The purpose of camera work is to involve the audience in the scene/narrative and create a spectacle for them to witness. There are many different techniques when it comes to camera work that we will know explore. The first technique we will be looking at is the shot type, close up. In X-men Days of Future Past we can see many examples of this, for example in the a particular scene we can see denoted an argument between two characters (Charles and Eric) it then zooms in on Eric's face at the height of the argument. This connotes tension and aggression as we can see a lot of anger in Eric's face as he says his final statement. The effect on the audience could be that they are quite exhilarated by this and may want to see how other characters react to this.
The next shot type we will be looking at is a crowd shot. This is denoted when the X-Men have their first encounter with the sentinels, the X-men stand in a circle ready to fight them. The connotations of this could be tension and unprepared as the X-Men are caught off guard and must quickly form a plan to hold off the sentinels. The effect on the audience could be exhilaration as this is the first action piece in the film and will be excited to see it in its entirety.
The next piece of camera work we will be looking at is a camera angle specifically a low angle shot. This is denoted in the scene where Mystique rescues some mutants from the military the shot depicts a military officer standing above her as he looks down at her. The connotations of this could be fear and dominance as this agrees with the stereotype of men being dominant over women. The effect on the audience could be that they are quite in shock as previously Mystique has been a dominant character, so perhaps she has met her match.
The next piece of camera work we will be looking at is a tracking shot. This is denoted when Wolverine first meets Beast, he forces his way into Charles's mansion and begins to walk through the main corridor. As he walks through the camera follows his movement until Beast pulls him back. This connotes tension as we do not know how this scene will evolve from here. The effect on the audience could be tension as they do not know how the two characters will interact from this point onwards.
The final piece of camera work we will look at is Focus specifically Shallow depth of field. This is denoted when Charles is talking to Eric, Eric is in the foreground and out of focus while Charles is in the background and in focus. This could connote importance to the narrative as what Charles is saying is more important to the current conversation. The effect on the audience could be that they are intrigued as to what Eric's reaction to the conversation could be.
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
LO1 - Editing analysis
Editing is the process of arranging footage to create a narrative, applying SFX and manipulating audio and music. Edit essentially means to take out. In editing there are many different styles and methods of achieving a certain type of shot or effect. One of these techniques is called shot reverse shot structure this is where you juxtapose two images in order to create a link between them this is usually used in conversation between characters. In X-Men Days of Future Past there are a few examples of this one such example being when Wolverine first meats Beast, the camera switches between over the shoulder perspectives of the two characters as they exchange dialogue and later leads to a confrontation between the two. This clip takes place at a disequilibrium as Wolverine needs to find allies in order to help him complete his task. The connotations of this could be struggle and fear as Beast is very reluctant to help Wolverine perhaps implying that Wolverine has some previously unknown dominance over Beast. The effect on the audience could be that feel intrigue to see where this scene will lead on from here.
Another editing technique is action match. This is where an action began in one shot and is then seen within a different shot type. A few examples of this can be seen within X-Men Days of Future Past one such example being located within the previously discussed scene involving Wolverine and Beast. The shot denotes Wolverine walking down a corridor and Beast pursuing him he then does a flip off a bookcase, this is when the shot transitions behind him latching onto a chandelier and then finishes with a shot from over Wolverines shoulder. This connotes aggression and fear for the opposite character. The representations of this are that it reinforces the male stereotype of males being dominant but at the same time offers a power struggle as the previously dominant male has become the subordinate. The effect on the audience could be that they are thrilled by this sudden change in power and want to see if these positions of power shift or stay the same.
Another editing technique we will look at is called crosscutting this refers to an editing sequence that cuts between two or more narrative events that are occurring in different places simultaneously. There are many examples of quick cross cuts but there will usually be main locations in which the story will cut too. In X-Men Days of Future Past there are two main locations that are frequently cut too these are the future and 1970s Washington. The reason why we are shown these cross cuts is too have multiple characters different perspectives on certain situations that are currently effecting both past and present eras. the connotations of this could be loss and hope because we are seeing a bleak situation but are then shown the good outcomes that benefit the future characters. The effect on the audience could be that they are enveloped in the story as they can see outcomes that benefit and hinder the future characters.
