Thursday, February 3, 2011

What makes A Movie / Types of Movies


Cinematography is like a visual psychiatrist
Cinematography is like painting light in the dark
Editing refers to creating rhythm Editing refers to the passing of time - some parts you may speed up for impact, some parts you might slow down (like in a horror film) Graphic relationships



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Types Of Movies



TITANIC

Genre: The genre of this particular scene is "Adventure / History / Romance"
Style of acting: The actors were were moving fast, especially after the boat hit the iceberg. A majority of the cast were rushing around, doing jobs, trying to minimize the damage, and a small portion of the "upper class" actors were just sitting around, trying to work out what was going on.

Props:
The steering wheel
The wine glass
The propeller


Lighting: Dark and cold, there was a blue haze over it. The lighting in the boiler room was warm, red, and hot, creating a sense of urgency and emergency.

Setting: The movie was set the Atlantic Ocean, where the original Titanic boat sank. But the scene was set in the boiler room, outside the boat where the iceberg was, the upper class rooms, and the upper deck where ice flew on to the deck. There was also brief moments underwater on the propeller.

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS


Genre: The genre of this particular scene is "Adventure / Action / Drama"
Style of acting: The main female actor was being very demanding, and witty. As well as being creative and talented, she was very concentrated and on task. The other female actors were acting like typical 'women', shrieking and ensuring the men are pleased.
Props:
The nuts
The material
The beads
The costume
Drums
Swords
Knifes


Lighting: The lighting was very bright throughout the scene. There was lots of colours that were very contrasted.

Setting: The movie was set in landscapes throughout China, however, this particular scene was set at a temple in China. The main actors moved throughout the rooms in the temple, as well as the courtyard.

1 comment:

  1. You have a clear understanding of the film conventions and codes and I look forward to seeing your film come together well done :)

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