http://ash-jack-sofy-will-media.blogspot.com/2010/01/which-company.html#comments
An interesting look into possible film institutions that we did last year.
Ashley Hover -4229 Jack Grand - 4029 Sophie Menzies -5092 William Hone -4227 Centre Number - 61681
Monday, 22 November 2010
BBFC
These are the deffinitaions that the BBFC give about different types of film genre. We should follow these deffinitions to ensure our genre is clear and matches the expectations of the audience and the industry.
Horror
The use of frightening elements which might scare or unsettle an audience is part of a long tradition of story telling and film making. Many children enjoy the excitement of scary sequences, but, where films are targeted at a younger audience, classification decisions will take into account such factors as the frequency, length and detail of scary scenes as well as horror effects, including music and sound, and whether there is a swift and reassuring outcome. Older audiences often pay to see horror films because they like being frightened or shocked and such works are classified at an appropriate category to ensure that the young and vulnerable are protected from too intense an experience.
Violence
Violence has always been a feature of entertainment for children and adults. Classification decisions will take account of the degree and nature of any violence in a work. Works which feature the following are likely to receive more restrictive classifications: portrayal of violence as a normal solution to problems, heroes who inflict pain and injury, callousness towards victims, the encouragement of aggressive attitudes, and content which depicts characters taking pleasure in pain or humiliation. Sexualised violence or works which glorify or glamorise violence will receive a more restrictive classification and may even be cut. A strict policy on sexual violence and rape is applied. Content which might eroticise or endorse sexual violence may require cuts at any classification level. This is more likely with video works than film because of the potential for replaying scenes out of context. Any association of sex with non-consensual restraint, pain or humiliation may be cut.
A small number of viewers are sensitive to flashing and flickering light, or some shapes and patterns, and may experience seizures or other serious physical effects. In addition, some viewers experience feelings of motion sickness or other symptoms when viewing works which feature hand held or otherwise moving camerawork, or which feature very low frequency sounds. It is the responsibility of film makers and distributors to identify works in which such issues may arise and to ensure that, when required, appropriate warnings are given to viewers. Such effects are therefore not normally taken into account when reaching a classification decision. However, if it is obvious during viewing that the work is highly likely to affect a significant number of viewers, the BBFC may advise the distributor of the need to ensure that appropriate warnings are in place. In extreme cases, assurances regarding the display of appropriate warnings may be required as a condition of classification.
CERTIFICATE CATEGORIES
After looking through all the certificates, we thought a certificate of 15 should be awarded to our teaser trailer.
15 –Suitable only for 15 years and over.
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema.
No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. Imitable behaviour or dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be cceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
The webpage that we looked at to get this information was http://www.bbfc.co.uk/downloads/pub/Guidelines/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202009.pdf
Horror
The use of frightening elements which might scare or unsettle an audience is part of a long tradition of story telling and film making. Many children enjoy the excitement of scary sequences, but, where films are targeted at a younger audience, classification decisions will take into account such factors as the frequency, length and detail of scary scenes as well as horror effects, including music and sound, and whether there is a swift and reassuring outcome. Older audiences often pay to see horror films because they like being frightened or shocked and such works are classified at an appropriate category to ensure that the young and vulnerable are protected from too intense an experience.
Violence
Violence has always been a feature of entertainment for children and adults. Classification decisions will take account of the degree and nature of any violence in a work. Works which feature the following are likely to receive more restrictive classifications: portrayal of violence as a normal solution to problems, heroes who inflict pain and injury, callousness towards victims, the encouragement of aggressive attitudes, and content which depicts characters taking pleasure in pain or humiliation. Sexualised violence or works which glorify or glamorise violence will receive a more restrictive classification and may even be cut. A strict policy on sexual violence and rape is applied. Content which might eroticise or endorse sexual violence may require cuts at any classification level. This is more likely with video works than film because of the potential for replaying scenes out of context. Any association of sex with non-consensual restraint, pain or humiliation may be cut.
