Camera- The Lakes

The camera shots in this clip represent the class of the boy. We can see that by the various shot types used. The ones used show the young adult as a very low class.

At the beginning of the clip, the camera work is going around in 360 degrees. This shows that the boy is very confused and unstable, dreaming about something strange. This shows the class of the boy as it shows the boy as disorientated. This can be known as an ideology of young adults, as they do not know what they yet want to do with their life.
The shot looking directly down on him as he is naked in his bed shows that he does not have much authority, maybe in his house hold. Again a low angle shot is used when he is fixing his hair shouting to his mother. This again shows that he hasn't gt much power against his mother.

The close-ups of his hands, his mouth and the cigarette show that he is very impatient as the change very rapidly. The close-ups show that the young adult hasn't got better things to do as the shots emphasis that he is in a betting shop, spending all his money. This shows that he is below working class, as it shows him losing each time he bets then wastes all his money. It then goes to him on a bus, where the ticket inspector comes and throws him off as he has blown all his money, he can't even buy a bus ticket.

The extremely long shot of him by a river shows the area which he lives around. It looks very run down and dirty. Showing that his parents are proberly working class, as they can't afford to live in a nice area.

It then ends with a low angle again. This again shows that the young adult is discovering his life, and so is a low class.

Freak!

In the first episode of freak it shows the girl who is dressed like a boy, taking off her clothes and giving it to her step-brother. The girl is something of being mixed-race and the boys ethnicity is white. Here we can obviously see as the audience that they are not related.

The stereotype of the mixed race ethnicity is that they they may be weird to other ethnicity's as they are mixed race. stereotypes of this ethnicity is that they maybe quite and shy, or either loud and quite confident. The type that is represented in this clip is that the girl is very quite and shy, a girl that keeps her self to her self. Another stereotype is that maybe an outcast to the white ethnicity. See can be seen by the way that step brother and the other white man in the cinema screening with her. Her step-brother sees her a 'freak' as like likes to dress and look like a boy. This can be portrayed as another stereotype of this ethnicity, showing that they may weird.
At the end of this episode the girl beats all the boys on an online computer game. The boys think that she is a boy, and so let her play. she then beats them all, after seeing that she is a girl and a different in ethnicity they classify her as a freak.
This episode shows the difference between the two ethnicity's. It shows the white ethnicity, as loud and fun, all about partying. This is seen when all white people are around a pool drinking and talking. Whilst the mixed-race girl is in the cinema watching what seems to be a documentary film. The girl was not invited to this party, showing that it maybe due to her ethnicity. Again this is another stereotype, as not all mixed-race people are like this, and so are exaggerating her role.

An archtype of the mixed-race girl is that they genrally get more experience of nature. this is known as they come from a bigger and less developed in industry country. this means they have more fields, which they can experience. Again this ethnicity contrasts with the white ethnicity, showing that the boy hasn't had experience of nature, and is used to playing online computer games.

In these clips it shows this ethnicity as being negative, it portrays the girl, as a 'freak' as she is dressed like a boy and acts like a boy. This is also a negative as not all mixed-race ethnicity's are like this and so, only represents a small majority.

Editing- Cold Feet

The representation of gender in this clip of Cold Feet, is very stereotypical. Women are portrayed as 'loved-up' and men are portrayed as lazy and manly.

The first cut that was used in the clip 'Cold Feet was a cutaway. This kind of editing is very simple and basic. Which can represent men, as they're stereotypes are usually lazy and simple. Showing that this type of editing and stereotypes links in some way.

The next type of editing used with the shots was a cross cut. This is from the scene with the man in the bedroom to a scene in a kitchen with a different family. At this point there is also a long take. This holds the audiences attention. Showing them what is going to take place next. We see by this take, that the male becomes aggravated after reading the letter. Taking his anger out in his wife and the nanny. Again showing the stereotypes of men, that they are short tempered.

A transition is used on the train. This transition is a dissolve. This shows the difference between the woman and man who had fallen asleep on her shoulder on the train, figgiting around making her very uncomfortable, to the man and women outside a house smiling and laughing together. Showing that both females and males react in very different ways.

A wipe is also used. This shows timing passing, from standing outside the house to going into the house exploring.

