The medium of film and storytelling processes as a whole have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. I am always captivated by films that successfully explore a variety of themes whilst presenting complex and interesting narrative and characters. These films also provide the entertainment and excitement that I find infinitely fascinating. I find the process of creating stories through to the film making and editing very motivating and exciting, especially when reviewing the end product.
My A level choices are those I feel are most relevant to my course choice. Film Production relies on visual media and this is why I have selected to study Photography and Information
Technology. I am also studying English Literature and Language which is benefiting me greatly in preparation for
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I spend a large amount of my free time experimenting with photography and video. I enjoy using a range of techniques to improve my photographs and film. I edit and manipulate my shots using software such as Sony Vegas Movie, Studio HD and Photoshop. Through changing lighting levels and saturation, I have been able to produce high quality photographs for my portfolio.
During my time in year 10, I undertook a course with a Film and TV production company where I was given the opportunity to shoot for a documentary style film to promote Cardiff Bay. This provided me with valuable experience in film production and post-production editing. I also gained insight into the importance of working effectively as part of a team which is a fundamental skill in project work. At the end of year 12, I volunteered to work with a digital media company where I had the opportunity to develop my knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of professional software such as Avid where I edited the audio of a trailer for the short film called 'Wrath of God'.
As part of my work experience in year 10, I spent a week working alongside the South
I never gave much thought into what it takes to shoot, direct, edit, and complete a motion picture. Sure, it may sound fun, but after this assignment, it felt like a lot of work. There are quite a few specialized groups that put together the films that we enjoy in our movie theatres. No wonder why it takes months and even years to edit a film, these folks are making sure things are done and synced correctly! The following essay will identify information pertaining to film and importance for their audience so the person or persons watching can have an understanding of what it is they are viewing. A story that has no meaning or becomes very confusing in the details that are presented does not make a good film.
I was first introduced into the IT industry through my personal favourite sport, which is F1. Since I was a small boy, I had a dream to work for one of the 10 teams travelling around the world to race. IT in Organisations will make me suitable for a job at any of those teams no matter which one whether it is Red Bull or Manor. The course suits me because I have been interested in a large amount of areas within the industry. Level 3 has already touched on some of these areas and I am fascinated by modules I haven't done such as Data Management in year one involving the use of a command line interface which I haven't used very much if at all.
Film and literature are two media forms that are so closely related, that we often forget there is a distinction between them. We often just view the movie as an extension of the book because most movies are based on novels or short stories. Because we are accustomed to this sequence of production, first the novel, then the motion picture, we often find ourselves making value judgments about a movie, based upon our feelings on the novel. It is this overlapping of the creative processes that prevents us from seeing movies as distinct and separate art forms from the novels they are based on.
Movies have the ability to transport people to different times and places and distract them from ordinary everyday reality. They allow for a range of emotions to be experienced. At their core, movies examine the human condition. There are plenty of deeper truths woven into screenplays and plenty of lessons to be learned, even when an individual is solely seeking entertainment.
“The biggest mistake we have made is to consider that films are primarily a form of entertainment. The film is the greatest medium since the invention of movable type for exchanging ideas and information, and it is no more at its best in light entertainment than literature is at its best in the light novel.” - Orson Welles
For a movie to proceed to its final “point”, a filmmaker must have an image of what has to be and not be familiarized. Source three unveiled, ”Clements
The film I picked for my critique is Red Tails, a historical World War II drama. The movie starred Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard and Gerald Mcraney, was written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder, better known as the creator of the comic strip “the boondocks”, from a book by John B. Holway, directed by Anthony Hemingway and produced by George Lucas . In this paper the author will show how all elements of filmmaking
Firstly the reason I would absolutely love to study ICT for my A-levels is because I believe that ICT is what is making up the future and there would be a bright future for me and ICT, we use ICT in many of life’s aspects, I have been absorbed in computers since I was young, too young to even remember, I think that I could type before I could write. Media has a close relationship with Photography and ICT, that’s why I would love to do them because they are closely related, but not the
“We aim to inspire and motivate people, to have a direct effect on stimulating them to take action, whether they are audience members or filmmakers, to seek out and understand more of film culture, to be inspired to contribute to our film culture both through dialogue and the production of a wide variety of new work.”
Theorist Vsevolod Pudovkin claims that narrative films are mainly a “product of construction” and cautious compilations of “selections of images that have been shot” (Renée).
If students have a subject choice in mind, they can look up different universities and courses to ensure they are on the right track for what universities want from their applicants. For individuals who are unsure what they want to study just yet - there are a handful of A-level subjects that are most commonly asked-for subjects - can study 'facilitating' subjects that look good to lots of institutions.
I was fascinated with all the nuances associated with movies: the actors, the scenery, the cinematography, the glamour, and the drama behind the films. When I was younger, I loved viewing Film Noir classics. They were fascinating. I especially loved the dark lighting, the shadowy techniques, the private eyes, the femme fatale, and the hard-boiled fiction movie scripts.
Understanding movies comes from describing and analyzing the cinematic, theatrical, and literary elements that combine to create meaning. These steps create a basic understanding of the artistic and technical elements found in moviemaking. In addition, the major characteristics of different film genres and classic movies will be analyzed. The purpose of this paper is analyzing the Academy Award winning film Chicago. This paper will describe the six steps that a person should think about when watching a movie. These steps include, (1) analysis of the narrative: story, plot and meaning; (2) theatrical elements, (3) cinematography, (4) editing, (5) sound and the (6) complete package.
I agree with people who say movies aren’t based on real life experience, but I am pretty sure producers have specific messages to tell their audience. Movies might be long and time taking, but when there is free time to spend why not lay back and watch a good movie? Today I will be reviewing one of my favorite movies of all time, Tokyo Drift.
I thought a research project at the University of Leeds would be a great way to learn new skills and enhance my CV with relevant work experience. During my internship I was required to use various software packages such as SolidWorks, LabVIEW and Matlab to design and test components as well as analyse experimental data. As a result, my skills and confidence using these software packages improved