Sunday 27 December 2015

I watched Star Wars

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Image result for star wars 7I have never actually watched any of the Star Wars movies but I have heard how amazing they are! So I was told by my mum and dad that we were going to watch the movie, so they told me to watch the last episode so tat I would understand it - it helped, a lot!





MAY I JUST SAY STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS WAS AMAZING!


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It was so good, for someone that has not watch it before, it was emotional because of the return of many old characters, and spoiler alert, a surprise death!


Image result for star warsHowever, to be completely honest with you, if I was a super fan and I would have been camping out for days to watch this movie, I think that I would have been disappointed. It was not one of the best movies, apparently (I only watch Star Wars: return of the Jedi), it was not outstandingly amazing, but as a fan of the films I have watched I would watch it again!

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When we were ordering the tickets online there were soon many showings, for example there was one at 3:00 in one screen, then another at 3:45 in another screen. That just shows how popular the film is. Meaning they are going to make millions!!






For example on the 29th December (12 days after the release date) there are 19 showing in one day! this shows the popularity of the film, and how well it has actually done because most films don't even get into cinemas!



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Saturday 12 December 2015

My Film Opening

Today I filmed the rest of my moving opening. I can say I believe that all went to plan. Now all I have to do is edit the film. During the production of this opening I have encountered many problems; so far all of them have been dealt with. However, another has arisen.

The Hospital, that I choice to film my movie opening in, have proven a problem. The marketing sector have told me that I will be aloud to film in a hospital room if, and only if, it does not go onto any social media website. The Hospital made it clear that if I did post it to my blog or on YouTube, I will suffer serious consequences.

However, there was a light at the end of the, very dark, tunnel. My teacher informed the exam board and told them about the dilemma. They thankfully had a solution. This was to put my film opening on a DVD and send it to them so they can see it. Therefore, it will not be on a social media site. The hospital have also asked if they to can see a copy of the opening for marketing reasons, so I will also make a copy for them.

Here are the emails from my teacher and the exam board...







Monday 7 December 2015

Filming skills I need to improve on

I was looking through my blog and I came across by preliminary task. As I watched it back it occurred to me that my filming for my 180 rule was incorrect. I know I have already evaluated by preliminary task, but as I am filming in less than a week I found it necessary that I knew how to film and how to improve.

When executing my 180 rule I have to ensure that when I am filming I film on the opposite sides of my actors shoulders or else it looks as if they are looking in the same direction. I made this mistake in my preliminary task, click here to view my video.

Tuesday 1 December 2015

BBFC - Certification


What is the BBFC?

"The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), before 1985 known as British Board of Film Censors, is a non-governmental organization, founded by the film industry in 1912 and responsible for the national classification and censorship of films within the United Kingdom."



What is a U rated Film?

A U rated Film stands for Universal. This type of film is suitable for audiences aged 4 and over. 
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This link answers questions such as:

What about works for children younger than four?
Will there be any bad language in a U film?
Is violence or threat permitted in a U film?

and more...


What is a PG rated Films?

PG stands for parental Guidance. This type of film is suitable for general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. Children 8 or above should not be unsettled by PG rated films.
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This link answers questions such as:


Are all PG films made for younger audiences?
What sort of themes are passed at PG?
What about sex?
and more...




What is a 12 and 12A rated Film?


12A films and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. For more information click here...
This link answers questions such as:


What's the difference between 12A and 12?
Is there a lower age limit for a 12A film?
How important is the tone of a film at 12A or 12?
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What is a 15 rated Film?

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a 15 rated video. The types of things that are in 15 rated films are...
Any of the following:
  •   strong violence
  •  frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***').
  •   portrayals of sexual activity
  •   strong verbal references to sex
  •   sexual nudity
  •   brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence
  •   discriminatory language or behaviour
  •   drug taking
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This link answers questions such as:
How much strong language is allowed in a 15?
What about discriminatory or offensive terms?
What about horror works?
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What is a 18 rated Film?

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy / rent an 18 rated video. This that you might come across with in an 18 film are:
  •   very strong violence
  •   frequent strong language (e.g. 'f***') and / or very strong language (e.g. ‘c***’)
  •   strong portrayals of sexual activity
  •   scenes of sexual violence
  •   strong horror
  •   strong blood and gore
  •   real sex (in some circumstances)
  •   discriminatory language and behaviour
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This link answers  questions such as:

What about sex education films?
Can you see drugs in an 18?
If adults can watch what they want, what might be cut from an 18 work?




What is a R18 rated Films?
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.

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