A small number of viewers are sensitive to flashing and flickering light, or some shapes and patterns, and may experience seizures or other serious physical effects. In addition, some viewers experience feelings of motion sickness or other symptoms when viewing works which feature hand held or otherwise moving camerawork, or which feature very low frequency sounds. It is the responsibility of film makers and distributors to identify works in which such issues may arise and to ensure that, when required, appropriate warnings are given to viewers. Such effects are therefore not normally taken into account when reaching a classification decision. However, if it is obvious during viewing that the work is highly likely to affect a significant number of viewers, the BBFC may advise the distributor of the need to ensure that appropriate warnings are in place. In extreme cases, assurances regarding the display of appropriate warnings may be required as a condition of classification.
CERTIFICATE CATEGORIES
After looking through all the certificates, we thought a certificate of 15 should be awarded to our teaser trailer.
15 –Suitable only for 15 years and over.
No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema.
No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.
Discrimination
The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.
Drugs
Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.
Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. Imitable behaviour or dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised. There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity
Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex
Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be cceptable.
Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.
Violence
Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
The webpage that we looked at to get this information was http://www.bbfc.co.uk/downloads/pub/Guidelines/BBFC%20Classification%20Guidelines%202009.pdf
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Initial website creation planning
Now that both our trailer and poster are beginning to take shape, it is important we look into how to go about creating our website. Through researching what the A2 groups from last year used, and through also experimenting with different website creators, at the moment we think that wix.com might be the best website builder to use.
We know from earlier posts what mainstream, successful film websites include, but it is important to go over what we need to make sure we include in our website.
Below is a small deconstruction of one of last years groups websites.
PROS
-Branding- The film name is clear to see at the top of the page, and is given its own design with the typography and mix of colours. The tag line 'ISOLATION IS COMPULSORY' also adds a nice finishing touch below the trailer.
-Blood splatters give more of an insight into the type of film. Easily understandible to the user.
-Links to other sections giving more information. Vital to any film website. We are only required to create a homepage, but it is important to show our understanding of film websites.
-Media convergence- clear links to other media platforms that the film is based. Allows more accessiblilty to users and targets a wider audience.
CONS
-The trailer acts as the attraction, positioned in the centre of the page. Unlike many film websites though, the trailer does not play automatically, and on first viewing, it just appears as a black box. Maybe it could be more apparent that it is actually the film trailer?
-Also, another problem is that the user has to scroll down and across to access the full width of the homepage, making it less user-friendly. The 'jump' is not effective.
We know from earlier posts what mainstream, successful film websites include, but it is important to go over what we need to make sure we include in our website.
Below is a small deconstruction of one of last years groups websites.
-Branding- The film name is clear to see at the top of the page, and is given its own design with the typography and mix of colours. The tag line 'ISOLATION IS COMPULSORY' also adds a nice finishing touch below the trailer.
-Blood splatters give more of an insight into the type of film. Easily understandible to the user.
-Links to other sections giving more information. Vital to any film website. We are only required to create a homepage, but it is important to show our understanding of film websites.
-Media convergence- clear links to other media platforms that the film is based. Allows more accessiblilty to users and targets a wider audience.
CONS
-The trailer acts as the attraction, positioned in the centre of the page. Unlike many film websites though, the trailer does not play automatically, and on first viewing, it just appears as a black box. Maybe it could be more apparent that it is actually the film trailer?
-Also, another problem is that the user has to scroll down and across to access the full width of the homepage, making it less user-friendly. The 'jump' is not effective.
Friday, 15 October 2010
WWW. ?
One of the possible options we have for our coursework is to create a homepage for a website for our movie, it dawned on me today that we would need a domain name for our movie; so I looked on hosting websites for available names. Although it may seem standard to have simply the film name as the title, as seen in http://www.nightmareonelmstreet.com/ and http://www.thelastexorcism.com/ , this is not the most popular style of title but also is unavailable to us due to the fact http://www.werehouse.com/ is already taken. The alternatives we have are left with those seen in. http://www.letmein-moive.com/ (http://www.werehouse-movie.com/ is available) , www.vanhelsingmovie.com/ (http://www.werehousemovie.com/ is also available) and http://www.thewolfmanmoive.com/ (http://www.werehousethemovie.com/ is also aviable)
Therefore we have the choice between:
Therefore we have the choice between:
Website Criteria
We were lucky enough to be able to talk to an expert in the website design industry. He informed us that websites are internatlly assessed on the following criteria. Although our wesbite will not be marked on this level, it will provide us with a professional guideline to follow.