Another editing technique we are going to look at is an insert shot. This is a close up shot designed to draws the viewer or audiences attention to something that was only part of the previous shot. This is usually a prop, used to connote used to show or signify something's importance to the narrative. This can be seen within the scene of magneto recovering his helmet from the pentagon. The shot denotes a large corridor but then gradually zooms in on the helmet before magneto decides to recover. This connotes importance and significance this is because the helmet is an important plot point to the story. the effect on the audience could be that they know wonder why this helmet is so significant and what part it could play later in the film.
The final technique we will be looking at is eyeline match. This is a kind of shot reverse shot structure which knows what a character is looking at. We can see an example of this in the scene where Mystique attacks a boardroom of men. The scene denotes Mystique looking at a board member on the table who is looking back at her, she then kicks him down the table and into a soldier. This connotes aggression and tension as there is a brief moment where it looks like mystique is on the back foot and she may fail. The effect on the audience could be a gripping one as they do not know whether mystique will succeed with her given task or if she may fail.
Another editing technique is action match. This is where an action began in one shot and is then seen within a different shot type. A few examples of this can be seen within X-Men Days of Future Past one such example being located within the previously discussed scene involving Wolverine and Beast. The shot denotes Wolverine walking down a corridor and Beast pursuing him he then does a flip off a bookcase, this is when the shot transitions behind him latching onto a chandelier and then finishes with a shot from over Wolverines shoulder. This connotes aggression and fear for the opposite character. The representations of this are that it reinforces the male stereotype of males being dominant but at the same time offers a power struggle as the previously dominant male has become the subordinate. The effect on the audience could be that they are thrilled by this sudden change in power and want to see if these positions of power shift or stay the same.
Another editing technique we will look at is called crosscutting this refers to an editing sequence that cuts between two or more narrative events that are occurring in different places simultaneously. There are many examples of quick cross cuts but there will usually be main locations in which the story will cut too. In X-Men Days of Future Past there are two main locations that are frequently cut too these are the future and 1970s Washington. The reason why we are shown these cross cuts is too have multiple characters different perspectives on certain situations that are currently effecting both past and present eras. the connotations of this could be loss and hope because we are seeing a bleak situation but are then shown the good outcomes that benefit the future characters. The effect on the audience could be that they are enveloped in the story as they can see outcomes that benefit and hinder the future characters.
Another editing technique we are going to look at is an insert shot. This is a close up shot designed to draws the viewer or audiences attention to something that was only part of the previous shot. This is usually a prop, used to connote used to show or signify something's importance to the narrative. This can be seen within the scene of magneto recovering his helmet from the pentagon. The shot denotes a large corridor but then gradually zooms in on the helmet before magneto decides to recover. This connotes importance and significance this is because the helmet is an important plot point to the story. the effect on the audience could be that they know wonder why this helmet is so significant and what part it could play later in the film.
The final technique we will be looking at is eyeline match. This is a kind of shot reverse shot structure which knows what a character is looking at. We can see an example of this in the scene where Mystique attacks a boardroom of men. The scene denotes Mystique looking at a board member on the table who is looking back at her, she then kicks him down the table and into a soldier. This connotes aggression and tension as there is a brief moment where it looks like mystique is on the back foot and she may fail. The effect on the audience could be a gripping one as they do not know whether mystique will succeed with her given task or if she may fail.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Monday, 5 October 2015
LO1 - Self assessed starter task
Self-assessor Billy Armitage
Peer Assessor- Jack Warwick
What is diegetic sound?
Diegetic sound is sound that is natural (ambient, sound effects)
to the Digesis; an example would be a sound the characters in the story can hear such as
dialogue or an explosion. This takes place
in pre-production, production, post production.
What is non-diegetic sound?
This is sound that only the audience
can hear and not the characters in the story, an example of this could be a narration (voice over, incidental music, music) at the start or in the middle of the film. This happens in post-production.
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation is what you can see and hear, while connotation is when you explore the meaning of something correct
Who talked about the ‘the male gaze’?
Laura mulvey talked about this in 1975 women
been represented as sex objects.
life on mars task
non digetic sounds- soundtrack, sound effects, sirens, heart monitor, transition sound effects, whispering, ringing sound
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)