‘Crazy has definitely come to town for a visit’

Undead is a zombie horror, comedy and sci-fi Australian movie which was made in 2003 by Michael and Peter Spierig.  Undead happens when a quiet town gets hit with meteorites and brings an infection to the town. Rene who decides to leave the town finds it difficult to leave the town due to there being zombie’s who are eating human flesh.

During the production there were many difficulties that the two brothers had to go through. Many of them were the money they didn’t have and many other reasons that they couldn’t help.

In pre-production they were discussing what will happen in the movie Undead. They had to go location scouting for a place where they could film that wouldn’t cost a lot of money to use.  Their budget may have only been $100,000. Finding places that wouldn’t cost them a lot of money would have been hard. But they ended up finding a big warehouse that they shot majority of the film in. The one house was used and they had to get the making of the house together. Things that they used to customize that house were usually found on the street or stuff they may have had at time.

Trying to get everything ready for the shooting put a lot pressure on all the people in the production.

During production in Undead, the first day of the shooting of Undead the budget was blown on things they needed for the film. During the film, they had to get things that they owned or found. The budget being lost is one of the main challenging issues that were in the making of Undead. During the film shoot, they were faced with having to deal with horrible cold weather. Not having money, they couldn’t do things to help the process while people were sick. Also they couldn’t get another place for shooting that would be comfortable for people while shooting.

Post production was when they finished shooting the scenes they needed to edit the scenes. In post production they had some issues that they had to deal with. When they needed to edit the film for them to now show audiences the film, they didn’t have enough staff to edit the film. They had a certain amount of time for post production. They had a few days left, and they also had a car scene that needed to be finished. It was towards the end where they rushed through editing things.

Even though they had a lot of issues during the making of Undead, it was a low budget film they went through a lot but came out with a great result.

Majority of their film involved the low budget that they didn’t have on the first few days. A lot of things that were issues were because the money was needed.

But they did finish with an amazing film and they continued to make films.

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Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry)

Description

This degree enables you to interrogate the disciplines of the music industry through practical, theoretical and conceptual investigations. You will develop knowledge and skills in music performance, sound recording and production, and music business.

The degree offers you the opportunity to continue developing skills associated with working in the music industry.

The degree includes courses dealing with current issues and practices in the music industry; optional courses in either performance practice and presentation skills or specific business areas; linked concept development and fully realised projects; and industry-based field experience.

The degree is studied in a range of flexible modes, including lectures, workshops, master classes and negotiated projects. The final semester involves an industry placement.

Duration

Three years full-time.

Entrance requirements

RMIT has general requirements of entry which applicants are required to meet in order to demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete an RMIT program. The general requirements of entry for undergraduate programs can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/policies/students/selection.

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Extra requirements

Selection mode current Year 12: Form, interview, ATAR.

Selection mode non-Year 12: Form, interview, GPA.

Bachelor of Communication (Media)

Description

This degree provides the skills and knowledge that will enable you to meet the challenges posed by contemporary media. The degree emphasises project and collaborative work and integrates practical production with creative practice, critical reflection and individual experimentation in a context of solid professional and industry knowledge.

It will provide you with a broad knowledge of all aspects of media, and put you in a strong position to be able to pursue your specific career direction.

Graduates of this degree are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who are employable across a wide range of industry sectors. The degree’s distinctive integration of professional training and academic study exposes you to all facets of production, as well as allowing you to learn how to analyse media products in broader historical, critical and cultural contexts. In the core professional stream, you will learn all facets of the production process, from writing to scripting, shooting, sound and image recording and editing, broadcasting and publishing.

Work experience

There are many opportunities for production beyond the classroom. RMITV is a student-run television station broadcasting on Channel 31. Media students also work with independent radio broadcasters 3RRR FM and SYN FM, as well as with the ABC. Final year Media students work on a variety of industry-linked projects and undertake 80 hours of professional work attachment.

Course content is further complemented with guest lectures by external industry professionals

Duration

Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Entrance requirements

RMIT has general requirements of entry which applicants are required to meet in order to demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete an RMIT program. The general requirements of entry for undergraduate programs can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/policies/students/selection.

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 35 in English (any).

Equity access

Equity access schemes ensure that your individual circumstances are considered in the selection process for our programs. They give you an opportunity to provide more information about your achievements, background and preparedness for further study in support of your application to study at RMIT. Visit equity access for more information about what schemes are available, the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Extra requirements

Selection mode current Year 12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%.

