Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, April 11
Video:
vocabulary:
foley- creating sound effects by watching the picture and mimicking the action, often with props that do not necessarily match the action (for example: breaking celery for cracking bones)
Photo: shape photos critique
final splatter photos due Wednesday
vocabulary:
foley- creating sound effects by watching the picture and mimicking the action, often with props that do not necessarily match the action (for example: breaking celery for cracking bones)
Photo: shape photos critique
final splatter photos due Wednesday
Friday, April 1, 2011
movie review guidelines
Here are the movie review guidelines:
You don’t need a degree in English to be a good movie reviewer, and that everyone is invited to rate & critique a movie here. However, as you step into reviewing movies professionally, there are certain quality and guidelines that your critiques should possess. You should not use generalized opinions such as “oh, it was a great movie” or “the acting was horrible”, but rather give specific reasons and the whys.
Your Name
Period
Title of the movie
Paragraph 1
You will need to include the following: name of the film, prominent stars of the film, director of the film, basic setting ( time and place), and type of film ( comedy, adventure, drama, etc.)
Paragraph 2
You will need to write a plot summary for the movie. Do not reveal the ending. Discuss at least 5 events and be sure to cover the entire scope of the movie, except the very end.
Paragraph 3
Discuss one aspect of filmmaking. You may choose from acting, direction, editing, costume design, set design, photography, background music, or anything else you may think of. Be sure that you are specific and cite examples from the movie.
Paragraph 4
Discuss another aspect of filmmaking. You may choose from acting, direction, editing, costume design, set design, photography, background music, or anything else you may think of, but obviously choose something different from what you discussed in the previous paragraph. Be sure that you are specific and cite examples from the movie.
Paragraph 5
Give your overall reaction to the film as well as your opinion on the quality of the film. also include your recommendations for potential viewers.
Now, let’s look at what you need to do BEFORE you even start writing a single word:
Steps
(From MovieFilmReview.com)
You don’t need a degree in English to be a good movie reviewer, and that everyone is invited to rate & critique a movie here. However, as you step into reviewing movies professionally, there are certain quality and guidelines that your critiques should possess. You should not use generalized opinions such as “oh, it was a great movie” or “the acting was horrible”, but rather give specific reasons and the whys.
Your Name
Period
Title of the movie
Paragraph 1
You will need to include the following: name of the film, prominent stars of the film, director of the film, basic setting ( time and place), and type of film ( comedy, adventure, drama, etc.)
Paragraph 2
You will need to write a plot summary for the movie. Do not reveal the ending. Discuss at least 5 events and be sure to cover the entire scope of the movie, except the very end.
Paragraph 3
Discuss one aspect of filmmaking. You may choose from acting, direction, editing, costume design, set design, photography, background music, or anything else you may think of. Be sure that you are specific and cite examples from the movie.
Paragraph 4
Discuss another aspect of filmmaking. You may choose from acting, direction, editing, costume design, set design, photography, background music, or anything else you may think of, but obviously choose something different from what you discussed in the previous paragraph. Be sure that you are specific and cite examples from the movie.
Paragraph 5
Give your overall reaction to the film as well as your opinion on the quality of the film. also include your recommendations for potential viewers.
Now, let’s look at what you need to do BEFORE you even start writing a single word:
Steps
- Watch a movie, and during the movie, think about what you like and don’t like about it. Try to remember these things, because you will need them during the writing part.
- Go home, and write down all the information that you gathered during the movie. Let all the information sit for up to a day because you need time to think over the movie. But, don’t let yourself take more than a day, because if you wait too long, you tend to lose interest and forget important things that you felt.
- Write all the information down in a format that is readable for others. Remember to include a basic summary for people who haven’t heard of the movie, but remember to not give away the ending, or any other part that they wouldn’t want to have ruined for them.
- Remember to aim for about 600-700 words for the entire review.
- Hand out copies of your review to other people, so they can have the chance to read your opinion, and after time, you may start to get people wanting more and more reviews.
Monday, March 28, 2011
march 28
video;
Vocabulary:
Box rental/ kit fee- A fee/ allowance paid to a crewmember for providing his/her own equipment for use in a production. For example: makeup usually gets a kit fee because they bring their own makeup and supplies (cotton swabs, brushes, etc.)
Vocabulary:
Box rental/ kit fee- A fee/ allowance paid to a crewmember for providing his/her own equipment for use in a production. For example: makeup usually gets a kit fee because they bring their own makeup and supplies (cotton swabs, brushes, etc.)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday, March 25
Video:
vocabulary:
Boom- a telescoping arm/ pole able to hold a camera or mic
If you were on the fieldtrip yesterday, you need to make up the quiz today.
Photo: Final 5 black and white photos showing a range of values and form due Wed.
If you were on the fieldtrip yesterday, you can make up the Ansel Adams and Edward Weston questions.
vocabulary:
Boom- a telescoping arm/ pole able to hold a camera or mic
If you were on the fieldtrip yesterday, you need to make up the quiz today.
