A Robot says Goodbye

Harrison Ford - Predatory Seduction

Assessment 4 Feedback

please click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dZTCIIiHxlC7fWfD4VEE9dXPT-zfYhyZ/view?usp=sharing

Artificial Intelligence and Personhood

Why the future is not female in science fiction cinema

Article from Katie Goh in online magazine: Little White Lies
please click on link below for full article:
http://lwlies.com/articles/women-in-science-fiction-blade-runner-2049-ex-machina/

Hollywood 1960 - 1990

Hollywood 1960 - 1990 - PowerPoint

please click on link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UvMprAgdAhRr-fzvuxar1CvRpZz2C9MD/view?usp=sharing

Characters is Blade Runner

Please see the link below from Gradesaver for a full list of characters in Blade Runner:
http://www.gradesaver.com/blade-runner/study-guide/character-list

Component 3 - coursework

Students are required to create an individual production consisting of either:

Either
(i) a short film between 4 - 5 mins which includes one of the following:

• a narrative twist
• a narrative which begins with an enigma
• a narrative which establishes and develops a single character
• a narrative which portrays a conflict between two central characters

OR
(ii) a screenplay for a short film of between 1600 and 1800 words, which includes one of the following:

• a narrative twist
• a narrative which begins with an enigma
• a narrative which establishes and develops a single character
• a narrative which portrays a conflict between two central characters

The screenplay must be accompanied by a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section of the screenplay (approximately two minutes screen time, corresponding to approximately two pages of screenplay and to approximately 20 storyboard shots).

Evaluative analysisStudents must complete an evaluative analysis of their production of between 1600- 1800 words and make reference to all short films selected for study from the compilation set by WJEC (at least 3 short films totalling a minimum of 80 minutes). The evaluative analysis will include:

• Narrative structure of the short film - an analysis of the narrative features of all short films studied from the set compilation, highlighting key ideas which informed learners own productions.

• Cinematic influences - an analysis of how visual/audio elements of other professionally produced films or screenplays, including short films, influenced their short film or screenplay.

• Creating meaning and effect - an evaluative analysis of how their production creates meanings and generates responses for the spectator in relation to other professionally produced films or screenplays, including at least one of the short films studied.

Leaners must submit the evaluative analysis in the form of extended writing (which may include sub-headings). It must be word processed and may be illustrated with screen shots or screenplay extracts. Screenplay extracts used to illustrate the evaluative analysis are excluded from the word count of 1600 - 1800 words.

Crash Course - Golden Age of Hollywood

Edwin Stanton Porter: early development of Film Language

Work for Wednesday afternoon

Representation and Ideology in The Lady from Shanghai (Welles, 1947).

The Lady from Shanghai (Welles, 1947) Representation and Ideology

A1 Film Studies

Representation: The description or portrayal of a group or an individual in a particular way.

Ideology: A system of ideas and values shared by a social group or society and related to economic power.

All films may be said to attempt to re- present some aspect of ‘the world out there’. Films present the audience with a specific and particular way of seeing the world. Representations of individuals and groups within a film can reveal the film’s hidden ideology. If individuals or groups are not represented, this is also significant.

Are the representations stereotyped? Or more complex?

Task.

In relation to Lady from Shanghai’ (Welles,1947), examine the representation of the following groups and comment on:

1.    Representation of ethnicity

2.    Representation of women

3.    Representation of age

4.    Representation of men

What ideology is revealed by the representations or lack of them?

Post your comments on your blog on a new page and include illustrations.

Rita Hayworth Poster

This is the image of Rita Hayworth that was familiar to the American public before Orson Welles made 'The Lady from Shanghai' in 1947.

Hollywood Studio System

https://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=206

Asessment 1

Assessment 1 - feedback

to see the PowerPoint, please click on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCX3RtR2FZbUE5MWs/view?usp=sharing

Assessment 2

For Assessment 2 on Weds 11th October you will need to ensure that all work is uploaded to your blog. Please check the list below:

1. Film review
2. Variety of different shot types - pics and description
3. Film Noir character description - 300 words
4. PowerPoint showing analysis of  a micro feature in 2 scenes from from 'Lady From Shanghai' (Welles, 1947) - plus feedback from presentation
5. Description of at least 3 characters' appearances from 'Lady from Shanghai' (Welles, 1947)
6. Mind map of characters connections/relationships in 'Lady from Shanghai' (Welles, 1947)
7. Own research about Orson Welles - extension work 

Editing

Editing PP

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCc0RTYmlyVXo5SnlJdUtqRVVDZ0loSV9XR2ZF/view?usp=sharing

A-level course overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCZ0pLckhPeDBOdXVPVEQ5S1FFVzBJaDF5Q3Q4/view?usp=sharing

Micro features - sound

Sound PowerPoint
please click on link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCZDJhSnJoTngzYXFhR3RsSTUtR3ZtZDUwbFRV/view?usp=sharing

Micro features 1

Mise en scene and cinematography
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCX0J0U0Vza0ZOVG5XX19wZUpwcFVGVGd2YkJr/view?usp=sharing

Cinematography - different types of shots

Film Noir - overview

Film Noir PowerPoint
please click on link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCbFJKb1JUOGFwSHM/view?usp=sharing

Narrative - an introduction

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCNXpWWGc3Z0owUmM/view?usp=sharing

The Joys of Summer

Summer homework for AS - A2 Film Studies students:

please click on link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCNHQxVHRrRHdvcWs/view?usp=sharing

Chiaroscuro Lighting - what is it?

