changes...

Filming & Main Task

So far within my media coursework production i have encountered a few problems. In addition to this, i have decided to change my target audience. This is because, the actors within my opening are all in their late teens, meaning that it would be harder for a younger audience to connect and relate to the characters on-screen. Furthermore, my target audience is now 13+, making, in my opinion my opening to a childrens television drama more successful. Moreover, i am extremely please with how my recent filming and title making has gone. I have been able to get good, action filled shots of school life- which will hopefully entertain my audience. But, overall i feel most pleased within my developments with Adobe After Effects- making my 'Skool Dayz' title and 'Starring' titles. However, i still feel that improvements could be made within my confidence and overall technical skills, which i will hopefully acheive by the end of my coursework.

Photoshop

Recently, i have been learning how to do various tasks on Photoshop. This will vastly help me within my ancillary task productions of a DVD and magazine cover. In addition, i have learnt how to correctly use layering, colour, depth and text to create an attractive image, which i can use to help within my later productions of ancillary tasks.

research

MAGAZINE COVER
Websites:
The secrets of magazine cover design
5 secrets to a successful magazine cover (number 4)
An example of a childrens magazine cover (female)
More magazine covers...







DVD COVER:

An example of a children's dvd cover
Tracy Beaker dvd cover
Saved by the bell dvd cover
Sabrina the teenage witch dvd cover

filming- 19th january

Whilst filming on the 19th January i managed to get some shots of 'school life' to add to my opening. Overall, the process went well, however i still need to add more titles, to help engage my target audience more effectively. This will involve learning more skills on photoshop and after effects.

Changes 4th January

I have decided to add several shots into my children's TV drama opening. These include more shots of 'school life' for example a shot of people getting off their school busses in the morning or a shot of people walking through the playground- this will give my opening a more realistic feel and also extend the time of the opening.