Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
Check out these three scenes from Hitchcock's Psycho. Definitely not the most famous of shots from the film, but still pretty interesting in terms of cinematography.
I take it back. That last one is pretty famous.
Here's your task:
Watch all three clips. Select one that you'd like to write about.
Using the 'Cinematic Breakdown' forms, break the scene down - moment by moment, frame by frame. Identify all of the techniques of cinematography that are used in the clip. For each technique, (A) describe the shot in detail, and (B) explain in detail what effect the cinematic choice creates for the viewer.
Hints - Use your notes! Use the precise terms! Use details in your descriptions and explanations!
If you have any questions, feel free to address them in the comments section below. Remember, your objective here is to demonstrate an understanding of how filmmakers use cinematography to manipulate an audience.
Good Luck. Have fun.
I take it back. That last one is pretty famous.
Here's your task:
Watch all three clips. Select one that you'd like to write about.
Using the 'Cinematic Breakdown' forms, break the scene down - moment by moment, frame by frame. Identify all of the techniques of cinematography that are used in the clip. For each technique, (A) describe the shot in detail, and (B) explain in detail what effect the cinematic choice creates for the viewer.
Hints - Use your notes! Use the precise terms! Use details in your descriptions and explanations!
If you have any questions, feel free to address them in the comments section below. Remember, your objective here is to demonstrate an understanding of how filmmakers use cinematography to manipulate an audience.
Good Luck. Have fun.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Intro to Animation
1920's - Invention
1930s and 40s - Perfection
The 1950s - Experimentation
What's Opera Doc?
Duck Amuck
One Froggy Evening
The 1960s - Limitation
Johnny Quest
Fractured Fairy Tales
Underdog
Yogi Bear
Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
Bride of Frankenstein Extra Credit Opportunity
This first video clip isn't for extra credit; it's just for fun:
But the essay HERE is a good one for an extra credit essay review.
But the essay HERE is a good one for an extra credit essay review.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Film Style Exam
Here are the clips for the Style Exam. Use your form to turn in your responses. Remember, you are required to work alone. This is a take-home exam, and therefor it is intended to be strictly independent work.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
American Movie online
If you missed any of the movie, or if you want to re-watch a part, it can be found at Crackle.com here.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Composition in "Drive"
Here is a great little video essay exploring an approach to composition -- the quadrant system. It is, needless to say, suitable for an extra credit review.
Lighting a Face
We were talking about lighting today, and how it can be used to convey meaning. So check this out...
An example of just how important light is and how it can so easily change how things appear. pic.twitter.com/OA6azIG9i1
— Retaliation Films (@retaliationfilm) February 20, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Video Essay Extra Credit
Here are a few video essays I found for which you might wish to view and complete an essay analysis. The first one is on the psychology of watching movies, and the second is on Michael Bay's use of cinematography and editing.
There is also a great one on sound design that can be found HERE.
There is also a great one on sound design that can be found HERE.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Direct Cuts versus Overlap Editing
Here's that Jackie Chan video from Every Frame a Painting. It's a great discussion of direct cuts versus overlap editing. Feel free to do one of those extra credit essay reviews if you watch it.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Psycho Cinematic Breakdown
Check out these three scenes from Hitchcock's Psycho. Definitely not the most famous of shots from the film, but still pretty interesting in terms of cinematography.
I take it back. That last one is pretty famous.
Here's your task:
Watch all three clips. Select one that you'd like to write about.
Using the 'Cinematic Breakdown' forms, break the scene down - moment by moment, frame by frame. Identify all of the techniques of cinematography that are used in the clip. For each technique, (A) describe the shot in detail, and (B) explain in detail what effect the cinematic choice creates for the viewer.
Hints - Use your notes! Use the precise terms! Use details in your descriptions and explanations!
If you have any questions, feel free to address them in the comments section below. Remember, your objective here is to demonstrate an understanding of how filmmakers use cinematography to manipulate an audience.
Good Luck. Have fun.
I take it back. That last one is pretty famous.
Here's your task:
Watch all three clips. Select one that you'd like to write about.
Using the 'Cinematic Breakdown' forms, break the scene down - moment by moment, frame by frame. Identify all of the techniques of cinematography that are used in the clip. For each technique, (A) describe the shot in detail, and (B) explain in detail what effect the cinematic choice creates for the viewer.
Hints - Use your notes! Use the precise terms! Use details in your descriptions and explanations!
If you have any questions, feel free to address them in the comments section below. Remember, your objective here is to demonstrate an understanding of how filmmakers use cinematography to manipulate an audience.
Good Luck. Have fun.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Hitchcock Goes Psycho
Now that we've viewed Hitchcock's Psycho, read the article entitled "Alfred Hitchcock Goes Psycho." As you read your copy of the article, annotate it: underline or highlight interesting or compelling facts and ideas, and write in the margin questions that the article raises. That's step one. You will be graded on the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of your annotations. You may not be allowed to move on to step two if you have not completed step one. So ANNOTATE.
Step two: In the comments section below, post a perspective/reaction you have not just to the film, but to the article. Your post should be thoughtful and thorough, and grammar and spelling counts. Once you've posted your comment, you're ready for step three: extra credit. You may comment on your peers' responses as much as you'd like. Feel free to agree, disagree, build, re-direct, etc. Just keep it friendly.
Once again, we are conducting a discussion here. Ask questions. Respond to others. Respond to people who have responded to you. Etc.
Once again, we are conducting a discussion here. Ask questions. Respond to others. Respond to people who have responded to you. Etc.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Welcome to the Movies
Welcome to film studies. To start things off, we're going to look at a few short films.
Your task is to watch the three following films and post AT LEAST ONE response in the "comment section" below of each. Be sure to include your name to get credit for your contribution.
What are we looking for in our online discussions? Observations, questions, opinions, interpretations, etc. The more specific, the better. This means you should respond to SPECIFIC moments of the films as well as to the films overall. Feel free to respond to your peers. Remember, our goal here is to have robust, thoughtful, challenging discussions. Also keep in mind that this online component is part of the CLASS EXPECTATIONS. That means that everything you enter on this blog needs to be CLASS APPROPRIATE. The more you contribute, the better your grade. The more thoughtful and curious your contributions, the better your grade.
We're probably not going to have as much formal homework as some of your other classes, so your online participation will certainly impact your grade. Plus, it's fun and interesting and it's about movies. And that's why we're all in the class, right?
Okay. Have at it...
Thursday, January 15, 2015
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