This will definitely help us for our first project.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Filming Techniques
This is what we were asked to put on our blog. This video will/has helped me understand different techniques to create different moods.
This will definitely help us for our first project.
This will definitely help us for our first project.
Editing Analysis
1. Shot Reverse Shot - Fault in our Stars
Shot reverse shot is used in this clip so that we can see both sides of the conversation. We can also see how each of the characters react to what the other person says. So we don't miss anything.
2. Split Screen - When Harry Met Sally
A split screen is used in this scene so that viewers can see both sides of the conversation at the same time, by splitting the screen into two, both in different locations, but at the same time. Other examples of split screens in films are 500 Days of Summer and The Virgin Suicides.
In this clip, we can see two different sets of action unfolding at the same time. One within the house, and one outside the house. Towards the end of the clip, we can see another set of action with Clarice. We are made to feel that the police are intercepting on the house of the Cannibal, but in actual fact it is Clarice who is outside the Cannibal's house. The effect of parallel editing is that all three events are linked together and it causes tension to build.
This film uses the montage technique to let us see the special powers of these different super heroes. This is highlighted by the fact that they had no belief in them being able to do this and their outcome has allowed them to have all these powers to beat whoever they are facing. This shows many things happening over a long period of time with music to create a great atmosphere.
5. Eye-line Match - Star Wars
This is used to show the view of what the character (Princess Leia) is looking at. This helps us see who she is oppossing against and wants to destroy.
Shot reverse shot is used in this clip so that we can see both sides of the conversation. We can also see how each of the characters react to what the other person says. So we don't miss anything.
2. Split Screen - When Harry Met Sally
A split screen is used in this scene so that viewers can see both sides of the conversation at the same time, by splitting the screen into two, both in different locations, but at the same time. Other examples of split screens in films are 500 Days of Summer and The Virgin Suicides.
3. Parallel Editing - Silence of the Lambs.
In this clip, we can see two different sets of action unfolding at the same time. One within the house, and one outside the house. Towards the end of the clip, we can see another set of action with Clarice. We are made to feel that the police are intercepting on the house of the Cannibal, but in actual fact it is Clarice who is outside the Cannibal's house. The effect of parallel editing is that all three events are linked together and it causes tension to build.
4. Montage - Big Hero 6
This film uses the montage technique to let us see the special powers of these different super heroes. This is highlighted by the fact that they had no belief in them being able to do this and their outcome has allowed them to have all these powers to beat whoever they are facing. This shows many things happening over a long period of time with music to create a great atmosphere.
5. Eye-line Match - Star Wars
This is used to show the view of what the character (Princess Leia) is looking at. This helps us see who she is oppossing against and wants to destroy.
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Top 5 Opening Scenes.
The Usual Suspects Opening Scene Review.
The Usual Suspects Opening scene is so memorable because the music in the background leaves you interested to watch the rest of the film. Also, the production with the explosion just from a cigarette blows your mind!
Here's a countdown to my favourite opening 2-3 minutes films.
5. The Lion King
This is a memorable opening because Batman is the ultimate creature of the night but this first scene is during daylight and makes you question why they are robbing during daylight. This however, immediately hooks you and makes you continue to watch the rest of the film. With that, as each robber kills off the next robber this keeps you hooked in to who will be the last one standing, and it is of course the Joker (spoiler)
3. What If
This indie alternative rom-com sets the scene right from the start as you see the streets of Toronto and sees two different sides of this potential love by fridge magnets. With the line "love is stupid monkeys dancing in a slapstick hurricane" it helps set his tone of love (at that moment) but is changed when this woman re-vamps the fridge magnets to "we are nothing but dancing light in the restless dream of a roasted pig". These metaphors tells us these different perceptions of love and how they come together at typical events like this scene setting (NewYears)
2. The Help
The opening to this film highlights the struggle of what life was like between white and black people. This maid, tells us her life and the reality of status class and sets the scene of how this film can develop. When the maid tells us her life from the beginning, it looks as if she is looking at the camera, drawing you in at what her life is like now-a-days: a struggle but reality.
1. Gone Girl
The Usual Suspects Opening scene is so memorable because the music in the background leaves you interested to watch the rest of the film. Also, the production with the explosion just from a cigarette blows your mind!
Here's a countdown to my favourite opening 2-3 minutes films.
5. The Lion King
This is an interesting opening because the animation of the animals and African landscape help captivate the song. With that, the help of the stage work (the memorable stone rock) and the camera work make you realise there is not limit to animations like this. Finally, my favourite part of the scene is the cubs reaction to the rattle symbolises what children do with their toys and highlights that this is a family film about family.
4. Dark Knight
This is a memorable opening because Batman is the ultimate creature of the night but this first scene is during daylight and makes you question why they are robbing during daylight. This however, immediately hooks you and makes you continue to watch the rest of the film. With that, as each robber kills off the next robber this keeps you hooked in to who will be the last one standing, and it is of course the Joker (spoiler)
This indie alternative rom-com sets the scene right from the start as you see the streets of Toronto and sees two different sides of this potential love by fridge magnets. With the line "love is stupid monkeys dancing in a slapstick hurricane" it helps set his tone of love (at that moment) but is changed when this woman re-vamps the fridge magnets to "we are nothing but dancing light in the restless dream of a roasted pig". These metaphors tells us these different perceptions of love and how they come together at typical events like this scene setting (NewYears)
2. The Help
The opening to this film highlights the struggle of what life was like between white and black people. This maid, tells us her life and the reality of status class and sets the scene of how this film can develop. When the maid tells us her life from the beginning, it looks as if she is looking at the camera, drawing you in at what her life is like now-a-days: a struggle but reality.
