Film & Video Production 12 (FVP12) Course Documents & Resources
FVP12 Description |
FVP12 provides learning experiences that explore the essential elements of film & video production. Students discover the essence of story, experience the struggle to shape and express ideas in the visual medium, and explore a variety of roles in working with others to produce collective short video projects. The course consists of 4 units - Fundamentals of Film, Production Team Skills, Film Industry and Careers and Film Development and Production
Students will study a range of topics including the following: Production stages and roles, Camera Techniques, Framing, Composition & Camera Shot Types Lighting, Storyboard and Script Process, Plot, Narrative and Character, Mise en scène ( inc diegetic and non- diegetic sound), Film Movements & Genre Auteur Theory, Movie Critiques, Editing, Visual Compositing & SFX, Foly sound, Soundtracks and audio effects Film & broadcast industries read more... _______________________________________________________________________
FVP12 Assignments
Unit 1- Fundamentals of Film | 1. Introductory Assignment (a)- Film & Video Questions... (b). 'Favourite Film' in- class presentation 1. Give some thought to what you would consider to be your favourite film, TV programme, music video, etc. 2. Find a short clip on Youtube or any other suitable visual reference. 3. Present your choice to the class. 4. State the Film Title, Year of Release, Genre or Type of Film. 5. Entice your audience by briefly describing/outlining the story. Make it sound appealing. Try not to give the ending away though. 6. In your opinion, say why your choice is a significant example?
Mr Barker's example: The French Connection (1971) Genre- Crime Thriller Outline/Synopsis: New York detectives "Popeye" Doyle and Buddy Russo hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover the French connection...
Why do I like this film? A- This is a 'Hollywood' film but unlike no other in my opinion. It feels gritty and real. When the two detectives go about their work, there is no glamour and no easy solution to solving crime. A lot of the scenes are played out in real-time which can make it quite mundane. However, when the action begins it is edge of the seat stuff and altogether thrilling. The action sequences convincing and exhausting. This is down to the fact that the film owes a lot to a style of filmmaking known as French New Wave. The French Connection captures a real sense of realism and energy by extensive use of actual locations, ordinary people going about their daily lives, natural lighting and hand-held cameras.
3. Storyboard Storyboard PowerPoint Hitchcock North by Northwest (1959) Storyboard and Shot analysis (worksheet) Production Teams: Storyboard & Remake assignment In production groups (3-4 members), students are required to re-make a short film based upon an extract from existing movie or television broadcast, music video, etc.
4. Mise en scène(The arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume...): Analysis of Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958) Diegetic & Non-Diegetic sound
6. Assignment: Scriptwriting to Short Film Production Filming Conventions The 180° rule is a cinematography guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another .
When the camera passes over the invisible axis connecting the two subjects, it is called crossing the line and the shot becomes what is called a reverse angle. Reversing the angle is commonly thought to be disorienting and can distract the audience from the intent of the scene. The 180 degree rule is not a law, many notable filmmakers intentionally cross the line to achieve a desired effect that might support the stories narrative. HOW TO: Practice the 180 Degree Rule While Filming Breaking Down the 180-Degree Rule