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Table of Contents Learning Objective 1 .......................................................................................................................... 0

Understand the purpose and required content of pre-production documents ............................... 0

Homework 1 .................................................................................................................................. 1

Purpose of pre-production documents ....................................................................................... 1

Homework 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Camera Angles ............................................................................................................................... 2

Homework 3 ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Camera Movement ........................................................................................................................ 3

Homework 4 ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Pre-production Contents ............................................................................................................... 4

Homework 5 ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Strengths, Weaknesses and Differences ......................................................................................... 5

Learning Objective 2 .......................................................................................................................... 6

Be able to make a pre-production plan .......................................................................................... 6

Homework 6 ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Target Audience ............................................................................................................................ 7

Homework 7 ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Visualisation Diagrams ................................................................................................................... 8

Homework 8 ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Spider Diagrams/Mind Maps ......................................................................................................... 9

Homework 9 .................................................................................................................................... 10

Moodboards ................................................................................................................................ 10

Homework 10 .................................................................................................................................. 11

Collecting Resources .................................................................................................................... 11

Homework 11 .................................................................................................................................. 12

Gantt Charts (Project Planning) .................................................................................................... 12

Homework 12 .................................................................................................................................. 13

More Project Planning ................................................................................................................. 13

Learning Objective 3 ........................................................................................................................ 14

Be able to plan for pre-production ............................................................................................... 14

Homework 13 .................................................................................................................................. 15

Legal Considerations .................................................................................................................... 15

Homework 14 .................................................................................................................................. 16

Health and Safety ........................................................................................................................ 16

Homework 15 .................................................................................................................................. 17

Hardware and Software ............................................................................................................... 17

Homework 16 .................................................................................................................................. 18

File Types ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Learning Objective 1 Understand the purpose and required content of pre-production documents

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Homework 1 Purpose of pre-production documents The table below includes 4 pre-production documents they are all used for different purposes. Using what you already know, any revision material, the internet or discussion with your peers and classmates try to complete the table below.

Question Script Storyboard Visualisation Diagram Mind Map

What is the purpose of this document?

What types of media might you associate with

this type of pre-production document?

Is it more closely linked to design or planning? Why do you think this?

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Homework 2 Camera Angles Using your own knowledge, discussions from lessons, the internet or even the help of your peers try to answer the following questions on camera angles.

1. In the table below can you name and describe five different camera angles then try to explain why they might be used? (maybe to make the character look stronger or weaker etc)

Name of Camera Angle Description of Camera Angle Possible Reason for Use

2. In the table below list the five camera angles you found above and use the internet or even a computerised sketch (in paint using stick drawings are fine) to show the camera in use in a film or animation.

Name of Camera Angle Example of Camera Angle

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Homework 3 Camera Movement Using your own knowledge, discussions from lessons, the internet or even the help of your peers try to answer the following questions on camera movement.

1. In the table below can you name and describe five different camera movements then try to explain why they might be used? (maybe to increase the pace of a scene, maybe to set the scene, make the character appear stronger etc

Name of Camera Movement

Description of Camera Movement

Possible Reason for Use

2. In the table below list the five camera movements you found above and use the internet to find an example of this camera movement in use. This could be a link to an animated GIF or even a YouTube hyperlink.

Name of Camera Movement Example of Movement in Film or Animation

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Homework 4 Pre-production Contents Pre-production documents can be used for a variety of reasons. The majority of pre-production documents have a specific purpose or a specific content set which helps people making media to develop their specific media. In the table below try to identify elements of each pre-production document. HINT: The sort of thing you’re looking for is: 1: sketch of the scene 2: description of the camera angle used 3: collections of colours which may be used 4: annotations to explain the choices made or the audiences needs etc. You can use your own knowledge, the internet, discussions from lessons or even the help of your peers to assist you.

Content of Document Mind-Map Storyboard Visualisation Diagram Script Mood board

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Homework 5 Strengths, Weaknesses and Differences Using your own knowledge, discussions from lessons, the internet or even the help of your peers try to answer the following questions on pre-production documents.

1. In the table below try to identify two strengths of storyboards when developing animations and films.

Strength Number Your Strength 1 2

2. Can you name a strength of using scripts over visualisation diagrams in film or animation?

3. In the table below try to identify two unique strengths of a visualisation diagram when creating a poster to advertise a new product.

Strength Number Your Strength 1 2

4. In the space below can you identify and explain the key differences between a visualisation diagram and a mind map. This should be written in full sentences and fully explain the key differences between the two documents and their use.

5. In the space below can you identify and explain the key differences between a storyboard and a script. This should be written in full sentences and fully explain the key differences between the two documents and their use.

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Learning Objective 2 Be able to make a pre-production plan

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Homework 6 Target Audience One of the first and most important processes in the planning of any media product is identifying the target audience. This helps you establish the most appropriate ways to market the product and make sure the product will appeal to them.

1. Why do you think it’s important to establish your target audience before advertising? What could go wrong if you get this wrong? Try to make sure you answer your question in full sentences.

2. In the table below there are a variety of ways target audience are broken down. Can you explain what each category means? If you can it’s always a good idea to give an example to if possible.

Target Audience Term Your Description Example Age

Gender Sexuality Location Ethnicity

Sociographic (Class) Interests and Hobbies

3. If I was looking to make a website that will appeal to younger children what key design features would you recommend I include and why? Answer in the space below in full sentences with as much reasoning as possible.

4. If I was looking to make a poster that will appeal to older people what key design features would you recommend I include and why? Answer in the space below in full sentences with as much reasoning as possible.

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Homework 7 Visualisation Diagrams A visualisation diagram shows in a visual way what something might look like. It can be used for still images and graphics projects such as poster designs and CD/DVD covers. A visualisation diagram could also be used to show the layout of a web page, multimedia display, game scene, character model, comic book layout etc.

