Skittle idea

For our final idea of our BBC2 ident, we are expanding and developing our idea of dropping a white cardboard into a box of skittles so that the multicoloured sweets would fly in all different directions creating a dramatic effect. We have decided that by experimenting on ideas for the skittle "2" we have come up with a much better of still dropping the "2" into the skittles and then colour co-ordinating the skittles and placing them around the cardboard "2". when the cadboard "2" has been moved there will be a rainbow "2" in its place, for example:

We experimented by taking away each individual colour but we found that it would be difficult when it came to editing the final video. Instead we have just decided to drop the skittles and colour co-ordinate the "2" We found it was very effective and even more dramatic than what it was before.

Here are some of our practice shots we had.

Our 3 BBC 2 Ident Ideas

Idea 1: For our first idea, we have thought about making a white cardboard number 2, painting a cardboard box white and filling the box with skittles. Once this has been done, the number 2 will be dropped into the box full of skittles.
 We are hoping that once the number 2 has been dropped into the box the skittles and send the sweets into all different directions giving it a more dramatic effect. By doing this, a range of coloured sweets will catch the viewers eyes because the multicoloured sweets stand out a lot more seeing as everything else will be white.
 To make this idea possible, we are looking at buying around 20-25 bags of skittles to fill the box to a certain extent of which is needed. When it will come to editing the video, it will be in slow motion. by slowing down the video, it builds a tension and a more dramatic effect.

Idea 2: For our second idea, Danie came up with the idea of making a human number 2. To make this possible, we will need around 14-20 people to form the shape on the number 2. Before everyone takes their position of the number 2, we will need to mark the spots of which they need to stand so they can walk into their spot without there being any hassle or confusion. 

 Everyone involved will simply walk into their spot, stay there between 5-10 seconds and walk away. this will be filmed from above in room CS103. This room is in the perfect position to film this because it is directly above where this will occur.

 I like this idea because it is original and once it has been filmed, it will give an interesting effect and fun to watch.

Idea 3: For our final idea, we will make a plastic mold of the number 2 and then fill it with water, once this has been done, we will add red food colouring to the water. We shall do this by using a pap-pet and placing droplets of the food colouring in different points so that it will spread faster and look a lot better.

 Of course we will have to make the colour change look dramatic and effective, so to do this we will place the plastic 2 on a white background so the number 2 will go from white to red. Also by recording the droplets making contact with the water in slow motion, it will give a more detailed and dramatic effect. 

 We will have to take care of the food colouring and the white background of the studio because we don't want to stain the floor so, we will have to use a white towel and place it underneath the 2. This way the background will still be white and we get the lighting we need in the studio. 

BBC2 Ident ideas

For this assignment we have been asked to create our own BBC 2 advert, these short quirky creative adverts are shown briefly in between programmes to reinforce the brand identity of BBC 2.

 Assignment aims:

 - To develop understanding of studio/location techniques for moving imagery media productions

 - To develop design methods, techniques and technologies

 - To produce experimental studio/day light lighting techniques

 - To develop skils when filming with a DV digital and tripod/flip camera

 - To develop skills when editing with video software and audio techniques

For the first time, we are working in groups and have our own role to play in the group, these are:

Camera man - Danie Jones

Lighting technician - Tisha Hawkins

Prop stylist - Sammy Bebbington 

Set designer  - Molly Burton (me)

Editor - Jordon Axford

We have given each other a part to play but we will all have and input and opinion for everything in the advert rather than working on our own for each role, this will benefit everyone because it means less stress for everyone and more teamwork.

The team leader of the group has been appointed to me  as decided by the group members. As the team leader, I will coordinate the project and ensure all tasks are smoothly completed. We are all collectively responsible for the whole of the project and helping each other at every stage.

The Filming of the ident will take place within the studio using the new flip video cameras and the footage will be edited using iMovie or Final Cut Pro. 

We have to be as creative as possible within these following limitations:

1 - We must include the number "2" within our ident and all associated props must be created to a very high standard.

2 - The ident must last for approximately 10-3- seconds and be saved as a .Mov file. Playable in quick time.

3 - The sound must be ambient in nature and appropriate for out theme, also no voiceover or any inappropriate music.

4- Our idea must be practically possible, If it isn't then our idea may fail, so as a team we must thing it through, planing is essential along with good time management. 

Research

For our research we must search other tv, film ,adverts and also youtube.

Materials: Cardboard - to make the "2"  pencil - for measurements Paint - to paint the "2" a tray or box - to drop the "2" into Skittles - lots of bags of skittles for colour and drop the "2"  Main Idea For our main idea, we think that dropping a white painted "2" into a box of skittles so that when the "2" hits the box of skittles, the skittles fly everywhere and make a good effect. When The dull colour of white hits the big box of multicoloured skittles, it will give a good effect because the "2" will stand out and the coloured sweets will fly everywhere.