Preparation for Evaluation

Upon completion of the assigned work task: to produce a magazine for an academic environment; as well as a music magazine; my preparation for the evaluation can begin. Many varieties of formats can be taken when producing the evaluation; although, the piece must be presented in an audiovisual way. This can feature many interesting styles, some of which include:
- A presentation which will be shown before the class.
- Video which can play on a may form film like depiction.
- A radio-like format, by using diegetic (sounds which comes from on-screen) and non-diegetic (sounds that were later added in during the post-production process) sounds the theme can appear to be rather authentic.


Choice of Audiovisual Genre for Evaluation:
Personally, I find the most interesting narrative for presenting an audiovisual product, when answering the seven questions, is to construct a docu-film/interview. I believe that this would be the most appropriate for three reasons: one of which being that I can use my past experience to create a piece that clearly presents the style; this is also my preferred sub-genre of media and so it seems relevant to produce this in a film-like style as that is the area I hope to work in; and finally interviews are one of the most broadcasted and popular formats on which individuals can learn about the media.

How Will This be Presented?
Having looked for inspiration on both television and the internet, I have utilised the sources to help improve what I had visualised. Two sources in particular have influenced my idea greatly; W Magazine's Lynn Hirschberg's Screen Tests; and The New York Times (NYT) Screen Tests. Originally, I had thought of a somewhat similar format prior to doing researching audiovisual styles. Despite this, I believe that I can bring something to the table that will alter this and create a unique; visually interesting; and appropriate product that can show my passion for film.

Both pieces that I'll use as inspiration feature a black and white theme which draws in the viewer to the interviewee. This really simplifies the discussion between the individuals so that the level is more of a relaxed tone, whilst all of the focus is placed on the subject/s. However, these short clips only use one camera angle which can become tiresome, particularly for the NYT Screen Tests which tend to be much longer. Due to this I've planned to elaborate this to present it more creatively and authentic format which can be seen on television.

I shall be maintaining the simplistic colour palette, as it represents the lack of limitation in the sense that the interview can target all because the clip has been simplified. Essentially this will show the videos credibility for influencing my work. Furthermore, I think that this allows for the viewer to be on a more personal and intimate scenario where the viewer's main concern will be on the interview and product as oppose to the person who is technically irrelevant.

As I touched on previously the examples which I have featured only used one camera angle which seems to come across as rather dull and conservative. By doing this no boundaries are pushed let alone allowing for exploration through experimenting different styles that in turn could make each screen test it's own. As a result of this I will use either two or three varying camera angles to represent some differentiation between lines; and therefore emphasising important points which may feature some tension so that the viewer is pulled in. Envisaging the product to have two/three camera angles the piece should juxtapose the black and white style so that it appears more interesting to the eye. These camera angles include a mid-shot from the front of the interviewee, with the subject being slightly off to the right and a black backdrop behind them to once again makes for an understated shot.

 

Following this shot is of the back of the subject, this shows the front camera which will take the primary shots, as well as the interviewer which should also allow the viewer to be a somewhat similar level as they would with the subject. Although, I expect it to be slightly different compared to the example below. but this should show an idea for how it should look.

The final shot is of the subject from the side, similar to a photograph of somebody's profile. Below is a comparable example of what I hope it to look like. The shot won't be of the individual directly turning their head, but instead be a side angle as they talk to the interviewer.