...Film Form and Analysis Cinematography Cinematography describes the process by which a film strip is exposed to light to create an image. It encompasses many factors: the camera’s distance from the action, camera angle and direction, type of lens, camera movement, and lighting, among others. The art of cinematography also includes mise-en-scène—the arrangement of objects and movements in the frame. Shot Types The amount of visual information included in the image depends on the distance of the camera from the action and on the focal length of the camera lens. Throughout the history of cinema, filmmakers have favored certain combinations of camera distance and focal length, or shot types. * Extreme long shot: Captures a scene in its entirety; used for establishing location in exterior shots. Used frequently in epic genres such as westerns and war films, it reduces human beings to mere dots on the screen. * Long shot: Accommodates at least the entire bodies of figures (if that is all the shot includes, it is called a full shot). Captures movement, background, and broad gestures and expressions. * Medium shot: Contains a figure from the waist or knees up. It is a functional shot, favored in classical Hollywood editing, often used for scenes with dialogue. * Close-up: Includes very little if any background, concentrating on an object or, if an extreme close-up, a fragment of an object, such as the human face. Close-ups often accord great significance and symbolic...
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...4 Cinematography We are affected and defined by light. Light is the most important tool we have to work with, not only as cinematographers, but as people. —Laszlo Kovacs Courtesy Everett Collection Section 4.1 The “Look” of a Scene CHAPTER 4 Chapter Objectives After reading this chapter, students should: • Have a working knowledge of the cinematographer’s job • Understand the difference between cinematography and mise en scène and recognize the importance of each • Understand the importance of color and lighting and how they affect the tone and feel of a film • Be familiar with different methods of photographing a film, and with terms such as panning, tilting, tracking shots, deep focus, and aspect ratios • Understand how different focal length lenses affect the look of a shot • Recognize what special effects can do for a movie—and what they can’t do 4.1 The “Look” of a Scene W hen we are first introduced to Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather, played by Marlon Brando, the Mafia boss is sitting in the study of his home. Along with his consigliore, or adviser, Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall), Corleone is listening to a line of people requesting favors on the day of his daughter’s wedding. Corleone is immensely powerful, as we learn by the scope of the favors he is asked to grant, which in one case includes the desire of a singer to be cast in a film to revive his musical career, and Corleone’s ability to grant them. However, it is not just what...
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...1998, found that Arizona was by far the most dangerous state for red light-related deaths, with Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson being the first, third, and fourth most deadly metro areas in the U.S. Consider the social costs of red-light running to Arizona as a whole. Statistics from the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety show that red light running in 2005 caused a total of 8,349 crashes in Arizona, which killed 80 people and injured 7,494 others. Below are some 2005 statistics from a few major cities in the state: |City |Crashes |Fatalities |Injuries | |Phoenix |3014 |19 |2902 | |Tucson |997 |6 |841 | |Tempe |507 |4 |394 | |Mesa |646 |9 |565 | |Scottsdale |347 |3 |306 | |Glendale |316 |3 |302 | [pic] http://www.arizonadriver.com/course_sample.html?p=14 The city has the cameras at 12 locations. Only one of those intersections - 15th and Missouri avenues - is among the top five for accidents. Another intersection with cameras, 53rd Avenue and Indian School Road, ranks in the top 10. Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2011/06/19/20110619phoenix-red-light-cameras.html#ixzz2Avm1CMuF Lt. Patrick Hofmann, photo-enforcement...
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...Critical evaluation of “Leon” I have decided to do my critical evaluation on “Leon”. Leon is directed by Luc Besson and stars Jean Reno and a very young Natalie Portman. Leon is a hit man or “Cleaner” as her refers to himself and lives a solitary life where his only love is for a plant that he carries with him. One day his neighbours, a dysfunctional family, are attacked by a DEA agent named “Stansfield” played by Gary Oldman, and his gang, due to the father stealing drugs from Stansfield. The only survivor of the attack is Matilda who happens upon the scene as she returns from shopping. Her only option is to knock on the door of the stranger she talks to in passing, Leon. After saving her life Leon teaches Matilda to “Clean” and begins to track down her family’s killers at the cost of her teaching him to read and washing his place. As the film unfolds a relationship blossoms between the two characters as they learn to depend on each other. I wish to evaluate the showdown scene near the end of the movie. After Leon has killed nearly every member of Stansfield’s team, Stansfield decides to hunt down this hit man as well as the girl. Bringing all his might with the police he storms the building where Leon and Matilda live with hundreds of SWAT and police members. Matilda yet again, is returning from shopping, a mirror scene of when her family is killed. As Matilda returns the initial framing is a tight long shot of the hallway where she enters. This gives the audience a restrictive...
