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This document discusses the typical codes and conventions used when filming and editing interviews. It outlines techniques like using writing in screen corners to introduce people, chromakey backdrops to reinforce topics, following the rule of thirds for shot composition, using multiple cameras to get different angles, seamless cuts between interviews, appropriate lighting without backlighting, and a variety of shot types including close-ups, medium close-ups, and mid-shots. Chromakey is also commonly used in interviews.
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1. The document discusses conventions used in the genres of horror and science fiction films. It analyzes how the student film challenges and incorporates these conventions.
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- As a director, you are in charge of almost every aspect of the film including the story, visual style, and performances.
- You have directed your own short films for class projects and YouTube videos to gain experience working as a director.
- Your most creative directorial work was a short film about staying home during the pandemic, which you shot on your phone and converted to black and white with a square aspect ratio to create a dark, claustrophobic mood.
- You enjoy the creative freedom and control of crafting your own vision as the director. Sometimes directions to actors need clarification.
Pulp fiction film opening sequence analysis report sheet
The document analyzes the opening title sequence of the film Pulp Fiction, focusing on the cinematography, camera techniques, visual effects, sound, editing, and genres used. It discusses how the director employs close-ups of characters' faces to convey emotion, two-shots to show body language and reactions, point-of-view shots to involve the audience, and over-the-shoulder shots to create tension. High key lighting, diegetic sound, and continuity editing are also analyzed. The genres of crime, drama and thriller are said to be followed to develop the characters as criminals operating outside the law.
Film opening analysis inception
1) The opening scene of Inception uses ellipsis to transition from the main character lying on the beach to being taken into a room by guards without showing how he got there.
2) A flashback is shown through changes in lighting, theme, and sound to reflect on the character's past.
3) Various camera shots and techniques like the 180 degree rule, mid shots, close ups, continuity editing, and shot reverse shots are used to establish scenes, emphasize characters, show emotions, create realism and tension, and depict conversations.
Short film research (1)
The document discusses research conducted on the target audience for a film project. According to a survey:
- The target audience is 16-19 year olds, mostly male (60%).
- Their favorite genres are comedy and action thrillers. Horror is the least favorite.
- They prefer engaging action scenes and comedy for escapism.
The document then discusses constraints for the film project, noting limitations from time, budget, technical equipment, locations, and need to coordinate with others.
Short film research
The document discusses research conducted on film preferences of 16-19 year olds. It found that comedy and action thrillers are most popular genres, while horror is least favorite. Reasons provided for preferences. It also discusses common film techniques like close-up shots and jump cuts that could be useful for the author's short film project. Potential constraints mentioned include limited time and budget.
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Codes and conventions of filming and editing an
- 1. Codes and Conventions of Filming and Editing an Interview Sophie Moran
- 2. In The Teeth Of Jaws http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42Zj8R0kumw Writing appears in the bottom left or right corners of the screen to introduce new people and their roles. This is typical of most interviews. Chromakey is used as a backdrop for the interview, this reinforces the topic. Typical interview shot types are used. Close up, medium close up and mid shots. The interview is shot following the rule of thirds, in which the interviewee is sat in the opposite third of the screen to the camera. Use of a second camera is also present to get a different shot type.
- 3. Simpsons http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orLGl7c5oHc Typical interview set up is used, following the rule of thirds, the interviewee is in the left third of the screen while the camera is in the right. Alternate shots are used when two people are being interviewed together. When there are cuts to other interviews, the merge is seamless (there are no jump cuts). The lighting is appropriate, the blinds are closed so that the interviewee is not lit from behind. Close up, medium close up and mid shots are used as well as chromakey.