Title sequence screenshots

These are the screenshots from the finished title sequence.They show the stages that the sequence go through.

Target Audience

The target audience research sheets questionnaires above, were given to an audience aged between 15-25,a group we had chosen to target.The questions were based on the type of film genre liked and why.Overall the most popular genre chosen was dance,whilst thriller,horror, sci-fi and romance were picked the least.The target audience questionnaire gave our group an idea of who might be interested in the dance genre chosen for our title sequence.Once we knew our target audience,we were able to research into film genres of that particular age group and found that dance was a popular genre,which we thought could incorporate a lot of contemporary ideas,that could help make our "Change the Beat" title sequence appeal to our audience.The feedback showed that people enjoyed watching upbeat movies with an urban vibe and a storyline in which the audience could relate to.The dance element of the film was a way of showing how young people express themselves nowadays,suggesting and encouraging people to experience and enjoy the opportunities of life;a message that is portrayed in the sequence.

"Change the Beat" title sequence

This is our final title sequence for Change the Beat.It has been re-edited and improved.

Media Journal-Week 15

This week,Myself and Yasmin did as much as we could to improve our title sequence.For most of the days Yasmin was busy,so I focused on editing the titles.It proved difficult a first because I couldn't seem to find any exciting transitions for the titles.Yasmin and I also discussed changing the title font because our original title did not appeal to our audience.I tried out several types of fonts on Dadont.com,but it seemed difficult to find the right one and the transitions on final cut pro seemed limited.

On Friday,myself and Yasmin stay after school to put the finish touches on the sequence to make it look better.This took us about 2 hours to do,but eventually we had completed the editing,by compromising the typography and the transitions.I then uploaded the video on to YouTube for feedback.At first I thought the sequence wouldn't have been completed because of the lack of time and numerous problems with re shooting.But now I am happy that it is improved and completed.

Our final task we were given to do,was to complete an evaluation for our title sequences.Myself and Yasmin discussed some of the questions and started them on Thursday.Some of the questions were challenging but in the end,we understood what they were asking for.I also did a write up on the production logo and audience questionnaires.

Feedback forms

These are the are the feedback forms we received from our class during the screening of the title sequence.A range of views have been expressed and we have taken these comments into consideration and will be adding them to our sequence.

After receiving these feedback forms,I had cometo a realisation, that major changes needed to be made on our production work.I thought about the way in which we had presented the seqeunce.Myself and my group scheduled a day to refilm in order to get better camera shots and angles to improve the cinematography within the sequence.The feedback helped our group because it highlighted the main problems we needed to focus on in order to produce a successful sequence.Unfortunately due to actors cancelling scheduled filmed time,we were unable to fix most of the problems to ensure that our title sequence was at a high standard.

Production logo

Jump productions is our production name,we brainstormed a few names and finally decided to use this name because we thought it was simple and fitted well with the theme of movement/dance.The shoes were chosen, because they represented our genre (dance).The typography is kind of slick and smooth.It has been neatly done and it looks quite professional.

Media Journal-Week 14

This week Our group found out that Rebbecca(Becky) dropped out of media,therefore only myself and Yasmin and Jasmine will be in the group.On Tuesday jasmine was absent,so we had do things without her.Even though the deadline is very close me and Yasmin had to think and discuss alternatives for our title sequence because the dance scenes were poorly shot.At one point we thought about producing a whole new title sequence,but unfortunately we have limited time on our hands.Another option,a simplifier,this we can use to make the sequence less complicated technically and story wise.

Ms Whittaker previewed the title sequence and also gave positive and constructive feedback for us to work on. She gave me good ideas on how to present the dance scene coherently.I think that editing the sequence with advise from Ms Whittaker has added to my editing skills.I feel like I have learnt more techniques, which will help me in the future.

On Friday, I went to visit another location (YMCA)whereby , youth could fill in for absent actors in our sequence.Unfortunately I was unable to make it due to timing and transport issues.I then decided to go today(Sunday) which was also another problem because when I got there the YMCA centre was closed.On Friday and Saturday I had contacted them with different contacts on a number of occasions but there was no response.I then contacted Yasmin and told her the problems that I was having but ,Yasmin herself was stuck for a solution.Next week I will ask Ms Whittaker for advise and alternatives since myself and Yasmin feel like there is no way out of this situation.