Media blog 2 - Coursework Mr Halsey: October 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

sound video feedback and LR

students WWW and EBI

WWW;very well done . Good choice of music and followed brief really well and great transition.
EBI; music cut at the end

WWW; Love how the music goes really well with the scene.
EBI; At the end the music cuts off.

www;Good use of parallell sound.
EBI; maybe transition more clearly

Teachers response;
Opening works very well as parallel-using a music video from as genre as distinct as country music is a great choice.
The contrapuntal aspect also works although better as the video proceeds[the initial switch is perhaps sudden a shock as it could be ] exactly a minute and clearly meets the brief.

What I could do better; I could've made the transition between the two videos more vivid.
I could've also made the two videos more equal and made them 50 seconds each.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

sound work

Sound Practical

Faisa and I took these videos of YouTube and made the soundtrack a country genre and it continued on to and r and b video which wouldn't usually have the backtracking of country music making it a contrapuntal sound and the music is a diegetic sound.

poster analysis

Low key lighting is used to create an ominous and eery effect. It also defines the characters features to emphasise the importance of the characters. This is of a sci fi genre which is portrayed by the high tech weans the characters are using which they usually use n sci fi. the characters have pale and simple makeup which portrays the simplicity of the movie since every sc fi consist of a villain and hero. Each character is placed next to a beam of light to contrast and compare the difference in lighting .

In scary movie 2 high key lighting is used which really defines the characters and makes the image really clear. The background is really dark in contrast to the characters wearing really bright colours which makes the characters stand out. Their makeup is quite bold and really defines their features. There is a lot of distance between them and the camera creating a lot of free space.This poster may be trying to portray a horror comedy since the characters all have comedic expressions on their faces. This fits into the comedic genre and may be aimed at young teenagers.

In Sin City under lighting is used to cast a shadow on the characters. The poster is ironic due to the title since the background is gloomy and dark which is usually the representation of sins. All the characters are holding some sort of gun at someone and may be trying to commit murder which is seen as a major sin which also refers to the title.There is a small distance between the characters and the camera making it more effective. The camera is shot from below to make the characters look more superior and in control.This fits into action and horror genre and may be aimed at older teenager since the scences may be quite explicit.

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In this poster of the pirates of the Caribbean, the camera uses a close up to express the deathly emotions on the characters face. The creator has used props such as a bandana and a old traditional to portray the pirate genre. A blue colour is used in the background in contrast to the sea which is where usually pirates sail on to create a better image[imagery]. This is of the wild west genre and must be aimed at older teenagers.

Low key lighting is used to define thee silhouette and create an ominous setting. The character is purposely faced away from the camera to create tension and suspense which is usually used in horror genre. The creator purposely used white snow to contrast with the dark surroundings. The bold font in in which may be trying to indicate violence and danger. The buildings are all based at a far distance and are all symmetrical and look the same apart from one building that has smoke rising out of it which might indicate that the character in the shot set something on fire and explain their immense distance from the setting. I think this is in the horror genre and may be aimed at older adults since it is quite complex.

The title is quite ironic and is used to create a comedic theme since it says "I am not scared" although the child's expression on his face shows that he is really scared .Underlighting is used to create a shadow on the childs face indicating that they may be something he is afraid of down there and also makes his features less visible which creates mystery and suspense.The camera takes the shot from below the character to make the character seem more superior. The blue sky in contrast to the dark hole suggests that the character may be looming in between his evil persona and his good persona. "I'm not scared" may be referring to the child being scared to face his dark side. This movie may be aimed at young kids to help them get over their fears and I think that it must be an action genre.

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The title has a direct link to the the characters. The characters may be an interracial couple wich may be why they recieve "prejudice" from society. The camera is zoomed in on the the two characters to signify their importance. The background juxtaposes the title since bright colours are used to represent glory and create a happy theme which is not usually is used to represent prejudice. The man seems quite proud of himself since he is looking above whereas the women seems to be quite serious and humble. This could be due to the racial differences and difference in class systems. However the confetti in the background indicate celebration which could mean she they are celebrating conquering their racial differences. I think this is a Bollywood musical genre and may be aimed at young adults.

