Sound Blog Task

Cinematography

1)  In this opening sequence there is a large amount of swooping, birds eye view shoots to fully show the audience the size of the group to the audience, the transitions from each shot are very smooth to perhaps indicate the level of control the group has over the situation and to show their experience. The low camera angle used when a singular character kills a walker is effective in highlighting to the viewer their power and skill, this is most effective in the shot where the shields separate, revealing Judith (the little girl) as it tells the audience that even though she is a child, she is able to fight alongside adults and be a useful part of their army.

2) the camerawork gives clues about the characters by acknowledging key characters by having the camera pause on them or track them for a couple settings. The camera pans also tell the audience that they are on the coast of a country, via the opening shot of the walker in the ocean and the quick pan towards the group on the beach.




in this shot the the low-camera angle emphasises how deep underground the characters are, but also shows that they have some sort of power over the situation as the low-angle makes them appear more powerful. 

in this shot the low camera-angle connotes the idea that the two characters are responsible for the explosion in the background, the camera angle also makes sure the entire scene is filled with items so there is no blank space, making clear to the audience that this is a very important scene.

This scene is shot in a high angle which shows that the women are perhaps being intimidated by someone/something or are being belittled as the angle makes them look smaller. The camera is positioned straight on so we can see their faces and their expressions.

Sound Task Feedback

Mr Halsey: Opening half works very effectively as parallel sound. The switch to contrapuntal really works as it gets an audible reaction from the audience. I just wonder if you could have chosen a different clip where the protagonist looks scared rather than smiling? The editing touch with the volume at the end - Superb!  Was the opening half a little long?

Peer Feedback:  WWW:   So cute! met the brief really well.
                                          Very creative and funny.
                                          Good choice of music and scenes.
                                          Good use of both sounds.
                                          Good Transitions.
                                          Heartwarming first video.
                                          Ending has an element of comedic effect.
                                          Good editing.
                                       
             EBI:                       A little longer for contrapuntal?
                                           Just a little long.
                                           Last scene was sort of parallel.

Personal feedback: WWW: A good contrast between the different genres
                                             First half is distinctively parallel
                                             Switched from the first video at a correct point (not cut off)

                                EBI: A bit long
                                         Choose a different scene from the same show where the characters are                                                   scared/fighting
                                       

Top 3 Videos:  Manav - Humour
                        Hamzah- Had a story line
                        Cerys - good contrast between genres

I have learnt that sound is very important in media as it is able to completely change the message being conveyed and is able to influence the audiences emotions and feelings towards the characters.

           

Lighting blog task.

Picture 1 :

High-key lighting, Sidelight. Creates mystery and gives dimension to the image due to the smoke. enables the viewer to guess what the film is about.

Picture 2:

High-key lighting, top light. Also creates mystery and defines the key facial features of the actress, perhaps indicating that she is hiding something or is hiding from someone.

Picture 3:

Lowkey lighting, bottom light. Shows the actors power and emphasises their size and strength.

Picture 4:

Highkey. Top and sidelight. Adds drama to the image, hints at the film genre of crime since large parts of the background are concealed, indicating that the actor is searching for something or someone.

Picture 5:

High-key lighting. sidelight, Puts focus on the woman's vulnerability and instils a sense of fear in the audience.

picture 6:

highkey lighting, sidelight. the shadows can make the audinece infer the couple should not be together as they provide a cover.

picture 7:

Strongly back lit, High-key lighting. Puts strong emphasis on the four men, shrouding them in anonymity and mystery.

picture 8:

High-key, side lighting. puts a strong focus on the woman's shadow, indicating danger.

picture 9:

High-key lighting, almost overexposed. indicating a small amount of sci-fi, and also peace.

picture 10:

Low-key back lighting,  hiding everything except one side of the face of the actor, emphasising how dangerous and cunning they are.

picture 11:

High-key, top lighting, exentuating the woman's happy features and drawing attention to the man's face.

Film Noir Features:

• The anti-hero protagonist.
• The femme fatale.
• Taut, no-nonsense dialogue.
• High-contrast mise-en-scène.
• strong high-key lighting.

The clip has high-key lighting as emphasised as the various shadows created by the costumes and buildings.

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Time Lapse Feedback

WWW:          Use of Audio/voice over and music is really effective... works surprisingly well                                   over time lapse.

                                The Audience engagement is clear- absolute silence over the first minute or so.

                                 

                                Final effort is remarkable - real thought into costume and makeup and result is                                      pretty convincing.

                                Great framing.

                                great use of props

                               Great representation of Kenny.

                                Powerful and tense... Amazing!

EBI:                   

                               I wonder if final shots needed to be closer up rather than from further away as the                                 clear classroom setting at the end loses a little of the effect.

                               A lot of zooming in and out

        

                               The intro could have been cut out.

                               Don't drop the camera.

                              Blocking the shot.


Personal feedback:
                              WWW: I think that I used the audio in a creative and different way that conveyed                                a story.

                                EBI: stabilise the camera and have better lighting.


My mood board helped to develop my ideas as it helped me to visualise the character that I needed to recreate and get small details such as the dirt on the hat correct. It also gave me ideas for how I could convey the character's personailty.

I could improve my work in the future by fading the video and audio out, keeping the camera still, and having brighter lighting.

I have learnt that Mis-en-scene, especially costume is incredibly important in media as it gives the audience an insight into the character's background and personality. It can also provide insight into the upcoming scenes and perhaps some easter eggs of intertextuaility.