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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...

Mise-en-scene recreation: Learner response

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 teacher feedback www 1) very good sound 2)technical skill and audio editing 3)props-phone 4)setting 5)good peformance ebi 1 ) attention to detail and lip syncing Furthermore,i needed more than one accurate shot and more accurate clothing class feedback good peformance and audio however you needed more shots and better lip syncing my own self assesment www i feel like i matched the description to the task of the movie recreation and i did alot of things accurately and my video was accurate ebi i need to have more shots and better lip syncing My own work and how it helped me My planning, including the script and shot list, helped me clarify the structure of my project and stay focused on my main ideas. It also allowed me to visualize each scene in advance, making the filming process more organized and efficient. To improve my future videos, I could work on stabilizing the camera during filming and ensuring better lighting for clearer visuals. I would also focus on balancing audio le...

Reading list and wider oppurtunites

 I read the mm43 magazine and it told how there should be more independant movies created by one person and how there are too many movies that depend on different producers and filmakers and now there should be some independant thinkers.Interesting examples of independence in production processes, and in production processes include the west studios in hobit land.This was quite intresting as it showed that independance could lead to some great success.Also there would have alot of variety in the in how only the producer thinks like.Furthermore there also was alot of research on how there is alot of independant thinking.This helps the film to be become really