Evaluation of my Media Product (Question 7)

​Looking back at your preliminary task, what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from it to the full product?

In January, I could only edit to an amature level. Since then I have learnt to work with other people. By working with Callum I learnt that two heads are much better than one. This only worked because the two of us could rely on each other. In January I made a continuity edit with Will Higgins and Callum Hurley; I also learnt that a well edited sequence is one where the audience do not notice the editing. This is the main thing I have learnt with the help of Callum, Miss Stone and Mr Cunningham. Since my preliminary task I have learnt how to edit effectively.

I also learnt how to film effectively. I have, in the past, used my hand to film; like I did in one of my drafts. Again the skill of working in a team showed it's use. I decided, after pursuading, to re-film. Since my preliminary task my filming and editing has increased to a much higher standard.

Evaluation of my Media Product (Question 6)

What have you learnt about the technologies from the process of constructing this product?

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Evaluation of my Media Product (Question 5)

How did you attract/address the audience?

In order to attract and address the target audience, Callum and I had to decide which shots would appeal to which audience. The shot showing  poppies as Chris walks past would be likely to appeal to an older generation, as the poppies invoke imagery relaing to the first world war. The music I wrote also draws in the spectator and leaves them eager to continue watching. This is achieved through the use of shifting dynamics and textures. The music is in E natural minor which conjours up a sense of yearning. The first instrument is a harp which I chose for it's mellow and tranquil texture. A flute is then added, along with a piano, guitar and a synth in order to build and add a sense of motion.

Evaluation of my Media Product (question 4)

​4.Who would be the audience for your media product?

The narrative of my film is similar in style to 'Saving Private Ryan' but more like 'The Dark Knight' in terms of cinematography. As a result of this my film appeals to the same demograph as 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'The Dark Knight' would. This would imply a predominatly male audience for my film, but the audiences age range could be around 18 to 40years because there are many aspects that might appeal to a wider age range. Films based around the cold war may attract an older audience than you would normally expect for an action film as the cold war was recent enough for the older generations to have been interested or involved.

 I have anticipated my demograph based on the ratings of revelant films. These two graphs are from IMDB 2nd May 2012. The target audience for our media product would be intellectuals at the ages of 18-40, while this may be a large age range, explicit violence is included hence the 18 age limit. The political aspects of war and how the nuclear arms race affected the world for the worst is not something that everyone will understand or appreciate which is why my product is aimed at a demograph likely to find history interesting. There are heavy action sequences similar to those in blockbusters. These would be likely to appeal to teenagers and blockbuster fans.