IRACING
I - Institution Is the production company that published the film. For example, Fellah Pi ctur es produced 'The Grudge', and the Warner Brothers produced 'The Exorcist'.
R - Representation Is how a film genre represents certain people by gender, appearance or race. Pretty, 'dumb' blondes for example are always stereotyped as a typical horror films victim.
A- Audience Is the audience and age a film or company aim to direct their film's attention towards (Usually 15-25).
C - Construction Includes a films scene & its props used, as well as said scenes camera shots and angles.
I - Ideology Is giving cryptic messages and fourth wall-breaking questions to play with the audiences mind.
N - Narrative Is how the film goes about telling the story to its audience.
G - Genre Is the category a movie is that a film is directed towards. Horror, Comedy & Romance are good examples. Sub-Genre's are branches of a specific genre, such as 'Slasher' and 'Psychological' being sub-genres of the Horror genre.
R - Representation Is how a film genre represents certain people by gender, appearance or race. Pretty, 'dumb' blondes for example are always stereotyped as a typical horror films victim.
A- Audience Is the audience and age a film or company aim to direct their film's attention towards (Usually 15-25).
C - Construction Includes a films scene & its props used, as well as said scenes camera shots and angles.
I - Ideology Is giving cryptic messages and fourth wall-breaking questions to play with the audiences mind.
N - Narrative Is how the film goes about telling the story to its audience.
G - Genre Is the category a movie is that a film is directed towards. Horror, Comedy & Romance are good examples. Sub-Genre's are branches of a specific genre, such as 'Slasher' and 'Psychological' being sub-genres of the Horror genre.
P reliminary Task
We were given the task to film a short clip, within any genre & sub-genre of our choice, to showcase our initial understanding of filming and camera techniques. (Located via the tab 'Research > Preliminary Task)
We used a variety of camera shots, angles and techniques, including over the shoulder shots biding to the 180degree rule, close ups and jump cuts.
We used a variety of camera shots, angles and techniques, including over the shoulder shots biding to the 180degree rule, close ups and jump cuts.
Do's & Don'ts of Film ing
Our group had been given the task to film two short clips, one showcasing the Do's, and one showcasing the Don'ts of Media & Filmography. (Located via the tab 'Research > Do's & Don'ts')
JL
24/09/14 (Edited - 19/11/14)
24/09/14 (Edited - 19/11/14)
Storyboarding
The 180 Degree rule restricts a camera's angle and positioning when filming a conversation. In theory, if two people were facing eachother, the camera must be placed looking over each persons right shoulder, or respectively, left shoulder. If the scene were to defy this rule, the viewer would see both people facing either right or left, breaking the immersion that they are actually having a conversation in front of one another.
An exception to when this rule can be broken is if the scenes is deliberatly implying that two people, supposedly having a conversation with eachother, are actually in different locations, which would likely be revealed later in the scene or sequence.
An exception to when this rule can be broken is if the scenes is deliberatly implying that two people, supposedly having a conversation with eachother, are actually in different locations, which would likely be revealed later in the scene or sequence.
When in the planning stages of creating a film, or in our case an Opening Title Sequence (OTS) or even short Preliminary task, a storyboard is recommended to gain a clear understanding of how shots will be premised, angled & whether movement will be involved in said shot.
Principles of Continuity
Continuity in film is a very important aspect, giving the notion of realism to the audience. In creating a realistic atmosphere, stage and set of events, the viewer can become fully invested and immersed, contributing to there viewing experience. Keeping continuity in a scene requires the scene, lighting, actors and especially props to stay relative between shots and breaks in filming. This can be easily accomplished by not tempering with the surrounding props, and keeping relative positions during changes in a scenes camera a
ngles. Continuity can also be effected if a scene includes and object or item that doesn't fit in said films setting or time period (for example, the image shown to the right).
ngles. Continuity can also be effected if a scene includes and object or item that doesn't fit in said films setting or time period (for example, the image shown to the right).
