Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Short film
First:
We gathered the equipment that was needed to conduct the recording of our video. The equipment used was a recording tape, a tripod, and a HD Sony video camera. After doing this our tutor gave us a scene to act out, the scene was that of an action scene/mugging.
Second:
After we did this, we went out filming as one big group and then shot some scenes, cut a ways and filmed some still shots. There were two people recording and directing (Myself and another Media student) and three people running/doing a chase scene (Also Media students). When we had finished recording and getting the scenes we wanted, we went back and edited it on Final Cut to get a short film. We each edited it ourselves.
Third:
Whilst editing all the clips on Final Cut that we had filmed, we created a series of small sections that made a short film when put into order; my video. First of all, I used a FireWire cable to connect the video recorder and the imac together. After that I Then I edited the video by double clicking the original unedited video and then checking it to see if it had captured properly.
Monday, 24 February 2014
Prezi for cosplay
The following link will go to the prezi I made for my documentary showing primary research, secondary research, quantitative research, qualitative research, and my conclusion.
Task 3 - Question 4
What are the strengths and weaknesses of your final product?
One strength of my final product is that NO archive footage has been use on the video, it is only my filming and my pictures that are featured. Everything in the video has been filmed and taken by me. Only the background music isn't mine which I have already disclaimed on.
Another strength of my final product is that it I asked a verity of people three questions. I didn't stick to just one person, I asked five different people the same three questions so that it was fair and so that I could get different opinions.
The last strength of my final product would be that it was creative. In between interviews, I put footage of the Doki Doki Festival and pictures that I took at a later date. Then using the pictures and video's to make the documentary seem more happy and also to let the viewer see what sort of environment cosplayers are in and how they dress.
One weakness of my final product would have be that I didn't ask more people. I should have asked more to get more views or opinions on why people cosplay, what they think cosplay is, and if they cosplayed. This would have helped my documentary to be longer.
The second weakness of my final product would be that I could have gathered more footage to prolong the documentary. Allowing me to get more of the surroundings in.
The last weakness of my final product would have to be that the intro needs to be more thought through.
The last strength of my final product would be that it was creative. In between interviews, I put footage of the Doki Doki Festival and pictures that I took at a later date. Then using the pictures and video's to make the documentary seem more happy and also to let the viewer see what sort of environment cosplayers are in and how they dress.
One weakness of my final product would have be that I didn't ask more people. I should have asked more to get more views or opinions on why people cosplay, what they think cosplay is, and if they cosplayed. This would have helped my documentary to be longer.
The second weakness of my final product would be that I could have gathered more footage to prolong the documentary. Allowing me to get more of the surroundings in.
The last weakness of my final product would have to be that the intro needs to be more thought through.
Task 3 - Question 3
What tasks did you carry out from start to finish? Create a Power Point documenting (Pre Production/Production/Post Production)
Task 3 - Question 1
How successful if your product compared with your original idea?
The finished product I have now compared to my original idea has been very successful because I expected to use more archive footage rather than gather the decent amount of footage I have that I recorded on my own. When I had my original idea, I thought I would have to use footage that people had gathered off YouTubes themselves because there wasn't enough conventions at the time (There was only the Doki Doki Festival and I was concerned that I hadn't gotten enough footage). But I quickly sorted that problem out by arranging a Cosplay/Photo Shoot meet with the many Cosplay friends I had made at the Doki Doki Festival. they agreed to me using their photo's as part of my coursework and allowed me to put it into my Documentary video that is now on YouTube. If I would have used archive footage in my video and not the footage I have now, then it would have brought my marking down as it wasn't MY footage. This is the weakness of that idea. The strength of the idea would have been that it might have looked more professional and better surroundings.
The link below is my video.
Cosplay Documentary
The finished product I have now compared to my original idea has been very successful because I expected to use more archive footage rather than gather the decent amount of footage I have that I recorded on my own. When I had my original idea, I thought I would have to use footage that people had gathered off YouTubes themselves because there wasn't enough conventions at the time (There was only the Doki Doki Festival and I was concerned that I hadn't gotten enough footage). But I quickly sorted that problem out by arranging a Cosplay/Photo Shoot meet with the many Cosplay friends I had made at the Doki Doki Festival. they agreed to me using their photo's as part of my coursework and allowed me to put it into my Documentary video that is now on YouTube. If I would have used archive footage in my video and not the footage I have now, then it would have brought my marking down as it wasn't MY footage. This is the weakness of that idea. The strength of the idea would have been that it might have looked more professional and better surroundings.
The link below is my video.
