Preliminary Exercise My Ideal Camera Movement

 

Tracking Shot (Camera movement)

A tracking shot is any image where one or more moving subjects or persons are being followed or tracked by a moving camera. Lateral camera movement, which occurred almost exclusively on dolly tracks, was previously referred to as "tracking." A camera would "track-left" or "track-right," while forward movement was called a "dolly-out" and backward movement a "push in."

We can see this type if movement in films like 

Russian Ark (2002) film 

The Player (1992) film 

Snake Eyes (2021) film 

Atonement (2007) film 

Children of Men (2006) film.

 In this video we see tracking shots in action 🠋

This is a camera movement that I'll be using a lot in my movies, because of its intense and entertaining view.

Source:  What is a Tracking Shot — 25 Best Tracking Shot Examples (studiobinder.com)

Preliminary Exercise the Importance of sound in Film (14)

 

FILM

A bad sound quality can be reason why a production of a film can be ruined and eventually not be seen to perform to its best ability, that's why having a good and clear sound in film is very important.

there are different types of sounds in film, but these are the most common once:

-Dialogue

-music

-sound effects 

Direct context is given via dialogue while sound effects and music combine to create a feeling of reality and atmosphere. 

Some examples of sounds in film down below

On this video foley artist John Roesch explains the difference of sounds in film and how they are made, he explains when it's good to use certain objects and when it's not.

these links show the making of sounds in a movie:

Ratatouille 

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/623AklIXor8

The Grinch 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GcP7mCUyk2Q

Reflection

With the research made I've learned the importance of sound in film and the different characteristics and scenarios that can be used with it to give to the viewers a more real and enjoyable feeling making them be more entertain and engage with the movie.

Preliminary Exercise 13 introduction to sound film

 PARAGRAPH

Sound and film adds contextual information and sets the right tone or theme for each scene, when you watch film you hear different types of sounds effects or music, things like sound support the genre, setting, and characters in the storytelling of film by establishing the mood and things like the atmosphere in the film, this adds things like context and tone, the sound is also really important because it makes the audience look at the film with more appealing eyes,

Score: ______/20marks
Word	Meaning and example
Sound in film	Films are produced using three types of sounds: human voices, music, and sound effects. These three types of sounds are crucial for a film to feel realistic for the audience
Sound engineer	1.    a technician dealing with acoustics for a broadcast or musical performance. Example- Digital sound software. Acoustics
Soundtrack	a recording of the musical accompaniment to a movie. Example- the soundtrack may feature music that was not recorded for the film but fits its overall mood and tone
Score	provide a means to orchestrate multiple modalities in the creation of expressive works of art and performance. Examples- The score comprises several orchestral, instrumental, or choral pieces
Incidental Music	music written to accompany or point up the action or mood of a dramatic performance on stage, film, radio, television, or recording
Theme music	a song or melody strongly associated with someone or something example- the first four notes of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
Sound effects	·         a sound other than speech or music made artificially for use in a play, movie, or other broadcast production. Bats or birds flying: Leather or rubber gloves flapping, or an umbrella being opened and closed rapidly.
Dialogue	conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie example- They hung their head and mumbled, “It is fine if you do not want me to come.
Ambient Sound	the background or surrounding noise present. Example- rainfall, thunder, crickets, or birds
Voiceover	a piece of narration in a movie or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.

Section B: Becoming a sound engineer. Identify the types of sounds to support each theme.

 

What types of sound would you select to support the visuals in the introduction to movie set at a Cabin/The Woods?

1.    A Cabin/The Woods (Horror)
Music (List 6 words used to describe this music)	Ominous, Eerie, suspenseful, scary, spiritic, intense
Sound Effects (List 10 effects)	Door/floor creaking, rat crawling, knife scraping, Whispers, Ghost sounds, screams, bones breaking, jumps scare sounds, bleeding, dripping
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.)	Do you want to play a game – Saw What's your favorite scary movie – Scream Here’s Johnny – the shining ITS ALIVE - Frankenstein

 

 

2.    Basketball Game (Teen Drama)
Music (List 6 words used to describe this music)	Upbeat, happy, supportive, positive, possibly romantic, suspenseful
Sound Effects (List 10 effects)	Sneakers squeaking on the court, swish of the ball through the net, buzzer signaling end of quarter, crowd cheering, referees whistling, dribbling sounds, coach's instructions, basketball bouncing, timeout buzzer, scoreboard buzzer indicating a point.
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.)	"Pass it to me" " love you" "How did you miss that bucket" "Who's number 11" “Pass it to me” “I love you” “How did you miss that bucket” “Who’s number 11”

