Evaluation Task.

You can compare the opening of our children's film to the opening of Fireman Sam. The similarities between the two is that within the first minute of the opening you see the main character in the job that the film is about, and also see some of the difficulties that he has to face in his everyday life in the service. Another similarity is that both are made from plasticine and the images are captured by programmes like i stop motion and then put together and edited to make the sequence a lot more smooth. Also both use interesting colours and music to get the attention of the young audience.

These two screen grabs show the characters in their service vehicles, this shows that their both doing their job although Fireman Sam has a bigger sense of emergency, because Policeman Dan is having a coke and donut. The difference is that the camera for Fireman Sam tracks Sam and does and close up of him in his vehicle, Whereas in Policeman Dan the camera just stays in one place but zooms in when he eats and drinks.

Feedback

Question 1 - Camerawork;

There was a lot of movement., but not many different angles, the camerawork was steady.

Question 2 -
a) Sound;

The use of sound is really good, sound effects are really effective and placed perfectly, creates the exciting action atmosphere. Mostly use of diegetic sound which was good.

b) Titles;

Introducing the characters well, introduces the location well however, it doesn't really open the story well but its still an intriguing opening.

Question 3 -
a) Mise en Scene;

The animation is smooth in most areas, though you can see some of the groups hands.

b) Target Audience;

Probably male aged 8 years onwards.

Question 4 - Editing;

The pace is all round continually good and flows well. However at times it lags behind a bit. They have used continuity editing in their sequence which is similar to many other children's films. This type of editing and the way it has been done is smooth.

Question 5 - Distribution;

Disney might produce and distribute this film as it is quite similar to some films that they make.
It is aimed at kids like most Disney films and is simple in it's narrative and also very easy to watch and it is exciting,

Final Childrens film opening

Final animatic with music

We found the sound effects on Garageband which were appropriate for our opening sequence. The sound effects used fit with our sequence and timing of whats going on in the opening.

Policeman Dan Storyboard

This is our storyboard for our animation.

 This is the establishing shot zooming in to Policeman Dan's car. During this we have relaxing music and opening titles.

 Policeman Dan is eating a donut when a car drives past at a fast speed.













Policeman Dan drops his donut and the chase starts.

 The criminal crashes his car and runs away. Policeman Dan follows and action music starts.













Policeman Dan throws a stone and hits the suspect in the back of the head.









Policeman Dan arrests the suspect.

 

He places him inside his police car.

Title of the film comes up and another drives car past at a high speed.

Memorable Children's Film Character.

Simba - The Lion King.


One of the most memorable characters from a children's film that I remember is Simba from 'The Lion King'. The opening sequence is of the sun rising with dramatic music that continues to play throughout the scene, the music really helps to set the scene for the audience. Various wild animals hear a noise and follow it, which leads them to where Simba has been born. Throughout this particular part of the opening, various long shots and close ups have been used to see the variety of different animals being introduced. When the animals arrive at the den, a over the shoulder shot from Simba's father Mufasa point of view is used and then you get an extreme close up of Simba, this emphasises the importance of Simba's character. The background music begins to fade and turn into a much more calmer sound when introducing Simba. You also get a point of view shot from Simba looking at the monkey. Finally, a extreme long shot is used when the monkey takes Simba to meet all the animals, then a extreme close up to Simba, the music then starts to get louder and more dramatic when everyone starts celebrating. The camera spins round and pans round all the animals, to end the opening scene a long shot is used again.

BBFC Research

BBFC means British Board Film Classification. This group are specialised  in giving films ratings. These are some of the ratings they give to films:

Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice

Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Mood Board

This is our mood board. It shows some of the moods, colours and ideas that we will use in our opening sequence for our children's film.
Our idea for our children's film is to use plasticine and create a memorable children's character:

Final...

Shots included:

Establishing shot
Close up
Action shot
Reaction shot
Long shot
Over the shoulder shot

We used heavy beats to give a "gangster" feel to the film.
We also used a sound effect to represent the mobile phone ringing.

Preliminary Task

Stuff needed :)

Bag of nuts
Trackies
Hoody
Trainers
Caps
THE CAMERA
Spare bags for nuts/ More nuts
Mobile Phone
Chewing gum

Location

On path in wooded area on school site, near main entrance.

Preliminary Task

Name- Wobbie
Tittle- The convo innit blud.

Shot 1- Establishment shot
Shot 2- Close up
Shot 3- Action shot
Shot 4- Reaction shot
Shot 5- Long shot
Shot 6- Over the Shoulder