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**Old Copy: Informative Research Product Organizer **
 * Research Topic: Producing and Marketing a Film ||


 * Focusing Statement: Nearly a hundred films are released every year, costing Hollywood millions not only in the production aspects of the film, but also the marketing aspects. Does a film really need a hundred million dollars to be well marketed and executed? I believe that a film can reach and larger audience and be produced without an initial budget. ||

 The main points that I have found is that the film industry has been suffering due to the poor marketing campaign that the studios have. Most American films will fare better overseas because they are reaching a bigger audience as opposed to their financial intake in the U.S. In Australia the industry has put out a large number of art films, with few American films making it to those shores; because of this the Australian box office is suffering because those specific types of films only reach a certain audience as opposed to reaching a wider one.  Marketing is key in a films commercial success and without utilizing the different aspects of marketing a film is doomed to fail. From the readings, I have found that you have to market your film to the proper audience or else the time that you’re spending on a certain audience could be wasted. Through a strong marketing campaign a film can be properly developed and successful reaching a larger audience.  The fact is that without a well laid out script and execution ideas than the film wont gain the interest of the general audience who will be seeing the film. If acting isn’t at its best than the audience will be hard pressed to be engaged in the characters during any of the situations. Music and Sound is also highlighted in the article as it t alks about the different aspects of the importance of having a proper score and sound design. If a film has a strong marketing campaign through the use of things such as trailers and T.V spots than it will be reaching a wider audience in the most effective way. ||
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 * **Potential Hook/Grabber ( **Story, anecdote, quote about your issue**):** ||

Filming is the most important part of a production, because it is what the audience will see on the screen. The Filming is key because it is the culmination of the work between the cast and crew, if one part isn’t working with the other than the filming could be catastrophic. || The acting and casting is key, because solid performances from your actors give the characters flavor and allow them to be engaged by the audience. If a performance is bad, during a pivotal moment in the film, than the audience won’t have the reaction that you might have wanted. An example would be a characters death, if the actor is unable to bring emotion to the scene than it may come off as humorous, which isn’t the desired reaction. Without a solid performance the character is literally a deadweight that can and will hold the film back from perfection. || Without a proper plan and how to handle your crew the project will suffer because of it, since there may not be direction on how to execute the film. “The number-one reason directors run into problems on the set is lack of planning. Whether you are shooting a potential blockbuster with hundreds in your crew or an intimate video with a crew of five, planning is the key to success. This planning includes not only the setups and shots you will need, the equipment required and the cast list, but also, for the small crew, it includes the identification of exactly what each crew member will be doing” (Ralph 1). ||
 * **Topic 1: What goes into the Production of a film? ** ||
 * **Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Filming is what you are seeing in on the screen. It is the culmination of the cast and crews work, along with the choreography that the director gives them. In order to fully execute a shoot, all three of these pillars must work and function together. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Casting/acting is an essential part to filming. In order to properly execute a film you need a strong cast that is able to carry the film, if there are issues within the production. A strong performance gives feeling and engagement to a character, while a less than satisfactory performance may weigh the film down. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Crew are the people who are in charge of working the camera equipment and helping the director executing the script. The crew are essential in the filming part of the production, because without them than the filming will look unprofessional and the film will lack polish. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence /Quotes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Posters are an effective way of reaching an audience that is unable to view trailers or TV. Spots. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Evidence/Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Marketing a film cost a lot of money and sometimes that money may go to waste if a films campaign goes unnoticed. The main issue with trailers and TV spots is that it cost money to air it during specific networks, but with posters you can build up mystery behind what exactly the film is about, along with saving the money as far as the marketing goes. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trailers are useful in giving the audience a sense of what to expect for the final product of the film. They can be used to establish the tone of the film, or merely give insight into what exactly the film is about. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence/Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trailers are the most effective way of spreading what exactly the film is about, they give clips of what the film has as far as shots, scenes and characters and rather than depending on people who see posters knowing the actors by name, they are able to identify them through the shots and filming building up more interest as to what the movie is about. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">T.V. Spots are like trailers, but are a lot shorter and are less informative as far as what the film is about. These quick trailers are useful if there is a time restraint on how much of a window a trailer has. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence /Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">T.V. Spots are useful in the fact that if there is a time restraint on how much of the film can be shown, it allows the viewer to get a little taste of what to expect along with abiding to the time restraint. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Topic 2: What does the marketing of a film entice? ** ||
