Classification

X marks the spot: Classification

What does the Board do?

The Classification Board decides what consumer advice should be provided with each classification, every film and computer game has to be classified before it can be legally made available to the public.

 
How important is the context in the decision making process?

It advises people of what that media contains and whether it be appropriate to a certain age group.

How is impact assessed?The impact is assessed through the news and audience of the media.

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undead essay

U N D E A D

Throughout the making of the movie ’UNDEAD’ the production team had been faced with many challenges. This was due to a low budget, lack of time and difficulty finding the props they needed.

Making a movie on a low budget had proved much difficulty for the director and the rest of the production team. This had left them to find most of the props and other equipment from scratch. The ‘alien wall’ was one of the props used in the movie, it had been made of scrap pipes and other pieces of plastic melted together. The making of this prop wasn’t costly, however was still effective for the film.

Among other difficulties finding the time to get everything done had become a challenge for the director and other members of the crew. This included shooting time, makeup design and making of props that had to be obtained from a low budget. Many aspects of the film making process had become time consuming and had eventually pulled through after practicing whatever process they needed before they began shooting the film.

Due to both time and money it had been difficult to find props needed for the film. During the making of the movie an example of this was shown in a scene that required one of the actors to smash through a window, the crew was able to work around this when there wasn’t enough money to purchase the right glass they wanted. When it came to shooting the film they had resulted in smashing the glass with a gunshot before the actor fell through.

UNDEAD had illustrated the many challenges of movie making, especially under rough conditions like budget and time. The cast and crew were able to work around these difficulties and make the best of what they had. Overall they had put together more than they had expected because of the dedication and enthusiasm they had towards the making of the movie.

Research on making it in the film industry...

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Advanced Diploma of Screenwriting

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RMIT has earned a reputation as the place to study for screenwriters serious about breaking into the industry. It is also the place for filmmakers and production companies to look for trained, talented and creative new writers.

The program provides specialist training in writing for film, television and digital media across all genres. While encouraging you to develop your own creative strengths, it exposes you to the professional context for screenwriters, including the make-up of local and international industries, professional practice, analysis of entry points and career management.

All teachers come from the industry and are actively involved in writing, production or media. Local practitioners are invited as guest speakers to share their experience with you, and all students have the opportunity to work with mentors in leading companies and on all types of productions.

Entrance requirements

RMIT has general requirements of entry which applicants are required to meet in order to demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete an RMIT program. The general requirements of entry for undergraduate programs can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/policies/students/selection.

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—English (any).

Film Production Roles

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Film Producer

The role of the file producer is to create and co-ordinate the feature length screenplay.  They may assist the director Even though the director's role is to oversee the film's making, the producer has overall control of the project and can even terminate the director under severe situations such as schedule or budget overruns. After the film is complete, they arrange for distribution. The producer would also collect any Best Picture Academy Award in the televised ceremony.

Art Director

They act as the project manager for the film in the art department. They facilitate the production designer's creative vision for all the locations and sets that eventually give the film its unique visual identity. Art Directors are responsible for the art department budget and schedule of work, and help the production designer to maximize the money allocated to the department.

Film Composer

The composer is responsible for the music this also includes dialogue and other sound effects. The composer comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question.

Editor
When the shooting of the film begins the editor’s job is to organize the footage this is also referred to as daily rushes, every scene has to be assembled from hundreds of feet of film. It’s up to the editor to make the choices for which shots will be used in the appearance of the final film.

Cinematographer
Also known as the director of photography the DOP is responsible for capturing the handiwork on celluloid. When the director wants a shot to achieve certain visual or atmospheric qualities, the DP achieves it through his or her choice of lighting, film stock and careful manipulation of the camera. During shooting, the director and cinematographer work closely to shape each shot.

Jaws Questions

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1. Where did the idea for Jaws originate? How did it become a film? Who contributed to the screenplay?
Jaws had originated from the novel- ‘JAWS’ written by Peter Benchly who had been inspired to write the story after reading about a fisherman that had caught a 4,550 pound Great White Shark off Long island. After producers had read the book they had then got together with Spielberg and decided that they had to do the movie. Author Peter Benchly had then contributed towards the screenplay.  

2. Why were particular scenes removed from the film?
Some scenes from the film had been removed either because Spielberg felt that it didn’t work, was too violent or due to technical problems with the mechanical shark.

3. During the pre-production stage what sort of footage did the producers commission in preparation for the film? How was the script changed as a result of this footage?
The script had been changed to extend scenes as well as footage being taken of live sharks which made the movie more realistic.

4. What was involved during the casting process?
Lorraine (wife of Brody chief of police) had been the first person that Spielberg had cast as he found her to be a natural actress, other actors were offered the job as well as the character 'Quint' who had been cast after several offers.

5. What is location scouting? Why did Steven Spielberg choose the locations for the film?
Searching for a setting/ areas where most of the movie will be shot, they had found a town that was quiet and had never had a movie shot within that area it had scenery that if shot at the right angle would look like it was going out to sea.

6. Describe how actors contributed to the production of Jaws.
The actors had made a major contribution to the movie?
The actors had made a contribution by bringing each scene to life Spielberg found them all to be natural and talented actors and had followed every instruction asked by the crew. The naturalism of their skills was portrayed well through the scene with chief Brody and his son.

7. What does a composer do? What considerations were taken into account when writing the music for Jaws?
The composer had written the music for the film, by doing most of the music was used to represent Jaws and to maintain suspense throughout the production.

8. What did Spielberg do as a result of test screenings?
Spielberg had tested the screening for the first time at Dallas shopping centre anxious to see the audience’s reactions.

9. What is a director of photography? How was the director of photography involved in the production of Jaws?
The director of photography’s job involves the recording of the film and monitor that everything runs well.

10. What does an editor do? Who was the editor on Jaws and what was her responsibility?
It is their responsibility to make put everything together the film.

11. Based on the documentary, what are the responsibilities of a producer?
To make all the main decisions for the movie and make sure that everything runs smoothly.

12. What does the producer do once principal photography has finished?
The principal then runs through everything and is involved in the completion of the movie.

13. What did the production designer do on the film?

The designer job involves the scenery for the movie and some of the major props and costume.