1. Gone Girl
This is the most memorable opening scene and in my opinion my favourite. The simplicity of the town, makes you question how can something bad happen to such a quite town or is the town a perception that bad things happen hence why it's so derelict. Also, the first speech intrigues you into the relationship between Nick and Amy Dunne. "I picture cracking her lovely skull unspooling her brain, trying to get answers". It's the most memorable opening scene because the camera angle of the wife looks down on her, symbolising that she is vulnerable to her husband and isn't as powerful in this moment.
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara.
Plot: Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by Lisbeth Salander, a young computer hacker.
It took me a while to get into the film. However, even the opening credits/titles were gruesome and made me realise that this film was going to be great.
My favourite character was the woman, Lisabeth because she had a strong female lead when she was fighting back her boss (maybe in the wrong way) but her determination to find what happened to this 'missing' girl was shocking! Every little detail from the both of them, looking through the evidence and finally finding out what happened to this Harriet.
The script and characters were so possessive in everything they do whether that was to find this girl or killing people, they never disappointed you!
Overall, I think this film was truly great and lived up to standard I was hoping for!
Starring: Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara.
Plot: Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for forty years by Lisbeth Salander, a young computer hacker.
It took me a while to get into the film. However, even the opening credits/titles were gruesome and made me realise that this film was going to be great.
My favourite character was the woman, Lisabeth because she had a strong female lead when she was fighting back her boss (maybe in the wrong way) but her determination to find what happened to this 'missing' girl was shocking! Every little detail from the both of them, looking through the evidence and finally finding out what happened to this Harriet.
The script and characters were so possessive in everything they do whether that was to find this girl or killing people, they never disappointed you!
Overall, I think this film was truly great and lived up to standard I was hoping for!
Monday, 21 September 2015
OUR FIRST VLOG!!
It's finally here!! Enjoy the awkward silence and our first idea for our AS coursework.
Thursday, 17 September 2015
My Media Background So Far
My favourite film is Mulan. It's directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook in 1998. It stars Ming-Na Wen and Eddie Murphy. It's my favourite film because it has a strong female lead in circumstances where she was not able to pursue being in the army. Also, the art of the figures and the Chinese culture are superb.
Also, my favourite actor is Jennifer Aniston. She can play a variety of roles but is always under-rated with her dramatic performances. With that, she is recognised in the comedy industry with her faultless performances in Bounty Hunter, Just Go With It, We're the Millers and of course Friends. Although she is known for her comedy films, she is under-rated in her dramatic performance, and in my opinion that is when a true actor can shine and define their versatility within the film industry.
Also, my favourite actor is Jennifer Aniston. She can play a variety of roles but is always under-rated with her dramatic performances. With that, she is recognised in the comedy industry with her faultless performances in Bounty Hunter, Just Go With It, We're the Millers and of course Friends. Although she is known for her comedy films, she is under-rated in her dramatic performance, and in my opinion that is when a true actor can shine and define their versatility within the film industry.
When I was younger, my favourite and most memorable film is Austin Powers. Even though it is a bit worrying that I watched these films at such a young age, I never understood the rude jokes anyway!! Nevertheless, Mike Myers is a comedy genius. As a child I never watched anything else apart from the typical Disney films and comedies like this trilogy and I think that's why Comedy is my favourite genre. Due to the rudeness, I have grown up watching it more and more and I still laugh every time, maybe because I understand the jokes now!
When I was thinking about my answers for this blog post, I never thought magazines would be the hardest decision. But then I realised, I didn't really read magazines religiously but I use to get sport magazines like Match of the Day.
Nowadays, I still don't read that many magazines, but if I see one, it's normally OK magazine or some celeb-crap nonsense.
As much as Taken, Terminator and Forrest Gump have some of the most memorable lines in the filming industry, I wanted to stray away from comedy (shocker!!) and pick a simple but powerful line that relates to the main character, as he is unable to say his true identity to people that he loves. And this line can affect us all now in reality, adn we can see in the film that his power has overthrown him and causing his loved ones to get hurt.
My favourite line is "With great power, comes great responsibility" from the 2002 MARVEL blockbuster Spider-Man directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and William Dafoe.
My favourite film location to live in would probably be in The Heat in Boston. This film stars Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. I would like to be in this film location because it is one of my favourite films and the camera truly captures the beautiful Boston scenery with the help of witty comedy and great performances from two amazing actors.
Most frequent website is probably Twitter but I guess it will be my blog now that I've taken Media?! Twitter is such a wide spread phenomenon in such a short amount of time and you can interact with people around the world, watch film trailers and unfortunately get the spoilers from your favourite tv shows!
The gadget I would like to own is my own professional camera because filming random scenes can be so fascinating.
FINALLY! the end and what a way to finish this off. The best opening to a film truly hits the descriptive context and entices you to carry on watching the rest of the film. The best opening to a film that I have seen is from the 2014 film directed by David Fincher "Gone Girl" starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. The script is raw and the camera set up is simple but so rich in a true blockbuster film, truly wanting you to carry on watching.
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