Cinematography video learner response

1.

WWW:

- Range of shots
- Good concept

EBI:

- Fix the wind/audio 

- Add titles

- Smoother transitions

2.

WWW:

- Range of shots

- Good location

- Gender roles

EBI:

- Wobbly pan

- Sound quality

- Aspect ratio changes

3.

WWW:

- Gender roles; challenging stereotypes 

- Range of shots

EBI:

- Sound quality

- Smoother transitions

I have learnt the importance of different angles and how much of an impact it makes on different scenes and creates a realistic image for the audience. 

Sound Video Learner Response

1.

2.

WWW:

-Keywords in blog post
-Same clip with parallel and contrapuntal which is very effective -impacts of facial expression changed
-used diegetic sound
Rap/grime with grandmother- humour
-Varied video
-Good choice of clips

EBI:

- Batman clip was parallel or contrapuntal 

3.

WWW:

-The thumbnail 

-Transitions

-Great use of diegetic

-Great use of parallel and contrapuntal

-Good choice of music

- Good clips

- Funny

- Good audio

EBI:

- Wasn't sure if you used contrapuntal or parallel sound for the second clip

- Smoother transition 

4.

WWW:

- Used diegetic sound

- Used both parallel and contrapuntal sound

- Used a variation of different clips

EBI:

- Transitions

- Could have faded out the music at the end

- Used my own clips

I have included all the different camera angles that we have learnt in lesson. I did light transitions in the video so that it flows. We created a narrative where a girl is trying to move to a guy as it is out of the norm and boys typically move to girls.

Cinematography Blog

1.

In this beginning scene they have mainly used medium shots or close-ups as the audiences are just meeting the protagonists and getting used to their faces. It also helps them pick up information about what's happening in the scene by reading their facial expressions. The director has used quick changes to jump from one character to another. Tracking shots are used in parts of the sequence when the camera follows the characters or takes videos of the surroundings.

2.

The camera work is done in a format where audience can see parts of the setting in the beginning to get a slight clue of what it is and then as the clip progresses they start to see more of the setting and a tracking shot is used to reveal the setting to the audience once some of the main characters exist the scene. The setting can also give the audiences an idea of the narrative before hearing any dialogue or a major scene taking place. It helps increase the understanding of the audiences. 

3.

This image is a long-shot which helps audience identify narrowly who is in the scene and help them pick up some of the background as well. This would automatically indicate some things to them which they would use to pick out hints about the narrative. For example, straight away you can tell this is a family friendly TV show. 

This is a close-up as we can see the characters faces clearly and audiences would be able to pick up information from their facial expressions. In this scene we can tell that the characters look amused and slightly disappointed. 

The low-angle shot used in this scene makes the characters look more superior than whatever it is they are looking at as they are in a higher position and they are looking down at something which is presumably smaller or weaker than them. It also creates curiosity for the audience as they would start to wonder what the characters are looking at; creates a sense of mystery in some cases.

This is a wide-shot that is mainly used to show the settings to audiences and is most likely going to be used at the opening scene or when entering a new day or new setting. A wide-shot could be used to have a calm approach or to cool things down after an intense scene.

Sound Analysis

Clockwork Orange - 

The direct has used non-diegetic sound in this section of the film. They have also used contrapuntal sound;as the classical music doesn't go with the scene that is taking place. The music doesn't change throughout the video even when the fight scene takes place and the music keeps everything calm. 

The director might've done this to get audience attention as they would wonder why a different type of music is being used and want to pay closer attention to the scene. There is no dialogue or voice-over throughout this clip which would build up curiosity for audience. 

Life on Mars - 

The non-diegetic sound being used fits the year and the area it was set in well. It also gives audience an idea of what the story-line or genre is going to be about. The music they played in the beginning was up beat so it created energy and excitement for audience. 

They have also used diegetic sound; dialogue which suits the characters and helps audience have a better understanding of the scene. The dialogue also suits the roles each characters are playing and their accents help audience pick up where the film is set and what type of people they are; the police. 

Once Upon A Time In The West - 

There is a lot of diegetic sound in this clip but the audiences do not know where it is coming from yet which builds up tension. There are also other diegetic sounds that come now and go which fits in with the setting.