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The typeface and font size, as well as the spelling, grammar and punctuation, make the blog easy to read. Despite this, some sentences I write could be clearer - I often write very long sentences.

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There are lots of visual examples, although not so much in the first few posts I composed (to improve, I could go back over old tasks and add more visual aids). Sometimes there is too much text.

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I used a range of presentational devices, but some are used quite a lot more than others e.g. Prezis, so I could balance the use of different program more or discover new outlets.

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Each post has a name label - it's clear when posts are individual or collaborative.

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Post titles are clear.

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The process of producing the scripted narration has clearly been explained on the blog. Also, our inspirations have been directly linked to the final product in the blog post. The drafts are pictured, and there is evidence of recording the scripted narration.

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(Sounding monotone, almost bored)

I guess I'm not what people class as... normal. Most teenage girls grow their hair down to their thighs, stalk each other's Instagram accounts, and bat their eyelashes at boys. The biological male fascinates them, and they spend copious amounts of time trying to make their existence known to them.

Not me. I'm completely different.

So, there's this girl. Lucy. And, she's probably straight. Wastedpotential. She's confident, gorgeous, outspoken... Anyway, I'm more interested in her than I've ever been interested in any immature boy.

But, what have I got going for me? Barely anyone wants to be my friend, I have a history of being picked on by the local bored conformists, and I dress like Tim Burton styled me for a film.

Well, there is one girl who's okay. I mean, she buys palm oil skincare products and goes to KFC, but what can you do? She accepts me. Still, though, I'm not too... agreeable with the student body.

Daisie. A conservative background and self-loathing don't make a good combination. More than anything, I kind of feel sorry for her.

But that doesn't mean I enjoy getting victimised for the way I live my life.

My name's Astrid. And I'm gonna live it anyway.

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Astrid's Narration Script: Bethany Volante

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(Sounding monotone, almost bored) I guess I'm not what people class as... normal. Most teenage girls grow their hair down to their thighs, stalk each other's Instagram accounts, and bat their eyelashes at boys. The biological male fascinates them, and they spend copious amounts of time trying to make their existence known to them.

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The drawings are simple and easy to interpret. The pages are neat and organised, as they are numbered. The storyboard drawings are captioned with what is required - shot type and who/what is in the shot. A clear photo of the storyboard has been posted on the blog along with the shot-list.

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SHOT LIST AND FIRST DRAFT OF STORYBOARD: Bethany, Farhiya, Jhean and Kim

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This was written clearly, and a clear photo was posted of it on the blog. All the details are there, i.e. type of shot, shot number, what's going on in the shot, and how many seconds it should last for.

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SHOT LIST AND FIRST DRAFT OF STORYBOARD: Bethany, Farhiya, Jhean and Kim

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With costumes, we stuck to the style plans I laid out in the pitch. Although there are photos of this in the pitch and there is footage of the costumes in the actual first rough cut, there have been no pictures taken or posted on the blog of the actors in costume. We should get this done next time we film. Best post:

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Mise en Scene Final Decisions - Costumes and Makeup: Bethany Volante

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The locations were used effectively. There is evidence of us filming on the planned locations in the 'behind the scenes' posts. Also, we have taken pictures of the framing of location shots. However, we have not finished composing our digital storyboard, which needs to be finished as soon as possible. Best post:

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BTS - FILMING DAY 1: Farhiya, Jhean, Kim, Bethany

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The evaluation of rough cut 1 explains that only one out of the three props we planned to use in the pitch have actually been used thus far. The scarf was used, and effectively so, but the skateboard and phone weren't. These were all pictured in the pitch, so we do have the resources to use all of them. Therefore, in future filming sessions, we should try and incorporate all the planned props. Best post:

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This was efficient and neat. We cast all of the parts within our group, except for one unavoidable one, in which we chose a reliable and trustworthy fellow media student and good friend to help us with. Everyone turned up when and where they were supposed to, which was great. This is all explained in the 'casting of roles' post. Best post:

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CASTING OF ROLES: Bethany, Farhiya, Jhean, Kim

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ORGANISED PRACTICAL USE OF DIFFERENT ASPECTS

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ORGANISED PRACTICAL USE OF DIFFERENT ASPECTS

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These were well-researched, with different forms of media and interesting statistics all in one place. It could have been improved by adding more about the history of the teen drama genre within those institutions, though. Best post:

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JUST MY LUCK DISTRIBUTOR INFO: Bethany, Farhiya, Jhean, and Kim

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There was no published research for this. There was a practise ident made with After Effects present, but there was no explanation to accompany it in terms of how it was done, although there was a brief comparison of my ident to an example ident that already exists. Best post:

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I chose this design because it was simple, but it didn't look cheaply made. Both 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers, the distribution companies we're modelling our own company on, have simple but memorable idents. There isn't too much going on -- it's not too dramatic or explosive, but it's still interesting to watch (because of the effects, in the case of the 20th Century Fox).

