Final Idea

Locket Lost in Time

A girl named Lilly and her brother Ed find half of their late Grandma's magical locket and her old diary after moving into her house. After reading the diary they decide to find the other half and discover the magic it hides. Ed, the A* student, helps Lilly with the science of time travel after finding out the locket is lost in time. They then find Grandma's Graces old friend Ethel who helps them find many clues about their family history and the locket.
In the introduction we will show Lilly and Ed discovering the diary and the locket. We will show Ed describing the techniques of time travel to Lilly, next they would meet Ethel and ask her questions about it all. This would show all of the main characters - Lilly, Ed, Grandma for the past and Ethel. It would also show what the film is about however making questions to be answer. We are aiming this at 10+ as the film could get confusing and there may be some scary parts during the film making it a PG. We will film it on the old house at the front of the college.
Character List
-Lilly
-Ed
-Ethel
-Late Grandma Grace
Props List
-Diary
-Locket
-White Broad
-White Board Pen
-Chairs
-Card Board Boxes
-Pen
-Plus others...

Here is a diagram showing the main narrative of the story:

analysis of children's film opening.

chosen genre: Fantasy and Adventure.
chosen film opening title sequence: Toy Story 1

the generic conventions of a fantasy film include
-talking animals
-magical powers
- often set in a medievil universe
- mythical beings
- time travel
- beings from other planets
- fantasy creatures (unicorns and trolls)
- a fantasy language spoken by the characters
- magic or impossible strategies
there are three types of fantasy,
-high fantasy
-game fantasy
- historical fantasy

the generic conventions of adventure films include:
-exciting stories
- new experiences
- exotic locales

The generic conventions of fantasy and adventure used in Toy Story 1 include:
- Toys which can talk and have human characteristics
- the toys go on an emotional and physical journey
- the film features new experiences, such as when the toys venture out of the house for the first time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nktZo3wqiY

Analysis of Toy Story One opening sequence:
Sound:  the non-diegetic soundtrack to the scene is friendly and upbeat, creating a warming atmosphere.
Camera Work: hand-held camera work is being used which makes the clip more exciting and lively.
Editing: the continuity editing with simple cuts for transitions creates a good flow of clips.
Mise-en-Scene: the characters do not wear costumes as such, however some them wear appropriate atire to their characters.

Classifications: U/PG

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).

..we think the classifications for U and PG are very suitable.

film classifications: Mary Poppins

We think that Mary Poppins is rated as a U classification because:
- there is no inclusion of drugs, nudity, bad language, sexual behavior or use of weapons
- There is a short mild scary sequence, here are some snap shots ...

 -But the outcome is reassuring as shown in this snap shot of the children realizing the man is Bert their friend.

- however children may copy actions shown in the film, such as when they run away, or when there is mild violence between the children and the man in the bank.
-the problematic themes of the bank are treated appropriately for young children.

Preliminary task

During the preliminary task we learnt that...

One of the shots we did was not required... We could choose a different kind of shot.

One of the shots was perhaps too long... So we attempted to improve the clip by adding sound.

Where abouts

English Classroom, G Block.

Script

Michaela - Hello.
Holly - Heya, have you done your media yet ?
Michaela - Oh man! I forgot ... again.
Holly - Andrea's gonna kill you! [laughing]
Michaela - Shut up and help me out. What did we have to do ?
Holly - Just copy mine.
Michaela - Dude, you saved my life.
Holly - Just take out the smart words then it will look like you've done it. [Laughs]
Michaela - What smart words ?
Holly - OHHHHHH!
Michaela - Thanks for helping me out :D

THE END!

preliminary task research

Establishing Shot - is a shot that introduces a character or location. i.e. - a shot of a hallway.

Close Up Shot - is a shot taken at close range to an object or a character. i.e. - close up of the characters face.

Match on Action Shot - cutting the shot during an action and taking a shot from a different angle to show continuity with the action. i.e. - when a character is shown going through a door, then shown from a different angle emerging from the other side of the door.

Reaction Shot - shows the characters response to an action or dialogue. i.e. - when two characters engage in conversation, shots are used to show the characters response to what each other are saying.

Long Shot - is a shot taken at a far away range. i.e. - a long shot can be used to show a sniper on the roof of a building from a low angle.

Shot Reverse Shot - a series of shots one after the other flicking from one character to another. i.e. - during a conversation.

180 Degree Rule - keeping the cameras within a 180 degree range, with an imaginary line through the middle of the scene, keeping within this line avoids causing disorientation to the viewer. i.e. in conversation between characters.

Continuity Editing - using simple cuts and different angles to make the scene appear more realistic. i.e. - in an office or classroom.