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...Light The main factors effecting a photo when using a camera are ISO, the aperture and the shutter speed. ISO is the level of sensitivity to available light. The numbers usually are low if the sensitivity is low compared to available light and high if there is more sensitivity. However the higher the sensitivity, the higher he grain. This can be affective if this is the style you want, however you have to remember the aperture effects the image. Shutter Speed is the length of time a camera shutter is open to expose light into the camera. The measurements usually range from fractions of a seconds to actual seconds. Slow shutter speeds allow more light into the camera and are used for low-light and night photography, while fast shutter speeds help to freeze motion so can be used to create action shots. The aperture is the hole within in the lens hat allows he light to get into the camera. The larger the hole, the more light passes to the camera and vice versa. Aperture also controls the depth of field, which is the section you image that is in focus. If the aperture is very small, the depth of field is large, while if the aperture is large, the depth of field is small. As you take an image and press the shutter button, the subject enters your camera lens in a form of light. If your subject is well-lit, there is plenty of light that travels into the lens, whereas if you are taking a picture in a dim environment, there is not much light that travels into the lens. When...
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...complete guide to photography: p hotography and the camera Taking a Picture creating a photograph requires only the single act of 1. Framing the Picture pushing the button that triggers the shutter, which is a ■ Light enters the lens. moving curtain that lets light fall on the digital sensor for ■ Light bounces off reflex mirror and through pentaprism to viewfinder. ■ Photographer sees what the camera sees a set length of time. Everything else is preparation and internal mechanics. Photography, in other words, can be 99 percent anticipation and 1 percent action. The parallel through the viewfinder. between a photographer and a hunter, in which the trigger pull is analogous to the push of the shutter button, is obvious. Both shoot. But a hunter sends out a missile; a pho- 2. Taking the Picture ■ Photographer depresses button. artistic calculation beyond simple aim. Modern digital SLRs, ■ Reflex mirror rises. increasingly user-friendly, allow photographers to concen- ■ Shutter opens at designated shutter speed. ■ Aperture opens to designated measure. ■ Light travels straight to sensors. tographer draws in reflected light. He or she must make an trate more on that aesthetic than on mechanics. COVER: Octavian Radu Topai/National Geographic My Shot Hawaii, U.S. national geographic complete guide to photography: p hotography and the camera The Art of Photography professionals often say...
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...diaphragm opening in a camera lens regulates amount of light passes through onto the film inside the camera the moment when the shutter is pressed in camera opens during an exposure process. The size of an aperture in a lens can either be a fixed or the most popular form in an adjustable type (like an SLR camera). Aperture size is usually calibrated in f-numbers or f-stops. i.e. those little numbers engraved on the lens barrel like f22 (f/22),16 (f/16), f/11, f/8.0, f/5.6, f/4.0, f/2.8, f/2.0, f/1.8 etc. Each of this value represents one time the amount of light either more or less in quantity. Meaning to say, f/16 will let in 1X the amount of light than a diaphragm opening of f/22 and so forth; while on the other hand, an aperture of f/4.0 will let in 1X lesser than that of f/2.8 etc. . (i) As controller of light • Also known as the f-nos, changing the size of the aperture the lens opening through which the light enters the camera can change the exposure the amount of light that reaches the film. • Whereas the shutter speeds controls the length of time light strikes the film the f-no controls the brightness of the light. • It works like the pupil of an eye i.e. it can be enlarged or contracted to admit more light or less. • In a camera, this is done with a diaphragm which is a thin overlapping metal leaves located inside the lens. The leaves are movable – meaning they can be swung out of the way so that most of the light reaches the surface...
