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Production in Shaun of the Dead

Production in Shaun of the Dead Swede

Planning: We decided which specific scenes we would shoot and how we would lay them out, and then proceeded to take pictures to establish the shots and the characters involved. Afterwards we got other people involved and thought about how we could improve on the shots we had.

Props: We used no props other than a fake microphone to stress the fact that the swede is supposed to be a spoof and not have great production values.

Actors and stars: We had two main characters, the two that weren’t zombies, and everyone else was a zombie. We also interviewed people as if it was a news broadcast on live tv.

Scripting: Our scripting was not as planned as we thought that since it was a swede it would seem more unofficial and jokey if the lines seemed a bit jumbled. We picked a few key scenes and decided to improvise on the lines used, but we still put across the same message.

Technologies used: We just used a basic camera to film our swede, although we used a fig rig to gain a steadier control of the camera while filming on the move.

Filming: While filming we tried to plan out all our shots so we could achieve seamless editing, and so that our editing wouldn’t look like separate videos pieced together.

Editing: When we edited our swede we put the clips in the order that seemed most logical, and created a mystic persona in the audiences minds.

Post Production: In post-production we added a theme song and an opening and closing scene to introduce it to the audience. We used the same song from the actual Shaun of the Dead as to give the same vibes off that the film did. 

Shaun of the Dead swede

This is the final edit of our Shaun of the Dead swede.

Shaun of the Dead Swede Poster

POSTER - Rahena Begum

Shaun of the Dead Swede Poster

This is a sample of a poster that could be used to advertise the swede we've made.

Webpage banner draft

First draft of the webpage banner

HOMEWORK - Rahena Begum

Production:
Filmmaking has many different things that are used to make the whole production. There are several stages and some of the examples are: casting, screening, editing, script-making, story etc. All this and more is what makes the production a success. However, all this could not be done without the help of a large group of people that work very hard into making films and achieving great success.
The good thing about producing a film is that it doesn't have to stay in the exact same location. You can go where you feel is suitable to make the film. But the one thing is that all the organizing, moving and all the stages filmmakers go through, takes up to a few months to a couple of years. One example would be 'harry potter'; that takes up to two years to film/make.

Distribution:
With distribution, there are many ways to get films out in public. this is generally the final stage. The film is released to places like the cinema and to consumers media such as DVD, VCS, VHS, Blu-Ray. Other ways in which films are advertised and promoted are through press kits, posters and many other advertising materials; radio, magazines, through social-networking sites.
This is a good thing because it gives them a chance to advertise and sell their product which in this case would be films.

Marketing:
Different types of marketing is to make the film, being the product-well known. Publicity is one of them. The way to get their attention is to put the film out there on billboards, on the sides of telephone booths, walls etc.
There are many in which marketing the product will help sell it. For example, such things like trailers are a good way to directly deliver what the people are looking for and wanting to see; instantly they will either choose to like the film or not. Other examples are slideshows, standees and cardboard 3D displays.

Exhibition:
Places like the cinema are where people go to watch movies. Well known cinemas such as 'Cineworld', 'Cambridge Picture House', ' Odeon' and 'Empire' are places where great films are savored by hungry audiences. Some people don't often go to the cinema and would prefer to stay at home and watch it on the laptop. There are various film websites that allow you to watch unlimited movies. Some might even wait until the film comes out on television and watch it then; may people have many different choices.

Production, Distribution, Marketing and Exhibition

Production
Before any type of production, distribution, marketing and exhibition, there's got to be an idea for a film, whether it's a basic idea or a full-blown detailed idea, at least there's something to be filmed. As every good filmmaker/director would do, they would storyboard all their shot ideas, to make it easier to refer to when filming (pictured is a Hunger Games storyboard). Whilst storyboarding, it's good to have an idea how you want your film to look like: sharp, Hollywood type of filming or roughly, free-handedly filmed. Now, without a crew, there'd either be no film or it'd take you a long time to shoot the film. It's always best to have a crew that are on the same wavelength (creativity wise), so you all want the same end product. Once you've got the ideas, storyboard and crew, it's time for the most important part - actors. Casting is obviously a major part of film production because you want the best actors who understand what you want them to do/portray. 

