AS Preliminary Task

Evaluation
The short extract of a possible film is used to show a arthouse feel towards the film. This is apparent due to the rigid scenes made possible by the handheld camera. This scene starts with the camera focusing on the main character who is taking photos. The use of a long shot and an establishing shot allows the scene to be identified and suits the audience's needs. There is a visible straight cut which changes angles to introduce a new character. This is used to identify the new character who is being introduced. The extract continues to be played out in a raw viewing which suits the overall film look. There were many predicaments while shooting this film (mainly to do with sound). We used the extension cord to process the sound and makes it become clearer. Also, while in post-production, the actors and setting starts to change especially when I tried to add match on action. Overall, the film had no major problems with the scenes looking neat.

Shot List

Shot No	Description	Filmed
1	MS of the person lifting the phone to take a picture; tracking shot	ü
2	Changes shot with the person focusing on the picture; MS	ü
3	Shot changes; stays as a medium shot but camera shows a new character	ü
4	Over the shoulder shot focusing on one character.	ü
5	Over the shoulder shot focusing on one character.	ü
6	Over the shoulder shot focusing on one character.	ü
7	Shot tracking the informant as he exists the scene	ü
8	Shot focuses on the main character; tracking shot follows him entering the cinema.	ü
9	Shot turns black
10	Video resumes with a long shot; focusing on the main character	ü
11	Match-on-Action; camera closes up on the phone being looked at by the main character.	ü
12	Medium shot of the person entering the cinema	ü
13	Shot changes with the person looking for his seat; MS	ü
14	Shot turns black
15	Track shot across the seat	ü
16	MS of the person being kidnapped	ü
17	Shot turns black
18	Shot out of focus; LS	ü
19	Shot focuses; focusing on the criminal holding the person captive.	ü
20	Low angle shot	ü
21	Shot focuses; focusing on the criminal holding the person captive.	ü
22	Shot tracking the criminal movement	ü

Learner Response Task: Film Language Test

WWW: Some engaging writing: using media terminology well

EBI: You didn't mention music in Q3 and more time/focus needed on the last question - Editing

Re-write of the Editing question 

Editing is vital in being used as a peripheral tool in generating excitement and tension largely because the person creating the film is in control. The crafty use of slow-paced editing has been deliberately deployed to immerse the audience with the scene; the scene recognising the benefits in terms of audience pleasures. The slow style allows the audience to understand the actions occurred in the scene. When the gun shot is used, there is a scene of the editing becoming faster when the shady character is trying to escape. This leads to audience to have question therefore enhancing enigma codes. There is also plenty uses of binary opposition shown especially with the characters. The person with the cigarette can be represented as fire and the person dressed in black shown as water. This clever use of editing shows the character smoking has his life ambitions extinguished by the water. This shows how editing can give the characters identities.  The editing also takes the transitions into thought as well. There are several jump cuts being used in this extract to disconcert and engage the audience. This produces a sense of crisis shown in the scene as we are forced to focus on the violent shots such as arson. The editing in this scene achieves the theatrical impression and builds tension successfully. Another use of editing that was shown in the extract is the constant switching between both characters. The failure to show the person’s face indicates that something immoral is about to happen. The cropped out image creates drama and tension as the audience begins to ask questions. The constant use of change in editing, in terms of the camera framing, indicates that something illegal is about to occur.  

Editing Task

The transition shown in this clip is evident as there is a change in personnel. Both the main characters swap bodies inside this video and it becomes apparent with the blur when the impact happens. These transitions are useful as it allows people to understand the overall meaning and the concept of the video. Continuity editing is another aspect in editing that is apparent in this short film. The constant use of editing allows the audience to be immersed with the action. The way that the editing allowed the transition into other bodies to be efficient. As the characters face off against each other, there is a lot of straight cuts to continue the narrative smoothly, this follows on with the action and enigma codes of Barthes’s theory. The lighting throughout the whole video was interesting as the lighting reflect the atmosphere of a certain scene. It also represents the social class and the way of their living.  What enhances the pace of the editing is the when the character who represents England had to work back to where he belong. This shows the dedication shown and the appreciation of the audience is apparent when the pace of the editing becomes fast. This whole video tends to consist to have medium to long shot to get the needed visceral pleasure of the action occurring. As more clip pass by, the atmosphere is getting more intense which results in faster paced editing to fit the style and mood, which basically are straight cuts consciously.

The whole clip starts off with a slow pace of a normal football match; this is used to gain a sense of identification with the audience. There is a long shot used to capture the incident with the ball-boy and the clever use of blur with a zoom changing the shot to a medium shot. Then there was a scene in their beds when the switch becomes apparent. The clever use of close ups for both characters show the initial reaction of the characters changing bodies. This is the point where Todorov's theory of equilibrium is set, this is the disequilibrium. We see a steady cam shot tracking the person going to a local football match with his mother's car while the other person arrives at an international training session. This adds a sense of bewilderment as people can change into other people’s bodies.

During this part of the sequence, quick, fast paced music begins to build up. This is another action code as the audience are likely to believe something inspirational is going to happen. The audience sees the characters adjusting to their current situations and allowing the current predicaments not to inder their ambitions. This may have been intentionally used to inspire the audience on the characters progression in life as he is not ready to quit because of a setback which adds to the inspirational but persuasive nature of the companies actions.

