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Film & TV Language index

1)  Film poster analysis 2)  Mise-en-scene analysis blog tasks 3)  Mise-en-scene video recreation and learner response 4)  Lighting analysis blog tasks 5)  Sound analysis blog tasks 6)  Sound: parallel and contrapuntal video feedback and learner response 7)  Cinematography analysis tasks 8)  Cinematography video feedback and learner response 9)   Editing video task and learner response 10)  Editing blog task - 750 word analysis

Editing: blog task

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  I chose the opening scene from Rear Window by Alfred Hitchcock. In this scene, Jeff is stuck in his apartment and starts watching the neighbours across the courtyard. Nothing dramatic happens yet, but it already builds tension and interest. Hitchcock shows how much you can do with editing, camera work, and mise-en-scène, even in a simple scene. The editing is mainly continuity editing . Each shot follows the last so it is easy to understand where everyone is in the courtyard. When Jeff looks out of his window, the next shot shows what he sees across the courtyard. This helps the audience feel like they are looking at the neighbours with him and seeing the same things he does. The cuts are mostly straight cuts . They are simple and smooth so the audience stays focused on what Jeff is observing rather than the editing itself. The pace of the editing is slow, which is important for creating suspense. Some shots of the courtyard last several seconds. This gives the audience tim...

Editing video: Continuity task

1)  For my preliminary exercise, I will be working in a pair. The scene will be filmed in a quiet room with a door and two chairs placed opposite each other. One character will already be seated, while the other enters the room through the door, walks across the room and sits down. After sitting, the two characters will exchange a short piece of dialogue. This setup allows us to clearly demonstrate continuity editing techniques. 2)  INT. ROOM – DAY CHARACTER B is sitting on a chair, waiting. The DOOR HANDLE turns and the door opens. CHARACTER A enters the room, walks across and sits down opposite CHARACTER B. They look at each other. CHARACTER A Hi. CHARACTER B Nice to meet you. They sit in silence for a moment. 3) Close-up of door handle turning Medium shot of character opening the door Wide shot of character entering the room Medium shot of character walking across the room Medium shot of character sitting down (match on action) Over-the-shoulder shot of Character B speaking...

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...