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Evaluation For Compulsion

The document provides an evaluation of the main tasks for a media production project. It summarizes how the film uses conventions of the thriller genre but also challenges some conventions through unusual dialogue and a nonlinear narrative structure. It discusses how audience feedback was gathered at different stages of production and influenced script changes and casting. The document also evaluates how effective the poster, magazine article, and podcast were as ancillary materials for the film and how they support the target audience. It describes the various media technologies used for research, planning, production, and evaluation, such as YouTube, Celtx, photography equipment, and editing software.

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Evaluation For Compulsion

The document provides an evaluation of the main tasks for a media production project. It summarizes how the film uses conventions of the thriller genre but also challenges some conventions through unusual dialogue and a nonlinear narrative structure. It discusses how audience feedback was gathered at different stages of production and influenced script changes and casting. The document also evaluates how effective the poster, magazine article, and podcast were as ancillary materials for the film and how they support the target audience. It describes the various media technologies used for research, planning, production, and evaluation, such as YouTube, Celtx, photography equipment, and editing software.

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Main Task Evaluation

In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?
My five minute thriller Compulsion uses many of the typical conventions commonly seen in the thriller genre. I planned most of the aspects of the film based on thriller conventions such as costume, props and character development. The storyline and concept focuses on an assassin as the main character, the audience is introduced to the character Farah as she is being confronted by another, more menacing character named John. This is a common convention and typical character set up for a thriller film. I challenged conventions by using unusual dialogue, the scripting is very formal, calm and well-spoken, I chose to do this as it was a juxtaposition to the situation they were in and the calm dialogue adds to the tension, this makes the audience wonder what will happen next. The narrative is told in retrospect, there is very little action but suspense is built up through the use of flashbacks explaining what the characters are talking about, this is rare in many thriller films as the action often unfolds in linear sequence. I decided to use this form of storytelling as I was able to fit a larger narrative into a smaller time scale, with only five minutes to unravel a complex plot I felt the use of flashbacks and retrospective story would enable me to create a larger character background and plot. There are several places in the film where the tension builds and there is a twist in the plot, images of Nate are shown from the start, it is then revealed that the dead man shown is actually Farahs boyfriend. Another twist occurs as the music builds and a flashback shows Farah dancing with a man, she then draws a gun on him; this proves to the audience that she is an assassin. The end of the film also uses a twist as it is conventional of thriller films to have a twist towards the end of the film. Farah reveals it was in fact her who killed Nate, however the suspense climaxs at the very end as Farah is shot in the head by John.

How effective is the combination of your main product and ancillary texts?
My film works well alongside my poster as well as my magazine article. I wanted my poster to look dramatic, dark and mysterious as it targets my audience well, it also suggests the atmosphere and feel of the film. The photo I chose for my teaser poster is of Farah from a side angle, she is disengaged with the audience, this creates a sense of secrecy as well as reflecting the mannerisms of the character herself. The title is written in the form of a definition, I chose to do this as the title may be an unfamiliar word among my target audience, the definition itself also creates suspense and makes the audience ask questions as to what relation the definition has to the character etc. this, therefore, makes an audience more inclined to see the film. My main poster is more forward as Farah is more identifiable, her body language is more open and her wound is visible, this gives more away of the film and changes the reaction of the target audience as they question why she is injured. Her facial expression is cold, and the audience may wish to find out why she is shown in the situation she is in. I wrote my magazine article based on the usual style of professional articles. I researched into what film articles usually consisted of, what was written about the films and how they were presented. I chose to use different elements of different articles when constructing my own. Half of the article was a summary and subtle advertisement of the film whereas the other half was a directors summary. By doing this I was able to write about not only the film as a finished product available for the

Main Task Evaluation audience to view, but I was also able to write about making the film. The magazine supports the film well as it is aimed specifically at the films target audience.

What have you learned from your audience feedback?


My film was aimed at a 15 to 35 year old audience, I felt this age range was appropriate for my production as the characters and thriller conventions appealed the younger audience as well appealing to the slightly older audience through the use of narrative and dialogue. Audience feedback played crucial part throughout my production. I used audience feedback when writing my script and planning my film as I wanted to know if my idea would be successful before I made it. I made several amendments to the script before going on to cast my actors. I asked members of my target audience who they would expect to see playing the parts of the characters, and using their suggestions I shortlisted the actors I felt my target audience would find believable when playing the role. When pitching my idea I had positive feedback as the audience enjoyed the concept and thought the unusual execution would significantly add to the film as a whole. On completion of my first draft I composed a short questionnaire and asked 10 members of my target audience to watch the film before answering the questionnaire. The improvements suggested were very useful and I felt that incorporating them would make my film more successful with my target audience. I learned that it is always important to check key decisions with the audience, this is because when you are making a film for a specific audience, making big decisions will effect the impact of the film- so it is important to know if they will make the impact you want them to.

How did you use media technologies in the construction and research, planning and evaluation stages?
I used technology in every aspect of my production. When coming up with my initial idea I used the internet to find inspiration and unique ways of framing shots. I used YouTube to see examples of other short thrillers, I did this to see how they appealed to their target audiences and how they managed to fit such a large genre in such a small space of time. When writing up my idea I used Celtx to format the script correctly, it was important I did this as I was looking to use professional actors, I needed to make my production seem as professional as possible so they would be willing to commit themselves to an unpaid production. When casting for my film I used a website called Starnow, this allowed me access to large range of talent and actors who would be willing to help. I found the website extremely useful as many actors were keen to be a part of the film. I kept in touch with my actors via email and the use of mobile communication, this became very important before the filming as my actors needed to be kept up to date with decisions and times. When filming I used both a film camera and a stills camera to take my poster and production photos. I imported the footage to my iMac and edited it on Final Cut Pro, I carried out my colourising on Color before uploading my film onto YouTube where I was able to track views and comments from viewers. I created my poster and magazine article on Photoshop, this was useful as I was able to create a professional looking poster with the program. I created my podcast using a camera, and was able to edit it together with clips from my film on Final Cut before uploading it onto my Blogger account.

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