Risk Assessment

A risk assessment is to prove that we thought about what the risks are during filming which could injure us. It also includes what can be done to prevent and minimise the effect of one of us being injured. We thought of the main hazards which is liable to occur and can possibly have health risks.
                                                                         

Risk	Management
Tripping/walking into tripod	Watch out where the tripod is placed on the floor. Have the tripod in a safe position with space so it is not in the way for our production crew.
Slipping	Be careful where you are walking into during the filming e.g. artificial blood while placed on the floor. Depending on how hard the surface is, this could can cause harm and injury to a member of the crew.
Tripping over shoelaces	Having untied laces can increases the chances of slipping or tripping which can cause harm if they do. Make sure shoelaces are tied before filming.
Traffic	Look at the roads before and during filming because this can caused serious injury or even death if being hit by a moving vehicle.
Obstructing roads when filming outside	Check there are no oncoming vehicles when filming
Filming on private property	Look for signs stating that it is private property/getting permission from land owners.
Walking into props/objects	Be careful where you are walking and make sure there are no obstructions. If the prop is dangerous e.g. hacksaw, then this can caused serious harm.
Weather	Be aware of the weather and choose carefully about when we are filming. If there are strong winds then this can result in damaged equipment and the loss of scripts/storyboards. Rain can cause damage to electrical equipment so if it rains then make sure it is protected.
Sharp objects on the floor (Nail/broken glass)	Look around your surroundings and watch out for sharp objects which can harm our crew. It will most likely result in having to go to hospital.
Walking/running into walls/doorframes	Look out where you are walking/running. Running into a wall/doorframe may cause harm to you.

Mood Board: Crime Genre

This mood board represents the majority of conventions related to the crime genre. This includes the characters, settings, props, lighting, crime activities (robberies, drugs and murder etc). Most of these pictures are from iconic crime films and TV shows and some are generic images such as the vault and crime scene tape.

Crime Film/TV Trailer Research - Breaking Bad

This TV show was first aired in 2008 and created by Vince Gilligan. The plot line is about a struggling high school chemistry teacher (Walter White) who is then diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. He then turns to a life of crime manufacturing and selling the world's purest crystal meth to secure his family finances before he dies by teaming up with his former student working as partners. As his business progress so does his reputation which goes under the name of his pseudonym Heisenberg. Because Walter is living a double life, he has to hide the fact from his family, including his brother-in-law who is a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent and will do anything to do so. As the seasons progresses, so does the plot line which becomes much darker adding in new characters and stories to the plot. The show features a variety of crimes committed by the characters, including Walter. It is a very intense programme which looks very realistic and believable due to its slow pace, acting, cinematography and scripting. The show has won many awards and many viewers and critics class it as one of the best TV programmes of all time. The IMDB rating is 9.5 and the final episode was aired in 2013.

Breaking Bad Season 5 Comic Con Trailer
http://www.tvfanatic.com/videos/breaking-bad-comic-con-trailer/ (Sorry this is the only website that has it)
The character at the beginning (Mike) has a angered facial expression emphasising to the audience that he is out to get revenge. He then spots another car (Walter and Jesse) coming towards the other way and they both stop and get out. Mike then points a gun towards Walter showing his frustration and Jesse tries to stop this and protect Walter. This scene throughout contains tense music as it goes along with the plot line and anger of the characters. The scene is set in the middle of nowhere because they can't be seen and the location of the show is in New Mexico which features deserts. The part is a little montage containing clips from previous seasons with dialogue about Walter talking about his family and how he wants to protect them. The first half of the trailer is slow-paced to go along with the music in the background.

The intertitles shows Emmy Awards won by Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul for there acting so the audience know there is good acting. The line "We gonna start cooking again." means that Walter and Jesse and going to start producing crystal meth again to make money. The music from here changes into something more upbeat to change the mood of the trailer in contrast to the story line which is dark. Walter's wife says she is scared of Walter representing that he is a dangerous character and the guns in the next clip shows that there is going to be death involved. The intertitles from critics show to the audience that is very popular with critics saying 'Stunning' and 'Nail-Biting' which might encourage the audience to watch the show. The dialogue from Walter says he wants to 'cook' again and he wants to be at the top of the meth business which represents his dominance. The intertitles 'All Hail The King' represent that he is the leader and the most dominant character which is effective for the audience to understand. The last few scenes show the police and a crime scene which lets the audience know that it is a crime programme. The last scene features a line saying 'We're done...when i say we're done.' This also represents to the audience that Walter is assertive and he is telling the other character what to do. The second half of the trailer is very fast paced with the transitions synced in with the shots creating tension and very good editing.

Breaking Bad Season 5 Teaser Trailer (Shortened version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccuuThlb5Vg

Crime Film/TV Trailer Research - Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction (1994) was a film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and the story revolves around the lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption. The film is regarded one of the best films of all time. The film is known for its nonlinear story line, ironic mix of humour and violence, and dialogue. The IMDB rating is 9.0 and was nominated for 7 Academy Awards and won 1 which was for Best Original Screenplay.

Pulp Fiction Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EdQ4FqbhY

The beginning of the trailer shows the distribution company 'Miramax Films'. If the audience like the previous films they have distributed then they possibly might be interested and gives awareness to the company behind the picture. The lettering in the next part 'One of the most celebrated motion pictures of the year' represents to the audience that critics have enjoyed the film and this will encourage the audience because will take their word on it. It also says that it won the 1994 Palme d'Or (The best film at the Cannes Film Festival) which will also encourage the audience will think that it is very good and want to see why it got awarded the best film. The next thing is gun sounds and bullet holes on the screen which is to emphasise to the audience that it is going to involved around the action/thriller genre. The next part is a few clips shown very fast-paced and non-chronologically which helps for it not to give much of the story away.

