One of the ancillary tasks we had to achieve was a radio advert, advertising our film. Myself and Duncan have gone through many experiments to test out which music genre would suit the trailer to a comedy film. At first, it was decided to have a rock themed trailer for our film. As I recorded the iconic 'trailer guy' voice narration, Duncan would compose music for the advert.
The microphone we used was a 'Zoom: H2 Handy Recorder'. We used the mic to record voice audio, and to record Duncan composing his rock music for the trailer.
*Link to the mic*- http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/h2/
We have since had changes and tweeks to the radio trailer. The music has turned into a lot slower, light-hearted music as the original composed instrumental that Duncan performed was too fast and heavy for a comedy film. And we have since used audio dialogue from the film itself to fit perfectly as a trailer.
The following video is a 'Behind the scenes' exclusive of what we have done in production of the radio trailer... Enjoy!
Music composed by Duncan Morrison, whilst voice audio and editing was done by Andrew Games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGApvuN5c2k&feature=player_embedded
Posted by Andrew Games
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Test Film- by Andrew Games
One night, I was looking after my Nan's house. All I had with me was a camera, laptop, tripod and an empty house all to myself. Due to this, I took the opportunity to make myself a short film, not only to cure the boredom, but to test several different things that could be helpful for our 'Rumours' film.
I choose this film to be a horror film. The reason for this is because I am pretty sure my Nan's house is haunted, so I thought it would be nice to have a bit of reality to the film itself!
For this, I decided to make sure that the audience (including myself) wouldn't know what (or who) the mysterious 'villain' of the story is. Perhaps there isn't one? Overall, the aim of the video was to create suspense, using different camera angles such as laying the camera on the floor to show my footsteps slowly walking up the stairs, a close up shot of the knife being slowly pulled out of the kitchen draw, the camera scanning the room as a POV shot.
One of the biggest traps about horror films is that it is quite predictable for the audience. For this film, I wanted to try out something different. I decided that the whole film would be based on suspense, the suspense would rely on camera angles, music and perhaps my facial expressions, rather than showing the villain in any shape or form (but as I mentioned, its up to the audience if there is a villain or not, as it could just be a spooky house?).
This was also a challenge for myself, as I was a one man filming crew. Not forgetting the fact that I would be directing this short film myself and edit the film on my own too. Overall, as a one man film making team for this evening, I feel this was a success and that it is possible for one individual to make a film in one night. I also learnt many new editing skills as well as camera angels that may work for 'Rumours'.
Directed, filmed, edited and produced by Andrew Games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TziX73IRNIM
Posted by Andrew Games
I choose this film to be a horror film. The reason for this is because I am pretty sure my Nan's house is haunted, so I thought it would be nice to have a bit of reality to the film itself!
For this, I decided to make sure that the audience (including myself) wouldn't know what (or who) the mysterious 'villain' of the story is. Perhaps there isn't one? Overall, the aim of the video was to create suspense, using different camera angles such as laying the camera on the floor to show my footsteps slowly walking up the stairs, a close up shot of the knife being slowly pulled out of the kitchen draw, the camera scanning the room as a POV shot.
One of the biggest traps about horror films is that it is quite predictable for the audience. For this film, I wanted to try out something different. I decided that the whole film would be based on suspense, the suspense would rely on camera angles, music and perhaps my facial expressions, rather than showing the villain in any shape or form (but as I mentioned, its up to the audience if there is a villain or not, as it could just be a spooky house?).
This was also a challenge for myself, as I was a one man filming crew. Not forgetting the fact that I would be directing this short film myself and edit the film on my own too. Overall, as a one man film making team for this evening, I feel this was a success and that it is possible for one individual to make a film in one night. I also learnt many new editing skills as well as camera angels that may work for 'Rumours'.
Directed, filmed, edited and produced by Andrew Games.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TziX73IRNIM
Posted by Andrew Games
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