Gcse Film Techniques

Based off Charles Webb’s 1963 novel by the same name, The Graduate is an American romantic comedy/drama released in the United States on December 21, 1967 starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, and William Daniels. The film was directed by Mike Nichols, produced by Lawrence Turman and the screenplay written by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham. The film was produced by Lawrence Turman/Mike Nichols productions starting in March of 1967. Mike Nichols has also directed other well known films such as Catch-22 (1970), Working Girl (1988), and more recently Closer (2004). The film was distributed by AVCO Embassy Pictures nationally and United Artists internationally. AVCO Embassy Pictures studio, founded by Joseph E. Levine, the films executive producer, also claims production/distribution for other hit films such as Godzilla, King of Monsters! (1956), The Fog (1980), and Prom Night (1980). The movie was well received due to its $104 million dollar box office opening tab. The score was produced by Dave Grusin and the songs written by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

How the film techniques used by Baz Luhrman to influence the portrayal and development of characters in the film Strictly Ballroom?

It was 1899 in Paris, France, it was the time of the Bohemian Revolution, and it was the summer of love. Christian, played by Ewan McGregor, was a writer and came to Paris to experience this revolution and be surrounded by the artists, singers, and dancers of this new Bohemian world. Little did he know that he would experience something he had never felt before but always believed in: love. Moulin Rouge, directed by Baz Luhrmann, is an exquisite movie musical based off of a real life cabaret called Moulin Rouge in Montmartre. The movie tells the story of the love triangle between Christian, Satine aka the “Sparkling Diamond” of the Moulin Rouge, played by Nicole Kidman, and The Duke. Although Christian and Satine are

Spike Lee does many fascinating things from a directorial standpoint, which makes his film (dare I say, joint), Do the Right Thing so interesting to watch. Writer, director Lee makes much use of the high and low angle shots. He does this to draw clear contrasts between the two elders of the block, Da Mayor and Mother Sister and to make conflict more apparent.

‘The Castle’ directed by Rob Sitch, is a 1997 Australian comedy, starring Michael Caton and Anne Tenney. The film showcases what being a true Australian is like from the love the Kerrigan family share for their home, each other and their communications to their neighbours and family. Daryl Kerrigan, the main character within the film epitomises as a true Australian, close up shots of Daryl before he was going to court about his house. Shows the emotional and dedication he has in himself. Following this, multiple close up shots of Daryl, to show his guilt he feels towards his family and friends.

Film- Precious Knowledge Precious Knowledge is a documentary that takes place in Tucson, Arizona and focuses on how the Unified School district wants to completely ban the Mexican American Studies Program. In the film there were many scenes with examples of rhetorical appeal. I believe that the way the film was set up since the beginning had an impactful and direct emotional appeal on the audience. For instance, in the first scenes of the film we have the opportunity to get to know the main characters in a more intimate level.

Based on the novel by Melina Marcetta and directed by Kate Woods, the film “Looking for Alibrandi” highlights the importance of the personal search for identity and sense of belonging. The film explores the story of Josephine Alibrandi, who struggles to discover her true identity as she is unable to relate to her Italian heritage but also does not feel like she fits in with her Australian friends either. Coming from none – Australian background, it was impossible for me to not relate to her situation. One technique that Woods used to convey this theme is voice–over narration, as used at the beginning of the play, during the national Italian festival “The Tomato Day”: "You may think this is all quirky and cute but I actually find it really embarrassing".

This also reveals to the audience an empathy that the two “star-crossed” lovers were made fore each other. Luhrman achieves this via the use of smitten, longing looks, the close-up shots, and the music of Des’ree (Kissing You).

Tinghir Jersualem is a documentary by historian Kamal Hachkar, a Muslim. It explores the relationship between the Jews and Muslims in Tinghir, Moracco both prior to the Jews departure to Israel and the aftermath of their leaving. Kamal interviews both Jews and Muslims from Morraco to get their own stories related to the departure that largely took place in the 1950s and 1960s. Kamal's approach of interviewing both Jews and Muslims helps present the unity that Jews and Muslims felt in Morraco prior the 1960s. Older Muslim and Jewish men spoke foundly of their neighbors and the many business transactions and card games that went on between the two groups of people. The Muslim and Jewish women simiarly excited when talking about their neighbors,

The Help is an inspiring movie, centralized on themes of showing courage in the midst of adversity and racial desegregation. The selection of actors with specific attributes, lighting/camera angles, and music, allows the movie to entertain in detail, and highlight the prime issues of the 1960s. With the movie being directed with these specifities in mind, the author, Kathryn Stockett, is able to successfully relay her message in the screenplay.

In my opinion, this work of art was truly amazing with the touch of darkness, mystery, and elegancy. The artist used the color mixture very well for that old antique look. The artist did very well in painting the background black and the woman black dress to distinguish the dress apart from the background. The phonograph is also distinguished from the background by painting white around the device. It gives that feeling of romance and darkness at the same time. The painting leaves the viewers of wanting more which the artist should had incorporated more things rather than just the woman and the phonograph. In the end, the masterpiece is absolutely amazing with a touch of the old century and modern

Hello Aurelia, the piece of art you chose to review is eye catching. Immediately my eyes were drawn to it because of the bright and bold colors that Romare Bearden used. When viewing this painting I feel alive, alert, and happy. The reason I feel this way is because of how the artist brings bright colors and smooth yet edgy shapes into his painting. The background does seem to have a moving effect. I actually did not notice that until you had pointed it out. Although the human figures in this painting are not completely realistic. It does give the audience the sense or feeling of the painting “coming to life.” I think you did a good job on explain this piece of art created by Romare Bearden. I also enjoyed learning that you like Jazz music.

Abstract The film North by Northwest is a Hitchcock classic. One of the most noticeable aspects in North by Northwest is the incredible camera work and techniques used to create a feeling of suspense and danger. The varied use of shot types are essential in creating these moods and emotions. Establishing shots, including aerial and POV (point-of-view), medium shots and close-ups, and shot-reverse-shots all play an important part in conveying the suspense to the audience while also creating continuity and adding elements of isolation or urgency.

His cinematography “creates an exceptionally inviting, varied look for this nocturnal story, and special visual effects are smoothly integrated into the action. The makeup that adds pale eyes, ghostly pallor and tiny blue veins to the principals' faces manages to create a frisson of danger without marring the actors' attractiveness” (Maslin). Rousselot used dark-lensing, a way to attain low key shots and thus created a huge contrast to the sets and costumes (Maslin). This made the characters seem as though they were the only important things in the otherwise dark and gloomy shots.

Being a science fiction fan during his childhood, he worked his way in producing several highly acclaimed science fiction movies such as Avatar, Aliens, and the Terminator. Born on August 16, 1954, in Ontario Canada and later moved to California to finish his college at California State University. In order to pursue his dreams in cinematography, he worked as a truck driver and would work on screenplays. Then his career began from an art director in Battle beyond the Stars (1980) to directing various films. Now, he is an Oscar-winning director whose films Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009) remains the top grossing films of all time. He has won various awards from different sides of the world, Norway, France, and the United Kingdom. Mise-en-scenes were well incorporated in each of James Cameron’s movies especially for science fiction movies that used elegantly crafted visuals.