 

 

3.    Urban City Scene (Triller)
Music (List 6 words used to describe this music)	·         Serious ·         Intense ·         Suspenseful ·         Loud ·         Fast-paced ·         Impactful
Sound Effects (List 10 effects)	·         Footsteps ·         Talking ·         Train engine ·         Plane ·         Car horns ·         Money change ·         Chair ·         Water drip ·         Whistling ·         Mice
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.)	o    "You can run, but you cant hide" - FNAF Movie o    "Get over here" - Mortal Kombat o    "Look behind you" - Don't Look Behind You "It's not over" — The notebook ·         “You can run, but you cant hide” - FNAF Movie ·         “Get over here” – Mortal Kombat ·         “Look behind you” – Don’t Look Behind You ·         “It’s not over” – The notebook

 

4.    Car Chase (Action)
Music (List 6 words used to describe this music)	a muted pulse with drum machines,  needle drops, calm, loud, hectic
Sound Effects (List 10 effects)	Police sirens, Engines, screeching tires, horn honking, metal crunching, shattering glasses, gunshots, revving motorcycles, helicopter blades chopping, explosives
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.)	“drive”, “hold on tight”, “We’ve got company”, ”step on it:

 

 

5.    Friends chilling at the park (crime)
Music (List 6 words used to describe this music)	Progressive, impatient, paranoic, oversuspicious, mistrustful, abrupt
Sound Effects (List 10 effects)	People laughing Tension building up Phone notification Typing noise Bird noises Tree noises Gound sounds People commenting Birds flying footsteps
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.)	“Say hello to my little friend”-Scarface “Do you wanna play a game?” -saw “i don’t wanna be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me “-The departed “i coulda been a contender” -On the waterfront (1954)

 

REFLECTION

In this excersie i learned the different types of scenarios, sounds, and words in film while also working with different themes and creating my own one, one of my team mates defined and made an example of the words while the rest of my group and i worked on the scenarios of each theme, my personal thought about my work and my teammate's work is that we did a good job and we elaborated and constructed the subject well.

Preliminary Excercise 11: Camera movement storyboard

 The objective of this assignment is to understand and Exercise the use of different camera angles and shot sizes, in order to complete this Exercise you need tools like a camera and also a peace of paper and a pencil to draw your ideas, is important to create a storyboard because it lets you be more organize in what you want to create.

Reflection 

I learn the basics of shot sizes and the use of different camera angles as well as the tone, this storyboard will guide me into actually doing my pictures/videos . 

Preliminary Excercise 4: Analyzing Mise en Scene

Activity 4: Defining and Analyzing the Elements of Mise en scene and Genre Conventions

 

Objective: Students will learn about the elements of mise en scene and their signification to conveying genre codes. They will research and analyze mise en scene and genre conventions by preparing a case study of a film

·         In this assignment, students will work in groups of 3.

·         Students will define the vocabulary terms in Section A and provide (1) example to support their understanding.

·         In Section B, they will document the general information of the film decided by the group.

·         Section C,

1.      students will pick the opening film clip from the movie and identify the elements of mise en scene in the sequence.

2.      They will select still frames from the movie to support each element and identify characteristics of each element. (Setting = Location, time of day, time period, etc.).

3.      Film producers encode messages in their films, document the messages each still frame is communicating by using each element.

4.      Students will also document how the elements create mood and support the genre of the film.

5.      Document the production jobs responsible for each mise en scene element.

Section A: Vocabulary

Score: ______/32 marks
Word	Meaning and example
Mise en scene in film	Define: the arrangement of scenery and stage properties in a play Example: In A Madea Family Funeral, there is seating set up with a casket in the front of the room.
Codes	Define: represent the underlying systems of signs and symbols which create meaning Example: smoke=fire
Film Genre	Define: a stylistic or thematic category of motion pictures solely based on similarities either in the narrative elements, emotional response, or aesthetic approach Example: Romance, Comedy, Horror
Iconography	Define: the visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these Example: Dove represents peace
Characters in film	Define: a person or people being in a narrative Example:
Setting	Define: the scenery, time, place, circumstances in which events occur in cinematography Example: Aunt Bam, Heathrow, and Vianne in A Madea Family Funeral
Acting	Define: the practice of communication messages about emotions, ideas, artistic expression, and plots Example: a character can be dramatic and extra to show they like drama
Costume	Define: an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place or thing Example: Expensive, name brand clothing to show a character is wealthy
Hair and make-up	Define: portray characters to create a look Example: exaggerated hair and makeup can show a character is different from everyone else
Composition in Film	Define: the arrangement of visual information within a camera frame Example: a person in the front of the frame can be serious while the person in the back can make silly faces, to show the contrast between the two people
Color	Define: sets the tone of a scene before any of the actors have even uttered a word Example: Harley Quinn’s red and blue colors
Set-design	Define: the creation of the physical space in which the action of a performed event takes place Example: A car chase in the city
Props	Define: a portable object other than furniture or costume Example: watch, phone, backpack
Lighting	Define: the contrast of light showcased and how light has been used by the director to create the mood Example: Dim lighting in a cemetery
Blocking in film	Define: where, when, and how subjects are placed and move within the frame Example: a conversation between two people
Tone in film	Define: the attitude that an artist has towards the subject matter of something they create Example: happy tone when a long lost relationship reunites

