BBFC Ratings

 

BBFC Ratings

	The ‘U’ stands for universal: it’s suitable for audiences aged four years and over. These films don’t include bad language but it does include mild bad language such as ‘damn’ or ‘hell’. Bad language such as ‘bloody’ or ‘bugger’ may be included, where justified by context. Characters may be seen kissing and cuddling but nothing more.
	The ‘PG’ stands for Parental Guidance. It’s suitable for general viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for younger children. There may be mild bad language such as ‘shit’ or ‘son of a bitch’ in a PG film, where justified by the context.  References to sex are acceptable if the activity talked about or shown is implied and lacking in detail. In addition, if a child is unlikely to understand a reference, may allow it at PG. Comedy can also often lessen the impact of sex references.  There might be innocuous or passing references to illegal drugs or drugs misuse in a PG film but it’s not the main focus.
	‘12A’ means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied.  The A stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'.  The 12 certificate is just for videos, DVDs and Blu-rays. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult. The BBFC's Guidelines state that there may be strong language (eg 'f***') at 12 or 12A, but it must be infrequent.  There may be moderate language (eg uses of terms such as ‘bitch’ and ‘twat’ at 12 or 12A).  Sex might briefly and discreetly be portrayed at 12 or 12A, there also might be nudity in the 12 or 12A film but as well as the sex it has to be brief and discreet.
	No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD.  15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.  There could potentially be a great deal and it can also be a horror film as well. At 15 there is no upper limit on the number of uses of strong language, occasionally there may be uses of the strongest terms (eg 'c***'). 15 contain: ·         strong violence ·         frequent strong language (eg 'f***'). ·         portrayals of sexual activity ·         strong verbal references to sex ·         sexual nudity ·         brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence ·         discriminatory language or behaviour ·         drug taking
	Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema or buy/rent an 18 rated DVD. 18 works are for adults and can contain strong issues such as: ·         very strong violence ·         frequent strong language (eg 'f***') and/or very strong language (eg ‘c***’) ·         strong portrayals of sexual activity ·         scenes of sexual violence ·         strong horror ·         strong blood and gore ·         real sex (in some circumstances) ·         discriminatory language and behaviour

After reviewing the BBFC site, we had decided to certify our movie as a 15. We have choosen this rating because it will contain strong violence and other unacceptable behaviour such horror scene, killing scene and unsuitable scence which could scare younger children and also influence bad behaviour onto younger viewers as they could be come violent and might want to pratice what they have seen on screen, whereas teenagers which are more mature and  have a better understanding of what is happening and know not to become violent as they are more clear of the consequences. 

No-one under 15 is allowed to see a 15 film at the cinema or buy/rent a ‘15’ rated DVD.  15 rated works are not suitable for children under 15 years of age.  There could potentially be a great deal and it can also be a horror film as well. At 15 there is no upper limit on the number of uses of strong language, occasionally there may be uses of the strongest terms (eg 'c***'). 15 contain:

·         strong violence

·         frequent strong language (eg 'f***').

·         portrayals of sexual activity                                                                            

·         strong verbal references to sex

·         sexual nudity

·         brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references to sexual violence

·         discriminatory language or behaviour

·         drug taking

Final Edit - Preliminary Task

Final Edit - Preliminary Task

After a week after we came back for Christmas holidays I started editing my preliminary task and making my edit was good enough for my first time using the editing software. I did find it quite hard using the software and putting everything in place so it looked decent. And if I was to be honest I did pretty well for a first timer.

Here is the final edit:

Outcomes:

 I think that this edit could of be better, I had one camera angle missing which maybe if I didn't forget about it, my edit would of been a lot better. However it was a pretty good success as it was my first time using it and I think I edited every effectively. 

Using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

Using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

While editing the preliminary task I found it hard to use the editing program and had to spend a lot of my time looking at videos on youtube, trying to figure out how to use the adobe premiere pro cs6....Which to be honest I have never used in my entire life and I was finding it every difficult. 

