Film Studies Blog

Evaluation  During production for our film, we didn’t have any major issues resulting in drastic changes to the screenplay, however minor shooting issues did cause delay to filming. As well as shooting on location in public, we knew there would be problems involving members of the public however decided to continue with our location choices. We were fortunately very lucky with weather conditions, not having a single bad day for filming which gave us more opportunities during the day to shoot any additional scenes required. We had to make some changes to the initial script idea because we believe we may have been too ambitious and had too many ideas that were difficult to represent on screen however once making these changes it was much easier to incorporate the concepts into the final piece.   While we were shooting, we kept coming up with better ways to film something or a better idea as to where the narrative will go, and so having that ability to add more ideas into t...

“Vandal” FADE IN EXT. FLOOR/WALL – DAY Reverse shot - A mask is on the floor, it is then picked up by someone and then dissolves. TITLE CARD - VANDAL EXT. ROAD OUTSIDE COLLEGE – DAY Alfie walks across the road to college, and into the building ready for his lesson. INT. BATHROOM – DAY Alfie walks into a bathroom and goes straight into the cubicle, upon leaving the mask appears in the stall and as he approaches the sink, Alfie flashes back. Alfie stands in front of mirror looking anxious, he washes his face, bending down and splashes his face by the sink. As Alfie leans back up a man in a mask is reflecting in the mirror, yet Alfie oblivious to this. Alfie finishes getting ready and walks out of the bathroom. INT. COLLEGE CLASSROOM – DAY Alfie is sitting at a computer with his headphones in, resting his head on one of his arms due to tiredness and how he feels unwell. He plays a song on his phone and begins typing on his computer when the mask appears on his screen...

Who has observed me: Caitlan Key aspects that they think I have done well: Great visual reference to recurring aesthetic qualities and overall feel of the film. Clear explanation of Nolan's choices as an auteur including cast and visuals as well as shifts in pacing. Frequent collaboration with soundtrack composer Hans Zimmer. Shot types similar throughout Nolan's work, clear to identify his work. Same use of font for titles as well as time at which they appear, at the end of most of his films. Overall very visually appealing and informative video essay Key areas for development: Incorporate others views on the auteur's work as well as views of the auteur himself and reasons for why he chose certain themes and other aesthetic features and personal touches. Refer to Nolan's views on the auteur theory, is he in agreement with it or not?

How far does 'Winter's Bone' rely upon an understanding of its social context? Set in the rural Ozarks of Missouri, ‘Winter’s Bone’ stars Jennifer Lawrence as Ree, a 17-year-old girl forced with looking after her sick mother, and her two younger siblings, all while tracking down her Father who has to appear in court otherwise they’ll lose their house. The film explores many different themes and social issues such as poverty, gender and power, drug abuse, and family, both distant and close. One scene that highlights the social issue of poverty, is when Ree has an interview for army recruitment and is adamant in learning more about the money involved. The scene begins with Ree being called up for her time, and straight away it is clear that she doesn’t quite fit in. Every other person having an interview are men, and to further add to the gender divide, Ree appears beaten up slightly implying she cannot take care of herself and that she is not powerful enough to...

Evaluation for Fractured   There weren't many problems we encountered however, filming in underpass was tricky as we kept getting interrupted by people walking through, we also struggled to make it understandable, because we knew what it was about but hard for anyone else to understand so we have added a phone call at the start to add exposition. While this does give some clear reasoning for what happens in fractured, it wasn't in our first draft and so we were unable to make it the very best, however we are still pleased with it. During editing, flickering transitions weren't the easiest thing to do however it has paid off and looks very effective. We wanted to have the timings of certain things to the beat of music, such as title letters appearing in time with our chosen song, and we feel it looks very effective and is memorable. The shots we used were varying from mid shots, to close ups and out of focus shots, this way we could demonstrate our use of knowledge...