Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Thursday, 4 December 2014
In our preliminary task we used a variety of different camera angles to convey the messages of the situation.
The first shot is an extreme close up of the door handle turning slowly, this is more effective than a longer distance shot because it establishes an intensity to the piece even before we have met the characters.
The scene then cuts to a low mid tracking shot of the shoes of the man (Nick) entering the room, this also establishes a sense of mystery as we are yet to see the face of the man.
After this the other man in the room (me) turns around and we see this from a long shot of me standing in the window and as I begin to turn around the scene cuts to a low mid tracking shot of Nick's feet again to add more mystery. There is then an over the shoulder shot as nick begins to sit down and this indicates the two characters are about to begin conversation.
Towards the end of the clip there are extreme close up shots of each character's face, this signifies intensity between the characters as the emotions on their faces are easier to pick up on.
The first shot is an extreme close up of the door handle turning slowly, this is more effective than a longer distance shot because it establishes an intensity to the piece even before we have met the characters.
The scene then cuts to a low mid tracking shot of the shoes of the man (Nick) entering the room, this also establishes a sense of mystery as we are yet to see the face of the man.
After this the other man in the room (me) turns around and we see this from a long shot of me standing in the window and as I begin to turn around the scene cuts to a low mid tracking shot of Nick's feet again to add more mystery. There is then an over the shoulder shot as nick begins to sit down and this indicates the two characters are about to begin conversation.
Towards the end of the clip there are extreme close up shots of each character's face, this signifies intensity between the characters as the emotions on their faces are easier to pick up on.
Sunday, 2 November 2014
Genre
Horror: Horror films are interesting in the way that there is very little grey area for 'decent' or 'ok' films. They are usually terrifying, or hillariously awful.
Horror films can create unease amongst the audience with use of intense non digetic sound, an example of this would be the shower scene from 'Psycho' where the violins screetch louder as the killer approaches.
Another exmple (although not a horror film) would be 'JAWS' where the iconic 'creeping up' styled music is played as the shark approaches.
Close up and extreme close up shots of the victims in peril are often used in horror films to increase the intensity of the scene, tied in with rapid shot change this can be very effective in subtly putting the audience on edge.
Horror films are often stereotypical in the way that they portray the fear of the film, props like fake blood can add a sense of fear, however when overused it can completely take away from the effect that it creates and often make the film look rediculous. In the popular film series 'SAW' there is potential for the film to be quite thrilling but with the over use of blood the films are now often rediculed for their mise en scene
Romcom: Romantic comedy films or 'romcoms' help portray their often light hearted nature by utilising slow camera movements to create a romantic attmosphere. Romcoms often follow classic stereotypes such as:
one of the characters giving up their life long dream to be with the person they love. In reality this decision would be much harder to make and couldn't be done spontaniously in an airport or train station. This can often make the film predictable as we pretty much know that the couple will end up together.
Examples:
'how to lose a guy in 10 days'
'going the distance'
'the family man'
Another cliche that is used in romantic comedies is, two characters get along so well that they never even notice the right person for them has been there all along (often because one of them is already attached).
Examples of this would be:
'When Harry Met Sally'
'The Wedding Singer'
'Made of Honor'
Comedy: Comedy films often follow similar stereotypes and cliches, a classic example of this would be the division of groups in a high school environment. Athletic boys are portrayed as the villain of the film as they cause massive inconvinience for the protagonist. In the film 'Dude Where's My Car?' the two main characters, Jesse and Chester's aim of talking to attractive girls is always cut short by Tommy, a pumped up football player who constantly harasses them, this type of character always seems to get his comeuppance at the end of the film.
Another stereotype used in comedy films is that everything goes wrong in the third quarter of the film before everything is resolved in the final quarter of the film. An example of this would be in the film 'Role Models' where the two main characters (who have to complete community service with children) are deprived from seeing the children after they offend their parents. This is soon resolved before the epic battle intthe final segment of the film.
Horror films can create unease amongst the audience with use of intense non digetic sound, an example of this would be the shower scene from 'Psycho' where the violins screetch louder as the killer approaches.
Another exmple (although not a horror film) would be 'JAWS' where the iconic 'creeping up' styled music is played as the shark approaches.
Close up and extreme close up shots of the victims in peril are often used in horror films to increase the intensity of the scene, tied in with rapid shot change this can be very effective in subtly putting the audience on edge.
Horror films are often stereotypical in the way that they portray the fear of the film, props like fake blood can add a sense of fear, however when overused it can completely take away from the effect that it creates and often make the film look rediculous. In the popular film series 'SAW' there is potential for the film to be quite thrilling but with the over use of blood the films are now often rediculed for their mise en scene
Romcom: Romantic comedy films or 'romcoms' help portray their often light hearted nature by utilising slow camera movements to create a romantic attmosphere. Romcoms often follow classic stereotypes such as:
one of the characters giving up their life long dream to be with the person they love. In reality this decision would be much harder to make and couldn't be done spontaniously in an airport or train station. This can often make the film predictable as we pretty much know that the couple will end up together.
