Sunday, 26 September 2010
Prelim Task Update
The production of our short film for our preliminary task is running smoothly. We managed to get all the filming done in one day around the college, despite the absence of a group member who had the planning sheet.. We began editting the same day using the iMovie program and already have some ideas for sound effects (Click Here) and other extras such as credits. Hopefully everything will contintue to go well..
Analysing Film: Terminology
Composition:
Composition includes many different things to consider when making up a shot. For example, framing, the rule of thirds, depth of field and focus pulls. What is included in the shot; the background, characters etc are also a part of this. The 'rule' of thirds is that the subject of interest in placed either slightly to the left or right of the centre of the shot, so that they fill one third of the frame. This creates a well-balanced shot that includes both what's of interest, and it's surroundings. The depth of field refers to what is in focus, whether it is shallow or deep in the frame. All these features contribute to composition.
Editing:
Editing is another important part of film making, as it allows one to compose clips in a such a way to achieve the desired effect of the film. It also allows for adding in visual and audio effects as well as transitions; these features help to create parts of the film that would be non-existent in real life (i.e aliens, ghosts etc).
Sound:
In order to create atmosphere in a film (such as anticipation, fear, etc) sound is often used in an effective way to achieve such an ambience.
Composition includes many different things to consider when making up a shot. For example, framing, the rule of thirds, depth of field and focus pulls. What is included in the shot; the background, characters etc are also a part of this. The 'rule' of thirds is that the subject of interest in placed either slightly to the left or right of the centre of the shot, so that they fill one third of the frame. This creates a well-balanced shot that includes both what's of interest, and it's surroundings. The depth of field refers to what is in focus, whether it is shallow or deep in the frame. All these features contribute to composition.
Editing:
Editing is another important part of film making, as it allows one to compose clips in a such a way to achieve the desired effect of the film. It also allows for adding in visual and audio effects as well as transitions; these features help to create parts of the film that would be non-existent in real life (i.e aliens, ghosts etc).
Sound:
In order to create atmosphere in a film (such as anticipation, fear, etc) sound is often used in an effective way to achieve such an ambience.
- Diegetic Sound - this is the sound that can be heard by the characters in the film; dialogue from other characters, sound effects of an object (a car engine, a baby crying), etc
- Non-Digetic Sound - this is the sound that cannot be heard by the characters in the film; narrative speech or commentary, soundtrack to build atmosphere, other sound effects to create ambience.
Monday, 20 September 2010
Well, Hai.
Hey, my name's Catrin Hamer.. and this is my AS Media blog. Introductions aren't my thing, but here goes.. I enjoy film and animation, and I guess I'm hoping this course will bring me closer to that which I love and enhance my film-watching experiences. Hopefully I'll be posting everything to do with my AS Media course on this blog; coursework, planning, film analysis, etc. If all goes well, I guess I'll keep you updated!
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