Showing posts with label Audience and Institution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Audience and Institution. Show all posts
Friday, 25 November 2011
Monday, 7 November 2011
Working Title Website
Working title has a very unique website. It is extremely detailed and hugely interactive. Although working title are a british company 67% of the company are owned by universal studios, this is why the website is such a good standard, because of the best financial backing and the best quality equipment and staff. There has been dedicated time and money well spent on making the website as useful as possible.
The website is extremely unique, it's homepage consists of a 5 page spread advertising the latest films and news, there is also a banner across the top of the page which leads to the other parts of the websites. The website is also an exclusive website for working title fans, it provides adverts and posters that were never published in the marketing campaign and unseen by the public. There is also features for past films and projects so that you can still look in to detail about films that are not on the market anymore.
Not only does the website have incredible amounts of information on its films,past and present, but along with trailors and posters, there as an interactive part of the site with various activities. There are games and downloads and there are articles about the actors and films which give a different perspective of the films. Another aspect of the films is the galleries of photos which show the off screen actions of the cast, at premiers or on set.
Working titles website is of great quality it is easily accessible, it gives the audience different aspects of the film and lets us really interact with it. The detail of the website also makes it very useful and a great source of reliable information.the website proves to ensure the audience gets what it wants and succeeds in its prime objective of advertising films to a world word audience.
The website is extremely unique, it's homepage consists of a 5 page spread advertising the latest films and news, there is also a banner across the top of the page which leads to the other parts of the websites. The website is also an exclusive website for working title fans, it provides adverts and posters that were never published in the marketing campaign and unseen by the public. There is also features for past films and projects so that you can still look in to detail about films that are not on the market anymore.
Not only does the website have incredible amounts of information on its films,past and present, but along with trailors and posters, there as an interactive part of the site with various activities. There are games and downloads and there are articles about the actors and films which give a different perspective of the films. Another aspect of the films is the galleries of photos which show the off screen actions of the cast, at premiers or on set.
Working titles website is of great quality it is easily accessible, it gives the audience different aspects of the film and lets us really interact with it. The detail of the website also makes it very useful and a great source of reliable information.the website proves to ensure the audience gets what it wants and succeeds in its prime objective of advertising films to a world word audience.
Friday, 28 October 2011
20 Questions on working title
1. Who were the co-founders of Working Title?
Working Title Films was co-founded by producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe.
Working Title Films was co-founded by producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe.
2. When was the company founded?
The company was founded in 1983.
The company was founded in 1983.
3. Where is Working Title based?
The Working Title in based in London, and is a British Film Production Company.
The Working Title in based in London, and is a British Film Production Company.
4. Who are the co-chairpersons of WT now?
The co-chairpersons of 'Working Title' are, Tim Beven and Eric Fellner.
The co-chairpersons of 'Working Title' are, Tim Beven and Eric Fellner.
5. What awards have Working Title won?
Working Title have won6 accademy awards, 26 BAFTA'S, 4 Oscars and many more.
Working Title have won6 accademy awards, 26 BAFTA'S, 4 Oscars and many more.
6. How many full time staff does WT employ?
There are only 42 full time staff working for Working Title.
There are only 42 full time staff working for Working Title.
7. What is Working Title’s philosophy?
Their philosophy has been to make films for an audience and played in a multiplex.
Their philosophy has been to make films for an audience and played in a multiplex.
8. List 5 box-office hits that Working Title have made.
Johnny English Reborn.
Hot Fuzz.
Green Zone.
Paul.
Shaun of the Dead.
Johnny English Reborn.
Hot Fuzz.
Green Zone.
Paul.
Shaun of the Dead.
9. List flops that Working Title has made.
'Wimbledon' and 'Thunderbirds'.
'Wimbledon' and 'Thunderbirds'.
10. What is Richard Curtis’ relationship with Working Title?
They have him and Rowan Atkinson as their favourites for their comedies.
They have him and Rowan Atkinson as their favourites for their comedies.
11. List 2 famous directors thar Working Title have worked.
Edgar Howard Wright. (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the dead, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)
Oliver Parker. (Johnny English, St. Trinians, St. Trinians ll).
Edgar Howard Wright. (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the dead, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)
Oliver Parker. (Johnny English, St. Trinians, St. Trinians ll).
12. What is Hugh Grant's relationship with Working Title?
Hugh Grant has worked with WT many times, He appears mainly in 'RomComs' that WT are involved with.
13. Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what they have to do with Working Title?
The Coen Brothers are two brothers, Joel and Ethan, They have directed and produced True Grit, O Bother where art though?, The Ladykillers. They have achieved academy award winning status for their mainly classic American style genre.
Hugh Grant has worked with WT many times, He appears mainly in 'RomComs' that WT are involved with.
13. Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what they have to do with Working Title?
The Coen Brothers are two brothers, Joel and Ethan, They have directed and produced True Grit, O Bother where art though?, The Ladykillers. They have achieved academy award winning status for their mainly classic American style genre.
14. Who owns 67% of Working Title Films? When did this happen? Why did this happen?
Many of Working Title films are now distributed by Universal Studios. Universal also owns this 67%
Many of Working Title films are now distributed by Universal Studios. Universal also owns this 67%
15. List two of Working Title big blockbuster films and find out their budgets.
Atonement had a budget of £30 million and made about £130 million at the box office.
Johnny English had a budget of £40 million, and made about £160 million at the box office.
16. What genre of film is Working Title famous for?
WT produce films from all genres but are most well known for comedy and romantic comedy.