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...Module A: Distinctively Visual Analysis of Related Texts |Title |Composer | |Type of text |Publication details | | | | BOS Syllabus: “In their responding and composing students explore the ways the images we see and/or visualise in texts are created. Students consider how the forms and language of different texts create these images, affect interpretation and shape meaning. Students examine one prescribed text, in addition to other texts providing examples of the distinctively visual.” SISTERS OF WAR 1. Background Information http://www.abc.net.au/tv/sistersofwar/about/default.htm In January 1942, the Japanese war machine thundered across South East Asia. In its path lay a tiny Catholic mission station, Vunapope. Here a handful of Australian nurses took refuge along with a number of wounded Australian soldiers. Sisters of War is inspired by the true story of two extraordinary Australian women, Lorna Johnston (nee Whyte), an army nurse and Sister Berenice Twohill, a Catholic nun from country New South Wales who was stationed at Vunapope. Although they were two very different women, their friendship would survive the incredible events...
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........... 3 Types of Camera, Equipments and Formats ............................................................... 4 Different Types of Photography ................................................................................ 10 Camera Features that Enhance good quality shot with photography techniques ...... 14 Criteria for Buying a camera ..................................................................................... 16 Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 20 Assignment 1 CSW201 2/21 Introduction “What are the things you look at, when buying a digital camera”? I asked “I know nothing about the cameras and its techniques. Well! , you know! , when I just felt like having a camera, I just came here and bought a one”. An owner of a Digital SLR camera replied back, standing at the most famous Digital Camera’s Shop in the Capital City of Maldives. He is correct in his reply. Majority of the people doesn’t know about the different camera types and use of it in different types of photography. What purposes do the camera they buy, mostly suitable for and fit in. Abstract Capturing light to record an image started back from 1814 as a pin-hole camera which later advances to Rangefinder, Argus, Polaroid, Nikon and finally in 1991 to Digital SLR. From the Pinhole to the Digital age of the cameras, camera’s has bought a revolution not only to the camera and photography but...
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...Beauty and the Beast – Gary Trousdale & Kirkland Wise, 1991 “Follow Me” Literacy Focus: Myths, legends, fables, traditional tales Years 3 – 6 Literacy Plan: Myths, legends, fables, traditional tales Thinking Film Primary 3 weeks Clip context Belle has found her father who went missing after returning from market through the stormy forest at night. He is being kept prisoner in the Beast’s castle. Belle offers to take her father’s place in the Beast’s prison – and despite her father’s protests, the Beast accepts the exchange. On-going: The Thinking Film Working Wall: We recommend that space is provided for a ‘Thinking Film’ Working Wall / display where children can add words, images and thoughts. This will help visual learners to consolidate the Literacy themes covered in this unit. Week by week outline Prior Learning: Identify the elements of a myth, legend, fable or traditional tale. Week 1: Deconstruct the clip to identify the ‘traditional tale’ elements. Week 2: Write descriptive paragraphs based on the film clip. Week 3: Develop own mythical character. Storyboard own traditional tale NB: The ‘MUST, SHOULD, COULD’ CATEGORIES REFER TO THE DIFFICULTY OF THE ACTIVITY (e.g. MUST = easy; SHOULD = medium; COULD = hard) |Objectives |Whole class activities |Differentiated independent or group activities |Plenary / focused questions |Success Criteria...
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...Police Worn Body Cameras: A Step in the Right Direction Andrew Cordier ENG122: English Composition II Instructor Amy Morris August 18, 2016 There have been numerous advances in technology in recent years and some include law enforcement. Over the years, there have been huge strides in the technological advances in surveillance. Police Departments are one of these groups who have seen an increase in surveillance technology like dashboard mounted cameras, and now law enforcement agencies are looking to equip their officers with body cameras that can be worn on an officer’s lapel, glasses, and on their chest. The idea of equipping officers with these body cameras has been a hot topic of debate in light of recent past events, such as the unarmed shooting of Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson Missouri Mandatory use of body cameras should be put into place because it will protect civilians from the use of excessive force and hold officers responsible for their actions, not invade the privacy of both the public and police officers with the proper guidelines in place, and lower the rates of police use of excessive force, while lowering the rates of false claims against officers. With more and more cases of use of excessive force against civilians, people across America are becoming outraged by the actions of police officers and feel that taking the word of an officer is no longer good enough to explain their actions. Americans across the nation want answers...