Without a location, there's no film. Whether it's an already built location (e.g. outside) or a set, this should've been considered during the ideas stage. After a location has been decided on/set has been dressed and decorated, it's time to gather all types of equipment, from cameras and its accessories to lighting and costumes/props. 

Now it's time to film!!

After filming, it's time to edit your shots and put the film together. You can put transitions in, graphics in, and music over the scenes - it's your movie, you can do what you want. To make your film complete, you've got to add opening and closing titles (with credits). Create a small teaser/trailer, and film production is done! Here's the trailer of Hollywood blockbuster, The Hunger Games.

Distribution
After the film has completed production, it is sent to a studio where they make a licensing agreement with a distribution company. The company watch the completed film and decide how many copies/prints of it. After this stage, the company screen the film to different potential buyers who represent different cinemas and theatres (e.g. Picturehouse, Vue, Odeon, Cineworld, etc.). The potential buyers will talk with the distribution company on which films they want to release and show in their cinemas/theatre. Once agreements and contracts have been made, the company will send the film copies/prints days before the opening day. Whilst all this is going on. marketing is happening....

Marketing
Marketing is an important stage, especially money wise. Without marketing, how would you know when a film is out, or that it exists? Marketing has expanding a lot over the years.

Before, there used to be film posters everywhere: outside cinemas, inside telephone boxes, billboards on the street, on buses. But now, with the help of social networking, films are marketed throughout the internet whether it's through a tweet, or a viral trailer, the teenagers of today are more likely to know about a film because of social networking rather than finding it in a newspaper. And let's face it, most of the money the film industry make is from teenagers.

Exhibition
This is where your film can either be very successful or not. If your film is in the hands of a good distributor and good marketing, the exhibition stage will be successful also. Films are mainly shown online (which doesn't really benefit the moneymakers of the industry) or in cinemas (which benefits everyone, besides the people buying the tickets). There are two types of cinemas: national chains and independent exhibitors. National chains are the cinemas that everyone goes to and are the more well-known ones. A few examples are Vue, Cineworld and Odeon. These are the 'rich' cinemas, that make 40% of their profits through food sales (which tend to be overpriced) and where most of the Hollywood blockbusters are shown. If your film is shown in one of these cinemas, you know it's successful and you'll make money from it. The independent exhibitors are the less-known ones, therefore they make less money from it. Hollywood blockbusters usually do get shown here, but most people would go to the bigger chains of cinemas. Most British and foreign films get shown at independent exhibitors, but they are usually unknown or not of a mainstream taste, and wouldn't do very well if shown at a big chain. 

The Film Value Chain
So, what happens after your film is shown in the cinemas? Well, it is often shown at a non-theatrical place, such as hotels, airplanes, coaches. If that's proven successful, it will be released as 'Home Entertainment' which is everyday language for DVDs and Blu-Rays. and also for legal downloads. Again, if this is proven to be a success, it will move onto being shown at a Pay-Per-View stage where it will be shown on TV, but viewers would have to pay for it. Sky and Virgin Media are good companies and examples for this. Sooner or later, it will be free to watch as it will start appearing on TV on channels such as Sky Movies and Film4. The final stage is merchandising. If your film is really popular, you will have licensed merchandise, which can make a lot of money!

So that's how major films like Harry Potter and Hunger Games go from small ideas to big time movies.

Home work - Anjuman Rahman

To produce a film, there are various steps required.
There are three main phrases of production required which are:

1) PRE-PRODUCTION

This vital step is taken once the original idea has been evaluated and has been allowed to be marketable. The financial side is also taken into accountant dealt with.
 This is when PRE-PRODUCTION comes in and numerous steps are worked on, such as, booking location, props and wardrobe codes and brought, production schedules, self construction, scripts are checked through and through until it is finished.

2) PRODUCTION/ PRINCIPLE PHOTOGRAPHY

This particular stage is when the footage is filmed. All required shots are recorded Actors are placed on sets and cameras rolling,etc.

3)POST-PRODUCTION

Common tasks which are carried out on this stage is editing the videos and soundtracks. Adding graphics, and special effects.
 Also 'Pick-up-shots' - this is re-shooting certain scenes if any mistakes have occurred. This can sometimes be a very time consuming stage.

DISTRIBUTION
A distributor is an individual or organisation who will represent your film at festivals and markets around the world.