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  Editing and Transitions Blogpost- Inception (2010) Opening Scene #1 | Inception (2010) Movie Clip 1080 HD Notes The first part of the clip is an establishing shot. This part of the clip begins with a wide shot of the ocean and Cobb on the beach (0:00–0:04). The impact it leaves on the audience is that shows an isolated, outlandish setting, which means that the environment is foreign and almost out of a dream. The second part of the clip has the cut of cut on action. In this part of the clip, as Cobb is laying on the sand, a close-up shows waves breaking near him (0:05). The impact it leaves on the audience is making a sense of disorientation, which lets the audience feel Cobb’s confusion and helplessness. The third part of the clip has the cut of an eyeline match. In this part of the clip, Cobb looks towards to a kid playing nearby, which is followed by a close-up of that kid (0:07–0:11). The impact it leaves on the audience is showing Cobb’s emotional bond to the child, mak...

Mise en Scene Blogpost Introduction In Hamilton (2020), the film version of the Broadway musical, mise-en-scene is very important in forming the story, mood, and emotional affect. Hamilton (2020) is a historical drama that combines musical theater with modern music to tell the life story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers. The production design, costumes, lighting, and colors helps the audience connect with the historical events and what the characters are going through. Production and Studio Design, Location, and Setting Since Hamilton is a filmed stage production, the location is just one theater space. The production design uses simple yet effective set pieces to show different locations, like colonial streets, battlefields, and government offices. One significant feature is the rotating stage, which allows for smooth transitions and the portrayal of movement and time. For example, during Hamilton’s duel with Aaron Burr, the rotating stage causes for a tense ...

 Moodboard Blogpost 1. My first moodboard was of a haunted house on Halloween. We first see a ghost, which is meant to show that the house is haunted as a scary spirit is present. Secondly, we see the characters, who are horrified as they have entered the haunted house and seen the spirit (ghost). The third image, which is of the carved pumpkin, is meant to show that this scene takes place on Halloween. The fourth and fifth images of the bats and gravestones are meant to show the presence of bats, which cause rabies, hence the many gravestones as the bats have bitten many people and caused them to die of rabies. The dark lighting of all five of the pictures also shows the dark, grim, and dangerous nature of the haunted house setting. 2. My second moodboard is of a school. The first shot is meant to show the exterior of the school the main character goes to, and also shows she comes from a privileged background due to the size of the school. The second shot shows our main character,...

  Movie Rating Blogpost- Mean Girls   Tells  a story  which  holds  the audience’s attention Mean Girls   is a very entertaining movie that keeps the audience’s attention from beginning to end. The story follows Cady Heron as she navigates the wild world of high school cliques, and it’s full of hilarious moments and drama. The plot is easy to understand and follow, and   there’s   never a dull moment.   All in   all ,   it’s   a fun , hilarious,   and relatable story about   trying to fit in at high school   and   trying to figure out who you are. Score: 20/20 points, expert.   Demonstrates camera work and editing which enhances the story The camera work and editing in Mean Girls are good, but nothing too special. Everything is filmed clearly, and the transitions between scenes are smooth. However, there   aren’t   any   highly   creative shots or editing tricks that   coul...

 Analyzing Technical Elements of Film- Mean Girls (2004) For Blog Post #6, I have chosen to analyze the camera shots, angles, movements, sound, and composition of the movie, Mean Girls (2004) . Scene 1: Cady’s First Day of School (00:03:00) In the very first scene of the movie, the protagonist, Cady Heron, enters her new high school, North Shore High School, after having been homeschooled in Africa for her entire life. In this scene where Cady walks into the high school for the first time, a wide shot is used to show the chaos of the crowded high school hallway. This shot shows Cady as small and lonely among the large crowd of students, which is meant to portray Cady's feelings of overwhelm, discomfort, and nervousness about being in a brand-new environment. The diegetic sound of lockers loudly being slammed and students talking to each other are also meant to show how Cady feels intimidated by her new high school. Then, the camera switches to a close-up shot of Cady's face, an...

Blog Post #5- Sound Art Project Scene 1: House Robbery 1. creaking door handle 2. banging on the door 3. glass breaking 4. screaming 5. police car sirens 6. crying 7. "You're under arrest!" 8. handcuffing Scene 2: Shark in the water at the beach 1. seagulls calling 2. wind blowing 3. stepping on the sand 4. waves crashing 5. lifeguard whistles 6. water splashing 7. running on sand Video Creation of Manually Creating Foley Sounds

  Composition- Blog Post #4 1. My first shot was a rule of thirds shot, with a classmate standing with his arms crossed next to some gorgeous paintings. It was taken in a deep depth of field to clearly show both my classmate and his surroundings of the artwork visible to the viewer. Him having his arms crossed, and not looking at the artwork he is standing next to, is meant to show the audience a very pessimistic and apathetic aspect of my classmate's personality and cause them to feel contempt towards him and shocked he isn't admiring the artwork. The audience is also meant to feel a sense of awe towards the paintings. 2. My second shot was a shallow focus shot of a classmate. By blurring the backdrop around him and focusing mostly on his face, the audience has no chance to be distracted by other factors and is essentially made to focus on him. The look on my classmate's face shows a sense of entitlement, and the audience is meant to feel contempt from looking at him, and ...