Evaluation Four: Target Audience

Who would be the target audience for your media product?

In the long term context of the film itself, I feel the BBFC would give 'Patterns' at least a 15 or possibly an 18 rating. I designed the main character with Bateman in mind, and sadomasochism will likely be a recurring theme in the contextual nature of the piece. Obviously elements of sex, violence and meticulous murder are heavily censored in most areas of cinema, and it is highly likely 'Patterns' will be no exception in regards to 'light' certification.

The characters featured are generally white, upper class, and usually straight, although there is freedom to experiment with that element of sexuality. I feel therefore that generally middle class teens, between 17-21 in the ABC1 demographic will enjoy 'Patterns' for its element of artistic capability- its a film for film buffs. Similar to iconic films such as Reservoir Dogs, American Psycho (have I mentioned that?) and Se7en, the equally brilliant balance of style and substance will appeal to the cultural capital of audiences.

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Evaluation Seven: Progression

Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to full product? Planning. My preliminary task was painfully unplanned, and it was blatantly obvious. I'm a perfectionist, and it killed me to submit that video under my name. But my poor time management forced it through and I have no-one but myself to blame. Besides learning to understand the importance of time management and how extensive planning aids projects significantly; I learnt a number of cinematic skills in progression from my preliminary- how to reduce white noise and background sound, how to enhance lighting features, how to follow the 180 degree rule accurately. I.e. not placing my character directly against the wall so it becomes virtually impossible to carry out an over the shoulder shot. Exhibit A: But rather allowing plenty of access to the characters blind spots to get the best angles for different shots and therefore different meanings and impacts...

Evaluation-Marking

1) Well written. Some good points about conventions. Good on introduction of character. Not sure about mix of shot types point 2) Good stuff on the white male and demonisation of mental illness. Women as victims? 3) ' freedom with the control of the films running' I think this is a good point but it needed a little more explanation 4 ' cultural capital of audiences'??? Again a good point I think but you've over-complicated. 5) Some evidence of an understanding of marketing but more explanation would have been better. 6) Fairly basic points but covered all 7) A good post made much better with the addition of a director's commentary. The binary opposites of your two pieces...weirdo. Level 3 12–15 marks • Proficient skill in the use of digital technology or ICT in the evaluation. • Proficient understanding of issues around audience, institution, technology, representation, forms and conventions in relation to production. • Proficient ability to refer...

Evaluation Two: Representation

How does your media product represent particular social groups? My film opening is not the greatest in regards to diverse representation of minorities, the portrayal of an able-bodied white male, killing a female is painfully typical of the drama genre and in the long-term running of the film I felt my character would have a lot to offer in terms of personal development, as well as representing psychological disorders in the least demonising way possible. The mentally ill are often represented in a negative light, with the main plot of their films focusing on protagonists defeating the evil within the antagonists, or antagonists embracing their disorder and spiralling out of control, embedding fear upon the audience in real life. Films like 'Split and 'Hannibal' demonise mental disorders greatly. 'Patterns' will gradually bring the audience into the mind of Charles Winters, not excusing his sadistic actions, but shedding light onto the psychological implica...

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