Photo: Final 5 black and white photos showing a range of values and form due Wed.
If you were on the fieldtrip yesterday, you can make up the Ansel Adams and Edward Weston questions.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wed. March 23
Video:
Tools of the trade:
Black wrap- black aluminum foil used for covering lights, making small flags, and controlling light spill
Photo:
We are beginning a section on value and form.
Summarize the information in the handout.
Tools of the trade:
Black wrap- black aluminum foil used for covering lights, making small flags, and controlling light spill
Photo:
We are beginning a section on value and form.
Summarize the information in the handout.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thurs, March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Video: Vocabulary:
Above-the-line- the expenses that are associated with getting the movie made such as director, cast, producers, script. In major studio films these expenses are higher than the below-the-line expenses.
Literally "above the line" on the budget sheet.
Below-the-line- the expenses that are associated with the physical production such as set construction, permits, location, etc.
Literally "below the line" on the budget sheet.
Video: Vocabulary:
Above-the-line- the expenses that are associated with getting the movie made such as director, cast, producers, script. In major studio films these expenses are higher than the below-the-line expenses.
Literally "above the line" on the budget sheet.
Below-the-line- the expenses that are associated with the physical production such as set construction, permits, location, etc.
Literally "below the line" on the budget sheet.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tues, March 15
Video:
vocabulary:
Room Tone- the ambient noise- the total sound that exists in an area (without people talking or moving around)
-When the sound guys to hold for room tone, everybody freezes so he can record the ambient noise. Having the room tone recorded can be useful later in editing.
Photo:
Texture- element of art
vocabulary:
Room Tone- the ambient noise- the total sound that exists in an area (without people talking or moving around)
-When the sound guys to hold for room tone, everybody freezes so he can record the ambient noise. Having the room tone recorded can be useful later in editing.
Photo:
Texture- element of art
Friday, March 11, 2011
Monday, March 14
Video:
More notes on being a PA:
To be a good PA-
1. Be a good listener. You may even want to keep a small notebook and pencil in your pocket.
2. Be responsible and do your job. You are easy to replace.
3. Learn as much as you can. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different departments and what they do.
4. Don't complain. (See number 2)
Photo:
Review of the quiz.
-retake available-
More notes on being a PA:
To be a good PA-
1. Be a good listener. You may even want to keep a small notebook and pencil in your pocket.
2. Be responsible and do your job. You are easy to replace.
3. Learn as much as you can. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different departments and what they do.
4. Don't complain. (See number 2)
Photo:
Review of the quiz.
-retake available-
Friday, March 11
Video: vocabulary:
PA (production assistant) (gopher- as in go for this, go for that)
-PAs are in every department. They do not have a union, unlike most positions in film.
In the film industry you usually get your early experience as a PA. It is a good way to learn about the different departments when you are starting out.
Photo:
quiz on color today
PA (production assistant) (gopher- as in go for this, go for that)
-PAs are in every department. They do not have a union, unlike most positions in film.
In the film industry you usually get your early experience as a PA. It is a good way to learn about the different departments when you are starting out.
Photo:
quiz on color today
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wed. March 9
Video:
LTV viewing and critique. Pick three things that were done well and three things that could have been done better. Be specific. Write it in your notebook under questions and writing.
Photo:
Fill light- a light used to reduce the contrast and illuminate the shadows on a subject.
- Not as bright as the key light.
***Quiz on color schemes coming Friday***
You can review your notes with the PowerPoint on the server.
LTV viewing and critique. Pick three things that were done well and three things that could have been done better. Be specific. Write it in your notebook under questions and writing.
Photo:
Fill light- a light used to reduce the contrast and illuminate the shadows on a subject.
- Not as bright as the key light.
***Quiz on color schemes coming Friday***
You can review your notes with the PowerPoint on the server.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tues. March 8
video:
vocab:
sandbag/shotbag- a sturdy bag filled with sand or shot that is used to balance or weight a stand or equipment
Boa bag- a long sandbag that can be wrapped around something.
These come in different weights.
Photo:
vocabulary:
Key light- the main light on a subject.
- If the key light is directly in front of the subject, it will flatten them out. = not good
- You want the key light at an angle to the subject.
- When you are outside, in the daytime, the key light is the sun.
vocab:
sandbag/shotbag- a sturdy bag filled with sand or shot that is used to balance or weight a stand or equipment
Boa bag- a long sandbag that can be wrapped around something.
These come in different weights.
Photo:
vocabulary:
Key light- the main light on a subject.
- If the key light is directly in front of the subject, it will flatten them out. = not good
- You want the key light at an angle to the subject.
