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Cinematography video feedback/learner response

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  1) Type up your feedback/comments from your teacher. www:Good fixed camera and framing Different angles steady pans correct labelling Appropiate soundwork and the tempo matches the editing of the video Range of shots ebi avoid zoom in/out pan back/forrth more of a narrative Abrupt ending 2) Type up your feedback from fellow students. www: range of shots good establishing shots fade-ins/outs nice transitions and calm music pace Ebi: zoom in and out Narrative Ending abrupt Access to the shotlist isn't available Could be a bit more creative and add a narrative 3) Now reflect on your work and write your own summary of the comments and feedback you have received. Write  three  WWWs and  three  EBIs I used a wide variety of shots and angles effectively. My transitions, pans, and sound design worked smoothly and matched the tone. My framing and establishing shots helped set the scene clearly. ebi I need to avoid overusing zooms and unnecessary camera movement. I shou...

Cinematography: blog analysis tasks

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  1)The opening of stranger things uses very dark lighting and lots of shadows to make the scene feel very tense.There are close up shots of the scientists face to show he is scared and wide shots of the empty hallways to show how alone he is.Some high angle shots make him feel small and the camera follows him as he runs through the building.When things get more dangerous,the camera gets a bit more shaky and that makes the movement feel rushed and stressed 2)The dark hallways and strange lab equipment tells us the setting is a secret and might be an dangerous place.The fast camera movemets and quick cuts hint something is chasing the scientist and giving us clues about the narrative.The close ups on his face show he is nervous and not in control and the high angle shots make him feel worried 3)The image is a long shot from a eye sight angle.The long shot shows the whole space and makes the hallway look empty and tense.The eye level angle keeps the scene realistic but ...

Cinematography: Practical task

CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW MY SHOTLIST   Cinematography shots CLICK THE LINK TO SEE MY LINK TO MY VIDEO https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FbsHfN8f-jawZYsMTGm1C4F6V6X55eg5/view?usp=drive_link The video starts with a look down the hallway, then cuts to a quick shot of the living room to set the scene. From there, it moves into the gaming setup—showing it from above and below, then getting closer and closer to the PC. You’ll see tight shots of the details, along with a smooth tilt, pan, and zoom around the setup. It finishes with a clean medium close-up of the whole setup. https://youtu.be/r2MYnSX3J2M?si=qjJKjtZ2KanLthJA

Sound video feedback and learner response

 Feedback from my teacher WWW: Good concept fufils brief well Very good images Well edited EBI: Smoother editing Feedback from my classmates: I had a good use of images and there were a variety of imgaes and the difference between the images was quite clear and that allowed me to follow the breif completely and the sound also matched the breif as it being one sound through.However an ebi that alot of my classmates gave me was that i need smoother editing and the ending of my video was quite abrupt. What Went Well (WWW): My video successfully demonstrated the difference between parallel and contrapuntal sound. The examples I chose clearly showed how music can either match the action on screen (parallel) or contrast with it (contrapuntal) to create tension, irony, or humor. The editing was timed well with the audio, so the audience could easily see and hear the effect of each technique. I think the video made the concepts clear and easy to understand. Even Better If (EBI): The...

Sound analysis:blog tasks

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In this scene the amazing spider man 2. the sound is used in a highly effective and interesting way. The music starts as diegetic sound , coming from a source within the scene that the characters can hear, and gradually transitions into non-diegetic sound , heard only by the audience, creating a seamless sound bridge that links multiple shots and maintains emotional continuity throughout the scene. The music largely functions as parallel sound , mirroring the on-screen action and intensifying the tension, though at times it contrasts with the visuals, acting as contrapuntal sound to create unease or highlight danger. The dialogue is entirely diegetic , grounding the scene in realism and helping to communicate character motivations and stakes, while the sound effects , including electrical buzzing and ambient environmental noise, also remain diegetic , adding texture and presence to the film world. There is no voiceover  .

Practical assignment: parallel and contrapuntal sound video

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 This 60-second video shows both happy moments and scenes of poverty. It moves between smiles, laughter, and bright images, then to people facing hard times. The mix of emotions helps remind us how different life can be for others and how important it is to care and understand each other.

Lighting

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  1)This is an example of low-key lighting. 2)This image uses under lighting. 3)Creates a dramatic, mysterious, and slightly eerie mood. This kind of lighting is often used in film noir or horror genres to suggest emotional complexity, secrecy, or danger. 1)This is an example of high-key lighting. 2)This image uses top lighting. 3) Though brightly lit, the shadows cast by the top lighting create a tense , intense , or even intimidating atmosphere — especially in the face. 1)This is an example of low-key lighting. 2)This image uses back lighting. 3) This lighting creates a moody , mysterious , and gritty atmosphere. It feels tense, dangerous, and cinematic — typical of the neo-noir genre. 1) This image is an example of low-key lighting . 2)The lighting here appears to be primarily side and back lighting . 3)he strong shadow and sharp contrast contribute to a feeling of fear, suspense, or panic — common in horror or thriller imagery. 1) This image also uses low-key lighting . 2)Th...