The 180-Degree Rule
The 180degree rule is a basic guideline regarding the space between two or more characters or objects within a scene. The principles of this rule require the axis, an imaginary line, which connects both characters. By keeping the camera on one side of this axis for every shot in the scene, the first character is always framed right of the second character, who in turn is always framed left of the first character. |
Camera Angles / Shots
Extreme Long Shot This films a large location or wide scope of said location along with its contents, usually relatable to the scenes context and appropriate setting for the film. A point of interest is also usually centered within the shot, giving the audience something to focus on and presume assumptions about. |
Close Up This films at a closer view of the subject, allowing the viewer to get a closer view of said person or object, being more directed toward something, or to show off an alternate perspective of the subject. Zooming in so close on a person or object can give the notion of tension and anxiousness, be it either an action or horror film. |
Birds-Eye View This films a scene from a birds-eye view, usually looking straight down from up in the sky (commonly filmed via helicopter or from atop a building rooftop). This can be used to show the expanse of a wide area & its contents. For example, a zombie-genre film might use this to show the mass of zombies populating a specific area or section of city streets. |
Worms-Eye View This films from a worms-eye view, usually looking straight up from the ground or floor of any surface. Examples of this camera angle might be to show a cluttered & packed location such as a city center, or to give the impression we are looking through an inanimate objects 'eyes', seeing someone pick up said object. |
Canted View This films a scene or object at a slightly off-kiltered view, giving the shot a diagonal look. This can be used to portray a sense of distortion and danger, making the viewer feel as if something is wrong. For example, this angle is commonly used in horror films to portray when the scene is building up to a climax or jump-scare. |
JL
20/11/14 (Edited 22/11/14)
20/11/14 (Edited 22/11/14)
Camera Movements
Pan MovementThe Pan movement rotates on the spot, generally in the immediate 45degree angle in front of the camera. This movement might be used to show off a battlefield in a war or medieval film. | |
| Tilt MovementThe Tilt movement tilts upward or downward on the spot, showing off a tall or small subject. This movement might be used to show the scale of an enemy or building/structure. |
Follow Movement The Follow movement moves along with the subject and keeps at a steady level while keeping the subject centered throughout the shot. This movement might be used during a car chase, keeping the car(s) in shot at all times while the background passes by. | |
| Arc Movement The Arc movement moves alongside a stationary subject, keeping said subject centered throughout the shot, while panning slightly to accomplish the centering. This movement might be used to pan around a leader of an army, showing off his leadership of said army. |
Dolly Movement The Dolly movement moves forwards or backwards, towards or away from a subject, making said subject grow or shrink throughout the shot. This movement might be used to build tension toward a specific character prior to a fight scene, such as Kill Bill or The Matrix series'. | |
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Crane Movement The Crane movement moves vertically or horizontally rising in height while keeping the subject centered in the shot. This movement might be used to show a chase scene between two or more people from an easier and more pronounced angle. | |
Rolling Movement
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The Rolling camera movement moves throughout a scene, usually for over five minutes, without cutting once and keeping the camera 'rolling'. Some famous scenes have been awarded in films for using this camera movement in such an impactful way.
Hand-Held Camera The Hand-Held camera movement is shown through the lens and eyes of a video camera, if said footage was to be extracted and viewed elsewhere. Usually in these films, we are treated to an overly amount of character development, and very few glimpses of the villain/monster itself. | |
JL
21/11/14 (Edited 22/11/14)
21/11/14 (Edited 22/11/14)
Horror Cliche's
Cliche's in horror films pop up more than you'd expect, following the same stereotypical trends we've grown to believe, such as Female victims and Black Male's dying mid-way through the film in a big and awesome way. For example, the final person to survive in most horror films is stereotypically a brunette female, who has not commited any 'sins' such as smoking/drugs and sex.
Roles Assigned
HANGMAN (Opening Title Sequence)
-Cameraman
-Editor
-Actor
Faceless (10 camera shots)
-Actor
Preliminary Tasks
-Actor
-Editor
Evaluation Questions
-Commentator
-Evaluator
-Cameraman
-Editor
-Actor
Faceless (10 camera shots)
-Actor
Preliminary Tasks
-Actor
-Editor
Evaluation Questions
-Commentator
-Evaluator
Completed Tasks
Primary (Video / Audio)
-The Exchange (First filming)
-Preliminary Task
-Faceless (10 camera shots)
-Conventions of Media
-HANGMAN - Opening Title Sequence
-Preliminary Task
-Faceless (10 camera shots)
-Conventions of Media
-HANGMAN - Opening Title Sequence
Secondary (Written)
-Good features of an opening title sequence (OTS)
-Do's & Don'ts of Media
-OTS Plan (Limbus)
-Opening Title Sequence Analysis & Features
-Final OTS Plan - HANGMAN
-OTS (Hangman) evaluation
-Finished Weebly page
-Do's & Don'ts of Media
-OTS Plan (Limbus)
-Opening Title Sequence Analysis & Features
-Final OTS Plan - HANGMAN
-OTS (Hangman) evaluation
-Finished Weebly page