A2 Media Studies - SupernovaShorts™

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We have decided to use this song, 'U.S Army Rangers Soundtrack (Modern Warfare 2 Soundtrack)' during the battle/action scene of our short film, Pinpoint. It doesn't feature any vocals, just a straight instrumental that sets the scene of the film. The soundtrack is originally from Modern Warfare 2, a war game played on consoles where players are required to kill the opposing teams. The build-up of the track signifies that danger is present, as it sets the scene.



We decided to use this song, 'How far we seek' by Gargantuan Music, throughout the first half of our short film, Pinpoint. Just like the previous song (featured for the second half of my production) it doesn't feature any artist, the track is just a pure instrumental. The song slowly builds up through the duration of its use which automatically entices the audience, drawing their attention to the production as they anticipate the build-up, waiting for the Climax. The drops in the track are synced with character movements (for example, the beat drops as Ricky turns on his XboxOne) which keeps the attention focused on the production and story-line of what is occurring.

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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) was introduced by members of the film industry in 1912. This allowed them to have rights to censor and certificate films rather than having the government do it. However, there are still relations between the two.

Universal – There is no unsuitable content for very young children, and can be viewed by anyone

Parental Guidance - Viewable for all ages, may unsettle young children

Previously labelled as '12', the BBFC altered this certificate to allow those under 12 t view the material when accompanied by an adult. 12A films can include more mature themes, drug use, strong language and brief sexual references

Only those aged 15 and above are allowed to view films with this certication, as they usually contain moderate adult themes including drug use, sexual activity/nudity, violence and strong language

Only suitable for those aged 18 and over. There is usually no limit on the amount of strong language and violence presented, and there is often drug us and sexual activity Our Short Film We have decided that our production is best suited to a 15 certification. We believe that this is the right choice due to the themes addressed as well as the props used. Our film includes the use of guns, dangerous weaponry and violence that is acted out by our characters. My group and I believe that these aspects are necessary in portraying our genre and rationale to our audience. Our protagonist, Ricky reacts aggressively in a cold-blooded manner as he eliminates targets that are out to kill him in the game he is playing that has come to life. Therefore, the use of guns may be unsuitable and disturbing for younger children to watch. It may also be considered very inappropriate to be presented to unaccompanied children as it includes weapon violence in which children may look to replicate. We would consider our film appropriate not only for those aged 15-18 (teenagers) who are most likely to find our production appealing, but also adults of all ages, as the themes, rationale and setting used are easier to comprehend, making it feel realistic in relation to other action-genre films. While various serious topics are included within our short film, the use of violence is a very serious subject; therefore we strongly believe our film deserves a 15 certificate. By Marcus Stamp 

‘Pinpoint’ – Synopsis

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Dear Mr Nick Mansell,

I am a student from Oaks Park High School and I am currently studying A2 Media Studies, a subject in which I have a strong drive and passion for. I am writing to you in order to request the use of your sound-track 'MW2 - U.S Army Rangers'. The piece fits perfectly with my production and I feel that without it, it simply won't be up to the standard in which it could potentially be. I plan to use a small snippet of the piece. The final production will be rendered fully and released onto YouTube and perhaps other social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter in order to reach my target audience and receive feedback.

I can assure you, this usage will only be for educational purposes (not for profit) and will not be for any other reasons, please do take this into consideration when you are selecting your decision.

Many thanks,

Marcus Stamp & SupernovaShorts.

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Pre Questionnaire

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Clayhall Forest



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O2 Arena

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We will be producing a short film/production in its entirety, lasting approximately 5 minutes in total, which will be of live action as well a 2 of the other 3 options:

• A poster of the film
• A radio trailer for the film
• A film magazine review page featuring the film

Treatment

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Assignment Brief

First draft of ancillary task: End of October 2015
Last date to use camera: 10th November 2015
Planning & Research (Complete): 13th November 2015
Ancillary task: 14th November 2015
Final video: 1st November 2015
Evaluation: 9th November 2015

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A sheet of paper containing:
- Name
- Candidate Number
- Who You Worked With
- Group Blog URL
- Personal Blog URL

DVD Of Work
Print our of both ancillary tasks
Production schedule signed by all members

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