Captured by the Frame

Follow these steps to complete your Captured by the Frame Analysis in which you provide insihgt into a frame of film. You will be graded on thoughtfulness,  thoroughness, your ability to use the elements of film we have previously studied, as well as grammar and mechanics. This blog is full of examples of what we're looking for, so feel free to poke around and see what you find.

Step 1 - Grab Your Image Using VideoLAN

1. Select a movie.
2. Insert the DVD into the computer.
3. Close any windows that open. (We will not be using Microsoft Media Player.)
4. Open VLC Media Player (Start - All Programs - VideoLAN - VLC Media Player)
5. Start playing the movie. (Play - Disc - Play)
6. Pause the movie on the frame you wish to capture.
7. Click on Snapshot. (Video - Snapshot)
8. Find your image in the document folder, view it using Windows Photo Viewer. (right click - Open With - Windows Photo Viewer)
9. Move the image into the file folder of your choice.

Step 2 - Consider Your Frame

1. Review all of the elements of cinematography in your note packet, and consider how each applies to your frame, if at all. 
2. Review all of the elements of mise en scene in your note packet, and consider how each applies to your frame, if at all. 

Step 3 - Share Your Understanding of Your Frame

1. Paragraph 1 - State the title of your movie and establish the context/background story of the frame. In other words, what's been happening in the film so far?
2. Paragraph 2 - State the exact minute of second that your frame appears in the film, and provide and overview of what if occurring in the frame.
3. Paragraphs 3 through ? - Each body paragraph will explore a different cinematic element as it is used by the filmmakers in the frame. (camera angle, costuming, contrast...etc.)
4. Final Paragraph - Summarize the overall effect created by the filmmaker with the use of the aforementioned elements.

Step 4 - Submit Your Project

1. Name your image and your text document with similar names - both including your complete last name.
2. Save them to Mr. Cowlin's 'toteach' folder - 'Captured by the Frame Period 5' folder.
3. Projects are due by April 18.