Posts

Film & TV Language: index so far

 1) Film poster analysis 2) Mise-en-scene analysis blog tasks 3) Mise-en-scene video recreation   learner response 4) Lighting analysis blog tasks 5) Sound practical task 6) Sound: parallel and contrapuntal video feedback and learner response 7) Sound analysis blog tasks 

learner response for sound

  1) Type up your feedback from your teacher. WWW- 1. shot own video 2.some chills 3.good  cinematography 4.clear  contrapuntal and parallel contrast EBI- 1.embed video 2.highlight keywords 3.repetitive video. 2) Type up your feedback from fellow students - you can summarise key points if several students give you similar feedback. WWW- -good mix of videos and pictures -good use of clips in contrast of the music -many different clips and pictures -original clips -good contrast between  contrapuntal sound and parallel sound EBI- -embed video on blog -add variety -repetitive 3) Now  reflect  on your work and write your own evaluation of your video. Write a 'What went well' (WWW) paragraph and a paragraph for 'Even Better If' (EBI) underneath the rest of your feedback. I believe I could improve on my variety of clips give that majority of the clips include the actors fighting with one another without much of a plot or change in setting etc.In terms of what wen...

Life on Mars

 1. The soundtrack used in this short clip of Life on Mars, encapsulates the era this is set in to be the 1970s.Additionally, Life on Mars the costume of the actors was a normal outfit that a police man and for a police drama to be wearing,(quite undercover however, it uses a sense of casualness).The cars used in this clip were regular cars, that would be seen day to day in the 1970s.Furthermore, the stereotypical British police officer also acts in that similar sense of manor by not being completely professional as minor slurs were used which also entails that the time period of this film/tv series was made in 1970s.The non-diegetic music which was used was added after post production to display the car chase, which slightly made the scene more unserious. This scene was also contrapuntal as the music did not match the scene.

Sound analysis

  Sound analysis: blog tasks 1) Find a film clip on YouTube that uses sound in an interesting way. Analyse the use of sound, making sure you use the key language we have learned about sound in film: Diegetic and non-diegetic sound Parallel and contrapuntal sound Sound bridges Remember to discuss/analyse all the different types of sound present in the clip: Music Dialogue Voiceover Sound effects You also need to  highlight  or put in  bold  any use of media language. https://youtu.be/W-EljUcL-DM?is=XPMOqtrpi7KY8WuF The short film The Black Hole uses diegetic sound , such as the photocopier beeping and mechanical noises, to establish the office setting. The unusual humming sound effects create mystery and build tension when the character discovers the black hole. There is very little dialogue and no significant voiceover, meaning the audience focuses on the character’s actions and the sounds around him. The film mainly uses parallel sound , as the photocopier no...

contrapuntal and parallel

Image
  In this video I used contrapuntal music during the fight scene to create a contrast between the violence on screen and the music being played. However at the end the music becomes parallel as everyone is happy after the fight which matches the positive mood and emotions of the characters.

Lighting blog task

1.Low-key lighting with strong backlighting illuminates the smoke creating a mysterious and dramatic atmosphere that draws attention to the subject.   2.Low-key lighting with strong top lighting casts deep shadows across the face creating a tense dramatic and mysterious effect for the audience.   3.High-key lighting with strong front lighting evenly illuminates the subject creating a powerful authoritative presence and making the character appear dominant and important.   4.Low-key lighting with strong backlighting highlights the rain and creates a silhouette effect making the subject appear powerful intimidating and dramatic.   5.Low-key lighting with strong side lighting creates a large shadow on the wall generating suspense and making the scene feel threatening and unsettling for the audience.  6.Low-key lighting with strong side lighting through the blinds creates striped shadows across the subjects building tension secrecy and a sense of...

mise en scene recreation feedback

1. www: excellent location great performance good use of costume good use of props audio editing-sound and correct dialogue setting with vidoe screen cinematography ebi;include shot list 2.Good setting good costume great use of props 3.I recreated the tube station scene from the James Bond film Skyfall. Overall I think it went well, and my video followed the original scene quite closely. However, I could have filmed on a busier day so it felt more like a real tube station. I could also have used more accurate camera angles to match the original shots better. 4.planning this scene helped a lot with what I had to do to make it an accurate realistic version compared to the movie scene 5. For the filming it can be more accurate shot scenes. 6.Through recreating the Skyfall tube station scene, I have learned that mise-en-scene is very important because it creates the look, mood and realism of a scene. Mise-en-scene includes setting, costume, lighting, props, framing and the positioni...