Cosplay Documentary
Social network feedback
For this, I posted my video to friends online to see what they thought of it and then I posted the link onto my FaceBook profile to see what everyone that I had on my friends list thought of it so that I could get enough feedback. When I showed them, I was on a group Skype call to see what their opinion would be and they all said it was really good and that it was well made. Unfortunately, hearing them say this instead of it being in writing makes it harder because I don't have the evidence that they have said this. So I will ask them to send me a message on what they thought about it, then I will have the evidence of their opinion in writing.
Video responses
The following videos are Video responses with me asking what they thought about my video and how I could improve it. Anything that they say during the question "how could I improve it?" I will listen to and take as advice for the next time I make a Documentary.
Presentation research
I made a questionnaire on microsoft word to take round to the level 3 media students (the level above mine) and I asked them the obvious questions about cosplay. Asking what their gender was, what their age was, if they knew what cosplay is, would they like to know about cosplay if they didn't, what their favourite form of anime was (e.g. Manga, Games, films etc), did they make their own costumes, and what their occupation was. I asked all the level 3 media students and not just the ones that knew about anime to get fair results. If I were to only ask the people that knew about anime or cosplay, then it would be biased and unfair.
The reason I chose to give out a questionnaire was because it was easy to put together, easy for people to fill it out and easy to gather information such as how many females liked anime and how many didn't, and how many males knew about cosplay and how many didn't. This also gives me a fair idea of an age group that like anime and those that don't like it. As well as that, the questionnaire also tells me that most preferred TV programs over games etc.
I printed out around ten or fifteen copies of this questionnaire and then handed them out. The picture below is what the questionnaire looked like when answered.
The reason I chose to give out a questionnaire was because it was easy to put together, easy for people to fill it out and easy to gather information such as how many females liked anime and how many didn't, and how many males knew about cosplay and how many didn't. This also gives me a fair idea of an age group that like anime and those that don't like it. As well as that, the questionnaire also tells me that most preferred TV programs over games etc.
I printed out around ten or fifteen copies of this questionnaire and then handed them out. The picture below is what the questionnaire looked like when answered.
Codes and conventions
BBC Click:
Voice Overs- These were used to explain what sort of technology was out whilst a video was playing (e.g. the video showing a TV and the voice over explaining how it was used/could be used).
Cut Aways- Were used in the video to take a shot of an object and then quickly moves to another shot of a different object (PS4 to Xbox One).
Magazine Style- The Presenter says what's going to happen, like on the back of a magazine it says what content is in it.
Information- Used to say which is the PS4, xbox one, and why they are brilliant technology. Trying to entice the viewer to buy the product.
Presenting- Was used to introduce the show and different topics that will come into the show (Will say which topic is next).
Name Tags- Is used to tell the viewer what the interviewee is called and what their occupation may be (e.g. Person on screen would have the tag "Paul Simmons, IT Professional").
Interviews- Are used to get different opinions from people to see what their point of view is; it is also used for gathering information such as why/when a product that they work with will be releases.
Name Of Program- It will be used to tell viewers what the show is called, whether its during the program, before or possibly after the show.
Game Footage- Used to show how well a certain product preforms when playing a game; it might be to show how a TV is HD or to show how well the graphics are in the game.
Informal Approach- Used to allow the viewers that don't know too much about technology to understand more and to make them feel comfortable whilst understanding.
Vice:
Introduction- Used to introduce the program to the viewers before the topics start showing (e.g. "Welcome to BBC News").
Information- Used in most bits of the program to give the viewer knowledge of the topic that the person is talking about.
Voice Overs- Were used again to explain what something is during a video (e.g. A shot of land from a birds eye view and someone speaking and explaining a bit of the History from the place that they are filming).
Hand Held Cameras- Used because the person might not have a professional cameras so that they can record properly without the video being clear or without it shaking.
Name Tags- Used to introduce the interviewee to the viewer and so that they can see their name and their occupation (To see if it links to the topic).
Interviews- Used to gather information and opinions of the interviewee, seeing their thoughts on the topic.
Cut Aways- Used to observe an objet but then could change clip of another different object (e.g. A pool party and then to someone outside).
Background Music- Used to make the clip seem calm whilst a soothing song plays in the background of the clip.
Credits- Were used to say who produced the video, who was the director and who were filmed in the videos/topics.
BBC Coast:
Helicopter shot- Used to show how the land looks from a birds eye view and also to show how bits of other land looks.
Voice Over- Was used to explain where the presenter was whilst a video was playing (e.g. The beautiful landscape of Scotland shown and the Presenter telling the viewer where he/she was).