In this poster ,low key lighting is used to create suspense and mystery. All three characters arent facing the camera which may indicate that they are all concentrating on the danger that is coming their way. Their facial expressions show how concentrated and determined they are and the different camera angles of each character may be trying to portray their different personas and how they each must be fighting a different evil
. All of them are dressed in different attire and styles which could be trying to send out the message that opposites attract. I think the genre may action and that it is aimed at teenagers.

Sunday, October 6, 2019

lighting blog task

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In this still image,low key lighting is used to create enhance shadow on the woman to create a horror effect and creates suspense.A depict of under lighting is used to shine light on only her face to create tension since this is used mainly in horror genres.
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In this still image,high key lighting is used to create a more distinct and clearer image of the characters face that may be symbolising his importance and makes the audience focus on his facial expressions. It seems as if back lighting is used since the background seems quite vivid.
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low key lighting is used to create a dark and mysterious atmosphere which makes the actor camouflage with the background . The creator purposely uses under lighting to show a part of the character implying that the creator only wants us to show certain parts of him so the character appears mysterious.

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In this still image high key lighting is used to define the expression on the characters face and give the audience a clear view to differentiate between the women and her shadow. However under lighting is used to define her shadow and create an ominous effect.
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In this still image low key lighting is used to create a dim and illuminated atmosphere.The low key lighting also creates shadows on the man and woman of the blinds to focus the audience on them since they are capturing the limelight.
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In this still image low key lighting is used to create various shadows and makes the characters faces unclear which creates suspense and mystery as tow ho they are. The writer uses back lighting to make the setting more clearer than them to make their shadowy effect clearer .
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In this still image high key lighting is used to define the scared expression on her face and helps differentiate between her and the shadow. Side lighting is used to create an glow around her and makes her pop out from the frame.

In this still image low key lighting is used to display the silhouette and make the rest of the background blend in to create suspense and tension. Side lighting is used to make the silhouette more visible however still hard to see which creates a dramatic effect.

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In this still image , high key lighting is used to create an optimistic and upbeat effect of the character. Front lighting is used to to create a less dramatic and more predictable effect.

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FILM NOIR
1. genre is mainly based on world war 2 era
2.It was mainly known for its dark lighting which portrayed disenchantment of the times.
3. The genre is mainly based on western and comedies.
4. Tilted cameras used to create a dark atmosphere and changing [skewed] image.

VIDEO ANALYSIS

Shield for murder is based on a detective trying to find a murderer and in film noir there is always a hero and in this case that is the detective.The black and grey theme throughout the film portrays the layout of a film noir film. The dark lightning which creates an ominous effect is common in film noir genre. The genre is that of a western post world war due to their speech and costumes.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

MISE EN SCENE BLOG TASK

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In this insidous still image there is a dark background to create an ominous and eery effect. However there is key lighting that is focused on the actors to stress the importance of the characters over the settings. this dark effect is used to focus the attention on the actors. Both characters makeups such as the grey tone on their faces is to emphasise struggle and fear. Both actors are sharing one prop which is the lantern which casts a shadow on their faces to make the actors visible but also to create mystery.

In this scence there is a dark background and it is quite dim . The rain is used to create a sense of misery and horror. The makeup used on the clown is quite distinctive in the sense that it is really visible and creates a clown effect. Throughout this scene the boy is consistently a large depth and space away from the clown.It is purposely set in the evening to portray the horror effect.

In this scene the makeup is has a great effect. the superheroes have blood and dirt specked over their faces to emphasise the agony they are feeling. The backtracking makes it more motivating and creates a hero effect. The setting thats based on the mountains and high skyscrapers portrays the ability of the heros and how high they can fly. All characters are at a good distance away from the camera throughout this scene.

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