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Without a variety of shots the viewer will get bored of seeing the same sequence on camera multiple takes. The variety in shots ranging for the simple medium shot (waste up) to wide shot (everything including legs) to more complex shot of medium close (medium close up) or medium wide (waste and background shots. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Choreography is essential when filming scens such as action scenes, dance scenes, or merely one shot scenes w <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">here you only have one camera shot the entire time, which means that the cast has to do the same without any breaks. Choreography is also essential in dialogue scenes such as if you want your actors to have certain hand jestures or movement during them. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sound design is important because it allows the audience to hear what you want them to hear during a given scene. Sound is essential when you are unable to make the sound during filmming. Sound can be put in after your shots are done, or attempted during filming the scene. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Topic 3: What exactly goes into Filming? ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shots are what the camera man is taking when recording a film. By that I mean that there are a variety of shots that are required to add variety to what the viewer is seeing and how the film is to be executed. Shots are key in adding variety to the shoots. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Choreography is when your laying out how you want the scene to be shot and executed. It is importan to inform you cast on what exactly they’ll be doing in each scene, so that they arent standing around wondering what to do. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sound is important in order to ensure that everyone hears what you want them to hear during certain scenes. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence /Quotes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The director as said by Fitzsimmons is “Responsible for translating the written word into the visual medium” (Fitzsimmons 71). || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Producing a film yourself is much harder than creating a director's r <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">eel, going on auditions, or relying on others to produce. For motivated film artists it is a viable way to create a career or business” (Jaccobi 2). ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Topic 4: What are the jobs of the production team. ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: The crew are in charge of working/operating the camera equipment. The are responsible for making sure that the vision and execution of the film is handled well, in accordance to wha the director wants for the final product. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">“ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">While every production may be slightly different, with different needs, the small-production crew is pretty consistent. You will need a camera operator, audio mixer, boom operator, gaffer, grip, assistant director, producer and script supervisor. These positions are essential for a production to be a success. Let's look at each position, taking it for granted that you are the director” (Ralph 1). ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: The Director is responsible for ensuring the script is executed and the production runs smoothly, alogn with being in chage of the cast and crew. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: Producer is in charge of the financing and overseeing of the film, they are also in charge of ensuring that the film is going in the direction that the studio wants it to. In a way they are the overseerers of the director ensuring that their vision doesn’t exceed the limitations of their budget. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence /Quotes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">“ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Directing anyone is not easy. Well-known director and author Alan Armer describes the director as being an artist, a technician and a parent/psychiatrist. This multifaceted position takes a steady hand, quick mind and even temper. Treating your crew well and giving them a pat on the back occasionally will go a long way towards creating an enjoyable set and a great final production” (Nulph 5). || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">“G <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">o through the rhythm of every setup, making sure everyone knows what's required and the desired outcome. When the day's shoot is near its end and everything is stowed away, call a short meeting to explain the next day's shoot. Make sure you praise the crew for its good work, praising in public and criticizing in private” (Ralph 4). ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Topic 5: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">What leads to films going into development hell? ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bad leadership on account of the director or producer, can lead to a film not moving forward, and the suffering due to the poor communication that directors and their crew may have. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bad communication is a key contributor in a production going under. If the crew doesn’t understand what the director wishes them to do with the script than the scenes may lack the professionalism that they they might have had. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proper execution of the scenes needs the culmination of all of the aspects and execution skills of the crew. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evidence /Quotes: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">“ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The key to a successful shoot is communication. Always make sure your crew knows what you expect of them and what they will be doing next. Begin each day with a walkthrough of that day's activities. Before beginning your setup at each location, walk the crew through what you will need and the setups you will be trying to accomplish that day” ( Ralph 3). ||

