Thursday 15 December 2016
Literal Bohemian Rhapsody (analysis)
This short thriller film uses the lyrics from bohemian rhapsody as its dialogue, bringing the songs lyrics and meaning to life with clever precision and attention to detail. The lyrics they chose to use in this short lends very well to a convectional thriller narrative. The opening lines are used as the standard thriller establishing shots with narrating from the main character as the shorts opening this clearly sets the tone to the thriller. The next scene uses the next part of the lyrics to build the critical conflict at the end of a thrillers 1st act. The next scene is the classic 2nd act where the tension builds up to the final act exploding into the conclusion scene where the main character dies, the main character dying at the end of a thriller is a common thriller cliche appearing in films such as
Black Swan (2010) and The Departed (2006).
Wednesday 7 December 2016
Live TV Editing
what are the challenges faced by live TV editors?
the challenges faced by live TV editors include having to make sure the right audio and video appear on the live feed on the fly. They also have to make sure that any harder edits are done quickly and effectively, edits like green screen effects have to be pre-prepared before the broadcast and then they have to make sure they are shown at the right time. Live TV editors need to make sure that every fact or stat they use is correct or believable having to accurately update stats as the broadcast goes on.
How and what is the meaning created through the editing example?
The successful edit that i showcase in this video shows a slow motion highlight/replay this edit is done to show that the event that is replayed has importance and is re-shown slowly to create effect and significance to make sure the audience remember these moments the most and to make sure that the important moment isn't forgotten.
Thursday 1 December 2016
Summary of Unit 1 work (so far)
We looked at how truth is represented in the media for
biased or propaganda means (Hillsborough Disaster - the sun)
Representation of people in reality TV (stereotypes and if
they reinforced or not)
Stuart hall’s theories on approaches to representation.
Reflective approach is a reflection of the real world;
representations are accurate to reality. For instance in the documentary, skint
they show how the lower class live. A reflective approach would be that all lower
classes live like the people in the documentary.
Intentional approach is that the representation is created
as propaganda to show opinions and make the audience follow them.
Constructionist approach is a mix of the other two
approaches.
We took photos of us in different poses, lighting and camera
angles to show how things like this can change the way we see or interoperate
images
We looked at controversial adverts showcasing that some
adverts have underling horrible meanings and implications. Discussing who might
agree with its representations or challenge them.
We also looked at print and video adverts that showed
stereotypes and we looked at others that showed how adverts could be polysemic
or anchored.
We looked at films and TV shows that feature intertextuality to show how they make the intertextuality and why they do it.
Wednesday 16 November 2016
intertextual reference example
1. scary movie remakes the scene from scream with comedic value added.
2. people who get the reference to scream could feel like there part of a select group who get the reference.
3. fans of the original film that is being referenced who also like humour and are fine with playful jabs at films they like.
4. people might like this reference since it stays faithful to the original while also adding in humour.
Wednesday 9 November 2016
Oscar Film Editing - Mad Max Editing Analysis 3 (Part 4)
This is yet another great scene in the film that shows Sixel's expertly well crafted edit. This opening scene sole purpose is too introduce us to our protagonist and the world he lives in. They start giving us this intro by giving us audio context over the opening credits making us know why this world is how it is. This introduction also showcases who our main character is perfectly using voiceover from the protagonist over the starting action allowing us to know his past and what his torments/issues are. They also show us quick flashbacks (cutaways) to his past while also showing us his current predicament giving us a even closer incite into him. There is also a quick use of jump cut in this scene when he is getting his car showing that he moving quickly to try to get away faster. The fade out in the middle of the scene is used to show that we are moving location from out in the wastes to Immortal Joe's Fortress.