Middle-band: Consideration may be given to SEAS applications.

Selection mode non-Year 12: Form, interview, GPA.

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Description

Be the author of your own story.

Creative writing at RMIT provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills as a creative writer, with emphasis on literary and creative writing studies, writing style and structure and writing techniques, reflective practice, publication and production, and the creative writing industry.

The degree offers a range of theoretical and practical approaches to creative writing, spanning narrative theory and creative writing techniques, fiction and non-fiction, literary studies and philosophy, scriptwriting, cinema studies and new media.

Work experience

Learning activities may include:

• industry and peer critique of scripts within a writing studio model
• presenting a ‘pitch’ to a potential publisher or producer
• web-based writing
• industry and event management
• writers’ festivals

• Performance and public readings of work.

Key staffs have strong connections with creative practice. They are authors, screenwriters, essayists, playwrights, reviewers and researchers. Some are working in new media and web-based writing, others are more traditionally located in Australian and international texts through their own writing, teaching and research.

Duration

Three years full-time.

Application procedures

Semester one intake

Application closing date: Late September (timely)

Late applications may be accepted, please contact VTAC.

VTAC application

Applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and are advised to check detailed information on entrance requirements, application procedures and closing dates. Applicants must meet all extra requirements and selection procedures listed through VTAC.

Note: RMIT program codes listed on this page should not be used when applying through VTAC.

Extra requirements

Selection mode: Pre-selection kit, folio.

Jobs needed in the world.

1.Make-up/Hair

General Information

Employer- Coyote Pictures

Location- Los Angeles, California

Job Type- Full Time

Description

Experienced make-up/hair specialist needed for indie feature. 26-day shoot starting Sept. 5 Meals, copy, credit, provided.

2.Script Supervisor

General Information

Location- Los Angeles, California

Job Type- Lo/No Deferred

Description

We are looking for an experienced script supervisor for our feature film. This position is unpaid, but and IMDB credit is possible. The position starts ASAP with shooting to begin at the end of September. Please send cover letter and resume applying. Again only experienced individuals will be considered.

3.Executive Producer

General Information

Employer- WPEC-TV (CBS12)

Location- West Palm Beach, Florida

Job Type- Full Time

Description

WPEC/CBS12 in West Palm Beach seeks an experienced News Executive Producer to manage and produce 36.5 hours of newscasts weekly. Reports to the News Director and with the management team, is responsible for editorial content on multiple platforms including but not limited to broadcast, web and interactive social media. Must possess proven news judgment, strong writing and coaching skills, sophisticated production knowledge, strong leadership and people skills and scheduling experience. Must be able to fastrack market knowledge, work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays and work well under deadline pressure. Will work closely with Creative Services in the daily promotion of newscasts.

We offer a competitive base salary, performance-based incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply for this seldom-offered opportunity at CBS12, please forward your resume to Cearstian Smith

We are an EOE.

4.Art Director

General Information

Employer- Elastic Creative

Location- San Francisco, California

Job Type- Full Time

Description

EC is looking for an Art Director to lead projects from the creative pitch to the finished project. We are looking for dynamic candidates that want to excel at a growing company. Below is a list of desired skills:

• Lead teams: designers, animators, 3D artists.
• Develop concepts, treatments, and pitches to win business
• Good understanding of VFX techniques
• Conceive of ideas as both animation and live action, choosing most effective method to tell story
• Good design skills: color, typography, layout, mograph
• Good communicator both verbally and in writing
• Team player that thrives on collaboration
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Design Degree
• Proficiency in Adobe CS5, C4D or Maya, some type of editing software

Full time position
Competitive salary
401K
Medical and Dental benefits
Paid vacation
Great collaborative environment

5.Still Photographer Needed - Aug 28

General Information

Location- Del Mar, California

Job Type- Temp

Description

We are looking for a professional still photographer to attend a corporate event on August 28th in Del Mar. This photographer will be needed for 8-10 hours. We shoot in digital photography only.

To be considered for the job please provide a quote along with samples from your portfolio. To apply please respond via email to this ad.

Film Production Roles

*You are to profile five film production roles. You are to specify what they do, who they work with and at what stage of the production process (ie. Pre-production, Production, Post-production).

