Film Openings

The Usual Suspects

In this film opening the dramatic use of a death is used to create the idea of suspense and tension. This also suggests that this film will be an action film. Another aspect of this opening sequence is the use of the fire which adds to the suspense in the opening sequence,The music used in the opening sequence is very deep and intense which adds to the tension, the camera doesn't point at the man face in this opening sequence which creates suspension because of the unknown figure.

 

Blade

 

In this opening sequence everything links up first of all they walk through a room full of animal carcases, this then is linked to when they are spraying blood through the sprinklers in the roof, this creates suspense in the film. The intense music from the club adds to the intense atmosphere.

Mottai Boss

In this opening sequence the use of the helicopter and clothing show wealth and importance this is reinforced by the way that people greet him. The music in the background is similar to that used in an action film. From the entrance that the man makes we can tell that he is one of the main characters. The sound effect used when he winks or taps his head sound very electronic almost as if he is a robot.

Editing

Editing

For my preliminary task I had to edit it the footage. To do this I used premiere pro, Imported the clips and then cut each one so that it became a sequence. I also had to make sure that none of the clips were blurry. By editing this video I learned that editing is a lot more time consuming than I first thought, I also had to go over all of the clips multiple times to make sure that they fitted the criteria for our preliminary task.

My Preliminary Task

 

This is my preliminary task. For this it had to be a 1 minute to 2 minute video that had to include 3 shots; Shot reverse Shot, 180 degree rule and match on action. it had to include someone walking through and opening a door, this person then had to sit opposite someone else and have a conversation with them. I think that the outcome for this task was good because it meet the length requirements and included all camera shots. I also think that the lighting was also because it didn't white wash any of the characters and it also wasn't so dark that the screen was black. To improve next time i think that we should shot in a different location because the we have more room for different settings and establishing shots.

Match on Action

Match on Action

Match on Action is a consistent movement that is used in Movies and TV Shows. It is used in quick shots where a character is doing a simple action such as talking to another person before moving to the other side of the room or walking through a door.
Here is an example from The Hunger Games.(0.07-0.10)

Here is my own example of someone walking through a door using match on action

Camera Movements

Panning Shot

A Panning Shot is typically used in Films and TV shows. This camera movement is when a camera is moved from side to side, by using this shot it shows where the character(s). This shot is also used in action films particularly when danger is about to be inflicted by another person.
Here is an example of a Panning Shot.

Ariel Shot 

An Ariel shot also referred to as a crane shot is a view from above the characters this means that an audience member can see the whole spectacle of the scene.

Here is an example of a Ariel Shot. (0.53-0.55)

Tracking Shot 

A Tracking Shot is when a camera is run along a set of rails, this may be used in an action film for example if a character was running to or from something. 

Here is an example of a Tracking Shot. (0.13-0.18)

Arc Shot

An Arc Shot is similar to a tracking shot, the camera pans around a character, focusing on one person.

Here is an example of an Arc Shot. (1.43-1.46)

Composition

The Golden Rectangle

The golden rectangle is the idea that is applied to things in nature. It is the idea used in photographs so it is in proportion this is usually used in nature photography.

Here is an example where The Golden Rectangle would apply.

The Rule Of Odds 

The rule of odds is the idea that when looking at a picture you pair things up this then means that there is always one thing in the picture that you haven't seen so you repeatedly look at the composition. 

Here is an example of where the rule of thirds would apply. 

Leading Lines 

Leading Lines are a type of composition where there are lines of an object run into the main object in an image. 

Here is an example of where Leading Lines would apply.

Strong Diagonal 

A strong diagonal is a type of leading line in composition that makes an image more interesting and dynamic.

Here is an example of where strong diagonals would apply. 

Lines of Sight 

Lines of sight are when a person in a picture of a painting is looking towards the main object in the picture.

Here is an example of where lines of sight would apply.

Point of View

Point of view is when in a picture it is focused on someone however not in their direct eye line for example behind or above them, this can make an image more dynamic.

Here is an example of where point of view would apply.

Framing
Framing is used to draw the viewers eyes towards the main object in the picture, this also is also used to create a sense of depth or to create context for a picture or a piece of artwork.
Here is an example of where framing would apply.

Simplify
Simplify is to try and remove unnecessary objects from your picture because they will only distract from the main object in the picture.
Here is an example of where simplifying would apply.

Fill the Frame 

Fill the Frame is where when a photo is taken because there is often sections of the background shown, they are cropped out of the image this is to focus in on the main image in the picture.

Here is an example of where Filling the Frame would Apply.

Active Space 

Active space is when you leave space in a photograph between the side of the picture and and the subject.

Here is an example of where Active Space would apply.

From looking into this i have learnt that composition is important in shooting any scene within a film of TV show. It makes each shot more interesting for an audience member. (None of these images were taken by me)

The rule of thirds

The Rule of Thirds is a popular rule in photography that deals with the composition of pictures. This rule states that if the main object in the picture is off centre then it makes the picture more intriguing. This rule is the basics for a good shot. 

If you imagine that you have split a picture into 9 different sections like this.

For example in the picture below if you were to separate it into 9 different sections then the insect would be off centred this is to draw people into the picture.

Here is my own example. I took this because the rocks draws you into the middle of picture where there is only one leaf.