17. What other genres do working title like to make?
WT make films from all different genres ranging from rating 'U' - 18
18. Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards)
WT2 is a smaller branch of WT dedicated to making smaller films and helping independent ideas. It was established in 1999 and has made films such as Billy Elliot which only had a budget of only £3million but made just over £72million.
19. What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?
They have recently released the Johnny English sequel, and SENNA.
20. Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class.
After 1992 they made several films for production company Polygram, Polygram soon became a huge competitor against the U.S.A giants Hollywood.
Atonement had a budget of £30 million and made about £130 million at the box office.
Johnny English had a budget of £40 million, and made about £160 million at the box office.
16. What genre of film is Working Title famous for?
WT produce films from all genres but are most well known for comedy and romantic comedy.
17. What other genres do working title like to make?
WT make films from all different genres ranging from rating 'U' - 18
18. Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards)
WT2 is a smaller branch of WT dedicated to making smaller films and helping independent ideas. It was established in 1999 and has made films such as Billy Elliot which only had a budget of only £3million but made just over £72million.
19. What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?
They have recently released the Johnny English sequel, and SENNA.
20. Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class.
After 1992 they made several films for production company Polygram, Polygram soon became a huge competitor against the U.S.A giants Hollywood.
Sunday, 23 October 2011
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12 Steps of producing a film.
1.The Pitch: An idea will be pitched by the producers to investors and financiers.
2.Investment: The producers will approach production companies and private or public investors for the film to be given a budget and start production.
3.Script Development: A synopsis is developed to decide which key scenes will be put into the film.
4.Packaging:The producer and director will make the script into a commercial proposition.
5.Financing: The producer must travel around the world to find the right financier. There are also special types of banks that specialize in film finance.
6.Pre-Production: The casting director will try and find the correct actors, the production designer will design how the film will look and who will make the sets.
7.The Shoot: This is the key moment in the film production, the funding will be released and the cast, crew and special effects are organized.
8.Post Production: The editor will assemble scenes from the processed footage he has been given.
9.Sales:Specialist sale agents will be employed to help sell the film, the film can also be marketed at film festivals to get attention and sales.
10.Marketing: The sales agent is used again but this time to market the film by putting it on posters, magazines and making adverts to be broadcast on television.
11.Exibition: A high profile premier with all of the stars of the film is used to launch the movie into the world.
12.Other Windows: The film will come out on DVD and may be broadcast on television company’s may also buy the rights to make the film into a computer game.
Glossary
Production – the concept of the film is developed from idea, to script, to filming to editing.
Marketing – publicity for the film in all countries of release to create interest/hype in the lead up to theatrical release.
Distribution – supplying the product/film to cinemas in hardware/software
Exhibition – the showing of the film to audiences
High Production Value - this is a high cost of money for the movie to be produced
Blockbuster - a 'big hit' movie that makes a lot of money
Above The Line Costs - above the line in advertising tends to refer to the type of media that you are using in a campaign, say for example you are choosing to advertise on TV this would be considered above the line advertising
Below the line - are things such as direct mailing and viral email campaigns
Media Conglomerate - describes companies that own large numbers of companies in various mass media such as television, radio, publishing, movies, and the Internet
Subsidiary - wholly or partially owned company that is part of a large corporation
Marketing – publicity for the film in all countries of release to create interest/hype in the lead up to theatrical release.
Distribution – supplying the product/film to cinemas in hardware/software
Exhibition – the showing of the film to audiences
High Production Value - this is a high cost of money for the movie to be produced
Blockbuster - a 'big hit' movie that makes a lot of money
Above The Line Costs - above the line in advertising tends to refer to the type of media that you are using in a campaign, say for example you are choosing to advertise on TV this would be considered above the line advertising
Below the line - are things such as direct mailing and viral email campaigns
Media Conglomerate - describes companies that own large numbers of companies in various mass media such as television, radio, publishing, movies, and the Internet
Subsidiary - wholly or partially owned company that is part of a large corporation
Class surevey conclusions
With all of the results of our survey i can come to the conclusion that a majority of films that where watched by my clas are films that have been produced in america, The statistics were around 5 american films watched to every 1 british films. There are many reasons for this are that films made in america are given the best facilities as the 6 main film production companys are based in america (hollywood), because of this the films will also get a bigger budget therefore they can produce a much better film. With a bigger budget the company can also spend more money on advertising, there are different ways of marketing films, films can be advertised on the television, posters, the radio and as trailors before other films in the cinema. I think that the best way to advertise a film those is on television adverts as it will be shown on national and sometime international television channels this will show the largest audience possible the new film that is being produced.
We also looked at the different ways people like to watch films, and there were various ways, the majority of people enjoyed watching films at the cinema. Watching a film in the cinema does have its pro's it is the best quality piture that you can watch and it is also usually quiet but sometimes it can be noisy if there are people messing around or eating loudly. People also like to download films onto there computer this can be dangerous though as it is sometimes illegal and could get you in trouble, it could also be in terible quality and you could miss parts of the film but it is quick to access and cheaper than buying a dvd.
We also looked at the different ways people like to watch films, and there were various ways, the majority of people enjoyed watching films at the cinema. Watching a film in the cinema does have its pro's it is the best quality piture that you can watch and it is also usually quiet but sometimes it can be noisy if there are people messing around or eating loudly. People also like to download films onto there computer this can be dangerous though as it is sometimes illegal and could get you in trouble, it could also be in terible quality and you could miss parts of the film but it is quick to access and cheaper than buying a dvd.
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