Comparing Double Indemnity and Do The Right Thing

Comparing Double Indemnity and Do The Right Thing from krober4

Study Guide - Do The Right Thing [Spike Lee, 1989]

3000 Presentation 17 Do the Right Thing Study Guide from Edward Bowen

Analysing Do The Right Thing [Spike Lee, 1989]

A detailed analysis of the film language of Do The Right Thing.

HC4. Cinematography, Editing, and Do the Right Thing from Julia Leyda

ADR and Foley Sound Task

This is the clip you are to add the soundtrack to. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CLIP

Short Film Guidance

Preliminary evaluation questions

Once you have edited your preliminary task, you will need to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the finished product and reflect upon your technical skills and what you have learnt from completing it.

Comment on the effectiveness of following:

·      How you constructed some key shots and included camera shot, angle and movement (pay close attention to focus and shot distances and use about 3 examples)

·      Mise-en-scene (How important is this? How did have you attempted to create it? Use of costume/props?)

·      How it is edited  (Think about match on action, pace, rhythm)

·      Performance (Is the acting/performance controlled and convincing?)

·      How well planned where you? Are there any ways in which you could have been better planned?

·      What have learned from completing this task?

·      Overall, how effective has your contribution to this task been?

FM3 – Preliminary Planning – Short Film Opening

As part of your Research and Planning portfolio you will need to complete one preliminary production task.  For this you will be working in groups, up to 4 persons maximum..  Attendance and completion of the task is essential and compulsory.  Failure to attend lessons, or to complete the tasks set will result in having marks deducted from your main task.

Short film sequence task

Your group task is to plan, film and edit an homage [tribute/imitation] of an opening sequence, including titles, of a film by an admired film director.

Before you will be allowed to shoot your footage you must submit the following as evidence of planning;

·         Storyboard of sequence

·         Shot List

·         Synopsis of short film sequence

·         List of required resources (props, costumes, etc)

·         List of locations

In order to complete the assessment your film sequence must include the following key ingredients and must abide by the following rules;

●     Shot entirely on school premises.

●     You must attempt to use shallow focus and pull focus at some point

●     You must have 5 - 10 lines of dialogue

●     You must be able to name all your shot types (close up, wide shot, dutch angle, etc)

You should pay attention to the deadlines and schedule below so that your work is completed in time for peer evaluation on the 18th of June.

·         Friday 15^th June p3 - Planning [evidence from the above list]

·         Monday19th June p4&p6 – Complete Planning and begin title design

·         Thursday 22^nd  June p1&2  - Shooting [2 hours only]

·         Friday 23^rd  June  – Editing and pick ups

·         Monday 26^th  June – Editing

·         Thurs 29^th `June – INSED Day

·         Monday 03^rd July  – Screening and Evaluation

Be sure to choose an opening sequence that is appropriate for the task and that your organisation and planning is thorough    Good luck.

A2 Media Studies – G324 – Preliminary Planning – Short Film 13E

As part of your Research and Planning portfolio you will need to complete one ancillary production task.  For this you will be working in your production groups.  Attendance and completion the task is essential and compulsory.  Failure to attend lessons, or to complete the tasks set will result in having marks deducted from your main task.

Small film sequence task

Your group task is to plan, film and edit a short (45 – 60 second) film sequence based around the following theme:  Happiness

Before you will be allowed to shoot footage you must submit the following;

·         Storyboard of sequence

·         Shot List

·         Synopsis of short film sequence

·         List of required resources (props, costumes, etc)

·         List of locations

In order to complete the assessment your film sequence must include the following key ingredients and must abide by the following rules;

●     Shot entirely on school premises.

●     No more than 2 actors.

●     No non-diegetic music

●     You must use shallow focus and pull focus at some point

●     You must have 5 - 10 lines of dialogue

●     You must be able to name all your shot types (close up, wide shot, dutch angle, etc)

You should pay attention to the deadlines and schedule below so that your work is completed in time for peer evaluation on the 18th of June.

·         Tue 21^st June p1-2 - Planning

·         Weds 22^nd June p3 – Complete Planning

·         Thurs 23^rd June p4 – Submit Planning/Textual Analysis

·         Fri 24^th June – Audience Research Task 1

·         Tue 28^th June - Filming

·         Weds 29^th June p3 - Editing

·         Thurs 30^th June – Editing

·         Tue 5^th July – Screening and Evaluation

Producing a short film is an extremely difficult task and requires a high degree of planning, initiative and creativity.  Make full use of the time given to you and be sure to complete the task to the deadline.   Good luck.

A2 Media Studies – G324 – Preliminary Planning – Short Film 13B

As part of your Research and Planning portfolio you will need to complete one ancillary production task.  For this you will be working in your production groups.  Attendance and completion the task is essential and compulsory.  Failure to attend lessons, or to complete the tasks set will result in having marks deducted from your main task.

Small film sequence task

Your group task is to plan, film and edit a short (45 – 60 second) film sequence based around the following theme:  Happiness

Before you will be allowed to shoot footage you must submit the following as evidence of planning;

·         Storyboard of sequence

·         Shot List

·         Synopsis of short film sequence

·         List of required resources (props, costumes, etc)

·         List of locations

In order to complete the assessment your film sequence must include the following key ingredients and must abide by the following rules;

●     Shot entirely on school premises.

●     No more than 2 actors.

●     No non-diegetic music

●     You must use shallow focus and pull focus at some point

●     You must have 5 - 10 lines of dialogue

●     You must be able to name all your shot types (close up, wide shot, dutch angle, etc)

You should pay attention to the deadlines and schedule below so that your work is completed in time for peer evaluation on the 18th of June.

·         Weds 22^nd June p1+2- Planning [evidence from the above list]

·         Thurs 23^rd June p3 – Complete Planning

·         Fri 24^th June p4 – Audience Research task 1

·         Mon 27^th June  – INSED Day

·         Wes 29^th June – Filming [2 hrs only]

·         Thurs 30^th `June p3 - Editing

·         Friday 01^st  July – Editing

·         Mon 04^th July – Screening and Evaluation

Preliminary Task Evaluation Sheet