160 Moving Images: Making Movies, Understanding MediaReport
A. Exercise Work – Write a minimum of two paragraphs describing
your work on Exercise 4. Please note the following:- Requirements – Comment on your ability to complete the
projects appropriately.
a. Were you properly prepared?
b. How did you apply learning of visual components of
fi lmmaking in your work?
c. Was the edit complete with appropriate visual and sound
elements? Explain key decisions in the two fundamental
areas of motion picture production. - In what ways did the production progress eff ectively? What
diffi culties did you encounter? Give at least two examples. - What were your most satisfying moments from this process?
B. Video Analysis – Comment on the following elements in your
evaluation: - Establishment of characters and context for the story at the
opening of the fi lm - Use of character actions to establish the narrative of the story.
If appropriate, indicate use of character perspectives or other
means to establish narrative. - Use of the camera in eff e ctively communicating the story
visually, including quality of focus, control of lighting, and
selection of shots - Pacing of shots and sound
- Quality and use of sound design, including dialogue
- Overall delivery of content intended by the script and other
preparations by the fi lmmaker. How eff ective was the movie
in achieving the goals you established for it?
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