(3/9/2013, Tuesday) Mr. Michael shown us a video about a Film industries in Hollywood and we are ask to ready 2 presentation slides of our choice from any of this topics, Film, Games, Music, TV, Theme Parks and Digital Revolution to present in class. Each topics are given 2 question to research and to reflect on it. We are to be in a group of 3 people to present it by next week class on (10/9/2013, Tuesday) and my team members are Azra, Suet Yee, Ariff and myself. Below are the question Mr. Michael have given to us:
- Film: How was Hollywood born and how does that shape your perception of it?
- Games: How has the video game history informed your understanding of the industry and what impact does video games have in your life?
- Music: How did the music industry start and what is the impact of digital technology to the music industry?
- TV: How dominating was the television and what has YouTube and Netflix done to the broadcast industry?
- Theme Parks: Describe the theme park industry and how dominant is Disney compared to it's competitors?
- Digital Revolution: What is digital revolution and how is the entertainment industry affected by it?
My team members have decided to choose this 2 topics and they are Games and Music.
Presentation Day
(10/9/2013, Tuesday) We are to present our 2 presentation topics which is games and music. During the presentation, Mr. Michael, stop us half way of our group presentation to correct us in terms of presentation skills and asking question regrading to our topics. During presenting, to honest I was very nervous, although the presentation didn't go well as plan (for me), I have learn something in return in our and others group presentation. In the class presentation, I have learn the do's and don'ts about presentation.
Do's
- Keep your presentation points short
- Simplify your points
- Try to memorize the points
- Know what you are presenting
- Google how to pronounce words
- Write down your points on a paper or laptop
- Design your presentation slides
Don'ts
-Don't read the points from the projector
-Don't face the projector during you are presenting
-Don't just ready your points, use your own words
-Don't discuss during you are presenting
Presentation Day 2
(17/9/2013, Tuesday) We are to do another class presentation about the stages of filmmaking and the difference between live action and animation. Below, are the question prepared for us:
"Filmmaking is a craft, what are the stages involved from beginning till end and how does it differ between live action and animated films?"
Presentation Day
(10/9/2013, Tuesday) We are to present our 2 presentation topics which is games and music. During the presentation, Mr. Michael, stop us half way of our group presentation to correct us in terms of presentation skills and asking question regrading to our topics. During presenting, to honest I was very nervous, although the presentation didn't go well as plan (for me), I have learn something in return in our and others group presentation. In the class presentation, I have learn the do's and don'ts about presentation.
Do's
- Keep your presentation points short
- Simplify your points
- Try to memorize the points
- Know what you are presenting
- Google how to pronounce words
- Write down your points on a paper or laptop
- Design your presentation slides
Don'ts
-Don't read the points from the projector
-Don't face the projector during you are presenting
-Don't just ready your points, use your own words
-Don't discuss during you are presenting
Presentation Day 2
(17/9/2013, Tuesday) We are to do another class presentation about the stages of filmmaking and the difference between live action and animation. Below, are the question prepared for us:
As we research about the topic given above, we have found out that they are 12 stages in filmmaking industries, which are:
Sales: To help sell the film to the distributors, the producer secures the services of a sales agent to help the producer sell the film to the public.
Marketing: As the finishing touches are being made to the film, the distributors plan there strategy of marketing and selling the film. Knowing the audience is essential and the marketing team runs test screenings to see how the film is received.
Expedition: Cinema expedition is still the primary channel for films to reach there audiences and box office success equals financial success. A high profile star studded premier is used to launch the film to the public with an explosion of media.
Other Windows: A successful run in cinemas makes the film a sought after product, which can be sold through other more profitable channels like DVD’s, videos and games for the film.
- The Idea
- Development Finance
- Script Development
- Packaging
- Financing
- Pre-Production
- The Shoot
- Post Production
- Sales
- Marketing
- Expedition
- Other Windows
The Idea: Inspiration and Idea about the film
Development Finance: To get finance for the development of the script
Script Development: When the finance is secure, the writer makes a synopsis and send to the producer for approval
Packaging: With the script complete, the director and the producer decide how they want to film the movie and who they will employ to help them. One common way to make the project more commercial is to attach well known stars to the script.
Financing: Financiers can be anywhere in the world, that’s why the producer has to travel, to secure the investment they need to make the film.
Pre-Production: With the financing secured, the full cast and crew are hired and the detailed preparation for the shoot begins.
The Shoot: A large film production can involve hundreds of people, and it is a constant struggle to keep things on schedule and budget. Shooting begins and funding is released, the producer breaths a huge sigh of relief.
Post Production: Post production usually starts during the soot as soon as the first ‘rushes’ raw footage and sound are available. As the processed footage comes in, the editor turns it into scenes and assembles it together.Sales: To help sell the film to the distributors, the producer secures the services of a sales agent to help the producer sell the film to the public.
Marketing: As the finishing touches are being made to the film, the distributors plan there strategy of marketing and selling the film. Knowing the audience is essential and the marketing team runs test screenings to see how the film is received.
Expedition: Cinema expedition is still the primary channel for films to reach there audiences and box office success equals financial success. A high profile star studded premier is used to launch the film to the public with an explosion of media.
Other Windows: A successful run in cinemas makes the film a sought after product, which can be sold through other more profitable channels like DVD’s, videos and games for the film.
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