Sunday, 6 August 2017

I chose this picture, as I believe that it could portray a story.  I used a high angle in order to show that the character is less dominant. I chose for the character to have dramatic make up, as well as having mascara down her cheek. This could symbolise that the character has been through some trauma and is therefore crying, as well as having smudged lipstick. I used a phone to take the picture, however I used the flashlight, in a dark room, in order to make sure that there wasn't to much light.

 The character is wearing a black hoodie, this could show that the character is generic, representing a generic situation.  The use of the colour black has negative connotations, which can symbolise the character being hurt or abused. The character uses indirect address to show feelings of intimidation and sadness, which can also be represented through the mascara marks on her cheek.

As you can only see half of the characters face, this can convey a mystery to the audience. This could also show the character is shying away from people, which could be related to her being victimised via abuse.

From the characters facial expressions, looking sad and upset the audience can tell that something has happened to her, therefore allowing the audience to sympathise with the character.

I applied no filters to the picture, as I believed that there was no need too. The character's hair which is messy and frizzy, makes the effect that there is filter over the picture to make it look as if there are two of the same picture slightly over lapping. The use of this could show some sort of abuse that the character has been through as well. This effect can also make the picture look slightly blurry on the outer corners of the picture, hence making the audience concentrate especially on the characters face and facial expressions.




Friday, 4 August 2017

Outcome 1:
 From the series of videos, I have learnt a large amount of detail about different camerawork, and camera angles. In the film trailer, 'El Mariachi' by Robert Rodriguez the action shown entices the audience to watch the movie, however the fade in fade out used when editing can cut action down allowing a hook to be created therefore making the audience want to watch the movie.  The trailer is also separating different scenes which can show there are multiple places within the film, where action takes place.

From the clip titled, 'Top 10 opening shots of all time', many films start of with establishing shots in order to show the audience the setting and location in which the film is set in. These establishing shots are mostly shown using a high camera angle in order to show the full setting.  The opening shots also show a small introduction to the main characters.