Shut up and drive....

As you're currently writing your scripts, take a look at the link below. Hopefully it will give you an indication as to how a script should be formatted....or if not, it'll be a good read anyway

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9hn1oU4BLukX2FCUVRhQ29RcWUzRUdHMndmamk1UQ

Every Best Picture

Empire's in-depth look at every Best Picture Winner at the Academy Awards and who they beat:

http://www.empireonline.com/features/oscar-best-picture-winners/

Very interesting and a useful resource...

Prometheus viral video

New Raindance Tip - Write What You Know

This short article has some tips about writing what you know...

http://www.raindance.co.uk/site/how-to-write-what-you-know

Alliteration?....Erm, terrible title

According to Empire, The Avengers has a new title....but is this necessary?

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=33259

Crushing Blows review

saw this on twitter....an online review of the bands single, which mentions the video - they seem to like it, so well done to those involved

http://musicliberation.blogspot.com/2012/02/single-review-crushing-blows-hiding.html

Wednesday's lesson - 'Film & Video'

We will be watching part 1 of the channel 4 series, Red Riding.

Please read the following short article before the session to familiarise yourself with the themes / concepts we will be discussing.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/feb/28/david-peace-red-riding-tv

The article discusses the original novels, upon which the series was based, but also talks in some detail on the TV adaptation and its controversial subject matter.

Film Review assignment

This brief is now on the theory tab - apologies for the delay!

Please try to get this completed asap as we are moving on to a different module - "TV & Video" - in tomorrow's class.

Dragon Tattoo title sequence

An in-depth article on Fincher's Dragon Tattoo title sequence http://www.artofthetitle.com/2012/02/21/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo/

Exposures - Best Director

Saw this at Exposures last week....the film won an award for best director.

The documentary is about men in India who choose to keep a moustache...I thought it was very good

That was a mistake...

a list of Best Picture winners that probably shouldn't have won...thoughts?

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20311937_20572218,00.html

So, the big question is: will The Artist be added to this list one day? Did the oscars drop the ball (again)?

Best Film
Drive (not even nominated!?!?), Tree of Life (arguably the most ambitious film of the year, regardless of what you think of it), Hugo, Beginners, The Descendents, Shame...

Best Actor
did The Artist contain the best male performance of 2011 (over michael fassbender, andy serkis, ryan gosling, brad pitt, gary oldman, george clooney, etc).

Best Director
was that the film that contained the best direction of 2011?

I know what i think....what about you?

answers on a post card

CIQ Friday 24th February

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Heritage

Complete:

Wind rush opening
Neville
Serena
Dereese
Mark Rizk
Vitor (just need cutaways)

We need to assign responsibilities to each one of you so that the project is completed - if nobody offers, Paul and I will simply give you something to do

Amy has kindly produced this list of where everything is:

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE:

• WIND-RUSH SEQUENCE
• SERENA UNFINISHED
• NEVILLE ROUGH CUT(SHOW EDIT)
• LISA ROUGH CUT
• MICK ROUGH DRAFT SHOW EDIT
• DEREECE ROUGH CUT (SHOW EDIT)
• BEN ROBINSON ROUGH CUT- (SHOW EDIT)
• EZRA

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS:

• BYFA FOOTAGE DEREECE

POKEMON:

• DEREECE FINISHED EDIT
• MARK RIZK FINISHED
• BEN- (DEBORAHS SHOOT -NOT BEN ROBINSON)

COUNT DUCKULA:

• LISA
• MICK BOTT
• SEREENA

ALEXS DRIVE:

• TOM SHOP-2ND SHOOT

MY LITTLE PONY:

• TARA PLUS CONVERTED
• SHEILA (1ST SHOOT/INTERVIEW WITH BABY)
• MICK BOTT-CONVERTED

WHEELED WARRIOR:

• NEVILLE
• GEMMA
• JAKI
• EZRA PICS AND BEN FLASH PICS TO PUT IN.

PAW PAW BEAR:

• BEN FLASH FOOTAGE
• VITOR
• BEN ROBINSON

STEAMBOAT WILLIE:

• DENISE
• LISA (ORIGINAL FOOTAGE FROM 600 AND 5D AND SOUND)

SHARKY AND GEORGE:

• VITOR CONVERTED FOOTAGE ORIGINAL FILES TOO

Raindance Indie Tips

Raindance is a massively useful resource for all filmmakers - I could literally spend hours on there reading articles

Here is the RESOURCE page

Here are some links to writing tips

How to start a script

creating a personal genre

character questions

5 ways movies replace dialogue

the theme

10 things before submitting a script

CIQ Thursday 23rd February

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Creeeeepy......

Here is an early eye replacement test done by Stuart Samuels (who you may remember) on the statues from the 'I Dream of Becoming a Girl' music video

Free Scriptwriting Software

To aid you in formatting your script, here is a link that Paul found to some free software

http://www.celtx.com/

CIQ Wednesday 22nd February

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@john, amy, deborah

remember that muddy cellar?

