Types of ident

Ident 1
Ident using titles - (typed)
Real Media Example: Focus Features

Idea (applying this concept)

Idea 2
Image and text
Real Media Example: Walden Media

Idea 3Name of company in logo
Real Media Example: Entertainment One

Focus Features: image from Wikipedia
Walden Media: image from Variety.com
Entertainment One: image from Twitter

Evaluation of Filming Day One

Overview of progress
The progress I made was good, I was able to get the footage involving the Evil Queen, and as I had the shots that I wanted planned out beforehand, it sped up the process greatly.

Problems faced
One of the problems I faced was that I was unable to film at one of my locations, The Gothic House, because it was inaccessible using the buggy I had hired to help reach locations quicker. Another problem was that as Stowe Landscape Gardens is a public place, there were occasionally other members of the public in the shot.

Overcoming these problems
I was able to improvise by using a location, Rotunda, instead of The Gothic House. This is still a landmark/temple which would be suggestive of the fantastical elements that I need in my trailer, relating to the genre. I was able to overcome the problem of other people being in the shot by letting them know when I was filming and when I wasn't, the majority of people were already cautious about stepping in front of the camera, or I asked them to move for a short amount of time. Other times this wasn't possible. For example, at the Temple of Concord Victory, a family was having a photoshoot. For the most part they were kept out of the shot. However, where this was not possible I am going to crop them out of the shot during the editing process.

Weather Conditions
Whilst filming these scenes, the weather was dry and fair. Although a murkier, colder or wet day may have been better for the dark and scary element of my trailer, filming was easier to carry out - I didn't have to worry about getting it wet, Lara, my father or myself getting cold. If I feel it is necessary I can change/add a filter when editing the footage.

Managing Health and Safety Risks
A responsible adult was present when filming to accompany Lara and myself. My father knew how to drive the buggy and had passed the test that Stowe required him to take. I ensured that my father knew how to operate the equipment beforehand as so to avoid any damages/breakages (Under approval from OCR, I can have someone operate/assist with the operation of the camera.)I directed the shots and made sure he was aware of my intentions and what I wanted. One of the scenes required  Lara to eat an apple. I checked that she was not intolerant/allergic to apples beforehand as so to keep her safe and in good health. 

Filming (and Improvising) the Footage 
Most of the shots were filmed successfully. I attempted to film from a range of different angles, using a variety of shot types. However, some shots I was unable to film (like the Evil Queen waking up). Therefore I filmed close ups instead. If I decide to do a photoshoot to gain stills for my poster, I could do this then. The reason I couldn't film the shot was because I was filming at an external location, it would not have been sensible to lie down outside where it was very muddy/dirty. On the day there was good natural lighting because it was sunny. I decided to experiment with this light and shoot footage of the Evil Queen walking to the front of the temple with sunlight cast on her. This gives the idea of it being a "new day" and subverts the connotation of light being positive, referring more to the connotation of fire. It will be interesting to have sun in a dark fantasy film, and look at how I can make the sinister element clear. 

Overall Evaluation
Overall the day was successful as I tried my best to get all the shots I needed at this location, and was able to adapt to the situation, improvising when necessary. The day may have been more productive if the location was quieter, but as Stowe is a public place this was inevitably difficult. My storyboard would have been more conformed to if I was able to use the locations that I had planned, but it was alright because I was able to improvise. 
  

Raw footage: filming day 1

Here is a compilation of footage from filming day 1.

Call Sheet - Filming Day 1

Internal (INT) External (EXT)	Scene/Shot description	Location(s)	Equipment used	People present
EXT	Long shot-mid shot of Evil Queen walking towards camera	Beside the grotto, Stowe Landscape Gardens	Panasonic SDC700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)
EXT	Close up of Evil Queen looking directly at the camera	Beside the grotto, Stowe Landscape Gardens	Panasonic SDC700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)
EXT	Mid shot-close up of Evil Queen	Grotto, Stowe Landscape Gardens	Panasonic SDC700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)
EXT	Medium long shot of Evil Queen putting on broach	Temple of Concord Victory, Stowe Landscape Gardens	Panasonic SDC700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)
EXT	Medium close up of Evil Queen applying lipstick	Temple of Concord Victory	Panasonic SDC700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)
EXT	Long shot of Evil Queen walking from behind the temple to front of it	Temple of Concord Victory	Panasonic SDC700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)
EXT	Medium close up of Evil Queen eating apple	Rotunda	Panasonic SD700 Velbon CX-888 Tripod	Ellie Craddock Lara Hammersley Mark Craddock (father)

Please note that "people present" refers to everyone at the shoot rather than individual shot.