- Functionality
Cultural awareness, interaction times, no delay in loading information, legality and making sure everything is copy write free, language translators.
- Design
Graphic design, layout, colour schemes, typography, design user friendliness, aesthetics, outstanding graphic techniques, the use of both quick and slow time reactions – things might be worth waiting for, professionalism, good quality finish, lack of clutter, key information is accessible instantly, attention to detail both graphically and in language.
- Content
Purpose, make your intentions for the audience and users clear and unavoidable, relevance, verbal expression, correct use of language, elegant solutions, eye catching, clever clarity with the ability to draw the user into your website and its content, layout, appropriate amounts of interactive between the user and you, addressing your code issues, extra information, why would the audience use your website?
- Originality
Something different and distinctive, USP – unique selling point, try things that are seen as ‘unexpected’, successful use of noise, multisensory features, emotional expression, typography and graphics, (avoid silly noises when you clink of a link, make sure it is efficient,) predicative research, always think for the next step in web design.
- Overall effectiveness
Make sure it is efficient and successful to use, in an operational style and communicative way.
- Functionality
Cultural awareness, interaction times, no delay in loading information, legality and making sure everything is copy write free, language translators.
- Design
Graphic design, layout, colour schemes, typography, design user friendliness, aesthetics, outstanding graphic techniques, the use of both quick and slow time reactions – things might be worth waiting for, professionalism, good quality finish, lack of clutter, key information is accessible instantly, attention to detail both graphically and in language.
- Content
Purpose, make your intentions for the audience and users clear and unavoidable, relevance, verbal expression, correct use of language, elegant solutions, eye catching, clever clarity with the ability to draw the user into your website and its content, layout, appropriate amounts of interactive between the user and you, addressing your code issues, extra information, why would the audience use your website?
- Originality
Something different and distinctive, USP – unique selling point, try things that are seen as ‘unexpected’, successful use of noise, multisensory features, emotional expression, typography and graphics, (avoid silly noises when you clink of a link, make sure it is efficient,) predicative research, always think for the next step in web design.
- Overall effectiveness
Make sure it is efficient and successful to use, in an operational style and communicative way.
Website Research With A Focus Group
We conducted a focus group with around 20 teenage Media Studies students to discover what they linked and disliked about film websites. All the answers are listed below, with common issues highlighted.
The most annoying things about websites
- Disconnected hyperlink
- Spelling and grammar mistakes
- Poor/ confusing layout
- Not user friendly, can’t find what you’re looking for
- Too many adverts
- Too many clashing colours
- Pop ups
- Having to scroll horizontally
- The use of ‘Comic Sans’ font
- Unnecessary noise
Brilliant things about websites
- Clear layout and design
- Straightforward links
- Everything you need before the jump
- Quick action and reaction
- Extra information
We found there were more 'pet hates' about websites than positive feedback, so we have to make sure our website sucessfully meets the 'Billiant' criteria listed above or our target website user will disaprove of our website!
The most annoying things about websites
- Disconnected hyperlink
- Spelling and grammar mistakes
- Poor/ confusing layout
- Not user friendly, can’t find what you’re looking for
- Too many adverts
- Too many clashing colours
- Pop ups
- Having to scroll horizontally
- The use of ‘Comic Sans’ font
- Unnecessary noise
Brilliant things about websites
- Clear layout and design
- Straightforward links
- Everything you need before the jump
- Quick action and reaction
- Extra information
We found there were more 'pet hates' about websites than positive feedback, so we have to make sure our website sucessfully meets the 'Billiant' criteria listed above or our target website user will disaprove of our website!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)