IMDB User Ratings

In the above Picture are 6 of some of the user ratings for some well known Romantic comedies. From my findings, it is evident that Females from aged 18-45+ are interested and love romantic comedies compared to Males 18-45+ as they are more of a secondary audience and woman of all ages our the aimed target audience. (specifically 14-28/30 year olds)

Test Shot Vlog

Storyboard of our film and audience feedback

Audience Feedback

Audition Tapes

Audience Feedback on the first draft of our script

Does it suit the conventional layout of a normal script?

From this chart above it is clear to see that the sample size believe that the script looked like a conventional script. This is good feedback for us to gather because of the fact that we are trying to copy the feel and look of the creation of a film. From the research of target audience to how we film, to how we edit and export the film.

Does the script suit the romantic comedy genre?

From this feed back above we are able to see that the script we have created suits the romantic comedy genre and that the dialogue we have used is able to entertain the audience.

Do you like the first draft of the script?

Final Concept

Overall Synopsis

Synergy Research

Shot Tests

Lighting Shots

The following are different types of lighting being tested on similar shots.As a rom com we knew we wanted to have mood lighting using warm colours, this is because we wanted it to look cosy and warm. This would make the film look more inviting and appealing to the audience.

Casting Shots

Script

Draft 1

Prop Sourcing

Costume Research by annabelleferguson on Scribd

5 Key Frames

Key Frames:

1. Casey's necklace falling out from her pocket.

Shot type: Medium

Why we have used it: This is because it is one of the most iconic parts to the storyline where Casey looses her mothers locket and is devastated about it. This is to create a sense of dramatic irony between the audience and the film, where they know she has lost it but doesn't know yet. The audience would also then know that Toby's girlfriend that is jealous of Casey finds and wears the necklace as if it is her own.

2. Casey looking sad and upset about losing her locket.

Shot type: Close up

Why we have used it: We have used this to show the impact and how valuable the necklace is to Casey. This also means that the audience is able to close up see the impact and sympathise with her as well.

3. The 3  main boys walking down the corridor.

Shot type: Long Shot

Why we have used it:  We have decided to use this shot as part of out 5 key frames because of  the facial expression of Toby walking down the corridor looking happy and popular like he has no cares in the world and that everyone swoons over him. When realistically he is failing school and using Casey to get his grades.

4. Casey and Toby sitting in the library.

Shot type: Medium shot

Why we have used it: We have decided to use this as it shows the awkwardness and the conflict between the two and how they do not see eye-to-eye. The shot also shows how Casey is doing all of the school work and Toby is just sitting there not trying while Casey is frustrated.

5. Casey walking into her prom looking revamped and less geeky looking stereotypically what people would see as being beautiful. At the same time in this part of the film this is where Toby sees how beautiful she really is deep down thinking about how smart and unique she is.

Shot type: Medium Shot

Why we have used it: We have used this shot to show to the audience how beauty isn't everything to a girl and that not all boys are attracted to popularity and beauty. It also helps to show that being smart can be attractive to some and seen as a motivational factor to better themselves.

Make Up Research

Audience Feedback on Loactions

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Location shots

We have decided to use a typical school location for the development of our film because it suits the genre of film that we are trying to create. This location helps to set the age of the characters, genre of the film and overall stereotypes of the characters that are being portrayed.

More location by Annabelle Ferguson on Scribd

Organisation/Delegation of research tasks and planning

Development - 10/11/16

Development - 11/11/16

Audience Profile (The Duff)

Target Audience Research Profile

Qualitative questions to our target audience (Sample size:  3 People)

1. Why would you watch a Romanic Comedy film?

"I like comedy and romance is something girls aspire for, I also like watching a range of films"

"Because they're funny and make the audience happy"

"Escapism for lonely people"


2. Who would you normally go with to watch a romantic comedy film?

"My friends"

"Boyfriend"

"Single lonely friends"

3. How would you expect to feel after watching a romantic comedy film?

"Happy"

"Looking for love"

"Sad because I'm lonely"

Audience Profile Final 1 by Annabelle Ferguson on Scribd