This resource is to be used in conjunction with the in-depth Unit 2 Controlled Assessment Guide.
3 productions will be evaluated:
- Short 2-minute Film Sequence which creates tension or atmosphere
- School Magazine Feature based on the production of the film – 2 pages including star/director interviews, biographies, and at least two captioned images
- Poster Campaign for the film – 3 different posters
These productions will be evaluated using the key questions below:
- How did your production meet its aims/purpose?
- If part of a group, can you clarify your individual contribution?
- How did you use technical and creative skills (choose key moments from the production)?
- How did you reference codes and conventions?
- How did you demonstrate film language?
- How did you create an awareness of organisations?
- How did you reference and target audiences?
Short 2-Minute Film Sequence
We filmed and edited the 2-minute opening sequence of a thriller to establish genre and to create narrative enigma. My role was camera operator as part of a group of 4 while we all contributed to decisions made during editing. We were fortunate enough to film the sequence using a Canon XF 100 Professional High Definition Camcorder but understand that work at this level could have been completed with a much cheaper camcorder. The software we used to edit the sequence was Final Cut Pro X that our editor had used herself before. As camera operator, I was able to learn about how to frame shots such as close ups and extreme close up at the start of the film (Marvin’s startled face)…