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I chose this design because it was simple, but it didn't look cheaply made. Both 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers, the distribution companies we're modelling our own company on, have simple but memorable idents.

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Detailed and carefully thought out in multiple aspects. Best post:

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Analysis of 3 Teen Drama Title Sequences: Bethany Volante

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It was varied and included lots of different aspects and details, which gave a wide and full perspective of what the film will hopefully be like. Best post (also see the pitch Google Slides powerpoint):

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Inspiration-based. yougov was used to research into the kind of film we would produce and its target audience, and we took some aspects of our target audience profile directly from that (this was a group effort). However, we could have added more original ideas. Best post:

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OUR AUDIENCE PROFILE: Kim, Farhiya, Bethany, Jhean

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The research and analysis into these was clear and concise. There were ample definitions and examples to go on. Codes and conventions were also included, which is important to note, and also means that the research was more in-depth than just defining things. It would have been better if I had linked conventions directly to some films here. Best post (also see 'What is Genre?' Prezi):

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The research of sound was thorough and thoughtful. Lots of different aspects were considered and their effects were analysed carefully. There was also a clear list of definition at the beginning of the sound section of posts, so everything in the following posts would be clarified. Best post:

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In the Legally Blonde opening, ambient sound and a little interaction between characters is blended with music to set the tone of the film.

Music

The music featured in this opening is a song which was written specifically for the film, and has become a renowned hit and the audio face of Legally Blonde.

The song is called 'Perfect Day', by a female singer professionally known as 'Hoku'.

The song sounds bright and bouncy, with generic pop-rock use of guitar accompanied by a classic American rock star voice. The fact that the singer is female is significant, because having female artists in dramas like this is a common convention.

The song creates a general feel of lightness and female positivity and independence, with an Avril Lavigne-like sound to the voice and backing track, and defiant and optimistic lyrics.

The cover or the Legally Blonde soundtrack (left), and the cover of Hoku's self-titled album
Some gifs I made to visually highlight moments with ambient/foley sound combined with the music
Ambient Sound/foley sound

The ambient sound used in this opening was varied. In the shots where the person was riding a bike through town, the majority of distinguishable sound was made up of voices -- people were talking and laughing around her. On top of that, the sound of her bike chain can sometimes be heard over the voices, as well as her bike bell. Some of this sound could be inadequately quiet in the original shots, so could have been re-recorded in a foley sound-style.

There is not much sound to accompany the alternative shots of the main character, Elle, getting ready, as they are close ups of things like hair brushing and shaving. However, the clinking of metal can be heard when a shot of Elle putting her necklace on is shown. There is also a groaning sound which can be heard while you watch her painting her nails. The same applies here, in terms of potential foley sound involved.

There is little dialogue which is highlighted and can clearly be heard in the sequence. Short greetings are exchanged, but that is the majority of it.

There is a one-sided dialogue between Elle and someone on the phone to her at the end of the sequence, when the music is fading out. Her voice is clearly intended to override the music as it the volume of it is decreased specifically for that moment.

Music and ambient/foley sound combined

As previously mentioned, the song is upbeat and bright, with a generic, friendly American voice singing.

On top of this, the sounds of the voices mainly consist of bright. friendly chatter and laughter.

There are no violent sounds involved - the bike chain is heard whirring only gently, and so on.

Therefore, all of this combines to create a light, carefree, and generally positive feel to the film's opening.

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Analysis of Sound in Legally Blonde's Opening: Bethany Volante

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In the Legally Blonde opening, ambient sound and a little interaction between characters is blended with music to set the tone of the film. Music The music featured in this opening is a song which was written specifically for the film, and has become a renowned hit and the audio face of Legally Blonde.