Oscar Film Editing - Mad Max Editing Analysis 2 (Part 3)
This scene is one of the final scenes in Mad Max and it is the one with the most meaning and strength created by Sixel's strong editing talent. This scene shows one of the main characters, Nux sacrificing
himself to save the lives of his new found companions. The way that Sixel edited it highlighted the deep meaning of Nux's sacrifice to the whole character arc of Nux. She did this by choosing to use cuts close up of his face to showcase his growing realization of what he has to do and then using slow motion to show his full realization and the real nobility of his choice uttering his final line "witness me". crescendoing into the twisted beauty of the crash and his death on top of the beautiful score.
Tuesday 8 November 2016
Oscar Film Editing - Mad Max Editing Analysis (Part 2)
This scene is one of the many scenes in the movie that showcases Sixel's editing decision of choosing shots that were in the centre of frame. In the film most of the action stays steady and in the centre of the screen. This was done to make sure that the audience could easily concentrate on what the director and editor want them to concentrate on. This technique is a much better approach at showing action in a film than most fast action films which action is shaky and all over the place making the action way more complex to follow than it should be, Mad Max does the exact opposite of this making its edit much more smoother and successful than the average action flick. This technique also show that action films can be an well made art and more than mindless entertainment.
The film also contains other great techniques in other scenes such as jump cut speeded up visuals when guns are reloaded and fade outs
Monday 7 November 2016
Volvo Trucks Analysis
This is quite a open advert due to its concept being quite unique and abstract and by the logo not showing up till the end.
By doing this they make the audience draw in by the concept instead of turning them away by throwing loads of corporate things at the screen.
The advert shows Jean Van Damme doing a split between 2 moving Volvo trucks while giving a speech (monologue).
It isn't clear that the advert is meant to be showing the Volvo trucks strength until the slogan and the Volvo logo appear.
Thursday 3 November 2016
John Lewis Christmas Advert 2015 Analysis
This is a very open advert due it having nothing related to the brand in it till the end of the advert when the john lewis logo appears. The advert shows a little girl attempting to contact the man on the moon, we are not shown how this connects to john lewis except for a flimsy slogan at the end "show someone they're loved this christmas".
Argos TV Advert Analysis
The advert is very closed due to it having voice over and text throughout the entire advert and the logo appearing at the end and beginning, this makes the audience know where they can go to buy the products that are shown. The advert shows toys that you can be purchased at Argos and has voice over the advert talking about the products and deals at Argos. However the advert does not tells the individual prices of the items shown only giving us a range in price at the bottom
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Tuesday 1 November 2016
Film 4 idents analysis
The advert is quite closed due to the film 4 logo being present in the advert for 90% of it.
By showing the logo for most of it the audience will clearly tell what channel is being advertised.
Many references to famous films are shown such as The Shining, Et,Moonrise Kingdom and Psycho giving the audience connotations of certain films in our mind by what is shown, also the adverts are stylised like a film reel.
Although it does not show exactly what the films are and doesn't tell us what channel film4 airs on.
Sunday 30 October 2016
I, Daniel Blake & Jack Reacher age rating comparison
According to BBFC I, Daniel Blake got a 15 age rating classification due to the film containing uses of very strong language ('c**t'), as well as more frequent use of strong language ('f**k'). The film also got its 15 rating due to its visual and verbal references to prostitution. Jack Reacher however got a 12A rating by making sure its violence, language and "Taboo" themes were portrayed in mild careful ways, making sure to not show too much so not to obtain a higher rating.This was done by not showing extreme violence(gory violence for example) and cutting of an actor before they say strong language ("what the fuc-") basically implicating what is happening so the audience can follow the action but not actually showing it to avoid a 15 or 18 rating.
Thursday 20 October 2016
Wednesday 12 October 2016
Thursday 6 October 2016
Skint Analysis
Skint: Analysis
- takes a documentary stance rather to the common dramatised reality tv shows
- goes through a persons daily life to show contrast to the viewers life
- the music fits the people who are shown doesn't play music that would't fit the people e.g hard rock
- in a way the show is emotionally manipulative by showing mostly there hardships to make us feel sorry for their predicaments
Wednesday 5 October 2016
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