The lecture was all about film shots and how certain shots can tell a story without an actual narrative. Long shots, medium long shots, mid shots, medium close ups, close ups, big close up, extreme close ups and soooo many more. The lecture was showing us how certain types of shots add to the visual narrative of a story. For example we were taught to recognize shots with questions. Asking what- a mid shot would display what a person may be looking at or doing, how- how did they get there? visual image of a car. How did he steal her purse? A close up of his hand stealing it from under a ladies chair. who? Close up- Imagery of a person or animal that caused a situation or who are being referred to. where- a long shot showing scenery and where someone is going or a location. When? Imagery of things that display time- light, watch, darkness etc. Why?- a big close up of a face or object connecting to the narrative. We learnt about the rule of thirds and the 180 degree rule which will assist us in filming and photography.
I am very interested i all of this as i hope to major in film. Arthouse films in particular interest me the most as they use a wide variety of creative shots to explore different subjects. Hollywood cinema is also very interesting. Slumdog millionaire in particular was a very well produced movie as every shot tells a story and gives the viewer an indepth and honest view into the lifestyle of a poor child in India. Inception seems to be the word on everybody's mouth lately, apparently its an insane movie that plays with the mind. I enjoy movies like that. It seems that New com tech is linking all my subjects together from this semester and last semester by providing relative infomation about new and old information while expanding on things iv already learnt. Its pretty sweet.
The trailer for Requiem for a dream uses short shots to tell a story. It is compiled very well and is engaging....
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