1. A new CGI animation, blockbuster film is being created. What could visualisation diagrams be used for in both the production, and advertising of the film? Think of 5 examples.

Example Number Your Example 1 2 3 4 5

2. In the space below try to create a visualisation diagram for the CGI animation discussed above. The film is about a group of young (12-14) footballers preparing for their big cup final game. You can use paint to complete the sketches and as usual annotations are essential as with all visualisation diagrams.

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Homework 8 Spider Diagrams/Mind Maps A spider diagram is often used for planning or creating ideas. It uses a structured layout to explore ideas. A spider diagram allows you to think about the main idea and then how the ideas are seen to be present in many parts. It starts with a central idea and branches out. Each branch will have a node. It is important that the nodes follow a logical pattern.

1. Spider diagrams/Mind maps are made up of nodes surrounding one central idea to help develop the idea and establish next steps or even new ideas entirely. If nodes surround the central idea, what surround those nodes for further ideas?

2. Create an example of a spider diagram for a webpage to advertise an Oreo competition, to visit their factory in Orlando (not a website).

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Homework 9 Moodboards A Mood board is a type of collage consisting of images, text, and samples of objects in a composition. They may be physical or digital, and can be "extremely effective" presentation tools. You can use moodboards to show ideas for a wide variety of product from posters and DVD covers to animations and TV adverts.

A moodboard is a great visualisation tool to show theme, colour schemes, font, textures and the general appearance of your product.

1. Explain some benefits of using a mood board, over purely written description.

2. Give two reasons why a mood board might be a suitable choice of pre-production for an advertising company to pitch their ideas to a client for a new TV advert.

Reason Number Your Reason (Written in full sentences) 1 2

3. Using the internet to help you create a moodboard to help develop the design of a new children’s TV show about animated farmyard animals.

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Homework 10 Collecting Resources

1. Explain how primary sourced materials are collected.

2. Explain how secondary sourced materials are collected.

3. State two differences between primary and secondary sources. Each point should be separate and NOT just the same point re-worded.

Difference Number Your Difference 1 2

4. Identify two benefits of using predominantly primary sourced materials.

Benefit Number Your Benefits 1 2

5. Identify two benefits of using predominantly secondary sourced materials.

Benefit Number Your Benefits 1 2

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Homework 11 Gantt Charts (Project Planning) Gantt charts are used to help plan the full production of a media project to help ensure you stick to the timescales so the project finishes on time and remains on course throughout.

1. Explain the purpose of using detailed timescales when producing a media project.

2. Identify and explain the benefits of using realistic timescales to detail individual goals in a media project. Why is it important to get timescales right when planning the project overall?

3. Explain the term milestone and give an examples from a media project.

4. Name and explain four factors that need to be considered when creating a project plan (gantt chart).

Factor Number Your Factors 1 2 3 4

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Homework 12 More Project Planning

1. Using the internet or your own knowledge explain the term contingency.

2. Why is planning additional time at the end of project a good idea in a large scale media project?

3. When planning a media product accessibility is a key consideration to have. What do we mean by accessibility and can you provide an example media product where considering accessibility is essential for success?

4. When making a film and shooting at international locations most production companies will use electronic documents. What are the two major benefits of using electronic design documents over paper based in this scenario?

Benefit Number Your Benefits 1 2

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Learning Objective 3 Be able to plan for pre-production

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Homework 13 Legal Considerations When producing a media product it is essential to consider the legal considerations which could affect the project. No-one wants to end up in court!

1. Copyright law covers many different types of media products. In the space below can you name at least three types of media product which may be protected by copyright law?

2. When using someone else’s media products within your own what do you need to get from the original copyright holder?

3. What is the difference between intellectual property and copyright?

4. What does the term defamation mean?

5. Why is classification in film so important and what can occur if someone gets the classification of a film wrong?

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Homework 14 Health and Safety Health and Safety considerations are vital in most projects but as media projects often take you around the world planning for safety is a big and very important task.

1. The term location recce is often heard when shooting films in a foreign country. What is a location recce?

2. What is the full name of the law in place in the UK to protect people at work?

3. When using technology for long periods of time, usually sat behind a desk, what health and safety provisions can be made to help support workers health?

4. What could happen if an employer doesn’t protect their employees’ health and safety properly?

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Homework 15 Hardware and Software A variety of hardware and software is likely to be needed to create a full media project. The most simple difference between hardware and software is; hardware is something you can physically touch like a monitor whereas software makes the computer work without being physical and is often a program like spreadsheet software (like Excel).

1. What hardware might be used in the production of a film? You need to identify the hardware and explain it’s used.

Hardware Number Hardware How It’s Used 1 2 3

2. What software might be used in the production of an animation? You need to identify the software and explain it’s used.

Software Number Software How It’s Used 1 2 3

3. What software might be used to aid project planning (making gantt charts)? If you know more than one write them down!

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Homework 16 File Types Media products require a range of different types of files to provide the best service to their customers. Some considerations need to be taken into account like their use (internet or printing), the file sizes allowed, the type of product etc.

If you’re struggling to find solutions you can use the internet, what you’ve learnt in lessons or even the help of your peers to help you.

1. When looking to print a poster for a high end product, what file type would you recommend and why?

2. What file type would you recommend for the same poster if it was going to be displayed over a website.

3. Image files can be saved in lossy or lossless compression formats. What is the difference between the two types of compression? For each can you also identify possible benefits of their use?

Compression Your Description Image File Type Example

Benefits of Use

Lossy Lossless

4. Can you list as many movie file types as possible in the space below? You should know at least two or three.

5. Can you list as many sound file types as possible in the space below? If you can also identify whether they are lossy or lossless too that would be an easy +5!