Diegetic and non-diegetic sound

Diegetic sound: 
Sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film:  

• voices of characters 
• sounds made by objects in the story 
• music represented as coming from instruments in the story space

Diegetic sound is any sound presented as originated from source within the film's world  
Diegetic sound can be either on screen or off screen depending on whatever its source is within the frame or outside the frame.  
Another term for diegetic sound is actual sound  

non-diegetic sound: 
Sound whose source is neither visible or hasn't has been implied to be present in the action:  

• narrator's commentary
• sound effects which is added for the dramatic effect
• mood music

Non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from the a source outside story space.  
The distinction between diegetic or non-diegetic sound depends on our understanding of the conventions of film viewing and listening.  We know of that certain sounds are represented as coming from the story world, while others are  represented as coming from outside the space of the story events.  A play with diegetic and non-diegetic conventions can be used to create ambiguity (horror), or to surprise the audience 
Another term for non-diegetic sound is commentary sound. 

digital drawing

Digital drawing reflective log

Digital drawing reflective log

When i first got the assignment and had to use photoshop i was very worried, as i wasn't very experienced when it came to photoshop. This meant that i had to get lots of practice and guidance when it came to photoshop before i did three movie posters in the style of Saul Bass. Once i got used to photoshop i had to find inspiration for what movie posters i would do to find inspiration i look at saul bass’ work and used it to inspire my work. I decided to do posters on, Titanic, E.T. and The X-Files. They way i did my posters is i start with a blank primary colour as a background. I then added shapes and lines over them to create the poster. The X-Files poster was hand drawn and digitally scanned and i then added colour to make it. The poster are very simple, but effective, very much in a Saul Bass style .

I believe i could've improved on the overall quality of the poster and given more time that would of been an option, but the principles of the style are still there.

For my observation drawings i drew three mannequins all in a different position, to do this i needed a pencil and paper, once i set the mannequin in a position i drew it. It was reasonably easy to draw the three different positions. I then had to draw and storyboard that showed a mannequin drawing doing something. So, i decided to have the mannequin wave and then walk off, this was an enjoyable objective that I believe i competed it to a high standard.

using premiere pro

To create my clip i imported the 30 second clip from youtube to adobe premiere pro and then unlinked the original audio i then imported benny hill music of youtube and added it under the footage

Photography Evaluation

I started of the assignment by learning camera structure, layout and controls when it comes to camera usage. When it comes to DSLR cameras we learnt about the structure basics. I learnt that the photographer can see the the subject through the mirror, and when he takes the photograph the mirror pulls up and the light travels through to a sensor. When I went out to practice taking photographs I was shown how to change the ISO and the exposure. When I first starting taking photographs the exposure was off, I then learnt the if you keep the little arrow at 0 the exposure should be perfect.

Iso speeds

Digital Single Lens Camera + other cameras

 The basic operation of a DSLR is as  follows: for viewing purposes, the  mirror reflects the light coming  through the lens upwards at an  approximately 90 degree angle. It  is then reflected by the pentaprism  to the photographer's eye. During  exposure (when the photograph is  taken), the mirror swings upward,  and a shutter opens, allowing the  lens to project light through the  aperture onto the film / sensor.Compact camera:A point-and-shoot camera, also called a compact camera, is a still cameradesigned primarily for simple operation. Most use focus free lenses or autofocus for focusing, automatic systems for setting the exposure options, and have flash units built in.SLR (film)A single-lens reflex camera (SLR) is a camera that typically uses a mirror and prism system that permits the photographer to view through the lens and see exactly what will be captured.

Medium format

The size of the imaging sensor comes into play in the final quality of the photo. I'd rather have a 20 megapixel medium format camera than a 30 megapixel 35mm based DSLR because the physical sensor is much larger. The larger the sensor the higher the quality.

Large format

The exposure triangle

The exposure triangle                                           

Shutter speed 
Also so known as exposure time it is the length of time
the camera shutter is open to the exposure of light
if the shutter speed is fast it takes a still image
a slow shutter speed creates more of a motion blur

ISO
In Digital Photography ISO measures the sensitivity of the image sensor. The same principles apply as in film photography – the lower the number the less sensitive your camera is to light and the finer the grain. Higher ISO settings are generally used in darker situations to get faster shutter speeds.

Aperture
Aperture is the depth of field. Lower the number the more blur. higher number more depth of field 

The exposure triangle is the the three main elements of exposure, they're shutter speed, ISO and Aperture

Production Diary

During this assignment I contributed in many ways to my classmates trailers.

Contribution:
Director - I directed my trailer, this consisted of getting the suitable actors and help for camera, lighting and location. There were bumps along the way, such as delays this meant that the timetable had to be changed, which made my job as director harder. I made the cameraman aware of the angles I needed, this meant everyone was on the same page, which meant the production ran smoothly

Camera: I was a camera man for a classmates trailer. As a camera man i was required to listen to the directors instructions and try and get the best shot I can. When I tried to review the footage with director the camera ran out of battery, so we had to get a knew battery to continue filming. Once finished filming we transfer the footage from the SD card to the computer, Then pre production started.

Editing: When editing I have to chose between shots and decide which would be best for the trailer. Then I start putting them together under guidelines of various storyboards. It takes a while to sync everything up, then it was time to put the final credits onto the edit. I hen watch it over to make sure everything is as it should be.

