Starting the children's film opening sequence.

to begin with we decided on what certificate rating we wanted our sequence to be. We chose PG as this allows us to add some mild thread, such as a slightly disheartening title soundtrack. such as that shown below.



These titles are suitable for children as they display only mild threat/horror, such as the fact that the 'skeksis'  are only cartoons. However; in the real film, whether this is to do with the fact it was made in the 80's and a director (in this case jim henson) could get away with a lot more as it was a fantasy and the regulations and requirements were a lot more lax. For example, nowadays a director would not be able to include horror/ threat such as the video below as it would be unacceptable due to the footage being just too disturbing.




videos found on youtube.

This just a sample test using a video camera just to get an in-site of what we are going to achieve next week when we shoot for the final time.

Fairly Odd Parents

The main character in the series is Timmy Turner, who is a 10-year-old boy who lives in the town of Dimmsdale with his dim-witted parents. His life is constantly miserable, due to the fact that his parents are rarely home and he is babysat by Vicky, a 16 year old torturous babysitter. But everything changes when he receives two Fairy Godparents: Cosmo and his wife, Wanda, and later their son Poof. Timmy learns that his fairy godparents are capable of granting him any wish he wants within certain limits. However, Timmy's immature nature causes him to sometimes ask for wishes that unintentionally result in disaster, and he and his fairy godparents must find a way to "unwish" the wish.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW9N9CsmxRs

the requirements/characteristics of a PG movie.

Parental Guidance

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Discrimination

Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context.  Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable.

=Drugs

References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.

Horror

Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.

Imitable behaviour

No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Mild bad language only.

Nudity

Natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.

Theme

Where more serious issues are featured (for example, domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should condone unacceptable behaviour.

Violence

Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its context (for example, history, comedy or fantasy).



Information Reference:
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/pg

Universal – Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.

Discrimination

No discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of.

Drugs

No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.

Horror

Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome should be reassuring.

Imitable behaviour

No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language

Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity

Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and references only (for example, to ‘making love’).

Theme

While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.

Violence

Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines/u
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_FfHA5whXc

spongebob squarepants.

There are various key characters in Spongebob, e.g Spongebob himself, Patrick starfish, Squidward etc. All of these characters are conveyed by bright and vibrant colours which even the youngest of children can relate to. The characters are also shown as simple shapes because even though children might not remember the names they can always relate to the shapes.