After watching like 10 different videos on youtube, trying to understand how to use the program....to no surprise I was still finding it hard to use the program and the youtube didn't help at all. Then I remembered that my mum had a friend that knows how to use these program so I asked him if he could teach me how to use it. He taught me how to used the program in a way that was easy for me and he also gave me a few tips to use for my editing...I was so thankful that I had him to teach me how to used Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and I was now ready to start editing the task.    

Troubles while filming

Troubles while filming

While filming our preliminary task my partner and I came across a few problems. As we look around the class we saw that most people were doing an interrogation scene, for their preliminary task so we had to change our whole script. 

We then chose to just go with the flow and let our actors do what they wanted to. which end up turning into a positive thing and it turned out better than I thought.

After I done filming and was looking at the record scene I then realized that I was missing one of the camera angles which got me pretty annoyed, and it was now to late to go back and film it again as I had to get this task over and done with so I could start working on the main task which was more important.  

Filming Preliminary task

Filming Preliminary task

So today my partner and I started filming our preliminary task. we had everything planned and ready to film. we had:

> Our script

> Our cast

> Our location 

> And our equipment 

 All we need to do now was film and we were ready.

Film Analysis - The Woman In Black

Film Analysis - The Woman In Black

Here's the opening to a horror film with Daniel Radcliff. Here's a summary of the plot:

In London, lawyer Arthur Kipps still grieves the death of his beloved wife Stella on the delivery of their son Joseph four years ago. His employer gives him a last chance to keep his job, and he is assigned to travel to the remote village of Cryphin Gifford to examine the documentation of the Eel Marsh House that belonged to the recently deceased Mrs. Drablow. Arthur befriends Daily on the train and the man offers a ride to him to the Gifford Arms inn. Arthur has a cold reception and the owner of the inn tells that he did not receive the request of reservation and there is no available room. The next morning, Arthur meets solicitor Jerome who advises him to return to London. However, Arthur goes to the isolated manor and soon he finds that Eel Marsh House is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black. He also learns that the woman lost her son drowned in the marsh and she seeks revenge, taking the children of the scared locals.

The film starts with a close up of a tea set, which is give a sense that little girls are playing with as they fake pouring tea. We then see another close up of the little girl give tea to her doll and that repeats it one more time and then it changes to a long shot of 3 little girls have a tea party with their dolls. We then see a few extreme close ups of the girls playing with their dolls. We  see a two shot with the 2 little girls smile, this is giving the audience the sense that everything is good and everyone is happy. After that we see a wide shot of the 3 little girls looking at something, This gets the viewers thinking of what could the little girls be looking at, building up tension.  Now there were a few more close up shot showing the girls getting up and walking to the window with a blank stare. We see another wide shot of the girls in front of the window with a close up of one of the girls opening the window handle.

Film Analysis - Sucker Punch

Film Analysis - Sucker Punch

Here's the opening to Sucker Punch. 

An action fantasy set in the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is free to go where her mind takes her, and her incredible adventures blur the lines between what's real and what is imaginary. She has been locked away against her will, but Babydoll has not lost her will to survive. Determined to fight for her freedom, she urges four other young girls -- the outspoken Rocket, the street-smart Blondie, the fiercely loyal Amber and the reluctant Sweet Pea -- to band together and try to escape their terrible fate at the hands of their captors, Blue, Madam Gorski and the High Roller. Led by Babydoll, the girls engage in fantastical warfare against everything from samurais to serpents, with a virtual arsenal at their disposal. Together, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive. But with the help of a Wise Man, their unbelievable journey -- if they succeed -- will set them free.

The starts with a long shot of a stage showing the audience where the start of the film is set. We then see a close up of a girl sitting on the bed. For a bit we see a few wide and long shot so that the views can see clearly what happening in the scene. We then see a low shot showing that the guy that's putting the soil in, has all the power. After that scene we see a few close up shots this was done so it builds tension as his opening the envelope. we now start seeing medium shots and wide shot as the action starts building up. We also see a few extreme close up shots to keep building the tension and to get the audience wanting more.