Star wars assignment (risk assessment)

To stop people getting hurt during the trailers filming. The team will make sure that all wires are out of the way of set and people will watch there step.

When people are carrying heavy equipment they will be heavy equipment. We will also make sure that a person that is carrying heavy stuff is capable.

When it comes to props we will ask actors to be extra careful when using them.

Star wars assignment (proposal)

The way I'm going to do my three trailer ideas is I'm going to get all my research, Primary and secondary together and use it to help me come up with scenarios to use in my trailers. I would also use the storyboard I've done to help me stay organized and focused throughout my time doing the trailers. I will also use my camera shot list and crew contact list to help everyone in the production of my trailer stay organized. This will ensure the trailers get done in the allocated time and allows us to have some flexibility in the production.

Star wars assignment (budget)

• Fare to and back from college - £5
• Food (sandwiches & drink) - £7
• Camera - £50
• Actor - £100
• Set - £150

Budget = £312

Star wars assignment (Locations)

My Science fiction blockbuster will be shot in the college. Most of my scenes will be shot on the 2nd floor in bede college,the college has  all the equipment needed and helps with the filming.

Some of the scenes will be shot on the 1st floor as it offers a different background and gives the trailers some adversity.

Star wars assignment (Audience research)

The typical star wars fan is male aged between 18-44, who are a fan of science and like horrors .

Darth Vader audience: Has the second highest appeal with female audiences, his fans tend to have a higher income and a little older.

Luke Skywalker: Has male oriented middle-aged fans, his audience has the highest income of all fans and is most likely to work in business

Han-Solo: Has the youngest audience of all characters, his fans also tend to have the lowest salaries

Princess Leia: Has the highest appeal to female fans of both legacy and new characters.

Star wars assignment (scenario)

I am the head of a public relations company and I have been approached by film studio to create a "buzz" around their latest science fiction blockbuster, based around the "Universe of star wars". However, the studio need me to pitch the idea to them first for me to be chosen by the PR company that will represent them. I will need to produce three 30 second trailers of a story of my choice that will persuade the film studio to hire me for a job.

Star wars assignment (trailer ideas)

My ideas is to make a comedy spoof of star wars characters

Trailer 1 - Includes Yoda and Obi-Wan kenobi having a conversation about Luke skywalker and his inability to us the force and ridicule him for it.

Trailer 2 - Includes Darth Maul and the emperor they joke about darth vader and his voice. This is for comedy purposes

Trailer 3 - My final trailer will be between R2D2 and C3PO talking about there weekend

Star wars assignment (scripts)

Script 1

Star wars sketch show
*Obi-Wan enters room*

Yoda: Hairy one you are Obi-Wan
Obi-Wan: Little green midget you are
Yoda: Funny one you are
*long pause*

Yoda: Luke has pitiful use of the force he has
Obi-Wan: You're not wrong there boy

Yoda: He is not fit to be a jedi

Script 2

*Darth maul and the emperor or having a lunch break*

The emperor: Vaders voice is very annoying and his mask is stupid
Darth maul: hahah I've been thinking that for so long

*Darth vader enters*

Vader: Hi guys
The emperor: hello good friend
Darth maul: hello mate

Vader: what were you guys talking about

*speak at same time*

the emperor: nothing
Darth maul:nothing

Script 3
*C3PO enters*

R2D2: Oioi big up the massive, how you doing?
C3PO: Me heads banging, what were we drinking?
R2D2: Lots and lots oil
C3PO: the boss is going to be so mad
R2D2: don't care pal

Star Wars assignment (crew roles)

The roles in the short trailer will be:

• Director - Will control all aspects of the trailers 
• Producer- Job is to plan and coordinate the trailers 
• Editor- Editors job is to get the footage down to a suitable time and put a professional feel to it
• Actor- an actor job is to act out the script
• Cameraman- The camera man jobs is to capture the action and keep it in focus 

Star Wars Assignment (Health & Safety)

There is various health and safety risks involved in this assignment. First, as there is cameras and various equipment involved, we have to try and keep wires out of the way so nobody trips and falls over them.

Secondly, if any people are carrying equipment used in the project make sure they are capable off carrying and take care while carrying it. This would ensure no damage to pivotal equipment and would mean that the set

Lastly, Actors have to be extremely careful when using props, especially the light saber it could cause  damage to anyone on set. It is vital to be safe when using props so you can get through filming without any hitches.

Evaluation

Pre-Production

We started our project by brainstorming ideas. We then choose what we thought was the best and most entertaining idea.  We also had a researcher that would research the information for the documentary this helped when it comes to length of the documentary. From here we then decided what camera shots to use to get the best effect out of our documentary. As a team we then proceeded to assume our roles, we chose our roles according to what we thought we were best at. Then the director and producer drew a storyboard planning out our project. We then went out and did some research as to where we would do our filming, we also took various pictures around the college to put in our documentary in the edit. When we found locations to do our interview we then had to decide what camera angle to use for the interview.

Production

Our director and producer got actors for the interview. We filmed it were there was good lighting and had our resources. It took a couple of takes to finally get the interviews done. We then got the chance to use a green screen, which is one of the regrets i have about the project as we didn't take advantage of the use of he green screen,which could be helped our project. 

Post Production 

our editor put it all together in conjunction with the producer.They added effects and made it look good.

Overall, i think it could've been better, but this was a experience and i am pleased at my first attempt at a project like this.