Sunday 5 May 2013
Thursday 18 April 2013
Wednesday 27 March 2013
OCR rules v Copyright rules.
I found on the OCR webiste it states that:
"What is the Rule on Soundtracks?
All material should be original, EXCEPT at AS level copyright-free music may be used. At A2, for MUSIC VIDEO a copyright track may be used but there should be evidence in research and planning of candidates seeking permission to use it. All candidates are strongly encouraged to explore the variety of possibilities of sound design and not just to use music!
Are candidates allowed to use images created by others, such as images of rock stars for magazines ?
NO. All material should be created by the candidates themselves."
Copyright is a legal concept, it helps the creator of an original work piece have exclusive rights to it.
Copyright can be seen as both good and bad, the negative side is it will take more time and effort to create these sounds rather than finding a clip out of a wide variety online.
I should only use a work that's been protected by copyright with the copyright owner's permission.
However, Copyright does not protect ideas for a work. It is only when the work itself is fixed, for example in writing, that copyright automatically protects it. This means that you do not have to apply for copyright.
More about copyright: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy.htm
"What is the Rule on Soundtracks?
All material should be original, EXCEPT at AS level copyright-free music may be used. At A2, for MUSIC VIDEO a copyright track may be used but there should be evidence in research and planning of candidates seeking permission to use it. All candidates are strongly encouraged to explore the variety of possibilities of sound design and not just to use music!
Are candidates allowed to use images created by others, such as images of rock stars for magazines ?
NO. All material should be created by the candidates themselves."
Copyright is a legal concept, it helps the creator of an original work piece have exclusive rights to it.
Copyright can be seen as both good and bad, the negative side is it will take more time and effort to create these sounds rather than finding a clip out of a wide variety online.
I should only use a work that's been protected by copyright with the copyright owner's permission.
However, Copyright does not protect ideas for a work. It is only when the work itself is fixed, for example in writing, that copyright automatically protects it. This means that you do not have to apply for copyright.
More about copyright: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy.htm
Film certificates
U -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.
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.
12/12A -Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.
15 -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.
18 -No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video work.
R18 -To be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years. The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be supplied by mail order.
source -http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
Thursday 14 March 2013
Script
(Opening scene.)
Where ever I drive I end up here, I wish it would end.
This has been recourring for over a year now.
(Fade to black transition)
(Driving scene carries on.)
Nothing in-particular triggered this, it just happend.
Every time I progress further, it ends.
(First scene in woods.)
I park, I get out of the car.
(Cuts)
(First reoccurrence. Volume on narrative slightly increases.)
I want to turn around or wake up at this point but, I can't stop.
Its like im paralyzed.
It cuts, then I wake up.
(Cuts, second reoccurrence. Stylized shots of driving. Volume of narrative slightly increases.)
Again I get in the car and start driving, I end up on the same repetitive road.
This must be a dream, but it feels so real.
I start to panic and try my best to wake up, but, i'm more than stuck.
(Third reoccurrence, volume reaches to highest point. Building up to this.)
My hands lose balance on the steering wheel when, this familar road appears.
I get out of the car.
It hasn't cut, what's happening?
I'm searching all over the place.
I'm waiting to wake up.
Some one else is here, this isn't happening this isnt me.
This must be a dream but it feels so real.
I try my best to wake up, but i'm more than stuck.
It cuts, then I wake up.
Again I get in the car and start driving, I end up on the same repetitive road.
Any direction I drive it's irrelevant.
(Character sees himself dead and shots rewind with transitions flashbacks of him dead.)
Where ever I drive I end up here, I wish it would end.
Everytime I progress further, It ends.
This is not happening,
this isn't me. <-(Shouts with panicky tone.)
Where ever I drive I end up here, I wish it would end.
This has been recourring for over a year now.
(Fade to black transition)
(Driving scene carries on.)
Nothing in-particular triggered this, it just happend.
Every time I progress further, it ends.
(First scene in woods.)
I park, I get out of the car.
(Cuts)
(First reoccurrence. Volume on narrative slightly increases.)
I want to turn around or wake up at this point but, I can't stop.
Its like im paralyzed.
It cuts, then I wake up.
(Cuts, second reoccurrence. Stylized shots of driving. Volume of narrative slightly increases.)
Again I get in the car and start driving, I end up on the same repetitive road.
This must be a dream, but it feels so real.
I start to panic and try my best to wake up, but, i'm more than stuck.
(Third reoccurrence, volume reaches to highest point. Building up to this.)
My hands lose balance on the steering wheel when, this familar road appears.
I get out of the car.
It hasn't cut, what's happening?
I'm searching all over the place.
I'm waiting to wake up.
