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.