The Hobbit- behind the sound and music

This Video provides the audience with information and evidence of how the sound effects and soundtrack was created for the Hobbit film. I think its very well made as it makes clear that a lot of time and effort has to be put in  to get the perfect sound for the scene, to enable the audience to have the magical experience which is created by the sound. One example of this is when they explain that they wanted a new sound for the new goblins, so spent a lot of time making sure the sound they created was perfect sound so that the audience would understand the sense of fear that the hobbit felt. Watching this helped as it helped me understand that when I am filming my opening title sequence, I need to make sure that there is enough time during editing to make sure that the sound is perfect to give the audience the right experience.

Trip to BFI

With the whole of my class, we went to the British Film Institute in London and listened to a Cambridge lecturer talk about what he thinks works for opening sequences, and tips that can help allow us to get out best grade- using animation, making sure that you turn up on set with all the props, equipment, people you need. Also if someone doesn't show up when they they were meant to, you need to carry on and shoot without them, as that is precious filming time.

Also there was an interview with actor and director Dexter Fletcher. We watched three of his opening sequences to films he had directed and then after spoke about what he did to prepare for them, and why he decided to use certain camera shots and music.

 For example when watching the first film he directed 'Wild Bill', it was very easy to obtain tips, as he had a low budget and was something that my group could possibly create. He told us how he wanted to introduce most of the main characters and the relationships they shared in the opening sequence, to enable the audience to have a clear picture.

I found my trip to the BFI very useful and inspirational; I learnt many different possible techniques which i could use for my opening sequence, also the lecturer reinforced some of the guidelines needed to be followed to meet the examiners requirements.