The Handmaids Tale- OfMathew Snaps I feel as though this is a efficient scene to research regarding our film due to the conformity that is depicted in this scene as well as the breaking of conformity. In this scene, OfMathew finally breaks from the conformity she is subject to; this relates to our film because … Continue reading OfMathew Snaps Scene Research
Cue Notes Storytelling The beginning of a story should promise you an infinite amount of ways a story could go.Storytelling without dialogue is the most inclusive route you can take; it allows the audience to induce/induct their own idea of the story. <– unifying theory 2+2“Storytelling has guidelines, not hard set rules” Anticipation “Drama is … Continue reading Andrew Stanton Storytelling
1918-1928: The Triumph of American Film… Citizen Kane (1941) dir. Orson Welles worked creatively with light used a production line system The Thief of Bagdad (1924) dir. Raoul Walsh made Bagdad decorative costume design started becoming more complex makeup artists progressed engineers progressed- new lights, new dollies, new cameras, etc. states theme upfront classical and romantic Hollywood’s “claim to … Continue reading Story of Film -Episode 2- The Hollywood Dream
SUMMARY Role Cinematographer Intention (SMART Goal) By March 2nd, as part of my team, I will explore the cinematograher’s skill pathway by following The Visual Story by Bruce Block and will have created scenes that demonstrate the visual story structure of space. PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s) Colin Watkinson Colin … Continue reading Session 4 Production Project- Peanuts II
“Love Story” by JeremyHall is licensed under TITLE THIS BLOG POST: Visual Story Structure Research PLACE A CREATIVE COMMONS IMAGE RELATED TO THE PROJECT FROM WORDPRESS.ORG/OPENVERSE AT THE TOP OF THE POST WATCH MR. LE DUC IMAGE PLACEMENT TUTORIAL FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE: Read CINEMATOGRAPHY The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF) Author, The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, … Continue reading Visual Story Structure Research
SUMMARY Role Director Intention (SMART Goal) By January 28, as part of my film team, I will explore the film director’s skill pathway by following Epic Light Media’s “Film Blocking (It’s easier than you think)” and FX home’s “Making an Effective Horror Movie|Advice from Award-Winning Directors” to create a logical blocking sequence that will evoke … Continue reading Session 3 Production Project : Peanuts I
Film theories from the article: Research Film Theory Cue Notes What are the views and opinions of a Marxist? Marxists believe that “getting and keeping economic power” is what motivates “all social and political activities” (Tyson 5). What are the two groups Marxists place people in? Bourgeoisie:“….those who control the world’s natural, economic, and human … Continue reading Film Theory
Saving Private Ryan (1998) dir. Steven Spielberg Three Colors: Blue (1993) dir. Krzysztof Kieślowski Casablanca (1942) dir. Michael Curtiz The Record of a Tenement Gentleman (1947) dir. Yasujirō Ozu Odd Man Out (1947) dir. Carol Reed Two or Three Things I Know About Her (1967) dir. Jean-Luc Godard Taxi Driver (1976) dir. Martin Scorsese The French Connection (1971) dir. William Friedkin 1895-1918: The World Discovers a New Art Form or Birth of the … Continue reading Story of Film – Episode 1 – Birth of the Cinema
Notes “Watch every frame of raw footage at least twice, then start” First time just watch the film, second time take notes Have a good relationship with the director to be able to collaborate Editor is the “secondary person in the relationship”; listen to what the director wants and help problem solve and give suggestions … Continue reading Editing Resource Notes
SUMMARY Role Director Intention (SMART Goal) Create a logical blocking sequence. PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s) Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock (also known as “The Master of Suspense”) was an incredibly successful English filmmaker who helped shape the filmmaking industry through his creative ideas on suspense and horror. He is well … Continue reading Session 2 Production Project: Typeracer