International Baccalaureate
Inquiry An Illustration of Foley Foley Explained Using Film Maker IQ video above explain purpose and process of Foley sound in 3-5 bullet points in the inquiry section of your portfolio page. Action – Task Creative Intention: To record Foley sound for a short sequence in order to create a soundscape that adds a sinister and scary atmosphere.… Read more Foley. Diegetic Sound
Inquiry Lighting Three Point Lighting in a Studio. Roger Deakins on Light Colour as Metaphor Portfolio Page Inquiry Describe the setup and function of the three point lighting system. High-key lighting Low-key lighting Expressive colour Describe some of the techniques that gaffers and best boys use to ‘paint with light’: Flags Gobos Diffusers Reflectors Coloured… Read more Lighting and Colour
Editing, the connectives in Film Language Think of cut as connectives in a sentence…. …so, and, then, but, however, meanwhile… How then does does editing create meaning if it’s just simple links in the film? Well first of all, the cut constructs meaning in the minds of the audience. Introducing……The Kuleshov Effect Inquiry Understand the… Read more Editing & Meaning
During this week you are going to need to move the camera, whilst filming. Refer to the second half of the slide show on cinematography we previously looked at for framing. Inquiry Here are a couple of videos, which analyse how movement in cinematography can infer additional meaning to a shot. Video 1 Video 2… Read more Cinematography (Movement for Meaning)
Task Complete the action & reflection sections of your portfolio page on framing for meaning. Deadline – Monday 19th October Answer the following questions and, in each case, consider the meaning that you were seeking to communicate through framing and/or directing. Remember to use terms wherever possible Questions for Action How did you use the… Read more Framing for Meaning: Action & Reflection
Creative Intention To explore how framing a subject can be used to communicate meaning in a film. TASK Direct and shoot the shots listed below. For this you will have to alternate taking the shots and being a subject for your partner. You will have to take on the role of director and of cinematographer… Read more Cinematography (Framing for Meaning)
How can a film camera make meaning? Visual Glossary of Basic Camera Techniques The Best Shots of All Time Part 1. A great commentary on some amazing shots and the meaning that they create. Task – Complete for Independent Study Using Google slides, create a slide for each different framing technique described this video and… Read more Cinematography 101
You are going to edit your basic cinematography edit in WeVideo To get on WeVideo: Sign up for a free account using your school Google account. Click on the sign up with Google icon and confirm using your school Gmail. To upgrade to a full account you will need to follow this link. You will… Read more Join We Video
Your Submission The Film Portfolio is a submission for all HL & SL students and comprises of: A film reel (9 minutes maximum: 3 minutes maximum per film production role, including one completed film). Portfolio Pages (9 pages maximum: 3 pages maximum per film production role) A list of all sources used, must submitted as… Read more Film Portfolio