Task 7 Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product?

We Decided to shoot our preliminary task in the edit suit because it has basic artificial light and a white wall. we were in a simplistic mood. we all did fairly equall parts in the task, we all diredted a sceen or actors used the camara. to begin with the camara seemed complicatesd and i was terrified of it dropping off the tripod, but in the end i realised it wouldnt and the shoot became really fun.
we gave the actors the simple story board so they could have a few minuteds to add their own versions on it. we learnt about bubbeling the camara, like a spirit level, so that the shot isnt scewed. we used the white wall to get a white balance so that the colours are properly picked up on camara. we used a telephone which happened to be at hand at the time by way of props. As each shot progressed, we started trying out different thing such as extremed close-ups and depth of field. when it came to editing all of out shots were cut with jump cuts which made the task look jumpy and imature but it really helped us understand the basics of editing.
In our Preliminary task, I feel as though we did not use the room properly. The table was placed in a bad position because it cut the actor sitting down away from the rest of the image, as the wall stopped. Also, we had many items in the background which did not relate to the preliminary task. But as our first time using the Nx5 profeshional cameras.

Task 6 - What have you learned about technologies from the process of constructing this product

Task 5- How did you attract/ address your audience?

Who would be the audience for 'The Hostage' ?

The potential audience our thriller would probably attract would be a mass audience in the age of 15+.  Our movie would be quite commercial, with an uncomplicated storyline and easy to follow, but in an interesting way photographed to create lots of suspense.

 mass audience

Because ‘The Hostage’ would be exhibited by large theatrical distributors, the primary 15-24y audience is in my view a Popcorn-audience, one that likes going to the cinema with a group of friends or boy-/girlfriend who buy lots of snacks there, and spend relaxed nights out with friends to see an entertaining movie

 age 15- 24

The secondary audience (25-34) might like our film because it’s a basic thriller/horror storyline that promises to satisfy viewer’s expectations and won’t bore them, but at the same time it’s different made in terms of camera work, cast (only two people through whole film, including a psycho killer and a stunning young woman which could attract males) and the idea of using a slow pace to build tension which is not likely in thriller movies. I wouldn’t say the Hostage as film is really aiming for a specific gender. I think it’s quite equal, so the story provides entertainment for both. I reckon it’s also likely to be a boyfriend/girlfriend-cinema-night movie!

The gender thriller or horror in general rather aims to males, but more and more girls become very attracted  to these kind of movies. Especially as a girlfriend you go and see more scary movies. So probably the best way to promote and successfully sell a thriller movie is to get the boys/men taking their girls/women to the cinema!

 Boyfriend and Girlfriend scary film. movie night in.

Task 4- Who would be the audience for your media product

for our Thriller we have targetted  the ages of 15 - 24, as the rating of the film is a 15, due to its thriller content.  This age group would like our film because it has a beautiful young blonde woman in it, therefore attracting the male audience and a good narrative attracting the female audience. Also some of the women may be able to relate to the narrative of having a stepmum alot younger than there original mother. This happens in lot of familtys. 15 to 24 years olds would be interested as they tend to have quite a disposable income,  as they are still in schools and uni studying. Therefore they are more likely to be spending lots of time at the cinema or out socialising. Therefore making a film that will appeal to this age group will help with the marketing as they will be able to advertise through word of mouth whilst they are socialising. Therefore, this film should be released on a friday or have an opening weekend to be able to ensure that students will be the first to see it.

'The Hostage' may appeal to a secondary audience of ages 25/34 as this is the age group of the couple in the film. Therefore some of these peope may even be in a relationship like this or know someone who is.
Men would be more interested due to its content and lead actress, whereas women may go to watch the glamorous lifestyle as they are unable to relate to this themselves.

Task 3- what kind of media institution might distibute your media product and why?

I  think the suitable Film Institution for our thriller would be Lionsgate.

Lionsgate mostly specialises in Thriller and Horror Films, meaning that my Thriller "The Hostage" would work  well in a scene. The genre of most of Lionsgate's movies are similiar or the same to my movie, for example "Hostel" and "The Eye". It's also fairly common that Lionsgate produces low budget films by first time directors such as "My Little Eye" by Marc Evans.

I would like to ask Lionsgate Films to make my film as they already specialise in Thirller and Horror Films.  Lionsgate have also made other films in the similar genre and narrative to The Hostage, such as, Hostel and The Eye. Lionsgate also make low budget films, by first time directors, which is the criteria that my film fits exactly. Lionsgate have made films like that such as, My Little Eye made in 2002.

My film could be marketed really easily, as it is aimed at a mass mainstream market. I believe that i would be able to make money from cinema viewings and DVD. As people may go for a cinema experience to be able to really feel all the emotions of a thriller. Although some people nmay prefer to watch films in the comfortability of their own homes, therefore they will choose the DVD option. It will later be released onto Pay Per View. This will all depend on the cinema sales and total grossing.

This could be aimed at a particular audience of men around the ages of 15 to 25, who drag along their girlfriends to the cinema or make them watch it at home. This film would also make the perfect 'date' movie as it covers all genres, thriller, suspense, drama and some comedy. Therefore making it quite appealling.

Task 2 - How does your product represent particular social groups?

Picture of ted, her husband showing this loving marriage they have. and how happy they are. showing affection towards one and other.  to be happy you have to be in a marrige with children.







Kitchen, showing welth but in that there are priorities of being a step mothing wich is indicated through the childrens art work. Also showing she is a working step mum by the notice board at the back of the room. showing she has organisation.





expessive car indicating money and staus. red dress indicating sexyness, furr coat showing arrigant wealth. low angle camera to demonstate the car

task 1

Task 1- In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and convertions or real media products?

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