Film Blog 2017 (AJ)

After Watching Metropolis, In your view, what is the Mediator? I think the mediator for the theme of metropolis is knowledge. The true mediator is Freder, but it is not until he gains the knowledge of being a worker and the curiosity to go and see what it's like that jumpstarts the peace between the upper and middle classes of society. In the beginning of the movie, Freder is an unknowing child who does not know the harsh tones of work until he is exposed to it by Mary. Once this happens, he sets off on his long journey to becoming the mediator that Joh and the leader of the workers need in order to find peace. Is Fritz Lang trying to influence us?  Is he advocating for Capitalism? Communism?  Fascism?  I think he was trying to influence us, and I do not think he was advocating for capitalism or fascism. Fascism leaves only one person at the top of the food chain, and that is shown to be a bad thing, using the example of Joh Frederson being a smaller villai...

Camera movements are used to show emotion in film. They can make the scene seem action-packed, sad and dark, or even very stern. Movements really draw the attention of viewer, and deliver the message of what they should be feeling about the scene they're watching. Filmmakers enhance their work by using camera movements to show what they feel while they're making the film. It shows the hard work and effort put into every single second of the clips, and you can really tell by how they use their camera movements. We did succeed in editing very well, but I think next time my group would need to work on our coordination for the scenes, and overall making the clips flow better.

Establishing Shot These are multiple examples of an establishing shot, showcasing Hogwarts from the Harry Potter movies. Using the first example, they use asymmetrical balance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of a long shot. This scene uses repetition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of a medium shot. The scene uses vertical lines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of an eye level shot. The scene uses horizontal lines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is an example of a close up. This scene uses simplicity. ------...

Emotion Through Camera Movements Crane Down Movement- Falling into the character's world and being dropped into the scene. Crane Up Movement- How small the character is or how big the problem they have to overcome. High to Low Angle- Makes character seem strong and imposing. Creates a feeling of authority. Hand Held Camera- Creates a feeling of fear or danger, also adding stress. Quick Push In- Create feeling surprise or shock. Slow Dolly In- Creates tension and adds intimacy with the character.  Quickpan- Reveals something dangerous or something the character has to overcome. Send audience into different emotional direction. Slow Dolley Out- Makes character look emotionally lost and abandoned and draws empathy from the viewer. Dolly Across/Tracking Shot- Reveals action or other objects that change the emotional direction. Glidecam Camera- Creates a ballet or dance, epic or even dreamlike. Creates sort've an edgy feeling. Glidecam 360 Reveal- Creates calm before ...

How do filmmakers use the Elements & Principles of Design to enhance their work?         When you add a sense of balance, force emphasis, or use other elements and principles of design, you can enhance the tone you're wishing to set in the film, or even help make the film look more professional. It's also enhances when you want a specific object to be noticed above everything else, using things like emphasis or leading lines. If you want to maximize the quality of your filmmaking, then use the elements and principles of design.

Simplicity Worms Eye View Birds Eye View Curved Lines Diagonal Lines Emphasis Horizontal Lines Leading Lines Movement/Rythm Repetition/Pattern Rule of Thirds Unity Variety Symmetrical Balance Proportion/Size

The golden mean comes from a mathematician named Phidias, who figured out the composition of the "average" human being. To create the golden mean the proportion has to be 0.618 to 1. We saw some interesting examples of the Golden Mean like the Mona Lisa (by Leonardo Da Vinci) and even in Stonehenge.  This is living proof that humans have been using the golden mean for centuries. It's also a major factor to why humans are at the top of the food chain, because we have supposed "perfect bodies." The golden mean is also prevalent in many cultural references, including the pentagram. For that reason, that is why the Pentagon is our base for US defense. The golden mean is used so often, wether it be in art, architecture, or even in just human design, it begs the question of why the golden mean is used so often. Well, the answer is simple. It's the best that we've got, and is based on humans. Why would we settle for the rest if we already have the best. :-)