Film Noir - lighting

Introduction to Film Noir - Powerpoint
please click on link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz98Kzm7JMiCVi16aS1FekJoYkE/view?usp=sharing

Article about La-la-Land

Please click on link below for full article:
http://www.lensflaretheory.com/establishing-shots-la-la-land.html

April UK Box Office

article in the Guardian by Charles Grant about winners and losers in UK'S April Box Office, to read the full article click on the link below:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2017/apr/11/the-boss-baby-beauty-beast-uk-box-office?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Close+up+new+-+2+edittable+regions&utm_term=222554&subid=8253140&CMP=ema_1046

Diversity in the Oscars?

Article in Indie Wire by Ijeoma Oluo


To read the full article, click on the link below:
http://www.indiewire.com/2017/02/oscars-diversity-not-so-white-2017-nominations-race-1201784832/

Netflix does deal with Ipic

article in Variety by Todd Spangler about why Netflix have stuck this deal and what their ambitions are.
please click on link below for full article:
http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/netflix-ipic-entertainment-theatrical-original-movies-1201878775/

Can the mega-movie survive the digital era?

article in the guardian by Gwilym Mumford
please click on the link below for full article:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/07/blockbusters-assemble-can-the-mega-movie-survive-the-digital-era?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Close+up+new+-+2+edittable+regions&utm_term=220748&subid=8253140&CMP=ema_1046

21 Steps to making an Oscar movie

Netflix poses no mortal threat to cinemas

Letter in the Guardian from Phil Clapp CEO of UK Cinema Association disputing that Netflix is a threat to cinema stating that UK and US box office returns reached record levels last year.


Please click on link below for full article:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/27/netflix-poses-no-mortal-threat-to-cinemas


Can Hollywood fight back against Netflix?
Article by Ellen E Jones in the Guardian - click on link below:
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/mar/23/go-fullscreen-can-hollywood-fight-back-against-netflix

All This Panic - documentary about teenage girls in New York

click on link below for full article (includes trailer):
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/26/all-this-panic-most-relatable-film-teenage-girlhood-documentary-jenny-gage?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+main+NEW+H+categories&utm_term=219089&subid=8253140&CMP=EMCNEWEML6619I2

Narrative theory

Narrative theory PPt - shareable link
Please click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz98Kzm7JMiCQzVOQ2d2c0xIYW5FNjM4SFAwQXlfbEZOamUw

Shareable link - romance and genre PPt

Romance and Genre PowerPoint

Please click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz98Kzm7JMiCU0t0c2dBcWVJeElxMElNT0U0Tzh1a2oyZ1Jn

The Romance Genre

The Danish Girl - Ending (HD)

Is big-budget television threatening cinema?

Article from BBC

To read full article please click on link below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39307548

From Syria to the big screen - Yusra Mardini

Working Title announced that it had acquired the rights to make the story of Yusra Mardini's life into a film - article in the Guardian




 for full article please click on link below:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/17/yusra-mardini-syrian-refugee-and-olympic-swimmer-inspires-film

Narrative

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz98Kzm7JMiCQzVOQ2d2c0xIYW5FNjM4SFAwQXlfbEZOamUw

Assessment 6 Feedback

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz98Kzm7JMiCWjJTaTlLd1pGcGFYN3Raa2M3SGhJS2NyeWRB

Thursday morning's presentation

Lalalala Land

An alternative view and critique of 'Lala Land' in the Guardian



Click on link below for full article:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/feb/23/la-la-lands-inevitable-oscars-win-is-a-disaster-for-hollywood-and-for-us?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Close+up+new+-+2+edittable+regions&utm_term=214754&subid=8253140&CMP=ema_1046

Toilet brush at the Oscars!

Article in the Guardian about Spin-off products from the Oscars:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/feb/23/this-years-best-oscar-tat-from-statuette-loo-brushes-to-a-popcorn-emma-stone?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Close+up+new+-+2+edittable+regions&utm_term=214754&subid=8253140&CMP=ema_1046

'My Beautiful Laundrette' (1985) Stephen Frears

Clip 1





Clip 2




Clip 3

The British New Wave - Social Realist Films of the 1960s

Blog from Warwick blogs about British Social Realism and its development
Please click on link below:
http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/michaelwalford/entry/the_british_new/

Work for Thursday

Hi Coppola group, I hope you got my message about today - I'm ill so won't be in - sorry! I hope to be in tomorrow, please watch this blog.

Please see below for the work you need to do today:

1.a. Go to post entitled 'Film Distribution Guide' This is on the home page, just scroll down until you find it.

(see illustration below)

1.b.  Watch the short video and write an overview of all stages of distribution. 

1.c. Post on your blog.

2.a. Go to 'Distribution' page of my blog and look at first post: 'How well do you know your audience?'

(see illustration below)

2.b. View Prezi on independent distribution (you will need to click on the link below the image.)

2.b. Make notes and post on your blog.

Referencing a Film

To see full article please click on link below:
https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/guides/a-guide-to-referencing/cite-a-film

Green screen - before and after

The wonder of green screen


Click on the link below to see the all the other examples:
https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/movies-before-after-green-screen-cgi/

The History of Visual Effects (VFX)



Hollywood's history of 'faking it' from Filmmakers IQ 
please click on link below:
http://filmmakeriq.com/lessons/hollywoods-history-of-faking-it-the-evolution-of-greenscreen-compositing/


Mattes and paintings for 'The Wizard of Oz' and others
please click on the link below:
http://nzpetesmatteshot.blogspot.co.uk/2011_10_01_archive.html

Film Distribution - guide

How many British Films are made?

How many British films are shot each year? Article by Stephen Follows:


click on the link below for full article:
https://stephenfollows.com/how-many-feature-films-are-shot-in-the-uk-each-year/

Movie scenes before and after special effects

https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/movies-before-after-green-screen-cgi/