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.