horrors as they create intense moments of suspense as well as the fact that they display a wide range of camera angles and shot types therefore he likes to depict the effect that has and why it has succeeded in that sense. This therefore aids his studies and intrigues him greatly.

Evaluation Question 3

What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?

There are many institutions that would have potential to distribute my media product. Each distributor likely specifies in certain genres of film or experiments with many to support diversification of film types and audiences. I focused on distributors including: Blumhouse, Lionsgate and Hammer Films. Each of these distributors are associated with horror films in some aspects.

Blumhouse Productions was founded by Jason Blum, it has produced multiple comedies, science fiction films as well as several horror films. Although they do in fact specialise in low budget films, Blumhouse has become well-known worldwide for the 2009 success of Paranormal Activity.

Hammer Films is also known for multiple horror films, however; they didn’t originally begin making horror movies. However, the company had a 1955 success with The Quatemess Experiment, they went on to produce many Gothic monster films. Some films distributed by this company include: The Woman In Black, The Resident and Let Me In.

Also, Lionsgate are associated with horrors such as The Last Exorcism, The Cabin in the Woods and Acts of Death. They do not however specify in horror films as they also had an immense success with The Hunger Games. 

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