Yasir- Mr Bush- Coursework

Film & TV Language index Keeping an index of all your work is extremely good practice from a revision perspective. Not only does this keep the concepts and media terminology fresh in your mind but it will also highlight if you've missed anything through absence. Your index should currently include the following: 1) Film poster analysis 2) Mise-en-scene analysis blog tasks 3) Mise-en-scene video recreation and learner response 4) Lighting analysis blog tasks 5) Sound practical task 6) Sound: parallel and contrapuntal video feedback and learner response 7) Sound analysis blog tasks 

  Sound analysis: blog tasks 1) Find a film clip on YouTube that uses sound in an interesting way. Analyse the use of sound, making sure you use the key language we have learned about sound in film: Diegetic and non-diegetic sound Parallel and contrapuntal sound Sound bridges Remember to discuss/analyse all the different types of sound present in the clip: Music Dialogue Voiceover Sound effects You also need to highlight or put in bold any use of media language. The opening sequence of Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver uses diegetic sound to introduce “Bellbottoms” by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, which initially plays through Baby’s earphones before becoming audible throughout the car. The music establishes parallelism between Baby’s relaxed behaviour, such as dancing and operating the hazard lights, and the intense bank robbery he assists with as a getaway driver. This creates a juxtaposition between the playful mood of the soundtrack and the danger of the criminal activity, making ...

1) Type up your feedback from your teacher. Parallel shouldve been longer, videos were too long, could've used own videos. 2) Type up your feedback from fellow students - you can summarise key points if several students give you similar feedback. WWW: good transitions, nice use of videos, clear distinction of parallel and contrapuntal, good description in my blog.  EBI's: Transition from parallel to contrapuntal was too quick, could've made my own videos, didn't use many images ( only used 3 or 4) . 3) Now reflect on your work and write your own evaluation of your video. Write a 'What went well' (WWW) paragraph and a paragraph for 'Even Better If' (EBI) underneath the rest of your feedback. i think we could've done with better pacing as our clips seemed a bit stretched out. However I do commend myself for the choice of music since it was very easy to differentiate between the contrapuntal and parallel sounds in the video 4) L earner response: compar...

  This video is a video that uses both parallel and contrapuntal use of sound through the classical music of Mozart. The first few pictures depict a party/ dance like seen using wedding pictures and party like pictures to present a type of music that might play at specific events. It then cuts to scenes from popular horror movies such as "it" and when pennywise starts dancing and then to the opening scene of smile. I used these scenes as they, on their own, are already eerie but by using classical music, it heightens the eeriness to make the audience feel uncomfortable.

  1) Type up your feedback from your teacher in full.  - Costume/ Clothing - Camera Angles -Shot list 2) Type up a summary of the feedback you have had from the rest of the class - bullet points is fine. - Background noise - Lighting -Setting 3) Use all the feedback you've been given to write your own self-assessment of your video using WWW (What Went Well) and EBI (Even Better If...) WWW-      Dialogue went well     Props      Facial expressions EBI-     Lighting was correct     Camera angles were well adjusted     Background noise was omitted 4) Now reflect on your own work in more detail. How did your planning (script, shot list) help clarify and develop your ideas? The script really benifited our work as we knew and were able to memorize our lines before production. The shot list came in handy while preparing and editing the dialogue as we were able to fit all clips in their correct postions in the right...

  I think the film is about a man who hunts down dangerous robots in a futuristic city. The guns and explosions suggest violence and conflict, while the futuristic buildings and vehicles are part of the mise-en-scène, showing that the story is set in the future. I think the film belongs to the science fiction and action genres because of the advanced technology and weapons, which are common genre conventions. The dark colours and shadows also suggest mystery and crime. I think the target audience is mainly teenagers and adults who enjoy action and science fiction films, and Harrison Ford's name could attract people who recognise him from other films. I think the film is about a group of people getting into funny and ridiculous situations, possibly involving horror movie clichés. The exaggerated facial expressions and unusual costumes suggest that the characters will be involved in chaotic and comedic events. I think the film belongs to the comedy and horror parody genres because ...

  1) Still image analysis Look at the still images on slides 33-37 of the Film Language Powerpoint linked above. Copy the images into your blog and answer the following questions for each image: Identify examples of high and low-key lighting. Say which depict top , back or under lighting . What effects are created by the lighting in each image?    1.  Lowkey side lighting that emphasizes her act of smoking, creating an effect of superiority as a fem-fatale or boss. 2.  Lowkey front lighting, creating an effect of beauty and glamour 3.  Lowkey side lighting, darkening his face creating an effect which places him in a position of power 4.     Lowkey, back lighting emphasizing the grim atmosphere and creating an effect of vigilantism  5.  Highkey front lighting, creating an effect of spotlight where she is caught and brought to light 6.  Lowkey back lighting creating an effect of mystery as we can only see their sihlouettes 7. Lo...