Breaking News.....

Check out Condorman's latest starring role in the latest Toy Story short "Small Fry".

You of little faith who did not believe that Condorman was an iconic character in cinema history; even Pixar are aware of his greatness. Ignore the fact that he is portrayed as a "Happy Meal Toy" that nobody wants (I think Pixar may not have conducted their research correctly - take note learners) he has re-established himself as an A-list Hollywood superstar.

Check out this blog which states how loved Condorman is!

http://pixartimes.com/2011/12/07/toy-story-small-fry-character-bios/

The short can be seen prior to the new Muppets Movie.

We all love sequels....right?

I was on vimeo today and, if you head over there, you may notice that 'Heartstrings' is currently on the main page as a recommended film (you may even notice that i posted the first comment. perhaps I should have done that thing they do on aintitcool news stories - "first! wahooo"....or maybe not)

Anyway, the film currently has 24,000 views, which is astounding...it goes to show how good student films can be and the talent you can find on display at festivals such as Exposures

Upon noticing 'Heartstrings' on the main page, I looked at the filmmakers page to see what they have been up to and noticed a new film...it appears to be a sequel (oh no!!!!)

What do you think people?

Knit'n'Purl from Rhiannon Evans on Vimeo.

Trip - Manchester

Can anyone contact the people who weren't in on Friday and tell them we need a definite yes or no for the Manchester trip? Remind them of the cost (£50)...full details here: http://movingimage-year2.blogspot.com/2012/02/manchester-trip.html

You can post your name on this post but it has to be a firm commitment as we need to confirm numbers with the youth hostel. Subsequently, if your name is not on here by 21st Feb we will have to rule you out of the trip

Currently listed as attending are:

Amy
Seth
Nick
Louisa
Chloe
Elliot
Hassan
Alex
Lizzy
Mike

Thanks,
Mark

Your Film Festival Brief

Link to brief is HERE

Manchester trip

Plans are currently being made for the short film shoot (25th-29th June)

The Story

We are giving the group the opportunity to create the story for our short. Therefore, we would like you all to produce an idea for a script...the story can be about anything - but be realistic! It is unlikely that we will be able to stage a police shoot out and we only have 3 full days to shoot it!

Paul and I are in agreement that a simple story is best, with one or two main characters. If you are struggling to make a start on your story, consider things that are happening around you - friends, society, etc.

“A good place for you to begin is to draw from your whole background of experience” (Linda Cowgill, Writing Short Films)

Key dates

23/02/12: Ideas are to be presented (informal pitch) to the group and discussed openly (feasibility)

01/03/12: Final idea/Script (this can be developed once picked, however)

Paul and I will make the final decision on which story/script we will be shooting in Manchester...

Cost

It has been decided by Chris that, due to ever expanding costs, students need to contribute £50 towards the trip.

We realise that this has changed but it means that people have to make a commitment to going and we still feel that this will be a great trip for the cost....

Derby Quad

This Film Will Change Your Life

Young people aged 16-25 are invited to join QUAD's Youth Review for a 6 week project exploring specialised film and creating a response. This project starts mid-February and is FREE

Please contact Quad's Educational Team on 01332 285425 or education@derbyquad.co.uk

CIQ Thursday 9th January

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BBFC

Here's a link to the new BBFC student site.

http://www.sbbfc.co.uk/

I recommend that you sign up as it allows you to save content etc.

This is an excellent resource for your new assignment (as well as the next module)!

Amazing!

what do you think?

External Feedback Dream Team Live Show

Please post your comments here about your views and opinions regarding the programme "Hall of Film". This blog post is not intended for comments by Year 2.

Question 1: What were the good points of the show?

Question 2: What were the bad points of the show?

Question 3: How did you feel about the show and the content?

Question 4: Overall Opinion of the show?

Question 5: If you could give it a mark out of 10 (0 being the worst) what grade would you give it?

External Feedback A-Team Live Show

Please post your comments here about your views and opinions regarding the programme "Exposure". This blog post is not intended for comments by Year 2.

Question 1: What were the good points of the show?

Question 2: What were the bad points of the show?

Question 3: How did you feel about the show and the content?

Question 4: Overall Opinion of the show?

Question 5: If you could give it a mark out of 10 (0 being the worst) what grade would you give it?

@Amy

do you still have that small bolt/screw?

if so, would you bring it in on weds?

thanks,
mark

Kermode on Dragon Tattoo - why remake it?

CIQ Thursday 2nd February

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Crushing Blows...

After much consideration, filming has unfortunately been cancelled for students involved with tomorrows shoot.

I will update you with details when I have chance to speak with you.

CIQ Wednesday 1st Feb

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