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.

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.