Clips 1. Girl smiling 2. Girl kicking soccer ball 3. Girl kicking soccer ball 4. Girl singing 5. High five! To create my 5x5, I used the camera on my iPhone. It was difficult to capture the clips because I wanted to film two of the girls that I babysit, and they move around... a lot. I edited my video using WeVideo. I encountered problems while editing because the editor would not allow me to cut my clips down to exactly 5 seconds. I am not completely satisfied with my 5x5. I could have thought more about the shot angles, but I did manage to portray the joy of the little girls in my video. For our next independent video challenge, I think that it would be fun to film an experiment in our science classes. It would also be fun to film someone during a class and create a commentary using voice overs of what they are thinking. This could be a fun and whimsical project!
The Hunger Games. Gary Ross. PG-13. 2012. In the post-apocalyptic country of Panem, 12 districts each send a boy and a girl to fight to the death in a gladiator-style arena. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) takes the place of her younger sister and vows to show the country that they do not have to bend to the demands of the Capitol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfmrPu43DF8
The Hunger Games trailer is exemplary because it develops the basis for the dystopia and the protagonist through film clips and words, editing techniques, and style. The clips used in the movie trailer develop the plot and leave the audience understanding the plot even if they have not read the book or seen the movie. The words "The Games Will Change Everyone" on the screen resonate with the audience and add a sense of mystery and intrigue to the film. Editing techniques are also used to enhance the effect of the trailer. The music that plays throughout the trailer builds on the excitement, and it finally ends during a countdown. Other cinematographic techniques such as camera shots also make the trailer more dramatic. There are close ups to emphasize the importance and drama of events. This trailer has a definite style that emphasizes the protagonist's personal development and the catalyst that triggers her quest for change. This trailer is truly exemplary because it uses these elements to make the audience interested in the premise and the protagonist. Our group plans to use similar editing techniques to this trailer. We hope to use mostly the sound gathered during filming and some voice over. We also plan to use words strategically to build excitement. A good music choice is imperative to the success of our trailer. We want to use a similar technique to The Hunger Games trailer when the music builds to a climax and suddenly stops to emphasize a particular moment.
I read the article Preparing Students to Learn Without Us which discusses new methods of learning for enjoyment, while also covering the school curriculum. I think that this is a great innovative idea! I like the author's differentiation between personalized and personal. Personal learning sounds amazing because it is "self-directed and self-selected according to the learner's own needs, preferences, and learning arrangements." I was surprised to find out that so few schools actually use this because it is so easily accessible. I hope to use the blog and social bookmarking in order to help me with my AP Biology and Honors Precalculus homework because I find those classes challenging. I can also use this new connected learning to explore my favorite part of Media/ Film Production-- acting!!!
I believe that we should write movie reviews that include at least two of the three aspects of film. In themovie review that I annotated, the author discussed all three, but put less emphasis on the cinematography. This is because she was writing a review for families. She emphasized the aspects that children would be more appreciative of. I think that this is very important when writing. We have to consider the audience in order to determine which of the three aspects we need to emphasize.
Hi! My name is Christina, and I am a student in the Communication Arts Program. I am very excited to take Film this year. I would have to say that my favorite aspect of filmmaking is acting. I aspire to be a Broadway actress. Maybe after taking this course I will want to act in movies or TV shows. Some of my favorite projects in Studio last year include the project about the Technical Director called The Studio. I also enjoyed making a show open for Infoflow. I hope to use this blog to reflect on work in CAP and even for homework help. This little girl is excited about filmmaking, but she doesn't know how to approach it. This image is representative of me. I found the creative commons licensed image above on flickr.