Examples:
'how to lose a guy in 10 days'
'going the distance'
'the family man'
Another cliche that is used in romantic comedies is, two characters get along so well that they never even notice the right person for them has been there all along (often because one of them is already attached).
Examples of this would be:
'When Harry Met Sally'
'The Wedding Singer'
'Made of Honor'
Comedy: Comedy films often follow similar stereotypes and cliches, a classic example of this would be the division of groups in a high school environment. Athletic boys are portrayed as the villain of the film as they cause massive inconvinience for the protagonist. In the film 'Dude Where's My Car?' the two main characters, Jesse and Chester's aim of talking to attractive girls is always cut short by Tommy, a pumped up football player who constantly harasses them, this type of character always seems to get his comeuppance at the end of the film.
Another stereotype used in comedy films is that everything goes wrong in the third quarter of the film before everything is resolved in the final quarter of the film. An example of this would be in the film 'Role Models' where the two main characters (who have to complete community service with children) are deprived from seeing the children after they offend their parents. This is soon resolved before the epic battle intthe final segment of the film.
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
Film Openings
In class we discussed the openings to 3 different films ('Four Weddings And A Funeral' 'City Of God' and 'Goodfellas') we talked about the sound, lighting, mise en scene and editing
Goodfellas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGs-yzWrjdI
City Of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlgNGK3vSeQ
Four Weddings And: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DfwFWN47yU
Goodfellas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGs-yzWrjdI
City Of God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlgNGK3vSeQ
Four Weddings And: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DfwFWN47yU
Monday, 20 October 2014
Preliminary task script
This is the script for our preliminary task
Nick: Going the chippy in a minute kidder'. You want chicken fried rice or beef ginger spring onion with half rice half chips?
Matt: What about the Bishop? Have you any ideas?
Nick: He likes crispy duck.
Matt: Prawn crackers?
...long tense pause...
Nick: Sound.
-Matt
Nick: Going the chippy in a minute kidder'. You want chicken fried rice or beef ginger spring onion with half rice half chips?
Matt: What about the Bishop? Have you any ideas?
Nick: He likes crispy duck.
Matt: Prawn crackers?
...long tense pause...
Nick: Sound.
-Matt
Storyboard
Matt
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Mise en scene: Austin Powers
Film intro analysis
The intro to 'Austin Powers International Man Of Mystery' is very effective in the way that it sets the pace for the rest of the film. The use of non diegetic music which is upbeat and funky shows how Austin is portrayed as an upbeat character. The bright clothing is typical of the 60s and we can immediately tell that the film is not set in the present day. the character is shown dancing up and down the street and we see from magazine covers and the women chasing him he is a widely recognised figure.
The camera shots used are visually dynamic and they portray a sense of happiness, as we are greeted by a tilt shop up from Austin's feet which makes him look mischievous and we can tell that he is the protagonist.
We see from the policeman who begins to dance next to Austin that he is a contagious character and towards the end of the clip we see he even dons his own catchphrase of "yeah baby"
Clip of the intro scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQUKQ5DmEWA
Matt
The intro to 'Austin Powers International Man Of Mystery' is very effective in the way that it sets the pace for the rest of the film. The use of non diegetic music which is upbeat and funky shows how Austin is portrayed as an upbeat character. The bright clothing is typical of the 60s and we can immediately tell that the film is not set in the present day. the character is shown dancing up and down the street and we see from magazine covers and the women chasing him he is a widely recognised figure.
The camera shots used are visually dynamic and they portray a sense of happiness, as we are greeted by a tilt shop up from Austin's feet which makes him look mischievous and we can tell that he is the protagonist.
We see from the policeman who begins to dance next to Austin that he is a contagious character and towards the end of the clip we see he even dons his own catchphrase of "yeah baby"
Clip of the intro scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQUKQ5DmEWA
Matt
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Camera angle intro work
09/09/14
Today we watched the opening credits to two popular shows, Game Of Thrones and Covert Affairs. we were asked to note down the camera angles used. Here are my notes from the lesson:
-Matt
Today we watched the opening credits to two popular shows, Game Of Thrones and Covert Affairs. we were asked to note down the camera angles used. Here are my notes from the lesson:
-Matt
Film Intro post-its
Today we split into groups of 4 and watched the opening scene to 3 films:
'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'
'Juno'
'Pulp Fiction'
We were asked to make notes on post it notes, describing the key features of the opening scene of these 3 completely different films. Making note of visual and auditory aspects.
Matt
'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'
'Juno'
'Pulp Fiction'
We were asked to make notes on post it notes, describing the key features of the opening scene of these 3 completely different films. Making note of visual and auditory aspects.
Matt
Thursday, 4 September 2014
First Post
This is my first post. I set up my Blogger account through Gmail
Matthew Williams
A Level Media Studies
Matthew Williams
A Level Media Studies
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