Another dissolve is used, this shows the daydream which the woman was having.
This shows that woman are usually known to have romantic visions. The dissolve allows the audience to enter the womens daydream. This dissolve is soft and smooth, again representing how mos women usually are/act. However, this contrasts with the jump cut that is used to see the mans daydream. Showing that men are rough and rugged. The daydream shows men as only being interested in entertainment, pool. Sex, the women wearing skimpy clothes and drinking, having beer handed to them.

Representation of Age

Skins

The representation of the clip skins is on age. This can mainly be seen by the way they look and the way the audience see them. The use of Mise-en-scene in this clip is used a lot in various ways. The clip is based on the morning after of a teenage house party.

The colour design can be seen throughout the clip, which helps represent the age. The first scene shows various colours. This is where girl Cassie is getting up, and putting on her clothes. All the colours visible are bright and vibrant. This shows the lively hood of the young generation. There is no main colour, there are all varied, mixed. This could mean that the young generation/ teenager’s life is very muddled or frantic. By this we can see that their lives are maybe out of control. This represents her as a typical teenager, as this is when they begin to discover things. Going to parties, getting drunk and waking up the next morning feeling the pain.

The lighting used is ambient, this creates atmosphere and gives the audience a sense of verisimilitude. This is shown, at the end when Cassie leaves the house, and meets Michelle’s parents in the front, there was a lot of atmosphere here. This was due to the lighting. Because the lighting changed, it showed that the life that was in the house was superficial and there is a big difference between that and the life outside the house. It shows the contrast between real life, and the ‘party life’. Again this represents age, as teenagers, don’t really know what real life, and hard work is.

Cassie’s performance represents age very well. This can be seen when she wakes up from sleeping on the sofa, with a naked boy and her just in her underwear. This shows that teenagers don’t have any care in the world at the time which they wake up in. Cassie also represents teenagers, in the way that she is dressed. She is wearing a short dress, which is from the night before. The way that Cassie speaks also represents teenage girls. When Cassie is speaking to her friends, it’s informal. However, when she sees Michelle’s parents she changes her tone and her voice. She starts to speak more formal, and makes conversation with them. This represents teenage girls as they change when they see other parents. This is so that the parents see them as good and not for them real selves

Fantasy Film Making Part 2

Synergy
From my film making part one, my budget to start off with was £40,000,000. My remaining budget by the end of it is now, £21,190,000.


There is meant to be four product placements, one music, and one commercial, types of synergy. Me and my partner, Ebun only came up with two types of synergy to be used in our film.



The Synergy of product placement in my film will be of Roxy, swim wear. This will appeal to the audience because of the fact that young people wear swim suits that Roxy design, especially the females. And as my film is based at a young audience, it'll appeal to them.



Another product placement that is going to be in my film is, Yamaha Boats. This is going to be in my film, because of all the boats that are in the beginning scenes. This will appeal to my audience as my movie is mainly water/ sea based at the beginning and so, people who love boat riding, or enjoy boats is going to like the movie. Making it appeal to them.

Crew
The crew involved in the production of my film. There is a director, a production team, a editor, and special effects.


The director which i had chosen for my film was Steven Spielberg. I chose him because he has experience in making films, with aliens and a lot of special effects. So a film like mine, would be in his category. The films which he had director, which is why I chose him was War Of The Worlds. This movie has exceptional special effects, which I hope will be in mine. Steven Spielberg will cost me £7.5 million. The only negative thing about using Steven Spielberg is that the storyline of the film may get lost. As the special effects which he specialises in may over take it. It also may not appeal to the original target audience of teenagers

Production Team
The production team, I have chosen is a professional British production team. Costs £500,000. This is very cheap and does not have that many people. Which means that there is less chance of them getting in he way, and things getting very muddled up. As this is a British production team, it means that they have more experience, doing British films. The only negative thing is that, the fact of having a high professional director and special effects means that it may just be a bit too much for the small professional British production team to handle.

Special effects will be done by Hollywood professionals. This will cost £2,000,000. This will have a good impact on my film as good special effects will help increase the verisimilitude in my film. The only negative impact is that it is a bit expensive and too much special effects will decrease the verisimilitude and the audiences interests.

Professional British editor. Costs, £500,000. The negative and positive impact on my film for this is the same for the ones in having a professional British production team.

The total cost of my crew is- £10,500,000.

Equipment- New Technology

Camera- The camera that will be used is a Sony HDW-F900R. One of these will cost £60639.50. But to make my film I will need about, five. So overall, cameras will cost £303,197.50.