(Second audio track comes in and over laps. Stylized shots of character searching the place fast forward/rewind shots too.)
Some one else is here, this isn't happening this isnt me.
This must be a dream but it feels so real.
I try my best to wake up, but i'm more than stuck.
It cuts, then I wake up.
Again I get in the car and start driving, I end up on the same repetitive road.
Any direction I drive it's irrelevant.
(Character sees himself dead and shots rewind with transitions flashbacks of him dead.)
Where ever I drive I end up here, I wish it would end.
Everytime I progress further, It ends.
This is not happening,
this isn't me. <-(Shouts with panicky tone.)
Wednesday 13 March 2013
Emailing Radiohead
To use 'Everything in it's right place' in my short film firstly, I had to do my research and try and find a valid email adress. I used 'Google' as a method due to the vastness of information it provides.
The production company who's with Radiohead are known as 'W.a.s.t.e' which I discovered from this page, however the links were not useful.
So I went back to the previous search engine page.
So I went on this page, Which ended up being expired and not very helpful.
Then I found a Radiohead fan page with details off W.a.s.t.e including a address to send fan mail and also an email.
..Sent!
The production company who's with Radiohead are known as 'W.a.s.t.e' which I discovered from this page, however the links were not useful.
So I went on this page, Which ended up being expired and not very helpful.
Going back to the previous search engine...
Then I found a Radiohead fan page with details off W.a.s.t.e including a address to send fan mail and also an email.
Then I opened up my google mail account and sent an email about being a media student, my short film and enquiring to have copy right of the song for my short film.
Researching magazine lay out.
"The London Film review' targets more short films and is an independant wesbite so theres no biased comments and is reliable. Love film and empire magazine target more block buster films however popular with my teenage young adult audience.
Wednesday 6 February 2013
Magazine review notes
Model example focus structure and lay out:
Next analyse body of text - Terminology (Media and Film)
Literacy level - Elaborated code (formal) Restricted code/ mode of address.
Audience type:
Film 'Buffs, experts and fans'
Entertainment seekers
General, sunday suppliment
Demographics age, gender, class
Star Fans
Techno geeks
Narrative focus:
Teaser
Critical
Promotional
Technology:
Online
Offline (Hard copy)
Both
Also need to look at the institution or industry behind the text, are they being funded from certain film companies to add a biased validity? Or do they support independant film companies. Also are they film alliterate? Do they know what they're talking about?
Next analyse body of text - Terminology (Media and Film)
Literacy level - Elaborated code (formal) Restricted code/ mode of address.
Audience type:
Film 'Buffs, experts and fans'
Entertainment seekers
General, sunday suppliment
Demographics age, gender, class
Star Fans
Techno geeks
Narrative focus:
Teaser
Critical
Promotional
Technology:
Online
Offline (Hard copy)
Both
Also need to look at the institution or industry behind the text, are they being funded from certain film companies to add a biased validity? Or do they support independant film companies. Also are they film alliterate? Do they know what they're talking about?
Thursday 31 January 2013
Editing the style of my clip........
To give my movie a style that stands out, i'm using iMovie 11 to edit the colour, tone, exposure and contrast of my clip. This is how I do it..
To make the clip as clear and sharp as possible, this is how I decided to adjust the levels.
After experimenting with 'white point' having red and green tones, I decided green fitted the ambient tone better.
Final style.
Firstly I open up a selected clip I want to style, drag it into 'project library' then double click, then 'Inspector' appears, after clicking 'video' The styling tools appear.
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Copyright issues
Copyright is a legal concept, it helps the creator of an original work piece have exclusive rights to it.
Our 'OTS' will have to include sound that we've made using a programme for example 'Sibelius' or we could use 'foleying' to enhance the quality of the sound. Copyright can be seen as both good and bad, the negative side is it will take more time and effort to create these sounds rather than finding a clip out of a wide variety online.
I should only use a work that's been protected by copyright with the copyright owner's permission.
However, Copyright does not protect ideas for a work. It is only when the work itself is fixed, for example in writing, that copyright automatically protects it. This means that you do not have to apply for copyright.
More about copyright: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy.htm
Our 'OTS' will have to include sound that we've made using a programme for example 'Sibelius' or we could use 'foleying' to enhance the quality of the sound. Copyright can be seen as both good and bad, the negative side is it will take more time and effort to create these sounds rather than finding a clip out of a wide variety online.
I should only use a work that's been protected by copyright with the copyright owner's permission.
However, Copyright does not protect ideas for a work. It is only when the work itself is fixed, for example in writing, that copyright automatically protects it. This means that you do not have to apply for copyright.
More about copyright: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy.htm
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