How's does my media product develop or challenge forms and conventions or real media?
My Thriller opening shows the use of different media styles and concepts. For example when I show the POV shot instead of showing the view from the character I used the brief case as the focal point. I also think that with other Thrillers you will never find just a background noise, such as the dripping effect, on it's own I think that by cutting out the music that would usually be found alongside the sound effect I have
been able to create more tension than usual.
What kind of media institution might distribute your media product and why?
I feel that my product would not be distributed through mainstream theaters or production companies, this is because it is not up to the standard to other Thrillers produced by professionals. I would show my media product on social networking site such as Facebook and Youtube. Other productions have been distributed
in similar ways such as the amateur prequel to The lord of the Rings Trilogy.
How does my media production attract your audience?
One way attracted people to see my media production is by creating a short trailer for my film and uploading it onto the social networking youtube. This will give me a wider audience to try and manipulate, by giving a sample of the film people can see if it is there sort of film and if so they can return to view the whole production. Another reason would be plainly the type of film that the young generation have come to love.
What have I learnt about technologies from the process of constructing this product?
I have learnt throughout the process of constructing this media product about different editing techniques I also learnt about the implements of web 2.0 technology and how it can be used to advertise or spread a media product. I have also been able to learn and use ATMO s this then stops the sudden transitions from the locations ambient noise. I used this to make sure the car from one location doesn't just stop but continues this will make the viewer feel more part of the production. Finally i have learnt how to edit audio, I have used this method to make the drops from the sound track go at the same time as the drops of blood in the landing. I was able to complete all of this through the video editing software Final Cut Pro.
How does your media product represent particular social groups?
I think that in my media product represents people as vulnerable if someone gets the upper hand over them. It also shows how people can be motivated to do things they wouldn’t usually do because a loved one needs their help. It is hard to give an answer to the representation of characters since in my opening sequence there is only one character, but this character shows he knows what he's doing and is determined to find his family. We also see from the car he is driving that he may not have that much money or he's fallen on hard times, alternatively he could be using this vehicle as a cover.
What sort of audience is my Media product aimed at?
I feel that my product could be distributed to people aged 13 to 18 because the production does not contain elements that most hardcore thrillers contain, things like excessive blood or murders. These thrillers are usually branded at an 18 because of the amount of blood and horror in them. I would say that my Thriller is very subtle in comparison a a film like Saw or Psycho and would be probably compared to more of a mystery thriller.
Looking back at my preliminary task how do I feel I have progressed from the it to the full product?
I feel that I have been able to develop more complex narrative, I have also learnt how to use visual effect software such as Adobe After Effects. I have also increased my knowledge on camera angles such as the Point of View shot I used in my product. I have also increase my knowledge into movie genres. Finally I have my skills and knowledge of audio manipulation and can now edit audio within the Final Cut software.