 

Section B

General Information of Film
Film Title (1 mark): A Madea Family Funeral	Media Institution Name (1 mark):
Film Studio (s) (1 mark):	Director (1 mark): Josh Boone
Year released (1 mark): 2019	Genre and sub-genres (2 marks): Drama Comedy
Cost of production (Budget) (1mark): $20 Million	Box Office (1 mark): 75.8 million USD
A brief synopsis of the film. Three lines max. in your own words. (3 marks):   When Madea, Joe, Aunt Bam, and other family members assemble for an anniversary party that goes horribly wrong, a happy reunion in Georgia becomes an unexpected nightmare. Madea and the family quickly discover themselves attending a funeral that doesn't go as planned instead of having fun and relaxing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section C

 

 

Setting
Definition: the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops
	Setting is… At a funeral home
	Message: a place where to share your last moments with someone you lost
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: mournful, grief
Location (Where and geographic description): a small funeral home
Time Period: 2010s
Time of Day: afternoon
Culture/moral values of the setting: family and friends come together to celebrate the life of a person
Job title: Lizbeth Aguilar as set dresser
Acting
Definition: movements, gestures, and intonations to portray a character
	The acting is... Lighthearted and relaxed
	Messages
	Something can go wrong at any time
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: humorous, chill
Character portrayed: a strong, street smarted old woman
Character appearance: (Tall, short, skinny, muscular, male, female, attractive, etc.) Female, old, big, exaggerated makeup
Character actions: uses hands to express words (talk with her hands)
Facial expressions and body language: exaggerated facial expressions, calm and unserious body language
Voice quality/ tone: vulgar, with much knowledge
Job title: Tyler Perry as the cast
Set Design: Décor and Props
Definition: movable or portable items on a stage or a set
	Set-design (décor and props)… Hat, book, bookstand, curtains
	Message: sharing how you and the deceased person were connected
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: memorable, Reminiscing
Décor: (Example red and black checkered floors, yellow walls, modern furniture, old shabby curtains, etc.) glittery blue and white curtains
Props: bookstand, book, hat
Job title: Dennis Donegan, Taran Alderman
Costumes, hair and make-up
Definition: help actors portray their characters by using hair and make-up to create a look.
	The costume is…. Detailed and tumultuous The hair and make up is Bright and intense
	Message: the message talks about how old generations can come together and support each other.
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: the atmosphere sorrowful and mournful.
Costumes: blaring
Hair: captivating
Make-up: excessive
Job title: Nikki Bell, Andrea C. Brotherton, Roosevelt Cartwright, Syretta L. Bell, Brian Butler, Char Coats-Crump, Manny Davila, Benji Dove, Julie Hill-parker, Shantel Jordan as makeup artists
Lighting
Definition: the direction, quality, source, or color of light.
	The lighting is key lighting, making the scene look clear and comprehensible
	Message: the message talks about how bright and holy the place is
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: the opening sequence is sorrowful making up for a sad mood at first.
Light Direction: frontal light
Light Source:  Daylight balanced arc lamp
Light Quality: hard light
Job title: Kira Potter, Dwayne Thomas as the gaffers
Composition
Definition: the way elements of a scene are arranged in a camera frame
	The composition is... Madea and the casket are in the front while everybody else is in the background
	Message: to show how important the deceased person was to Madea
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: sorrowful, depressing
Framing Balance: set in the middle so the frame is symmetrical
Depth of Field: Madea in the front center while all other observers and in the back sides
Focus: Madea and the casket
Job title: Richard J. Vialet
Color
Definition: sets the overall tone of the film.
	The color is …… Warm and neutral colors
	Message: Madea and her family hear the news about the passing
	Atmosphere/mood of the opening sequence: shocked, flabbergasted
Dominant Colors: yellow, grey, orange
Meanings of colors: to show their age
Job title: Jeff Kujan