Questions 1 and 2 Evaluation on opening sequence.

Q1) In what ways does your media use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

Firstly the whole Media class were put into groups of 3 and 4. We were asked to make a two minute opening sequence for a film thats based on a thriller or a horror. Before doing so, we had to make ideas on what we can do in the thriller opening sequence. We had to reesrach different ideas on how to make the thriller opening sequence professional. For example, using the titles the way they should be used, excellent use of Mise en Scene, cinematography, editing and soundtrack. We were also asked to create a storyboard for our opening sequence so that we know what we would be doing when we will be filming. We actually had to stick to the storyboard in order to make a perfect copy from the storyboard. Throughout this time, our group was finding this really easy but at some points we were coming across a few obstacles. An example of this can be filming at my house. This was an obstacle because I had to get permission from my parents if I can film at my house. Luckly they accepted. So our group were able to film at my house for our opening sequence. Throughout this time, we needed to book a camera, tripod and a figrig in order to make our opening sequence become professional. Without the equipment we needed for our opening sequence, our opening sequence will not be at a high level but we as a team managed to use these equipments very effectively and used them to our advantage.

Q2) How does your media product represent particular social groups?

I personally think that our opening sequence is produced in a very interesting and particular way. The reason for this is because we have the male character called Elliott Nelms who caused the death of his mother and father. Then we have the female character named Annabell Sandford who was trying to avenge Elliott by killing him because of what Elliott done to his parents. Elliott Nelms however was not expecting this attack at all. He was just having a bath just to calm himself down but instead a suprise attack occurs from Annabell. Throughout our opening sequence, there were also flash backs. These flash backs revealed Elliott nelms going up to a tree and neeling down to represent piece for his parents. Basically, this is telling the audience that it was an accident on what he done and he feels sorry for his parents. As I was the cameraman, I decided to get facial expressions from Elliott to show how he is feeling and try and relate it to real life situations that is similar to Elliott's.

Opening sequence review.

At the moment, our group have covered most of the shots in our opening sequence but we still need to take a couple more shots in the field which is where part of our opening sequence is taking place. However some of the shots that we have already done still need to be edited so we will be covering that as soon as we get the last few shots done.

Personally, i think that our group are working hard on the project because we have fully organised the equipment that needs to be used for the opening sequence and also we are keeping on track with what we are supposed to be doing for the opening sequence. as i am the camera man, i think personally I personally think that I am doing very well filming the opening sequence because most of the shots seemed professional, they were steady and I also used a variety of different shots and angles in order to make this opening sequence become unique and professional.