Cut Aways- Used to observe something but then could change clip of something else (e.g. Scotland Landscape cutting to a Cannel).
Background Music- Played in the background to add a calm theme to the video to make the viewer soothed, calm and collected whilst watching the show.
Diagram- Used to tell the viewer a bit about the Historic events that have happened (e.g. Loch Ness Monster inside the Loch Ness).
Information- Is used to give the viewer an understanding of why the topic has been explored or will be explored.
Interviews- Used to gather some more information and also used to get opinions on what they think and how they see things.
Magazine Styled- The Presenter says what's going to happen, like on the back of a magazine it says what content is in it.
BBC Four, Frozen Planet - Autumn:
Voice Overs- Used to explain what animal is on screen (at the time) but is also used to describe how and why a certain animal goes to a certain place, e.g. Penguins migrate to the south pole (or other places) to avoid getting eaten.
Background Music- Is used in this to add a theme to the situation that the animal is in, e.g. if the animal is in trouble it would be an upbeat track rather than a calm and soothing track.
Cut Aways- Used for switching to a different shot so that the viewer can have a glimpse of another thing that is related to the subject.
Background Music- Is used to make a scene intense, happy, calm or upsetting. Depending on the scene and music, it allows the viewer to feel the feelings above.
Cut Aways- Were used in the video to take a shot of an object and then quickly moves to another shot of a different object (PS4 to Xbox One).
Magazine Style- The Presenter says what's going to happen, like on the back of a magazine it says what content is in it.
Information- Used to say which is the PS4, xbox one, and why they are brilliant technology. Trying to entice the viewer to buy the product.
Presenting- Was used to introduce the show and different topics that will come into the show (Will say which topic is next).
Name Tags- Is used to tell the viewer what the interviewee is called and what their occupation may be (e.g. Person on screen would have the tag "Paul Simmons, IT Professional").
Interviews- Are used to get different opinions from people to see what their point of view is; it is also used for gathering information such as why/when a product that they work with will be releases.
Name Of Program- It will be used to tell viewers what the show is called, whether its during the program, before or possibly after the show.
Game Footage- Used to show how well a certain product preforms when playing a game; it might be to show how a TV is HD or to show how well the graphics are in the game.
Informal Approach- Used to allow the viewers that don't know too much about technology to understand more and to make them feel comfortable whilst understanding.
Vice:
Introduction- Used to introduce the program to the viewers before the topics start showing (e.g. "Welcome to BBC News").
Information- Used in most bits of the program to give the viewer knowledge of the topic that the person is talking about.
Voice Overs- Were used again to explain what something is during a video (e.g. A shot of land from a birds eye view and someone speaking and explaining a bit of the History from the place that they are filming).
Hand Held Cameras- Used because the person might not have a professional cameras so that they can record properly without the video being clear or without it shaking.
Name Tags- Used to introduce the interviewee to the viewer and so that they can see their name and their occupation (To see if it links to the topic).
Interviews- Used to gather information and opinions of the interviewee, seeing their thoughts on the topic.
Cut Aways- Used to observe an objet but then could change clip of another different object (e.g. A pool party and then to someone outside).
Background Music- Used to make the clip seem calm whilst a soothing song plays in the background of the clip.
Credits- Were used to say who produced the video, who was the director and who were filmed in the videos/topics.
BBC Coast:
Helicopter shot- Used to show how the land looks from a birds eye view and also to show how bits of other land looks.
Voice Over- Was used to explain where the presenter was whilst a video was playing (e.g. The beautiful landscape of Scotland shown and the Presenter telling the viewer where he/she was).
Cut Aways- Used to observe something but then could change clip of something else (e.g. Scotland Landscape cutting to a Cannel).
Background Music- Played in the background to add a calm theme to the video to make the viewer soothed, calm and collected whilst watching the show.
Diagram- Used to tell the viewer a bit about the Historic events that have happened (e.g. Loch Ness Monster inside the Loch Ness).
Information- Is used to give the viewer an understanding of why the topic has been explored or will be explored.
Interviews- Used to gather some more information and also used to get opinions on what they think and how they see things.
Magazine Styled- The Presenter says what's going to happen, like on the back of a magazine it says what content is in it.
BBC Four, Frozen Planet - Autumn:
Voice Overs- Used to explain what animal is on screen (at the time) but is also used to describe how and why a certain animal goes to a certain place, e.g. Penguins migrate to the south pole (or other places) to avoid getting eaten.
Background Music- Is used in this to add a theme to the situation that the animal is in, e.g. if the animal is in trouble it would be an upbeat track rather than a calm and soothing track.