Media Awards Analysis

Thrift Shop

The use of transitions allows the video to become effective and ideal. A transition also makes the music video move smoothly as it allows the music video to be shown in its highest quality. This is important as it lets the audience see the activities that is shown throughout the video and become immersed. Editing is always important in any media production and the use of jump cuts and wipe in this music video allows the film making to be creative. The reason why it became successful was because of the cinematography shown in this video. Synergy is a significant factor of how a music video is presented and the lyrics and the video evidenced that theory. The quality of the video and how the camera moves with the subject of the music video also shows how professional the music video looked. 

Exposure

Cinematography is always imperative in any media creation and the use of jump cuts and different camera movements allows the audience to be engrossed with the movie. The use of transitions, especially during the phone call, allows the video to have a sense of identification with the viewers. Another thing that I liked about this production is the creativity shown in this work. I believe that it is important to have this principle of media as it is an important to engage with the audience and to have a personal touch to your videos adds a sense of identification. The reason why this movie became successful was because of the cinematography shown in this video. Synergy is a significant factor of how a movie is presented and the script and the video connection supports that theory. 

My City

The main reason why I liked this production was the originality shown in this work. I believe that it is important to have this principle as it is an important to engage with the audience and to have a personal touch to your videos adds a sense of identification. The reason why this movie became successful was because of the cinematography shown in this video. 

Extension Tasks - Cinematography

Part 1

The movie Gaslight uses many shots to identify with the audience. The clip includes a lack of camera movements; this is important as it creates an atmosphere in that we can understand what they are saying. This creates a posh mood as the audience feel a certain diversion from reality; to understand what is going on. The different use of shots also reveals the beautiful setting in the back which further interests the audience. The director has used many shots sho to create a sense of identification for the characters. The movie does not have any sense of domestic pleasure as the way they are dressed indicates that they are upper class. However in Ghost, we see two characters that are obsessed with each other. The different use of shots shows the domestic setting in the back which further interests the audience. There is a sense of identification with the audience.

Question 2

This film still is a medium close up shot as it focuses on the determined look of the character. It has an effect as we can we see what the character is doing when he is staring outside and yet see the close look on his facial expressions.

These are examples of high angle shots. The image may also be considered a long shot. High angle shots are often employed to show detail, such as character lack of authority which we can see here very clearly. It emphasises her look of discontent. A film-maker may use a high angle shot in order to get across the fact that the subject does not have authority in this scene; the audience go through the process of identification with that character. 

These are examples of medium shots. The picture is an medium shot as it focuses onto the face expressions of the character. Medium shots are effective as there are more magnified in terms of meaning than a long shot. Often they are used to add tension and intrigue. However, here it highlights the significance of the person and their face expression. 

These are examples of close ups- they establish the face expressions of the character   There is a lot of detail visible in this shot, it's meant to give a specific information rather than  general impression. It also establishes the scene as well in particular over the shoulder of the character. 

Cinematography Tasks

Citizen Kane (1940) - Orson Welles

As you can see from the first scene, there were different point of views that enabled the audience to establish the overview of the setting. The long shots and medium shots were used to show the actors' facial expressions and body language. The establishing shot was effective as it presented everything; this can be used to help the understanding of the scene.  

The cinematography in this films works well with the sound and editing as it has synergy.The reason why there was little sound was due to the enhanced tension which signifies many enigma codes. When there is less use of sound, it mostly contains parallel sounds. 

Moulin Rouge (2001) - Baz Luhrmann

From what we see in the opening scene of the Moulin Rouge, there were many transitions and quick cuts. This is important as it helps create an element of suspense and keeps the clip at a fast pace.

In order to make the audience identify with the scene,  the parallel sound of the scene should have synergy with the scene. This is done well in this movie as it provides a sense of realism with the audience. This use of cinematography is made to make the audience go on a journey.

A Touch of Evil (1958) - Orson Welles

This clip has a very slow paced to build up suspense throughout. Also, the cinematography in this clip is used to enhance the tension through the clever use of slow transitions and certain shot types. In this clip, we see the use of over-the-shoulder shots. This creates tension as it creates realism in the environment and allows for the audience to be immersed in the content.

The soundtrack is contrapuntal as the 1950's American music completely contrasts the overall situation. There are however some levels of parallel as it suits the romantic elements seen throughout the scene. The  music also help create suspense.

Sound Task 3 work

There are interesting use of diagetic and non-diagetic sound inside this video. The diagetic sound has a captivating effect that is attention grabbing. The glass smashing and the motorbike revving has a realistic effect that allows the audience to be immersed with the action. The non-diagetic sound is just as captivating as the diagetic sound as it contains a cinematic effects. It draws the attention of the audience. There were elements of parallel sounds as the non-diagetic sound suits the overall atmosphere of the movie. There weren't as many contrapuntal sounds as there was parallel. The sound bridges in this scene are very clear as it may even seem like it's not there, an example of this is when the protagonist running after the criminal then the camera cuts onto another subject you could notice the sound bridge.



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