Tapes- The tapes that will be used is Sony HD DV Tape 63min x 1. One of these tapes cost £6.98. I will need around 200 of these. Which overall, in tapes will cost £1, 396.

Computer- The computer needed will have to be very high tech and compatible. So an Apple iMac, 27inch:2.66Hz will be used. One of these cost £1,599.00. To make my film I will need around three of these, which overall in computers will cost, £4,797.00.

Homework on Production

In 24 hour party people, there is use of synergy. This is allows independent companies to gain more finance via this. If the company is willing to give up apart of their film, to advertise a product. Their are three main types of synergy;
Commercial synergy,
Product placement,
Music.
In 24 hour party people, synergy was used a lot. A few examples of the synergy used was the Royal Mail van shown. This is product placement. Even though Royal Mail do not sell anything, it shows that they are used widely throughout Britain.
Another type of synergy that was used, was music. The song 24 Hour Party People is used throughout the film. The relates to the film and the title exactly. Making it a perfect song. This song was produced by Happy Mondays.
Another type of music synergy used was that the Sex Pistols were in the actual film. Near the beginning of the film, the sex pistols are playing as a band, advertising themselves and their music. The sex pistols are also mentioned throughout the film. Hollywood production companies use synergy as well, however not as much is used because it is not always needed, Hollywood companies have enough money, and so do not use it over the top.

For an independent film, the use of special effects is surprising. The use of special effects in the storyline of 24 Hour Party People, was very unusual. The special effects were used, when a spaceship appeared in daylight. In Hollywood companies, they use more special effects, and better quality. This is due to their equipment, and the fact that they can afford it. The special effects appeal to the audience, as it increases verisimilitude, and makes the film more interesting.
The editing used was very basic. Which is expected for an independent film. The difference within editing is wide, between a Hollywood film and an independent film.

New technology has effected the audience in the way that it interest them more.
With independent films they are less likely to use new meida, as it will save them money, allowing them to spend it on making their film. However, Hollywood production companies will make use of the money that they have, they will use the best inorder to insure that the audience enjoy the viewing of the film.



Overall i think that Hollywood production companies and independent production companies, do not have much in common. Both try to use New media, however this can only be used in independent companies up to an certain extent. There are mainly differences between the two films. This is due to the fact that Hollywood production comapnies have more money and so are able to experiment with different types of media convergence and new media technology.

Sound representation

Spooks

New Technology in Production

The area which i have chosen to do some research on is Digital Cinematography. It was only fully established 10 years ago. This means that instead of recording to film, it is now possible to record the footage onto tape, hard disk or memory stick. As long as the camera is digital.
The first film which was recorded fully digital was ‘Star Wars ll’, which was released in 2002. This lead to other films to use this technology as well. Such as, ‘Sin City’ and ‘Superman Returns’.





At the beginning of late 1980s. Sony was the company that began the concept of ‘electronic cinematography.’ It had little success. In 1998, the start of high definition camcorders, video cameras based on charged couple devices technology, this idea is no known as ‘digital cinematography.’ I had got this information from,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_cinematography#History

Digital Cinematography has been revolutionized. This can be seen through high definition and 3D. HD is a upgraded version of digital video. This having a higher DPI than other films. Meaning that the quality of the picture is much better. It is also very easy to edit. In the last 10 years.New digital techniques, using high HD DV and high quality film stock, letting 3D effects be better than ever. Allowing the audience to get involved in the film, they use 3D effect glasses, which plays a trick on their mind. Making them think that the picture is coming out of the screen. Making a new phase in the film industry.


New media technology, has had an impact on the audience, with digital cinematography. The audience is now able to record things easier. They can simply use a camcorder to record their things and then, with the use of the tape transfer their footage on to the computer. For example, with my media. For my media i had to record a preliminary exercise, it had to be based around someone walking to a room, where another person maybe and then exchanging some dialouge. The storyline was up to us. The use of the digital cinematography allowed me to film it on a portable camcorder, allowing the footage that i have filmed be filmed on a tape. Making it very easy for me to transfer my footage on to the computer, for editing.

Key Questions

Do you see any similarities between the early channel 4 and an independent film production company?

