Wednesday 24 September 2014

Basic Camera Shots


Extreme Close Up


Close Up

Medium Close Up

Medium Shot

Medium Long Shot

Long Shot

Extreme Long Shot
 

Tuesday 23 September 2014

Mise-en-scene:Jaws

Mise-en-scene
 
Mise-en-scene is everything that you can see in the frame such as: lighting, costume and composition. For example, in the first scene of jaws, in the frame you can see the teenagers sitting on the beach in a circle at night with the fire in the middle being the only light source. In the background, you see the sea and this is significant to the film as this is where the killing takes place.You can see a couple sat away from the group which suggests that they are isolated and when they move further down the beach closer to the sea, further away from their friends, they isolate themselves more. Before they move further towards the sea, you can hear music, conversation and laughter however, when they move away, the music, conversation and laughter is non existent and the waves, running and their own conversation is the only present sound. As they run down the beach, they run alongside a fence; this gives an impression that they are trapping themselves in a dangerous position by them going to the sea which is where the audience knows something bad is going to happen.
 
 


Wednesday 10 September 2014

How are generic elements and camera angles used to create suspense in the attic scene of The Exorcist?

In the attic scene of The Exorcist, the director creates tension by not using music which makes the watcher listen out for any movement and keeps them intrigued. In the scene, nothing bad happens straight away, instead the director drags out the scene to create suspension and so when something happens it isn't expected. The victim in the scene is a stereo-typical young woman who is vulnerable and scared who is also isolated and on her own, this gives the impression that something or someone is going to get her. Making the scene dark and in the middle of the night with only a candle for light links with the no music, as you can't see much in the attic so you are relying on sound to give you clues as to what is in the attic and the candle creates shadows around the room which puts thoughts in your mind as to what may occur. The title of the films gives away what it is about and what will happen. The use of camera angles add to the suspension because it showed portrait views which showed the fear on the victims face and there is an upwards shot view when the woman is walking up the stairs as it makes it look as if someone is watching her as it happens and makes her look weak. As well as this, she is also filmed from behind to make her look like she is being followed. The camera films her from behind objects to give the suggestion that something is watching her movements. A low camera shot when the woman walks through the door makes it look as if she knows what she is doing and that she is in charge but she is really trapped and in danger when she goes up into the attic.

Tuesday 9 September 2014

White Chicks

White Chicks is my favourite film because it is so funny and although I've watched it countless times it never fails to make me laugh. It is a feel good comedy and is favourite by many.

Thursday 4 September 2014

Year 10 Media Studies


     
Hey, I'm Bethany and this is my blog for my Media Studies through year 10 and 11.