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">New Copy: Informative Research Product Organizer **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Research Topic: Producing and Marketing a Film ||


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Focusing Statement: Nearly a hundred films are released every year, costing Hollywood millions not only in the production aspects of the film, but also the marketing aspects. Does a film really need a hundred million dollars to be well marketed and executed? I believe that a film can reach and larger audience and be produced without an initial budget. ||

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> The main points that I have found is that the film industry has been suffering due to the poor marketing campaign that the studios have. Most American films will fare better overseas because they are reaching a bigger audience as opposed to their financial intake in the U.S. In Australia the industry has put out a large number of art films, with few American films making it to those shores; because of this the Australian box office is suffering because those specific types of films only reach a certain audience as opposed to reaching a wider one. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Marketing is key in a films commercial success and without utilizing the different aspects of marketing a film is doomed to fail. From the readings, I have found that you have to market your film to the proper audience or else the time that you’re spending on a certain audience could be wasted. Through a strong marketing campaign a film can be properly developed and successful reaching a larger audience. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> The fact is that without a well laid out script and execution ideas than the film wont gain the interest of the general audience who will be seeing the film. If acting isn’t at its best than the audience will be hard pressed to be engaged in the characters during any of the situations. Music and Sound is also highlighted in the article as it talks about the different aspects of the importance of having a proper score and sound design. If a film has a strong marketing campaign through the use of things such as trailers and T.V spots than it will be reaching a wider audience in the most effective way. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Essential Background Information for Introduction: **


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Potential Hook/Grabber ( **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Story, anecdote, quote about your issue**):** ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> execute a shoot, all three of these pillars must work and function together. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Evidence/Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Filming is the most important part of a production, because it is what the audience will see on the screen. The Filming is key because it is the culmination of the work between the cast and crew, if one part isn’t working with the other than the filming could be catastrophic.A example of a film that went through this process was Thor, which was in development hell for 2 years prior to it being picked up by another production company. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The acting and casting is key, because solid performances from your actors give the characters flavor and allow them to be engaged by the audience. If a performance is bad, during a pivotal moment in the film, than the audience won’t have the reaction that you might have wanted. An example would be a characters death, if the actor is unable to bring emotion to the scene than it may come off as humorous, which isn’t the desired reaction. Without a solid performance the character is literally a deadweight that can and will hold the film back from perfection. A example of a film that received more praise on its performances than on its script was, "50/50". The film told the story of a man who was diagnosed with cancer and how he overcame his illness. The films main actor Joseph Gordon Levitt received the most praise and his performance is regarded as the saving point for the movie. || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Without a proper plan and how to handle your crew the project will suffer because of it, since there may not be direction on how to execute the film. “ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The number-one reason directors run into problems on the set is lack of planning. Whether you are shooting a potential blockbuster with hundreds in your crew or an intimate video with a crew of five, planning is the key to success. This planning includes not only the setups and shots you will need, the equipment required and the cast list, but also, for the small crew, it includes the identification of exactly what each crew member will be doing” (Ralph 1). A example of <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> a poorly constructed movie due to the lack of planning is "In the Name of the King" directed by Uwe Boll, the films camera angles were awkward and confusing, and its cast has commented that at points they weren't sure how to go about acting in th <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">e films scenes. Their was a lack of collaboration with the writers ending in the film being thrown together weeks before its release. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Topic 1: What goes into the Production of a film? ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Filming is what you are seeing in on the screen. It is the culmination of the cast and crews work, along with the choreography that the director gives them. In order to fully