There are many similarities between the early Channel 4 and an independent film production company.
Channel 4 is as unique as a commerical broadcaster as it has a public service remit. This means that rather than its primary concern being to make money for shareholders it exists to fulfil a public need. The remit stipulates that they must, demonstrate innovation, experiment and creativity in the form and content of programmes. It must appeal to the tastes and interests of a culturally diverse society. Make a significant contribution to meeting the need for the licensed public service channels to include programmes of an educational nature and other programmes of educative value. And also broadcast programmes from many independent production companies, including a high proportion from Europe.
This is the same for an independent film production. Like Film Four. Film Fours Ethos is to help develop new British talent. This is so that everyone gets a chance in the acting world. They are also the leader of innovation in the British Film Industry. They also support international and independent Film makers. Offering a platform for British and independent cinema on terrestrial television by committing to showing each one of Film Four Production on Channel 4.
This is just like channel 4. The first night saw the beginning of its relationship with British, independent cinema with the premiere of Walter.
Both are commercial broadcasters. Both try to produce a realism within society.

How do you think the move in 1993 to being a more commercially motivated broadcaster, with the ability to sell their own advertising space, affected Channel 4's acquisition and commissioning decisions?

In 1993 channel 4 became in charge of its own advertising space. Whereas, before ITV was in control of Channel 4s advertising. This was an advantage as it was able to advertise its acquisitions. Such as 'ER', 'Friends' and 'Simpson's'. This allowed channel 4 to acquisition and commission more programmes than it usually would. I think that the affect that channel 4 got when it was able to get hold of its own advertising space allowed them to make more money, and advertise their own programmes showed on their channel. Even though this made them more money, that thought over took them, making them stray from their original remit.

In what ways do you think Channel 4 have lead to innovations in British Television?

Channel 4 lead to innovations in British Television, when it showed Walter on its first night. This movie featured scenes of homosexual molestation in a mental hospital. This was a shock to the nation. However, this lead to other channels copying and taking on the idea of trying something new. It also lead to innovations in the updating the world with news. News on channel 4 is more formal, educated and unbiased. Compared to news programmes on other channels such as, ITV. When looked at in another aspect, if channel 4 news was to be a newspaper, it would be a broadsheet and news on ITV would be a tabloid.

How has Channel 4 strayed from the ethos of it's original remit as a public service broadcaster to showcase innovation and diversity in television?

Channel 4 began to stray from its ethos of it's original remit as a public service broadcaster to showcase innovation and diversity, when it goy hold of its own advertising space. The fact of making more money bcecame the most important factor to them. For example take the programes which they used to show on teaching. This was showen in the mornings, usually when school for children was not on. This was to help education be followed through the channels. However, as channel 4 has progressed this factor of education has disappeared. It has been taken over by entertainment. Channel 4 said that they were a broadcaster to showcase innovation and diversity. They have now strayed from this. The educatioal programme which had first been shown, has now been taken over by comedies, such as Fraiser, and Everybody loves Raymond. Instead of demonstrating innovation, experimant and creativity, their number one priority is now entertainment. Not appealing to a diverse audience.

Does the factual programming on Channel 4 today have the same educational value as it did 25 years ago?

No, channel 4 does not have the same factual programming value as it did 25 years ago. They used to program documentaries, on various things. However this value has been lost and hidden. Channel 4 now seem to concentrate on entertaining their audience. Showing programs such as Come Dine With Me. This has no educational purpose to it at all. However, the conflict that sometimes takes place has more entertainment value. Which channel 4 seems will appeal to the wider audience. Channel 4 has lost a real important value, making the channel less factual.


Are there any arguments to say that Channel 4 still, in some ways maintain it's original remit?

Yes, it can be argued that channel 4 still contains some of its orginal remit, up to a certain extent. Channel 4 may not show as much edcucational or factual programs its meant to, but it still shows a few. Such as Dispatches. This gives different aspects of certain topics. Giving a educationa side and a more factual side. They also show programs which give a certain affect on the audiece. Such as Embrassing Bodies. This may be off putting to some, but there is alot of things and facts which can be taken on board, and applied to real life.

Is Channel 4's ownership of Film 4 Productions an example of Horizontal or Vertical Integration?

It is vertical as channel 4 owns Film 4 productions. Therefore, channel 4 is the parent company and Film 4 is a subsidary at a different stage which channel 4 owns. Channel 4 is a broadcaster and Film 4 makes movies.

Fantasy Film Making Part 1

I had worked with Ebun, in the Fantasy Film Making Challenge.