Cut Aways- Used for switching to a different shot so that the viewer can have a glimpse of another thing that is related to the subject.
Background Music- Is used to make a scene intense, happy, calm or upsetting. Depending on the scene and music, it allows the viewer to feel the feelings above.
Research for creative media production
The Subject I have chosen to research for this assignment is going to be about Cosplay. This will be a Documentary and the format of this (the way it is styled/filmed as) will be similar to the following link but will have different questions. I will conduct this Documentary by attending a Cosplay Event that only comes around every two years; This Event is called Doki Doki.
Doki Doki will take place at the Sugden Sports Center, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HL on Saturday 9 November 2013, 9am till 7pm that day.
Google Map of the Sugden Sports Center (Birds eye view).
Another Google Map of the Sugden Sports Center (The front of the building).
Doki Doki celebrates both traditional and modern Japanese Culture and has a variety of things that includes the Japanese Culture such as Foods, Mythology and among all of the other subjects that the Doki Doki event covers, Cosplay. The Cosplay community has progressed throughout the years due to lots of reasons but the love and passion for Japan being one of the most important reasons. Doki Doki had its first event on Sunday 13 November 2011, it attracted 1,600 visitors from different parts of the United Kingdom. This years Doki Doki event (Saturday 9 November 213) will be the second time it has been hosted. The picture below is the official Doki Doki logo/banner.
I will interview the people attending Doki Doki and some people that aren't attending Doki Doki so that it isn't a biased interview (e.g. interviewing people that don't go to the event, people in the Town Center or near the building, to explain what Cosplay is and see their point of view on it). I will do this by asking individual attendee's separately or in a group if they wish. However, if the interviewee/attendee doesn't want an interview then I will accept their choice and move on to another person to interview. The age group (The age of the person I'm asking) doesn't have to be specific because their are many people that attend this event that are below the age of 9 and above the age of 30. If the Interviewee doesn't mind, I will still ask their age.
I have searched the internet to see if I could find some archive material (evidence that it has been hosted before), and to my surprise I have found many videos on YouTube; Some on discussions on Japan as a country, some as random acts (e.g. a video of people either Role-playing their character or just messing about in their Cosplay), some of Bekii Cruel dancing, and some of the Cosplay Competition. As an attendee for last years event, I can safely say that Doki Doki is one of my favorite community events. There are many events such as MCM (Movie Comic Media) Comic Con, Kitacon, and many more. The link is evidence of Doki Doki's event last year; it has been filmed on a mobile phone by a few Cosplayer's that had attended the event in 2011. Doki Doki event in 2011
Doki Doki will take place at the Sugden Sports Center, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M1 7HL on Saturday 9 November 2013, 9am till 7pm that day.
Google Map of the Sugden Sports Center (Birds eye view).
Another Google Map of the Sugden Sports Center (The front of the building).
Doki Doki celebrates both traditional and modern Japanese Culture and has a variety of things that includes the Japanese Culture such as Foods, Mythology and among all of the other subjects that the Doki Doki event covers, Cosplay. The Cosplay community has progressed throughout the years due to lots of reasons but the love and passion for Japan being one of the most important reasons. Doki Doki had its first event on Sunday 13 November 2011, it attracted 1,600 visitors from different parts of the United Kingdom. This years Doki Doki event (Saturday 9 November 213) will be the second time it has been hosted. The picture below is the official Doki Doki logo/banner.
I will interview the people attending Doki Doki and some people that aren't attending Doki Doki so that it isn't a biased interview (e.g. interviewing people that don't go to the event, people in the Town Center or near the building, to explain what Cosplay is and see their point of view on it). I will do this by asking individual attendee's separately or in a group if they wish. However, if the interviewee/attendee doesn't want an interview then I will accept their choice and move on to another person to interview. The age group (The age of the person I'm asking) doesn't have to be specific because their are many people that attend this event that are below the age of 9 and above the age of 30. If the Interviewee doesn't mind, I will still ask their age.
I have searched the internet to see if I could find some archive material (evidence that it has been hosted before), and to my surprise I have found many videos on YouTube; Some on discussions on Japan as a country, some as random acts (e.g. a video of people either Role-playing their character or just messing about in their Cosplay), some of Bekii Cruel dancing, and some of the Cosplay Competition. As an attendee for last years event, I can safely say that Doki Doki is one of my favorite community events. There are many events such as MCM (Movie Comic Media) Comic Con, Kitacon, and many more. The link is evidence of Doki Doki's event last year; it has been filmed on a mobile phone by a few Cosplayer's that had attended the event in 2011. Doki Doki event in 2011
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