Storyboards

So far we have the first shot as the title of the film to a black background. The next is an establishing shot of the school (out the front of Long Road.) The next is 4 black and white shots of students walking around the school to simulate CCTV footage. The camera then zooms out of a to screen to show the bad guy, but not his face. He then leaves the room. The next shot is of the 2 main characters (Kirsty and Sam) walking down G Block corridor. They receive a phone call (maybe from Ben.) There is then a shot of them running down a stair case and across the quad outside.

Titles for Monty Python and The Holy Grail

Writers
Performers (Actors and actresses)
Special performers
Camera crew
Lighting company
Sound (Editors)
Sound effects
Art team
Special thanks
Music team
Costume design

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-EBQ0HFbH0&feature=related

After Watching the following video we have come to the conclusion that this is one of the best Long Road media studies children's film opening.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:
The film has a very good continuity editing the editing is very smooth and slick.
The music used relates to the themes of the film.
The animation is very clean cut and effective to the film.
In the car chase the road and trees make it more realistic
There was always something going on so you don't get bored


Cons:
The background drawing on the first scene (news room) was not very detailed and could have done with a  better drawing or maybe a picture.
opening sequence credits were not suitable for this task they were cold blue and they were at the beginning. The sounds were sometimes crackly and you could also here some background sounds.  At times you could also see human flesh enter the picture.

(Sam and Kirsty)

analysis of Past students Children's film opening sequence

Pros:

• good continuity editing when done.
• costumes suited characters.
• Text readable in main title.

Cons:

• A shot stays in the same place throughout a scene of the main character
• Can't hear audio over background music / diagetic sounds
• Words can't be read on the paper due to lighting issues
• After transformation, the main character isn't shown clearly, but from a distance, so not entirely visible.
• Alternate art style in main titles doesn't have any relevance to what is going on

U classification

Universal – Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.

Discrimination

No discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of.

Drugs

No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.

Horror

Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome should be reassuring.

Imitable behaviour

No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity

Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and references only (for example, to ‘making love’).

Theme

While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.

Violence

Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.

PG

Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Discrimination

Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context.  Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable.

Drugs

References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.

Horror

Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.

Imitable behaviour

No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Mild bad language only.

Nudity

Natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.

Theme

Where more serious issues are featured (for example, domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should condone unacceptable behaviour.

Violence

Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its context (for example, history, comedy or fantasy).

Opening Sequence Conventions

Below is a list of opening sequence conventions: 

• Opening Title Music
• introductions into main actor/director/producer and head of departments 
• Title of the film ( not all ways at the start) 
• Genre is established 
• Setting of were the film is going to be set 
• Introduction to the film 

Preliminary task

Childrens film opening sequence

Opening sequences normally contain the main character and some of the secondary or important characters.    It may also contain credits showing the director and some of the cast. It also has the company who made the film and the ones who produced it. It normally has the theme tune or song playing, and the title of the film in unique lettering that is related to the film.

Toy Story starts with the disney logo, then introduces the main character (Woody) and his owner (Andy.) It  also plays the theme song during the opening titles and sets the scene for the story (Andys birthday.) It introduces all of the toys to the audience and makes it clear who the main characters are.

The start of Shrek shows a story book first, establishing how the film is going to play out and setting the back story for the film.  It then shows Shrek in a funny way, in his home of the swamp. It then shows the enemies (Humans) showing that they are going to be the bad guys for the film.

Homework Notes

Simon Tabram-Homework notes:

Bob the Builder
Sound- Bubbly, memorable soundtrack
Narrative- Characters are made of plasticine, vehicles can talk to humans
Camera- Stop motion, still camera shots, master shots
Editing- Transitions (fades, spins), cuts, all eye level shots
Genre- Fantasy, DIY

Grandpa in my pocket
Sound- Same background music, catchy, mysterious, narrative
Narrative- All humans
Camera- Spin transitions, cuts, mid-shots
Editing- Special effects (shrinking Grandpa)
Genre - Comedy, Drama
Mise-en-scene- Everything is bright and well lit, music puts emphasis on this

Zing Zillas
Sound- Pop Music, narrative
Narrative- Dressed up people, some non-diagetic talking
Camera- Master shots, pans, mid-shots, cuts
Editing- Talking statues, animated island.
Genre-music,drama
Mise-en-scene- well lit, costumes are bright and background is bright creating a happy feel.


Ben Haley-Homework notes:

Charlie and Lola
Sound- beginning is a constant soundtrack, allowing for immediate knowledge of the programme which is being shown.

Narrative- An animated story following the day of an older brother (Charlie) and a younger sister (Lola). The story has a moral as to try and teach children about right and wrong.

Camera-The camera work is all the same through out the story, it involves many different long shots as to allow everyone to be in frame. This is done to represent how everybody is equal and no-one should be treated differently.

Editing-The editing is a quick cut from one shot to another. This is done to express how everyone should be given equal time to speak and act on their opinion.

Genre- Animation, Drama

Mise-en-scene- girls wear pink and boys wear blue, very stereotypical to show how people should do the right thing when a situation occurs.