Music Supervisor-

Music Supervisors works between Production teams and Composers and their teams. . They also suggest ideas, and research and obtain rights to source music for films; they will include Orchestrators, Engineers, Musician’s, etc. Music Supervisors are usually employed at the post production stage, but may be asked to come into the movie a little earlier in production.

Lighting Technicians-

Lighting Technicians help to provide the relevant lighting and power supply for a film, either on a studio set, or on location. Some lighting technicians usually set up the lighting before an shoots of production and they also do lighting tests before the shooting.

They lighting technician must be able to stand heights therefore some of the lighting will need to be shot from high places. They must be able to adapt to roles that has been given to them

Prop Makers-

Prop makers make/design props that haven’t been hired or bought from others, but if the props have been bought, they will usually modify them. They must design the props to fit in with the film and so they work with the lighting that’s available.

They work with the Production designers. They get the ideas for the props from them, so then they know what they are creating.

The prop makers work during Pre- Production because they need to get ready for the shooting of the movie and the casts and others need to be organised.

Camera Operator

The camera operator works closely with the Director and the Director of Photography. Camera operator’s work usually starts at the end pre-production.  The director of photography and camera operator work together and work out what positions the camera will be in when working on the film.  They set the camera out of that when they are shooting they are prepared and they don’t have to make any other arrangements. They make other set ups just in case there is any last minute changes.

Costume Designer

In Pre-Production the costume designer goes the script scene by scene to work how many characters will be in the movie and to work out what costumes will be needed. They usually come up with costume designs from scratch.

Depending on the amount of costumes they will have to work long hours. Usually this includes over time on week days and working on weekends.

Jaws questions!

1. Where did the idea for Jaws originate? How did it become a film? Who contributed to the screenplay?

The movie was originated by the book Jaws which is by Peter Benchley. Steven Spielberg got the idea from seeing the book. He was young and he thought that making this movie would be a good idea, because it had relations to his other movie Duel.2. Why were particular scenes removed from the film?

Some scenes were cut out of the movie because they had deadlines with this movie. also some scenes were too much, meaning they were too much violence. They didn't think it would be appropriate for.3. During the pre-production stage what sort of footage did the producers commission in preparation for the film? How was the script changed as a result of this footage?

They got people to film in Australia for them because they wanted real shark footage. They wanted someone in the cage for a certain shot, but it didn’t end up working.  

4. What was involved during the casting process?

They were all at a party and Steven Spielberg wanted Roy Schieder to star as the chief. Everyone suggested people for parts they thought that deserved to be in the movie.
5. What is location scouting? Why did Steven Spielberg choose the locations for the film?

Location scouting is when people look for places to shoot the movie. They went in groups and found Martha Venue. They didn’t want to shoot where you could see any land.
6. Describe how actors contributed to the production of Jaws.

They played the characters well and represented them well. They added in lines like “We’re going to need a bigger boat “
7. What does a composer do? What considerations were taken into account when writing the music for Jaws?

The composer is the person who write music for a film, TV or for theatre. The music for Jaws was written by John Williams.

For the “ dun-dun-dun-dun” sound, which uses lower keys for the deep affect which makes the audience realise that it’s a hint that trouble is going to occur.
8. What did Spielberg do as a result of test screenings?

Steven Spielberg’s first screening was in a shopping centre in Dallas. He was nervous to see how the audience would have reacted and it was a success, but Spielberg knew he could still make one more scream out of this movie.
9. What is a director of photography? How was the director of photography involved in the production of Jaws?

The D.O.P for Jaws made special cameras for Jaws so they could shoot under water. Aslso suggested to hand hold the cameras when filming the movie.
10. What does an editor do? Who was the editor on Jaws and what was her responsibility?

Towards the end of the film, her work was busy. Verna Fields did a lot of cutting towards the end of the film.
11. Based on the documentary, what are the responsibilities of a producer?

He had to help out Steven Spielberg in the movie, so they could finish the movie on time.
12. What does the producer do once principal photography has finished?

Once the movie is complete, the producer must arrange the film and set it out ready for screening.

13. What did the production designer do on the film?

The producers have to set out the film for the audience to be able to understand the film and what is going on.

14. What role do you think you have the skills to fulfil?

I believe I’d have the skills to fulfil the role of a production designer, because I can make places look different without even needing to do something.

Looking for locations would be easy because I know many different places that may suit the area or type of place the people are looking for.