We had to pick out a bag, so that it made it fair fr everyone, so it was random.

Firstly, we had to pick out a production company. Ours was Hollywood Filx. This is a major Hollywood production. Its was a bonus for Ebun and I as we knew that our budget would have quite large. Then we had to pick out the budget from a bag, again so that it was random and fair. Luckily Ebun and I got a huge budget of £40 million. Which we was both happy about. This was the largest budget in out class. Then we had to pick a scenario. At fist we got a Charles Dickens, The Christmas Carol, which we had to re-create.

But me and Ebun knew nothing about it and so got to pick another. Our final scenario was a sci-fi. We had to make up a film, based on the storyline of aliens coming and taking over, it had to have an element of Britain in it.

Synopsis

The synopsis of the story Ebun and I came up with was about 5 university students. 5 university students, go on a boat trip to the middle of the sea. 2 of the students decide on go for a dive in the clear waters. They find a black hole at the bottom of the sea. Both the students are fascinated and go closer, where they get sucked in. After about 5 minutes the friends begin to worry that they haven't seen the other 2 come up for air, and have been down there for a long period of time. One of the friends on the boat dives in to investigate. He sees one of their goggles on the sea bad and goes to pick it up, but also gets sucked in. The 2 friends on the boat go and get the coastguards, where they all discover this mysterious black hole.

The coastguards block off the area, so that they can investigate. But soon too many people start to gather around trying to look what's going on, and they find that the black hole sucks itself in, and suddenly disappears. two hours later, when the coastguards are still around securing the area. The ground starts to shake radically. The black hole re-opens and the whole sea is sucked in as well as the coastguards and their boats. The alien eggs start to explode out the black hole and over night they begin to hatch and develop. The rest of the population do not know what is going on and still in for a surprise when they wake up in the morning. The aliens are in search for the Queen, and try take over Britain.

My film represents Britain, as the aliens try and take over from the Queen. And only try and rule Britain, not the whole world.

Location/Sets

There will be two in a fantasy place, which costs £1 million each. One will

be out in the middle of the sea. Where the uni students will be on their boat out on the sea. The other will be the alien world under the sea. It will be showed when the three students get sucked in the black hole, into the alien world.

Another location will be in Central London, this costs £1 million. It will show Buckingham palace. This is where the aliens try break in and kidnap the Queen.

Another will be a location outside London. This costs, £100,000. It will be the coasts of the UK. Aliens explode out at sea, they hatched and work their way inwards from the coasts of Britain in to Central London.

Characters and Actors

There are six main characters.

Helen Mirren, will play Queen Elizabeth and she will cost £5 million.

Daniel Radcliffe will play a character by the name of James, he is one who survives. He will cost £100,000.

Jessica Alba will play a character called Jessica and she is the rich teenager, who's boat their on. She is the other who survives. She will cost £5 million.

Jamie Winston will play Amelia a uni students who goes in the water with Laura and never comes out. She gets sucked into the black hole. She will cost £10,000.

Megan Fox will play Laura the uni student, who goes in water with Amelia,

doesn't come out. She also gets sucked into the black hole. She will cost £5 million.

Ricky Whittle will play Que who is the uni student that goes to investigate when the other 2 go missing. He will cost £1000.

Music

A original orchestral score. this will be used when the alien invasion happens, when the eggs start to explode out the water. It will also be used at the end. Its costs, £500,000.

International. This will be used in the middle of the film. Beyonce will make up the lyrics and beat. This will cost £100,000.

Target Audience

Age range- The age range for my target audience will be around 16-35. This is because the actors in my film are quite young, and will be known well by this age range. Appealing to them more. Take Daniel Radcliffe and Ricky Whittle, who plays Calvin from Hollyoaks, for example, they will appeal to the teenage/young adults as they are young themselves. It may also appeal to the older generation, because it has Helen Mirren playing the Queen.

Gender- My film will appeal to both female and male. Jessica Alba and Megan Fox, will appeal to the males because of their sex appeal. Ricky Whittle will appeal to the females along with Daniel Radcliffe because of their sex appeal. So overall it will attract a wide range of both males and females.

Interests- The audience will be interested in things which are non-fictional. More sci-fi. As it has no realistic elements.

Ethnicity and Location- It will appeal to any one in any location, but maybe more to the people who live closer to the coast, and in the heart of Britain. Only appeal to people who live in Britain, and will appeal more to people who are English, as it features the Queen.