The intertitle shows that the film is directed by Quentin Tarantino, which back in 1994 would only be popular because of Reservoir Dogs. If fans liked his previous film then they more than likely go to see his latest installment. The intertitles Loyalty, Betrayal, Crime indicate to the audience some of the story line and basically what parts of the film is going to be about. The 'Crime' lettering will tell the audience that the film is in the crime genre. If the audience is interested in crime films, then they will be likely to watch this one. When the female lead character is talking about her husband and cuts to a shot of her husband so it shows the audience what he looks like. The shots of the two main characters are shown showing some people (off-screen) which emphasises death. Soon it shows a little montage of the more excitable moments from the film, but again non-chronologically. There is a voiceover saying all of the actors/actresses involved in the film showing a clip of their face for each one, so the audience know who exactly is who and whether they are recogniseable actors like John Travolta, Samuel L.Jackson and Uma Thurman.

Trailer Conventions

A film trailer promotes the film so it helps to build recognition and hype until the film's release. Most film trailers featured the more exciting, dramatic or funny moments from the film which are shown non-chronologically so it does not give away any crucial plot details. A film trailer makes the audience aware of the film and if they are interested then they may want to go and see what the full feature is like.

It also helps to find their target audience so they know who is interested in the film whether it is their age or gender. For example if it is a action film then it will be stereotypically aimed at males whereas if it is a rom-com then it is stereotypically aimed at females. The characters in the film trailer could be realtable to the audience, for example if there is a female who is a teenager as the main character, then the target audience who is female teenager would more than likely go and see the film and they may feel connected.

Film production logos are usually shown at the start of the trailer. They are shown, so the audience are aware of the production and distribution companies are involved with the film. If the audience like the company, then this may interest them to continue watching the trailer if they liked their previous films. The audience will know what company it is because of its iconic logo. For example if it is Pixar or Dreamworks then the audience will know that they have a reputation for family friendly.

The title of the film is featured so the audience is aware of what the film is called. The font, colouring and backdrop are usually good signs of what the genre is going to be. For example if it is a horror film the backdrop would be black with white lettering. If it is colourful, then it is most likely going to be a comedy or kids film.

The age certificate at the end of trailer lets the audience what the legal age is to go and see the film. This proves a guideline to a target audience age e.g. if it is a U age certificate then the will understand it is a family friendly film to watch. If it is a 15 or 18 certificate, then that means the film will contain strong language, violence, sexual scenes and possibly disturbing scenes. Things that a younger audience should not watch at that age because these are subjects not mature enough to deal with.

Social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter may feature at the end of the trailer which can encourage the audience to find out more about the film, updates and photos. This is a good and effective way of advertising the film, which could lead it to being viral. The audience can share information with their friends so they are aware of the film and gain interest which may encourage them to go and see the film.

The release date is important because it makes the audience informed of when the film is coming out if they want to watch it. This is shown at the end of the trailer to grab the audience's attention and for them not to forget it.

Name captions are important for the trailer because if they saw the names of the actors or directors which they like and are interested in. For example if Steven Spielberg's name appeared on a trailer and the audience like his previous film such as E.T or Jurassic Park, then they will most likely want to see his latest film. This technique is a clever way of attracting a large audience, depending on how big the reputation is of the actor or director.

Music is usually to signify the genre and the pace of the trailer. For example if the music is upbeat and jolly, then the audience will assume that it is a comedy and/or family friendly film. Whereas if the music is intense then the audience will think it is a drama or thriller. So it is important for the music to be related to the film genre so the audience understands what that genre is.

Voice overs are used to provide an overview of the characters or the plot. The voice over can be added in during the footage of the trailer to explain to the audience without not giving too much away. The voice over can be dialogue that was featured in the film added in.

Crime Film Conventions - Settings

Crime films are very commonly set in large crowded cities because that is usually where crime is committed in real life. This is to provide a view a secret world for the criminal. This would stereotypically be in places like; dark nightclubs, streets with neon lights,sleazy bars, contraband, seedy living quarters and rooming houses. Exotic settings for crime films can add a sense of adventure and wealth. It's stereotypical for successful criminals in films with huge amounts of cash, fast cars and a mansion because of the money they have made  in the past doing criminal jobs. The lighting is usually low key because it adds the intensity to the film and when the storyline and themes are dark like for example in Sin City (2005), the film is in black and white to emphasise the bleak and dark themes happening in the film.

 

Crime Film Conventions - Narrative

Crime films often focus on the life of the criminal(s) or the criminal's victim(s) because they are main character within the plotline. Some Crime films emphasise of the rise and fall of the criminal, gang, murderers and lawbreakers. This may be because they have personal power struggles or conflict with the law or with a rival criminal or gang. This can be an example used with Scarface (1983) because Tony Montana is seen working his way up into the mob empire by being a simple criminal turning into the leader of the mob therefore he is rising. Then he has conflict with rival gangs representing his fall. Rivalry with other criminals/gangs is often a significant plot characteristic. Real life gangsters have been portrayed in some films such as Al Capone in the Untouchables (1987).This film focuses on the the government agents trying to bring Capone during prohibition.