Planning: Sound

I have chosen not to have any diegetic in my trailer in terms of dialogue. This is because I want the non diegetic sound to take prominence as I feel that it will be most effective in communicating the genre of my coursework production to the audience. When I reach the editing process, I will decide if it would be effective to keep some diegetic sound, for example birdsong.

Research: Independent films

I have decided to research examples of independent films and the features of them to decide what I'm going to classify my film as and how it will impact on the trailer. (For example whether it would be promoted as a conglomerate film or independent film)
Independent films are sometimes known as indie films.

What are independent films?
Independent films are those which are made entirely or mostly outside of the major film system. They are also produced and distributed by independent film agencies. Independent films are sometimes different in content and the creative way in which the director's artistic vision comes into fruition.
Independent films often have lower budgets than those produced in the major studios (for example by conglomerates). This is because they have less resources and are those involved are frequently not as well known in the industry.

Categorizing films
In the 1930s, there was a kind of pecking order that evolved within the film industry. At the top of this pecking order were five major studios: Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros. and RKO Pictures. These could usually make highly successful films with larger budgets. Many of these names remain prolific today. Then there were 3 smaller but relatively well known companies: United Artists, Columbia Pictures and Universal Studios. Lastly there were those known as Poverty Row. This defined any small company who managed to move up the ranks in the film industry. Examples of these are Republic Pictures and Monogram Pictures.

Examples
Notes on Blindness (2016) is a documentary film produced by Archer's Mark, in association with Fee Fie Foe Films and 104 films, co-produced by Agat Films and CIE and ARTE France. It was written by and directed Peter Middleton and James Spinney.
After losing history sight, just before the birth of his son, John Hull was determined to know as much as he could about blindness so that it didn't get the better of him. He began keeping an audio diary. Throughout three years, John recorded over 16 hours of material, discovering more and more about the interior world of blindness.The documentary charts his experiences of life, encompassing love, loss and much more.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2016 as well as winning the Special Jury Prize at the 59th San Fransisco Film Festival and the Wellcome Trust Innovation and Storytelling Award at Sheffield Doc/Fest.
A Virtual Reality Project premiered alongside the feature film at the Sundance Film Festival 2016. This is called Notes on Blindness: Into Darkness.

Gasland (2010) is a political cinema documentary written and directed by Josh Fox. The film focusses on communities in the USA affected by natural gas drilling. More specifically, a method of horizontal drilling into shale fractions. This is referred to as hydraulic fracturing. The film is regarded as a key mobiliser in the anti-fracking movement. Gasland is Fox's first documentary and second film. It was edited by Matthew Sanchez and produced by Trish Adlesic, Molly Gandour, and David Roma alongside Josh Fox. It is distributed by New Video, Group/HBO/ International and WOW company. The duration of the film is 104 minutes, and it was first shown at the Sundance Film Festival on 24 January 2010. The film received largely positive reception, with Robert Koehler of Variety calling it "one of the most effective and expressive environmental films of recent years". 
However, the film also gained some negative criticism. There is a web page listing factual inaccuracies with the film. This is launched by the Independent Petroleum Association of America. 

Gasland (2010) trailer 

The relationship between films and trailers - Maleficent (2014)

The role of the trailer
Trailers show the best bits of the film in order to promote it and make people want to go and see the film. The film is portrayed in the best possible light as so to generate more revenue for the film company.

Understanding the significance of the trailer in relation to the film
The film reassures people of Maleficent's good traits. This is important as the primary audience would be children and their families, they wouldn't want to be unecessarily disturbed. In contrast, the trailer puts more emphasis on the darker side to Maleficent, characterising her as a villain. This is in keeping with the dark fantasy genre.

Important points of the film/Inciting moments
At around eleven minutes, there is a battle scene. This uses CGI to ensure that the creatures look imposing yet it also creates verisimilitude, even though the characters are fantastical. They appear scarier and so have more of an impact on the audience.
At 31 minutes, Maleficent bestows a curse on Aurora. This is significant because it sets up the classic fairy tale story of Sleeping Beauty. Shortly before this, (approximately 29 minutes, Maleficent makes her entrance at Aurora's christening. Here the mood immediately changes from positive to tense, which demonstrates the power which Maleficent possesses.