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...Background of the brand/client profile Canon Inc. (as known as Kyanon Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese multinational corporation that specialized in the manufacture of imaging and optical products such as scanners, LCDs, camcorders, photocopiers, cameras, single lens reflective, steppers and some medical equipment. It is a worldwide brand that you can found at any country. Canon Inc. headquarters are located in Ohta-Ku, Tokyo, Japan while the founder of Canon is Takeshi Mitarai, Goro Yoshida, and Saburo Uchida but the current Chairman and CEO is Fujio Mitarai. In the first place, Canon Inc. was once named Precision Optical Industry Co. Ltd. ( Seikikogaku Kenkyusho) which is founded at 10 August 1937. The first produced camera name Kwanon...
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...push down the glistening silver button on my camera thinking, “Is this how I want this moment to be remembered?” Through the eyes of many, a camera is just a tool that you point at an object to take a picture; to a photographer, it is so much more. According to Dictionary.com, the definition of photography is, “The process of producing images on a sensitized surface by the action of light.” However, there is one point that this simple definition fails to state, and that is photography is used to capture a single moment in time, in one frame. A single picture can tell a multitude of stories, and can hold countless memories. Whether done as a profession, a hobby, or a creative outlet, the art of photography can appeal to everyone in the world. Known as a “camera obscura,” the first elements of photography were shown in 384 BC when Mo-Ti, a Chinese philosopher, created the device (Camera Obscura History). The physics behind his invention was that when a lighted area was separated from a dark area with only a pinhole opening between them, it created an inverted image of the lighted area. This technology was further improved by inserting a lens to create a clearer picture (History of Photography). Since then, the art of photography has continued to evolve. Many photographers still rely on natural lighting in their pictures, however today photographers choose to use digital photo editing with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Light Room. These great advances in technology...
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...Appendix 6 26 Introduction Written by: R. Duve De Light Cameras is in a highly competitive market, and has been for the last 5 years. We offer multiple models of entry level and high end cameras, while competing against four other companies in four areas around the world. We had a goal of being a recognizable, repeatable company, offering quality products at reasonable prices which we achieved with a broad differentiation strategy. Our success was marked by becoming the industry leader at the end of year 10, and this strategic assessment will show what we did and why following our Strategic Plan and Forecast Document. It is important to note that our original Strategic Plan omitted some quantifiable data, but that error was addressed and data is included in this document. This Strategic Assessment Document evaluates De Light Cameras plan for the last 5 years and how the lessons learned will create a new path forward. The Mission Statement, Vision and Goals were prepared by the entire Delta Team in the revised Strategic Plan and included here in Appendix 1 for reference. This paper includes a discussion of the Overall Strategic Objectives, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies and Outcomes, Financial Position and Competitive Analysis with lessons learned along the way. Overall Strategic Objectives Written by: R. Duve Team Delta decided early on in our Strategic Plan to focus our efforts on the multi-featured camera market and to become the industry leader through a broad...
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...my audience about the major steps involved in taking memorable photographs. Thesis: I want to impart to you these important steps involved in taking memorable photographs; choosing the right camera, and setting up the best picture every time. Organizational Plan: Topical Introduction: I. A picture is worth a thousand words; but do your pictures leave everyone speechless or do they leave you looking for words to explain what was supposed to be in the picture. II. Today I want to speak with you about what is involved in taking memorable Photographs. III. As an amateur Photographer; taking pictures has been an interest of mine for many years and I hope to share some of my experience with you: so that you too can capture your memories to share for generations to come IV. The perfect picture may preserve your memories forever but what is required to make your picture hopes a reality. A. How to choose the right camera for your pictures? B. How to setup the best shot for your pictures? (Transition: To start off on the right foot so to speak we must start off with the right equipment. Your choice in a camera is a quick way to make or break your pictures but how do you choose the right camera? ) Body: I. The First step in taking memorable photographs is choosing the right camera. A. Your first step is to choose between either film or digital. 1. Professionals claim that film is superior, and they are correct as noted by Ken Rockwell on his website in the cases of “photography...
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