- When you are outside, in the daytime, the key light is the sun.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Monday, March 7
Video:
C47-
wooden clothespin
-used to clip gels to barn doors (wood doesn't conduct heat)
-also used to clip just about anything to just about anything else, very useful to have around
-don't be a noob calling it a clothespin
C47-
wooden clothespin
-used to clip gels to barn doors (wood doesn't conduct heat)
-also used to clip just about anything to just about anything else, very useful to have around
-don't be a noob calling it a clothespin
Friday, March 4
Video:
Cheese Plate- an aluminum plate with holes drilled in it
- used to mount cameras or monitors to different surfaces- (you don't always use a tripod)
photo:
dodge- lightens the pixels (area of photo)
burn- darkens the pixels (or area of photo)
Used in darkroom photography and photoshop.
Use these to:
1. improve the exposure of your photo and bring out detail
2. direct the viewer's attention using highlights and shadows
3. create impact with dramatic highlights and shadows
Cheese Plate- an aluminum plate with holes drilled in it
- used to mount cameras or monitors to different surfaces- (you don't always use a tripod)
photo:
dodge- lightens the pixels (area of photo)
burn- darkens the pixels (or area of photo)
Used in darkroom photography and photoshop.
Use these to:
1. improve the exposure of your photo and bring out detail
2. direct the viewer's attention using highlights and shadows
3. create impact with dramatic highlights and shadows
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thurs. March 3
Video and photo-
vocabulary:
C-stand: (short for Century stand)- a metal stand with tripod legs that can be folded together for flat storage. Found in the grip dept. used rigging and lighting
Grip head: a clamp that goes on the end of a c-stand. Used to hold up umbrellas, flags, etc.
vocabulary:
C-stand: (short for Century stand)- a metal stand with tripod legs that can be folded together for flat storage. Found in the grip dept. used rigging and lighting
Grip head: a clamp that goes on the end of a c-stand. Used to hold up umbrellas, flags, etc.
Wed. March 2
photo:
gradient- photoshop tool that makes a color fill with a gradual change from one color to another
- found in the same tool button as the paint bucket
gradient- photoshop tool that makes a color fill with a gradual change from one color to another
- found in the same tool button as the paint bucket
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, Feb 28
Vocabulary: tools of the trade:
Pancake- a 1/8 apple box- a piece of wood 1/8 the height of an apple box, used for propping, leveling, and much more.
Pancake- a 1/8 apple box- a piece of wood 1/8 the height of an apple box, used for propping, leveling, and much more.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
monday, Feb. 14
Happy Valentine's Day!
Video:
Vocabulary-
Flag: A piece of fabric stretched on a metal frame. Used to control light-
-protect the camera lens from flare, blocks liht that you don't want
Cutter: bigger or odd shaped flag
Flag with floppy: a flag with an extra piece of fabric sewn on one side.
Photo:
****DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR FIELD TRIP FORMS*****
Agenda:
PowerPoint on color and color schemes- You will be taking notes.
Video:
Vocabulary-
Flag: A piece of fabric stretched on a metal frame. Used to control light-
-protect the camera lens from flare, blocks liht that you don't want
Cutter: bigger or odd shaped flag
Flag with floppy: a flag with an extra piece of fabric sewn on one side.
Photo:
****DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR FIELD TRIP FORMS*****
Agenda:
PowerPoint on color and color schemes- You will be taking notes.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tues. Jan 4
Video:
After watching this week's episode of LTV, write five things that were done well and five things that need improving. Pick one of each to elaborate on.
Photo:
notebook:
Aesthetics:
The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and value of art.
2 big questions: What is art?
What is beauty?
Agenda:
1. Read the aesthetics scenario. (circle any words you don't know)
2. In writing summarize the scenario and the question/questions.
3. Write your opinions/answers.
Full sentences only, please.
You will be sharing your answers with the class.
After watching this week's episode of LTV, write five things that were done well and five things that need improving. Pick one of each to elaborate on.
Photo:
notebook:
Aesthetics:
The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and value of art.
2 big questions: What is art?
What is beauty?
Agenda:
1. Read the aesthetics scenario. (circle any words you don't know)
2. In writing summarize the scenario and the question/questions.
3. Write your opinions/answers.
Full sentences only, please.
You will be sharing your answers with the class.
Jan. 3, 2011
2011! Welcome back!
Video:
Good news; we have the sd cards and can begin using the other cameras.
How to white balance:
1. Have someone with a white t-shirt or a piece of paper stand in the lighting.
2. Push the WHITE BAL button until it says AWB Ach or Bch.
3. Focusing on the white paper or shirt, hold down the button until it finishes white balancing. It will say AWB ABB OK when it is done.
4. Repeat this every time you change lighting situations.
Photo:
Everyone should be working on their photo mash ups. They are due at the end of the day on Thursday.
Video:
Good news; we have the sd cards and can begin using the other cameras.
How to white balance:
1. Have someone with a white t-shirt or a piece of paper stand in the lighting.
2. Push the WHITE BAL button until it says AWB Ach or Bch.
3. Focusing on the white paper or shirt, hold down the button until it finishes white balancing. It will say AWB ABB OK when it is done.
4. Repeat this every time you change lighting situations.
Photo:
Everyone should be working on their photo mash ups. They are due at the end of the day on Thursday.
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