Friday 15 October 2010

AS FILM STUDIES: The Music / Films

1. Platoon

2. Star Wars
3. The Exorcist
4. Harry Potter
5. Little Miss Sunshine
6. Requiem for a Dream

7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

8. Trainspotting
9. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Platoon, Go Ask Alice, The Game)

10. The Breakfast Club http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv1I4q6lOpo
11. Trainspotting

12. Fight Club


13. Pulp Fiction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95hl53mmGEc&feature=related
14. American Psycho (Violence warning!!!)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwicLgOGJOI
15. Reservoir Dogs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLTqecGbdCc&feature=fvst

Sunday 10 October 2010

A2 FILM STUDIES Monday 11th October

Sign your name on the register on the whiteboard or e-mail me to confirm your attendance.

Please ensure your poster or PowerPoint answering your URBAN STORIES question is completed and ready to hand in at the start of Wednesday's lesson.

AS FILM STUDIES: Lesson on Monday 11th October

AS FILM STUDIES MONDAY 11th OCTOBER


I am away on a visit today.
Write your name on the register sheet (This should be stuck on the white board.)


Please find a computer and complete the following work for next lesson.


On your blog I would like you to produce a CINEMATOGRAPHY entry answering the following:


1. What is cinematography?


2. SHOT SIZE:
Explain what is meant by shot size and give examples of 3 different shot sizes and what they would show. (eg Extreme Close Up could be of a person where only an eye is in the shot - you can find pictures to use as examples here.)


3. CAMERA ANGLE:
Where is the camera positioned for a low angle shot and what effect is created from a low angled shot?


Using google images find 1 example of a photo taken from a low angle and one from a high angle and add to your blog.


4. MOVEMENT:
What is the difference between pedding and panning?


What is the difference between tracking and crabbing?


5. COMPOSITION:
Using the Internet find 3 images that frame the subject effectively to make meaning.


What is rule of thirds and why is it often a preferred method for composing shots?

6. POSITIONING:
Explain the difference between subjective and objective positioning.
Using Let the Right One In give an example of when subjective positioning is effectively used. Describe the shot and explain why it is effective (what does it tell the audience?)


Use your booklets and notes to help you.

See you next lesson

Rachel

Sunday 3 October 2010

A2 FILM STUDIES Short Film

Created by Marlee Pryde and Ryan O'Connor, a beautifully shot film noir entitled The Package.

Film Recommendation: GREENBERG

Don't worry, it's not Bear! This is a superb indie film starring Ben Stiller (playing a serious role). I strongly recommend it.

A2 FILM STUDIES: Support Guide to FM3 Research Project

This (rather uninspiring) PowerPoint contains detailed support from the WJEC exam board for the research project.  Use it to help you complete your first draft.