Evaluation

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our two minutes film opening

This is our final two minutes film opening called "Lost & Found".

construction

For our two minute film opening we used a camera, a tripod and a microphone for the voiceover which was provided from our school.

During the filming we took our time to try different camera shots and angles as well as camera movements to see what looks best. We wanted to make sure not to use the same angles and shots all over again and to vary between them to make it look less boring. We found that using a mid-shot for the general filming was best as that kind of shot doesn't focus on details and the viewer has the opportunity of seeing things like the setting much clearer. Besides, we also used close-ups when necessary: When Andre and Nora bump into each other and she drops the diary, we used a close-up shot to show how it falls on the floor to make sure the viewer focusses on the diary as it is the main thing in the film. We did the same with the lip print on the mirror at the very end of our film opening and we zoomed it in to bring the viewer closer to the story and what happens in it.

We then decided to pick a German song for the background music. We thought that it would fit quite well since the film deals with a German girl and is told from her point of view. The song is pretty popular in Germany, especially with teenagers which is another reason why we chose the song as our film's target audience are teenagers.

We also made sure to edit the different scenes to the rhythm of the music, especially at the end of the film where Andre walks out of the school and it seems as if he walks to the rhythm of the music: that's how we tried to connect the song with the film.

assignment of task

Pre-production

In the pre-production, Faraz, Nora and me worked together as a group. In the beginning, we discussed our ideas for the two minutes film opening, the genre we want to use. We talked about quite a few different genres such as costume drama and spoofs but found that there might be some problems and difficulties in filming and financing it. After further discussion and research on the internet we decided to pick the genre of teen comedy drama as we thought that a lot of teenagers would be able to identify with the characters in the film.

We also thought that Nora and I could bring in some ideas in terms of funny experience we've gained during our time in England as we are exchange students from Germany.

We then made a script based on our ideas and Nora drew a storyboard.

Filming

During the filming, all of were in charge of different parts of the filming. We only needed five days in total to get the filming done, but we spread it out over a few weeks as it was difficult to find a day to meet up on which every member of the group was able to find some time to come.

The first filming day took place in the library in town. Since Andre and Nora were the actors, Faraz and me were in charge of the camera and tried out different camera shots as well as angles.

When we checked the footage a few days later, we noticed that it was too shaky for us to use because unfortunately, we hadn't used a tripod, so we met up to refilm the library scene, this time at Northwood campus. Since Andre was the actor, Nora, Faraz and I again filmed and brought in our ideas for the different shots and angles.

Nora and I then decided to not only refilm the library scene but also the sequences in which she gets ready. We both therefore met up at her house on a Saturday afternoon and while she was putting on the make up in front of a mirror, I was the one who filmed her.

The last filming day took place at Foxley campus on a Tuesday morning and the plan was to film Andre and Nora bumping into each other. We therefore used a corridor and the staircase which made it look quite authentic as students were passing by every now and then.

Nora and Andre again were the actors and even I played a small role in one of the scenes, but for the majority of time, Faraz and I were in charge of the camera.

Editing

When it comes to the editing, Nora and I were mostly involved in it. We not only used the media lessons for it, but also did a lot of the editing in our free periods. In the final stage of the editing, Faraz helped us with the details such as cutting, sound and music.

Final

As a result I would say that we worked quite well within our group everyone was involved and in charge of different parts whilst creating our two minutes film opening.

Although it was not always easy because we sometimes didn't share the same opinions and wanted to do things differently, but all in all we had a lot of fun and got on well.

the song

Since we've used a German song for our background music, I decided to translate it for you (:


I Will Change The World (Ich werd' die Welt verändern)

I've been knowing these days for years,
and it's almost as if I like fighting myself.
I don't like being alone,
and I go crazy when I'm with people.
I ask myself too many questions
but I can never find the answers.

But all this will end one day,
and I will start celebrating my life.

I will change the world,
will do everything better,
will start getting along again
and will laugh at myself.
I will change the world,
will do everything better,
will start getting along again
and will laugh at myself.

And I know that evil can turn into good,
and if nothing works out,
I'll start all over again.
Maybe I just have to count the days
and fight myself through too many hours.
It doesn't matter how long it will take
because I know who will stand in the end.

I will stop losing,
will discard the past,
I will only copy myself.

I will change the world,
will do everything better,
will start getting along again
and will laugh at myself.
I will change the world,
will do everything better,
will start getting along again
and will laugh at myself.

I will change the world,
will sort things out differently