Progress Update

In this lesson, I have been creating possible layouts for my promotional poster using photoshop

Animatic

I have been producing an animatic to get an idea of timings used throughout my trailer

Storyboard

Progress Update

In this lesson I have been creating a storyboard to plan my filming process

Horror Film Shot Types

I have looked at previously used shot types to get an idea of the type I should be using to follow the codes and conventions of typical horror film trailers.

A Film Marketing Campaign - research

Progress Update

I have been working on a word document that is research into film marketing in this lesson, to post once completed

The Film Industry

The Film Industry

Production:

A production company will have to find funding for a new film idea from a distributor. If the distributors enjoy the idea of the film, they will provide funding for the production company to finance the film making. The three main stages of production are

1. Pre-production - planning, designing, casting etc

2. Production - shooting the film

3. Post-production - editing, adding sound and special effects

Distribution:

A film distributor is a company or individual responsible for releasing films to the public either theatrically or for home viewing (DVD, Video-On-Demand, Download, Television programs through broadcast syndication etc.)

Once the film has been produced then the distributors begin to market the film with posters, interviews, merchandise, soundtracks and trailers. Seeing as the distributor provided most of the money for the film they receive the majority of the profit.

Exhibition:

Exhibition refers to the showing and screening of the film, for example:

- Cinemas

- DVD rentals and sales

- Television screenings