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Casting/acting is an essential part to filming. In order to properly execute a film you need a strong cast that is able to carry the film, if there are issues within the production. A strong performance gives feeling and engagement to a character, while a less than satisfactory performance may weigh the film down. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Crew are the people who are in charge of working the camera equipment and helping the director executing the script. The crew are essential in the filming part of the production, because without them than the filming will look unprofessional and the film will lack polish. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence /Quotes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Posters are an effective way of reaching an audience that is unable to view trailers or TV. Spots. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Evidence/Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Marketing a film cost a lot of money and sometimes that money may go to waste if a films campaign goes unnoticed. The main issue with trailers and TV spots is that it cost money to air it during specific networks, but with posters you can build up mystery behind what exactly the film is about, along with saving the money as far as the marketing goes."District 9" was one of the most highly regarded films of 2009, its marketing was unique in the sense that it used posters and billboards over the use of trailers. This tactic built interest in the film, and paid off in the end with it opening at number one in the box office. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Trailers are useful in giving the audience a sense of what to expect for the final product of the film. They can be used to establish the tone of the film, or merely give insight into what exactly the film is about. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence/Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Trailers are the most effective way of spreading what exactly the film is about, they give clips of what the film has as far as shots, scenes and characters and rather than depending on people who see posters knowing the actors by name, they are able to identify them through the shots and filming building up more interest as to what the movie is about."The Dark Knight" used tra <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">ilers in order to build up anticipation for the return of the joker, in the trailers they highlighted Heath Ledgers interpretation of the joker and which build up buzz since his performance was highly regarded. This tactic was essential in the films buzz, since audiences wanted to learn more about his performance along with the approach the the film was taking with the source material. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">T.V. Spots are like trailers, but are a lot shorter and are less informative as far as what the film is about. These quick trailers are useful if there is a time restraint on how much of a window a trailer has. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence /Quotes: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">T.V. Spots are useful in the fact that if there is a time restraint on how much of the film can be shown, it allows the viewer to get a little taste of what to expect along with abiding to the time restraint."The Walking Dead" is a television show that has a limited run time on what to show during a commercial break, although television shows and movies are slightly different, the show has to show of how it isn't only focused on zombies, but it is also focused on the aspect of human drama and what they must go through in order to survive the apocalypse that they are in. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Topic 2: What does the marketing of a film entice? ** ||
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Without a variety of shots the viewer will get bored of seeing the same sequence on camera multiple takes. The variety in shots ranging for the simple medium shot (waste up) to wide shot (everything including legs) to more complex shot of medium close (medium close up) or medium wide (waste and background shots. Inception uses a variety of camera angles and effects to highly the difference between what is reality and what is a dream, the films camera work was highly praised, since audiences were able to decipher what was a dream and the real world due to the variations in the camera work. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Choreography is essential when filming scenes such as action scenes, dance scenes, or merely one shot scenes where you only have one camera shot the entire time, which means that the cast has to do the same without any breaks. Choreography is also essential in dialogue scenes such as if you want your actors to have certain hand gestures or movement during them. In the film "The Protector" the directer uses one shot scenes in many of the films action <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> sequences, one shot means that you are only seeing what is going on from one angle, the camera for this scene is following the main character as he beats up the bad guys. This is the hardest type of sequence to do because if requires all involved to understand how and what to do for the scene. In the scene people were thrown off ledges, through walls, and dropped kicked into each other all through one shot and the expert use of choreography in the action. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Sound design is important because it allows the audience to hear what you want them to hear during a given scene. Sound is essential when you are unable to make the sound during filming. Sound can be put in after your shots are done, or attempted during filming the scene. "Inception" used sounds to signal when a "Kick" was about to occur, a kick was how the dreamer was reminded that they were in a dream and were about to wake up, when the audience heard that sound they knew much like the characters that a "Kick" was about to occur. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Topic 3: What exactly goes into Filming? ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Shots are what the camera man is taking when recording a film. By that I mean that there are a variety of shots that are required to add variety to what the viewer is seeing and how the film is to be executed. Shots are key in adding variety to the shoots. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Choreography is when your laying out how you want the scene to be shot and executed. It is important to inform you cast on what exactly they’ll be doing in each scene, so that they aren't standing around wondering what to do. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Sound is important in order to ensure that everyone hears what you want them to hear during certain scenes. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence /Quotes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The director as said by Fitzsimmons is “Responsible for translating the written word into the visual medium” (Fitzsimmons 71). James Cameron spent ten years mastering technology in order to make "Avatar" he translated his treatment on the world on "Pandora". The translation of that world was seem-less on screen, making the world that we saw as believable as when it was described on paper. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">“Producing a film yourself is much harder than creating a director's reel, going on auditions, or relying on others to produce. For motivated film artists it is a viable way to create a career or business” (Jaccobi 2). Jerry Bruckhiemer is blockbuster producer who has produced numerous films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean", he has never directed a film, but is in charge of ensuring that development is smooth and that the film doesn't go over or under budget. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Topic 4: What are the jobs of the production team. ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: The crew are in charge of working/operating the camera equipment. The are responsible for making sure that the vision and execution of the film is handled well, in accordance to what the director wants for the final product. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">“ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">While every production may be slightly different, with different needs, the small-production crew is pretty consistent. You will need a camera operator, audio mixer, boom operator, gaffer, grip, assistant director, producer and script supervisor. These positions are essential for a production to be a success. Let's look at each position, taking it for granted that you are the director” (Ralph 1). Low budget movies such as "Buried" require a small crew to make due to the use of only one set. A bigger budgeted movies requires more people due to the larger amount of work that needs to be put into it. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: The Director is responsible for ensuring the script is executed and the production runs smoothly, along with being in change of the cast and crew. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: Producer is in charge of the financing and overseeing of the film, they are also in charge of ensuring that the film is going in the direction that the studio wants it to. In a way they are the overseers of the director ensuring that their vision doesn’t exceed the limitations of their budget. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence /Quotes: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">“ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Directing anyone is not easy. Well-known director and author Alan Armer describes the director as being an artist, a technician and a parent/psychiatrist. This multifaceted position takes a steady hand, quick mind and even temper. Treating your crew well and giving them a pat on the back occasionally will go a long way towards creating an enjoyable set and a great final production” (Nulph 5). "Clash of the Titans" was a blockbuster, but the cast and crew were dissatisfied with the final product. The film received poor reviews and many of the crew commented on the poor leadership and amateurishness of the filmmaker. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">“G <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">o through the rhythm of every setup, making sure everyone knows what's required and the desired outcome. When the day's shoot is near its end and everything is stowed away, call a short meeting to explain the next day's shoot. Make sure you praise the crew for its good work, praising in public and criticizing in private” (Ralph 4). ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Topic 5: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What leads to films going into development hell? ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Bad leadership on account of the director or producer, can lead to a film not moving forward, and the suffering due to the poor communication that directors and their crew may have. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Bad communication is a key contributor in a production going under. If the crew doesn’t understand what the director wishes them to do with the script than the scenes may lack the professionalism that they they might have had. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence/Quotes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explanation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Proper execution of the scenes needs the culmination of all of the aspects and execution skills of the crew. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Evidence /Quotes: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">“ **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The key to a successful shoot is communication. Always make sure your crew knows what you expect of them and what they will be doing next. Begin each day with a walkthrough of that day's activities. Before beginning your setup at each location, walk the crew through what you will need and the setups you will be trying to accomplish that day” ( Ralph 3). "Jennifers Body" was supposed to be taken seriously in the fact that it was a allegory for how the teenager act in our age.Yet the films execution was flawed and its supposed emotional moments fell flat due to poor acting and directing. ||

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