AS Homework 18/09/14

Here is a clip from the 1995 Michael Mann film Heat.

Watch through it and try to identify EIGHT different camera shot types.
Take a screenshot of each and then analyse each one - explain why you think this shot was used, what effect it could potential have on the audience. Think about information it gives you, think about the context of the scene and how it helps the scene.


For example:

This close-up tracking shot follows the footsteps of the armed robber (Robert De Niro) as he enters the foyer of the bank. The shot matches the of action from the previous mid shot of him entering the bank and emphasises the calm, steady pace of his footsteps - they are not rushed or hurried - this is a man in control. Through the framing the audience is able to see the movement of bank workers and customers none of whom are focusing on the robber, they are merely going about their business.



18th - 22nd/23rd September Film Challenge

Film Challenge

To make a one minute film.

Lesson 1: Planning and research

Lesson 2: Filming

Lesson 3: Filming and Editing

Lesson 4: Deadline and evaluation

Rules
1. You must work in your assigned groups.

2. You must choose from the one of the following briefs:

An interrogation.

A heist.

A one minute version of an entire film. Like this one.

A one minute shot for shot (identical) remake of scene from a film. Like this one.

3. You must complete the evaluation on completion of the film.

4. You must think about composition and continuity.

5. You must be ace, be safe and do good work.


Music Video Treatments

1) Read this article: How to write music video treatments

2) Read the below information:

Summarizing, a music video treatment is the starting point of every project. It allows the production company to communicate its ideas to the artists and it allows artists to make decisions regarding the direction of their video. The treatment also helps production companies to write production budgets that are accurate and that give artists a complete view of what to expect when embarking on the production of their music video.

(http://www.creando.ca/about_us/treatment.php)

At the beginning of every music video project, there is a need to work with the artist to define a desired treatment. A video treatment, also known as video concept, outlines information with regards to what the music video will be about. Conceptually, a music video could show the artist performing the song in front of a live audience or by itself; alternatively, a music video can also present a story line where certain situations and storytelling takes place. Furthermore, it can also be an experimental exercise where random images are shown to complement the music in a more abstract way. All of these angles constitute the treatment, or concept, of a music video.

However, a video treatment goes beyond this exercise of defining the overall direction of the video. The treatment goes down to describe the kind of locations, situations, stories, images, look and feel, tone and color, pacing and so on of the music video. Even though most treatment writers don't follow specific guidelines or structures, a well written treatment is one that can successfully communicate complete ideas to artists.
(http://www.creando.ca/about_us/treatment.php)

3) Start a blog post called "Understanding Music treatments"
a) On it link to the article in step one and take a screen shot of said article.
b) Cut and paste the above text.
c) Write and complete this sentence "From my research into Music treatments I believe the FIVE most important aspects that a treatment should have/do are:"

4. Download this document and upload it to your blog:



5. Embed this video


6. (MAKE SURE YOU PUT A HEADER EXPLAINING MENTIONING THE DIRECTOR, THE NAME OF THE ARTIST AND TRACK)

Answers these questions:
Do you believe the pitch was good at communicating the ideas of the director and why?

Are there any differences between the pitch and the final video?

How do you think the pitch could be improved?