Coursework Index

Index:

1) Film poster analysis
2) Mise-en-scene blog tasks
3) Star persona: video feedback and learner response
4) Lighting blog tasks
5) Sound blog tasks
6) Sound: parallel and contrapuntal video feedback and learner response
7) Cinematography blog tasks
8) Cinematography video task and learner response
9) Moonlight - trip homework
10) Blade Runner 2049 - trip homework
11) Editing blog task - 750 word analysis
12) Editing video task and learner response

13) Chicken

Editing video feedback and learner response

Feedback and learner response:

1) Type up your feedback/comments from your teacher.

2) Type up your feedback from fellow students.

3) Now reflect on your video. Did you meet the brief and successfully include the three key editing aspects we have learned?

I had to learn about the three key editing aspects we have learnt, such as the 180 degree rule and found it difficult to plan which shots I was going to do in advance 

4) What were the strengths and weaknesses of your final film? Write a detailed analysis picking out specific shots, edits and any other aspect of film language you think is relevant.

I think that my weaknesses of my final film are that I wasn't confident in selecting which camera angles to use as I am not confident with the different camera angles and am not familiar with them. I think that my strengths were the timing of the video.

5) Learner response: what aspect of editing did you find most difficult? How will you further develop your editing skills prior to starting the coursework in June?

In this editing task the aspect I found most difficult was selecting which camera angles and techniques to use as I am not familiar with them, also timing the video along side the music was difficult as there were many parts of the song which could have been used in a good effect with the video, however the video and music were simply to far apart.
I plan on further developing my skills by hopefully making more videos so that I will have further knowledge on which music I should select with the type of video and will research and put into practice the techniques and types of camera angles I could use for their effect. 

Sound Feedback

 Feedback From Mr Halsey

Great opening shot - and it works perfectly with the music. The aerial element I think is particularly effective and well selected.

Immediately obvious flip to contrapuntal - always a good sign that the task is done effectively. Again, great choice and variety of clips.

Technical issues on the parallel bit - very 'jerky' pictures of the GoPro/surfing... lost a bit of the parallel element as a result of this.


Feedback From Students

• Parallel was very fitting. Contrapuntal was unclear at times but mostly understood. The parallel was mostly unclear at the beginning with the car.

• Clear change - sound went very well with first videos

• Good choice of parallel music as it fits the scene well. Maybe make the first scene easier to tell whether it was contrapuntal or parallel.

• Very good choice of parallel music and clips as they go very well together. If the music had been synced a little bit better to the video, as the transition took a bit longer to understand.

• Editing was really good and the music was in time with videos. There was a clear difference between the parallel and contrapuntal sound.

• Loved the range of videos used. The opening shot matched. Editing was good.

• Parallel sound worked extremely well also the music worked extremely well with the timing of surfing scene. Clear indication between different sounds. Southpaw scene is maybe parallel although the upbeat music is contrapuntal with the other films. Obviously, the smooth scene would be nice with the surfing video, but technical issues.

• The music fit with the first clip really good and the clip of the two guys fighting with the calming music was very contrapuntal. The first clip was smooth.

• Good use of parallel and contrapuntal sound. For fight scenes, the contrapuntal music wasn't as dramatic as it could have been.

• The videos were in sync with the music.

• The choice of sound went well with the images and videos. The scenes could have been more explicit for the contrapuntal.

• It was easy to recognise which bit was parallel and contrapuntal.

• The timing of the videos worked well with the timing of the music.

• Parallel sound was really obvious and clear to identify. Contrapuntal was included very well, good music choice. Include more contrapuntal examples - make them more distinct.

https://youtu.be/gEFhCHShdfU

Lighting: Still image analysis

The lighting used in this shot is low key lighting, as the lighting in the shot is only shown from above the actress and causes the audience to focus on the face of the woman and causes the rest of her body appears to be out of sight. The position of the light is at a top lighting view as the audience is shown her face as she is facing down and the lighting is facing down to her. The lighting creates a sense of mystery for the audience as they wonder what the scene is about.

This is an example of high-key lighting. This lighting makes the image look more realistic. This image uses top lighting which accentuates his facial features and facial expression- bringing attention to the anger of the character in the picture.

This is an example of low-key lighting. This image uses under lighting and top lighting to make the character seem more heroic, superior and bold. The shadows created by the low-key lighting, back lights and top lights creates a sense of mystery and fear. 

This is an example of high key lighting with little filler light, creating the harsh shadow of the woman. The use of high key lighting exposes the whole of the woman, her face and body. This brings the audience's entire focus onto the woman as the high key. This image also uses key lighting which is the brightest, influential lighting.

This is an example of natural lighting coming through the blinds of a window. This creates a natural atmosphere of romanticism and love, making it seem more realistic. The shadowing on the face of the male character suggests to the audience a feeling of secrecy- as if these two people are trying to hide their relationship. 

This is an example of high key lighting with elements of low-key lighting. This image uses back lighting to create silhouettes and shadows in front of the four characters. The back lighting also means that we are unable to see the character's faces. This creates a sense of mystery as we are not able to identify these characters, creating suspense.

This is an example of high key lighting which uses key light to create a shadow of the woman. The key lighting used on half of her face creates a shadow on the opposing half of her face - this 

This is an example of high key lighting. This image uses filler lights so that there are no shadows, creating a more realistic image/scene. This image also uses top lighting which focuses on the highest points of this woman's face such as the tip of her nose and cheekbones, creating slight shadowing on her cheek bones and under her chin. This draws attention to her face and the serenity in it, creating a calm atmosphere.

This is an example of low key lighting. This image uses back lighting to create a shadow of the character in the door way. The other shadows are created on the wall if blinds through what appears to be natural lighting. The use of low key lighting sets a tense atmosphere.