AS Media Coursework - Grade A

We got grade A for this - first time we've ever done anything of this sort. It was so much fun, check it out and feel free to leave a comment :D

Category:

Education

Tags:

• media
• as
• coursework
• film
• thriller
• short
• intro

[jacko3396]

Hey, I'm doing my GCSE in media this year and we're filming for our trailers soon, I was wondering if you could give me some ideas of what to film? my group have barely come up with anything so far but the storyline we have so far is : It's a post-apocalyptic britain (no zombies just empty) there are 5 survivors who are trying to find out what happened to them, why they are immune and what has happened, into the film they find out one of them has gone mad and is trying to kill the rest.

[jackdmillar]

@jacko3396

Hey! I really like the idea of a post-apocalyptic future, I recently directed a short with a similar theme and we shot the entire film between 3-7am over three days! If you do decide to go with that idea, I'd recommend a similar time to shoot. The obvious reason being everywhere should be pretty much deserted and the colours you can capture shooting at dawn can be phenomenal. The advise I give to most people is to write about something you know. I've seen so many people...

[jackdmillar]

@jacko3396

Ive seen so many people try and be really ambitious with their ideas and in all honesty, the best work I've ever seen has been the simple stuff. You have to work within your resources remember! Story is key though man, you nail that and the rest will follow! Good luck and keep me updated!

[ScottTaylorFs]

amazing video pal really well done, im going to have to make a media film 5 minutes etc but it can't be a thriller or horror and my group is struggling to come up with ideas and wondered if you had any, any ideas would be great thanks!

[jackdmillar]

@ScottTaylorFs

hey buddy, how's your film coming along? the key to doing something well is always remember to go for an idea that's possible to your resources. use your surroundings for inspiration. has there ever been an article in a newspaper or a bulletin on the news that has stuck in your mind? how about a particular moment in your life that you remember for whatever reason? write about what you know :). Keep me updated!!!

[01pammy]

luv the first bit made me jump!

[TheWillKennedy]

Great camera angles and colour/lighting/sound effects and storyline, but it sort of drags on a bit, examples being with showing him walking for ages and the sign of the school shows for way too long. Also, the music was a bit unrelated I think to the story, it seemed a bit too cheerful and reminded me of Harry Potter which made me find it funny which it shouldn't do.

Just a bit of constructive criticism- good stuff otherwise though. :)

[Music4ever248]

I was just watching this weird man in a blue room going, yeah aliens whatever, then BOOM that bloody hand made me jump out of my SKIN!

[irealllllllllydontca]

THAT BLOODY HAND - I JUMPED OUT OF MY OWN SKIN

[CheekyMania08]

i think it was really good!

[kanenak1994]

nice shoes

[chubely]

I actually love your short film and yeah you're right it's the simplest narratives that make it look amazing.

Anyhow were doing a similar genre to this and since you guys got an A, can you send me a link to your blog?

[669butterflies669]

3:54 I couldn't help but start laughing when everyone started screaming... dont know why that would be funny :)