The Package...

Comparison Between Independent And Dependent Films

Independent Films and Hollywood films are quite easy to tell apart. From the high-tech equipment used in Hollywood films to the wide range of shots. Whereas Independent Films cannot usually afford the high-tech equipment that Hollywood films use. There locations are also very limited, but however this makes the independent movies seem much more realistic.

Some examples of Hollywood film makers are, Walt Disney, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Coloumbia Pictures and Universal. These are the 'Big Six' Hollywood Fiilm makers.

Some examples of Independent film makers are, Summit Entertainment, EM Media and Film 4.

Halloween Resurrection



Halloween reveals that Laurie actually killed the wrong guy by beheading him. It wasn't the real Michael Myers. It comes to a new year, where a bunch of selected college students take part in an online reality show in which they'll spend the night locked up in the killer's childhood home being filmed by dozens of cameras and broadcast over the Internet. Little do they know that the real Michael Myers is yet to return.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Driving through the backwoods of Texas, five youths pick up a traumatized hitchhiker, who shoots herself in their van. Shaken by the suicide, the group seeks help from the locals, but their situation becomes even more surreal when they knock on the door of a remote homestead. It's quickly apparent the residents are a family of inbred psychopaths, and the unlucky youths suddenly find themselves running for their lives. In hot pursuit is a disfigured, chainsaw-wielding cannibal known as Leather face.

Actors

The actors in a Hollywood film are always famous and well known. This is because then the Films reputation has a big impact. If a film has famous people which are well liked by the public and the films target audience. Then it will make it more appealing.
In Halloween Resurrection the actors are quite famous and appeal to the target audience. Having Busta Rhymes and Tyra Banks in te film make it attract the target audience. The target audience for this movie is around 15-35. Busta Rhymes appeals to this target audience because he is a rapper/singer, and is therefore well known to this population.

In Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The actors aren't really known. They are just ordinary students, that might have some sort of degree in drama. The main character only needs to wear a mask and pretend to go around killing people.


Camera work

The camera work in Halloween Resurrection varies. This is not surprising for a Hollywood film, as they can afford to have the correct equipment for these types of shots. The movie uses a pan. This can be seen in the trailer above. They use this pan so that you can see the whole picture and get a sense of the scene. They do not only use this once, it is used throughout the whole film. They also use a camera movement, where the camera goes nearly 180 degrees around the characters this is so that you can see all the expressions on their faces. This camera movement, also creates tension as, the audience cannot see what the characters see, until the camera has gone about 90 degrees around. When they see what the characters see it makes the audience jump, as it is Michael Myers. Building up tension.

They also use a range of mid-shots, Long shots, and close ups.

An advanced feature of camera movement they use is point of view. this is the main camera movement used. There are little cameras attached to the characters to heads. This lets the audience feel involved in the film, as they can see everything. It makes them feel like they are in the shoes of the character as they are able to see what the character sees. They also use alot of zooms.

Whereas, Texas Chain Saw Massacre is not so detailed. For an independent film, the unusual thing is that in the trailer above, the scene lasts about 2 seconds and then cuts to another. There are not that many long scenes. Which are usually popular in independent films. There are hardly and pans or tilts. And it mainly uses Mid-shot or long shot, with the occasional close-up.

Editing

The editing for a film is very important. If the film is edited in a right way then it makes the film more interesting. Editing can vary from the cuts, to the way the film is put together overall.

Surprisingly, both films editing are quite similar.

Halloween Resurrection uses many flash fades, from scene to scene. However so does Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The other unusual thing is that in dependent films, the cuts are always faster than the independent films. This is because independent films usually leave the camera running and have it long scenes.

Halloween only has the upper quality of the special effects it uses. Halloween has a fire in the house. Which is a special effect. Also the special effect of a character hanging dead from the attic door, as another character opens it, they come flying out, upside-down. It also uses the special effect that makes it television look like it has lost signal, just like one of the cameras in the film.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre hardly uses any special effects. This is due to their budget. They simply cannot afford to have and use special effects.

Mise-En-Scene

The props and locations for Halloween Resurrection are high quality and vary. The props used, such as the knife look very realistic. The locations in Hollywood Films are all over the place. Even though Halloween is only based in one house, the locations for Hollywood films always vary.

