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Ancillary Planning

Ancillary Planning



Once the group had decided on a name for the magazine we drew up a clear plan of how the front cover should hopefully look.





The group got together for the planning of the magazine front cover, giving ideas for names, layouts and branding etc. We also used existing TV magazines for inspiration and to gain a greater understanding in to the codes and conventions.

























 Front cover conventions: weekday tabs, masthead in the top 3rd of the page, cover star anchored to main feature, other soaps included in the corners of the page, strap along the bottom.

Parody Trailer Rough Cut

Preparation for Trailer

Preperation for Trailer




Once the original planning of the scene was done, we drew up a story board for each scene, and how it should look. Within our story boards we included all the different shot types we would use and what each character will be doing.


The group got together and decided on three main storylines that would feature in our trailer. Writing a full description of what characters are involved and how the scen will pan out.

Soap Trailer Preperation

Kate Trollope, Kerrianne Tatton, Katie Henderson, Matthew Ewing, Matthew Beckwith.

Characters:

·         Matt B: Mickey

·         Matt E: Rhino

·         Katie H: Kim

·         Kerrianne: Angel

·         Kate: Chandelier

·         Laura: Rosé

Storylines:

-         Mickey is a cross dresser and likes to dress up in Rosé’s clothes when she isn’t at home. She is unaware that Mickey likes to dress up as a woman and is soon to be married to him. Rosé finally walks in on Mickey wearing her favourite dress.

-         Rhino is known as a player. Chandelier is known as a stereotypical ‘dumb blonde’ but also a bit of a slag. Rhino has a one night stand with Chandelier at a party and she ends up pregnant. Rhino doesn’t take the news well and finds out via the text, ‘I’m preggers. LOL!’

-         Kim is the local drug dealer and is trying to persuade Angel that taking drugs is good. Angel thinks she is a born again Christian and tells Kim to turn to the Bible for answers.

 Costumes:

-         Matt B, A.K.A. Mickey: Sequin dress/skirt, tights, heels, boob tube, caked in make-up.

-         Matt E, A.K.A. Rhino: Fake tan, bling, fur coat, low cut top.

-         Katie, A.K.A Kim: Burberry trackies, trainers, plait hair, runny eye liner, bruises on arms.

-         Laura, A.K.A. Rosé: Massive engagement ring, takes care in her appearance.

-         Kate A.K.A. Chandelier: Pony tail on top of head, bright blusher, and big hoop earrings. Fake baby bump, fake tan, fake eyelashes, caked in make-up.

Ancillary: Soap Poster

Dallas Trailer Review

Dallas 2012 Trailer

• As the camera zooms in towards the city we see many modern glass buildings showing wealth and representing todays wealthy soceity.
• Dramatic non-diegetic score builds up to a crescendo where a modernised version of the old soundtrack kicks in. This is instantly recognised by the audience as the theme tune is so unique.
• Quick cuts from different story lines creating an interesting and exciting trailer to attract their target audience.
• All the characters are well presented with their faces well lit up and very well presented showing very wealthy lifestyles.
• A mixture of ages throughout the clip reinforcing the family feel to the show, "us" and "this family".
• "I dont want them to be like us", "You will never be a Ewing Christopher!"
• There is a lot of panning from above and medium close ups and close ups, emphasising emotions and facial expressions.
• There is also the use of over the shoulder shots and symmetrical shots showing conflicts and conversations.
• Words flashing up at the start reinforce what the show is all about and what is important.
• Each shot is no longer than 2-4 seconds long.
• The weather and mise en scene creates a wealthy environment. Big houses, nice cars and lots of money.