Welcome!

Hello examiner, this project has certainly put our skills as director, editor, camera operator and set designer to the test once again, both me and my comrade Hayden Woodcock had to take these roles at certain points throughout this journey and we've significantly improved our skills in each of those areas. With the limited time we had to carry out this task I will always look back at our final product and see aspects of imperfection as no matter how much time you dedicate to a piece of work, there is always something that could have been changed for the better. I hope you see our dedication to this project through our blogs and I wish you the best of luck.

Evaluation 4 (Hubert Osinski)

Evaluation 3 (Hayden Woodcock)

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/FVPPMY2 Here is a link to my audience questionnaire for my final products.

Audience reaction from our products

Evaluation 2 (Hubert Osinski)

Evaluation 1 (Hayden Woodcock)

To conclude, I believe that throughout our film trailer, poster and webpage I have successfully followed and use codes and conventions. Film Noir and Horror generic conventions are clear in our trailer and our poster, whilst our Webpage has explore Horror and Neo Noir generic conventions, due to the absence of Film Noir websites because of the lack of advanced technology and web 2.0 during the influential Noir period. However, there are subtle examples where we have subverted the conventions, in order to make our products more modern, original, mainly due to genres being more permeable. For example, we subverted the use of old-fashioned film transitions, such as: wipes to enable our trailer to be modern, suiting our primary target audience. However, we have mainly followed conventions to attract a further older demographic audience who can relate to the Film Noir style. Lastly, due to the blend of modern and old conventions we have created innovative products.

Official Web Page Ancillary (Hayden Woodcock)

https://hgewoodcock.wixsite.com/the-bitter-kiss

Official Trailer

Poster Ancillary: Final (Hubert Osinski)

Ancillary Feedback

1.      Poster:

·         I like the colour contrast (red/white fonts and red/blue in general. But I don’t like the font for 'a gamble between life and death' it’s quite hard to read-Emma Crossley

·         Like the text on the movie poster and the concept, but think the image could have been a bit clearer-Reagan Hollingshead

·         Dan Neary: antagonist at the forefront of the poster grabs attention and correlates with the genre conventions, the editing to a blue wash contrasts well with the red and black colours, I like how the identity of the antagonists face is partially hidden, creating enigmas and audience interaction from the direct eye-contact, appears typical. Weaknesses-top font could be changed to a more horror style, looks quite sci-fi to me and the slogan is quite difficult to read

·         Eva Dickinson: The poster is very enticing and prepares the audience for the dark mature themes they will witness within the movie. Although simplistic, it works in favour if the poster as the public will want to know more about the movie. Weakness: I’m not such a fan of the text used for the title- particularly the word 'Kiss'... I think the bloody text is too stereotypical and common within the horror genre and one thing I loved about the trailer is it revealed the film to be a unique brand of film within the horror genre. The text also brings immaturity to what I'd argue is otherwise a mature and powerful poster.

·         James Palmer-Smith: Pros: Use of colours make the poster eye-catching and focuses you on the most important information. E.G. the Title and Slogan through the use of red. Poster is not overcrowded and does not try to show too much information with a focus on the image and title. Whilst still providing all the information needed. Cons: Large gap between title and the top of the cape. Top red text could be larger to allow it to be read quickly

·         Tom Horeckyj-I like the dramatic font and close up of the vampire. The cloak makes him seem mysterious and makes me want to know more about him. For weaknesses you could maybe increase font size to bring more attention to the words? Add some blood/shadow effects round the edges? Great already though.

1.      Web page:

·         Could change the font for ‘Explore’ to something simple like Arial

·         I like the reviews on the website and that it’s easy to navigate, but the slogan font is unclear like the poster-Emma Crossley

·         Dan Neary: conventional in the way that it allows audience interaction, quotes and critics responses have animated effects so this enhances aesthetics of the webpage, gives overview of the plot and characters-good information shows images of the trailer-makes the audience want to know more. Weaknesses-slogan appears unnecessary, not appealing as it is too blurry, an addition of sound? And merchandise advertising perhaps

·         Tom Horeckyj: The website has some great imagery and use of quotes to draw appeal for the film. Some words overlap like the website title and the headings but maybe it's just on mobile.

·         James Palmer-Smith: Good use of reviews as part of the homepage, good use of columns in the explore section, good links around the site, effective navigation bar, specific info on characters helps to build a back story, and very detailed with useful information. However, there are some incorrect fonts in some places.

Audience Research Into Film Trailer

We have completed some audience research following our first draft and our final Official Trailer of 'The Bitter Kiss.'

We used social networking sites, in this case: Facebook, to conduct audience research into our Official trailer.



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Film Trailer Feedback

We have completed some audience research following our first draft and our final Official Trailer of 'The Bitter Kiss.'

We used social networking sites, in this case: Facebook, to conduct audience research into our Official trailer.

First Trailer Draft

Poster Ancillary Draft

Shooting Schedule

Flash Card Deck created by Hayden Woodcock with GoConqr

Audience Research Into Slogans

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Results collated together with feedback from a lesson: Don't fall into the Vampire's grasp!=8 A gamble between life and death=11 What MAN is capable of stopping such a MONSTER?=10 How many more will die before the beast meets its doom?=3 He's fast, he's furious, he's the Vampire!=1 These results show that 'A gamble between life and death' is the audience favourite for our slogan. However, due to the tight interest between the top three, we are planning to incorporate them within the trailer and possibly our ancillary web page. We think 'What MAN is capable of stopping such a MONSTER?' would be effective in creating a stylistic Film Noir, and it would connote the binary opposite between the protagonist in the form of the Detective and the antagonist Vampire monster. The use of the 'MAN' highlights the stereotypical representation of the hero within our film, creating a sexist presentation which is common in Film Noir. Additionally, the use of the question emphasises the power of the villain, perhaps creating doubt in the audience's mind. Whilst, 'Don't fall into the Vampire's grasp!' will be beneficial in use during the trailer, possibly by a First person narrator describing the vicious edge to the antagonist. Also, the negativity here again represents the antagonists ferocious havoc, as well as acting as a warning towards the audience. This could connote the terror, and attract the audience further, feeling immersed within the plot and the atmosphere.

Slogan Audience Research

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Shooting Script

The Bitter Kiss: Script

Risk Assessment

Cast Release Form: Hayden Woodcock

The Bitter Kiss Shot List

Cast Release Form: Jason Woodcock

Cast Release Form: Hubert Osinski