However, Independent Films cannot once again afford to have the film set in different locations. They always tend to set in the location, just at different angles and shot in different ways. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is set in the dessert. This is a clever idea, as they do not need to pay to use the location, and it sets the vibe on loneliness and emptiness making the film more scary. As it can be seen that there is no-one else around, especially if something bad happens.

The Life Of A Film

Pretty Woman.

Synopsis
Pretty Woman is about a young lady who is a prostitute on the Hollywood Boulevard. She runs into a man, who at first just seems like business but she blissfully unaware that he could possibly turn into the man that she has always hoped for. The one night night that they were meant to spend together turned into two nights, then three, and then before they know it the rest of their lives. This is her chance to start her life over.

Production Budget
The production budget for Pretty Woman was an estimated $14,000,000. Which for a subsidiary of a Hollywood firm, is quite low in this era. However, the film was made in 1990, and so was a reasonable budget. The production companies which helped Pretty Woman be produced was, Touchstone Pictures and Silver Screen Pictures IV.

Silver Screen Pictures was set up in 1983 for providing full financing for other and their own films. Silver Screen Pictures was put on the stock market for the public, which had raised $82.8 million. After payment of offering costs and fees, aproximatley $74 million was avaliable for investiment in films. Silver Screens fianced seven films between June 1983 and December 1995.

Other Movies They Produced...
Touchstone Pictures also produced Dark Water, Step Up and the recent releases The proposal and Confessions Of A Shopaholic. Silver Screen pictures, haven't released any new films recently. However the ones which they have released are around the year Pretty Woman was released. Beauty and The Beast (1991), True Identity (1991).

Theartical Distributors
Pretty Woman's theatrical distributors were released in four countries, these were. Buena Vista Pictures, in the USA. Buena Vista International in Netherlands, and Warner Bros, in the the Uk and in France.

Home Distributors
Pretty Woman's home distributors were mainly Buena Vista Home Entertainment. They released DVDs In Brazil and Netherlands. They also produced another DVD in Netherlands, this was an extended special edition. They also relased a video of the film in Brazil. Gativideo released a video in Argentina. Touchstone Home Video, released a video in USA. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment just recently released a Blu-Ray Disc in Netherlands.

Box Office Takings
Pretty Woman's box office takings was $11,280,591 in the USA. Its Gross was $178,406,268 in USA. $463,406,268 Worldwide. $285,000,000 Non- USA. The films admissions was 10,571,908 in Germany. The rentals that it earned was m £91,905,000 in USA.

My Media Summer

My favourite film probably has to be...Pretty Woman.

Pretty Woman appealed to me because it isn't like any other film. Pretty Woman's story line was very unique. About a prostitute who ends up marry the man of her dreams, who first started off as a job. The main reason why I like it, is because of the way the film is constructed over all. I like the fact that the woman who started off with a poor job and life, managed to turn herself around with a rich man's touch. I also like it because its a romantic comedy. Comedies are a genre of which I love. This is because whenever I watch a comedy I end up laughing uncontrollably.

I dislike scary films, as I cannot really seem to handle them. I start to cry by the end of most of them. Such as The Final Destination.

My favourite song is... obsessed by Mariah Carey.

I think that this song is very funny, and makes sense. It's about another song artist telling everyone that him and Mariah Carey had something going on. Its appealing because it gives the listeners an insight on the singers life, expressing her feelings and making us laugh. The songs upbeat bass line, also makes the song very appealing. As we are able to sing and dance along to. I like all R&B music really. The reason for this is because, the beat is very high tempo and catchy, making it stick in my head for the day. Whereas personally I find that Rock music gives me a headache, it isn't to my taste.

My favourite radio programme has to be Kiss 100.

I like Kiss because it plays a wide variety of songs. Making it appeal to a wide range of people. Kiss 100 is also a very easy channel to find and has a good quality frequency system. Making it appeal to me because it doesn't start crackling, when I am trying to listen to it. No matter how far out you go, the frequency is still better than other radio stations. It also appeals to me because, of the amount of things which you can win on the shows. From concert tickets to going on tour with a celebrity.

My favourite TV programme has probably got to be Hollyoaks. I like Hollyoaks because it is very dramatic and keeps you on the edge. I mainly like it because there are a lot of young people in it, and so it appeals to me. It relates to many of the young teenagers situations. I also like it because it has a element of humour to it at times. The cliffhangers at the end of each programme make me want to watch the next episode, and I wouldn't want to miss it!