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1 Cinematic Techniques SpringBoard Unit 2

2 Introduction Hey everyone! Amy here. I really enjoy watching romantic movies. Sometimes the plots can be a bit predictable, but that’s maybe why I like them so much. Hi Amy, I’m not a big fan of romantic movies but I enjoy animated and action-packed films…the special effects are fantastic. It is important to consider a film’s techniques to help you decide the quality of a favorite movie. Rose and I will help you.

3 Thanks Amy. Now, I don’t normally take pen and paper to the movie theatre with me. But when I have to study a film like I would with any other piece of text, like a novel, I really like to keep track of the details. I generally rent and watch the movie through once or twice, then re-watch certain scenes a few times while keeping jot notes. That’s great advice Rose…but what kind of notes do you keep?

4 Film Techniques Well, I have a couple handy charts that are divided into certain basic film techniques. I’ll show you the charts later, but first let’s get into the details of a film so you know what to take notes on…A film can be divided into the following components…

5 Film Techniques Camera movement Point of View Sequence of Film Color Lighting Focus Angles Film Techniques

6 Angles High angle Low angle Straight on Canted angle I remember what angles are…they are the position of the camera…here are some different types of angles… ©2010 Thinkstock

7 Focus Close-up Extreme close-up Medium Shot Long shot Extreme long shot ©2010 Thinkstock Next is the focus. This is what the camera centers on…here are some different types of focus…

8 Natural Artificial Bright Soft Top lighting Back lighting Side lighting Under lighting ©2010 ThinkstockLighting Lighting can have a big impact on the mood and setting of a film. It can even emphasize a character and highlight his or her characteristics. Here are some lighting examples…

9 Colour Black: elegance, sophistication, evil, darkness, mourning White: purity, snow, cold, angels Red: passion, aggression, fire, blood, strength Blue: water, life, depression Yellow: cheerfulness, optimism, confidence Colour also makes an impression in a film. The colours of the set, location, and actors’ wardrobes impact the viewers’ consciousness. Colours might offer subtle suggestions or bold symbolism. Here some colours to consider. What mood might be created…dark and foreboding or bright and cheerful? ©2010 Thinkstock Did you notice that the colours in photos impacted your impressions, made you feel a certain way, or symbolized characteristics? For example, the red hearts symbolized romantic love. When you watch a film, notice the colours used in the set or in the wardrobe choices for the actors.

10 Sequence of film Shot: all the action filmed in one take without disruption Cut: the conclusion of a shot Take: an attempt to shoot a scene in its entirety A film sequence can be divided into three things….shot, cut, and take. Here’s the definitions… ©2010 Thinkstock

11 Point of view We can’t forget about the point of view within a film either. That’s the perspective of the camera or actors.

12 Camera movement Framing: what elements surround the actor Blocking: how the actor is positioned for the shot Tracking: following an actor Panning: camera movement horizontally Booming: camera movement up or down ©2010 Thinkstock Plus, there’s all the camera movement too. That’s how the camera follows or frames the actors. Here are some terms you should know…

13 Scenes Setting Time, place, location, mood, and time span. Sequence A progression of related scenes. Sets An arrangement or display of scenery, backdrop, or landscape. Location Where the movie is actually being filmed. Plot The narrative or progression of events. Good point, Amy. There’s a lot involved behind the scenes of a movie too. The scenes are sequences of events or camera shots related to each other. Take a look…

14 Sound Music ◦Background music can create a mood or a feeling in the viewer. Soundtrack ◦Recently, popular music has been used extensively in films. Special effects ◦Sound and visual effects created by technical methods. Let’s not forget about all of the smaller details like the music, soundtracks, and your favorite, Rose, special effects….

15 Characters & Actors Dialogue The words spoken by the actors. Body Language Non-verbal communication such as facial expression, eye contact, and posture. Interaction How the characters work together or conflict. Wardrobe or costumes The items of clothing that the actors wear to portray their characters. I’ve left the best for last, Amy. For a film to work successfully, the characters within it have to be believable. The actors portraying the characters have to convince me that their actions, words, and behaviors make sense.

16 Theme Impressive notes Rose! That’s a lot of details. Thanks! The main thing after examining the details is to consider the film’s essential message or theme…not just what it’s about, but what meaning is being conveyed.

17 Charts As promised, here’s a look at two charts I use to make jot notes while I’m studying a film….I hope you like them. Note Taking Chart for Film Study Title: _____________________________ Director: _________________________ Year: ________Company:__________________ Nominations/Awards:_____________________ Characters/Actors Protagonist/antagonist Dialogue Body language Interaction Conflicts Wardrobe/costumes Useful quotations Film Techniques Angles: high, low, straight on, canted Focus: close up, extreme close up, medium shot, long shot, extreme long shot Lighting: natural, artificial, bright, soft, top/back/side/under lighting Colour Sequence of film: shot, cut, take Point of view Camera movement: framing, blocking, tracking, panning, booming Scenes Setting Sequence Sets Location Plot Sound Music Soundtrack Special effects THEME Essential meaning of the film Viewing Strategies How I found meaning from the film: made connections, anticipated possibilities, reflected upon & evaluated ideas/meanings What areas do I need to work on? 2 nd Graphic Organizer created with Inspiration (http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration)http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration

18 That’s awesome Rose! Watching a film critically helps us see that every element has been crafted. Every prop, gesture, lighting change, and camera angle has been chosen for a specific purpose. Film is a particular art form. We want to observe and discover the artistry of the filmmaker just as we do when we read literature. We hope you enjoyed our tutorial on viewing films…now go pop some popcorn, get your handy charts ready, and enjoy a great film! ©2010 Thinkstock

19 Credits Avatar illustrations courtesy of DoppleMe Images courtesy of ©2010 Thinkstock ©2010 Thinkstock

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