Josie Phillips – IB Film

Midsommar – The Feast Begins As many scenes in our film present groups of students exhibiting identical behavior to create an eery sense of conformity, this scene from Midsommar is a great example of how that cult mentality can be depicted. While the group of people in this particular scene don’t move in perfect synchronization, their movements and their facial expressions still create an unsettling sense of conformity and mindless following. Cue Notes How could we potentially use a bird’s…

Read More Read More

Cue Notes General rules of storytelling How early should the promise be developed? Storytelling is joke tellingStories cross the boundaries of time and allow us to connect to each otherStories affirm who we areMake me care with your storyThe beginning of a story should give a promise that it’s going to go somewhereA well-told promise can propel you through the story Links into anticipation and building tension – don’t make things predicatable Storytelling without dialogue is the purest form of…

Read More Read More

SUMMARY Role Composer Intention (SMART Goal) By May 10th, as part of team 5, I will have added detailed notes to the script and storyboard on music choices and the use of tension building through music using Robin Hoffman’s “What is The Function of Film Music” and MasterClass’ “6 Ways to Create Tension and Release in Music”. PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s) John Williams John Williams is one of the most well-known and highly regarded…

Read More Read More

Notes The following material is from Wikipedia. 1918-1932: The Great Rebel Filmmakers Around the World The Thief of Bagdad (1924) (introduced in Episode 2) dir. Raoul Walsh Soft lighting, shallow focus, dream-like The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) (introduced in Episode 2) dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer Realism Taking the fantasy and gloss out of main-stream cinema Robert and Bertram (1915) dir. Max Mack Challenge to conventional cinema Over-acting and adolescent Mocking the portrayal of sex and love The Oyster Princess (1919) dir. Ernst Lubitsch Mocking modern-day norms Commentary on…

Read More Read More

SUMMARY Role Sound Designer Intention (SMART Goal) By March 2nd, as part of Team 5, I will explore the sound designer’s skill pathway by following The Visual Story by Bruce Block and will have created scenes that demonstrate the visual story structure of rhythm. PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s) Richard King Richard King has been the sound designer for multiple highly successful films, including Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Inception, and Dunkirk. He has worked with…

Read More Read More

“Stories” by Elias Ruiz Monserrat is licensed under FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN THE: Read CINEMATOGRAPHY The Visuals and the Story by Bruce Block (PDF) Author, The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media Study each component and look for examples in films Review the Visual Story Template (PDF) Use the  Story Visual Intensity Structure Scene Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the Visual Story component Use the Story Visual Intensity Structure Film Worksheet (PDF) to plan out the complete production REVIEW THESE POST EXAMPLES: Coming Soon! DELETE ALL OF MR. LE…

Read More Read More

SUMMARY Role Editor Intention (SMART Goal) By January 28th, as part of my film team, I will further explore possibilities in editing by following Vince Opra’s Premiere Pro Tutorial for Beginners 2022 and the Videomaker article When Editing a Horror Movie or Thriller, Timing Is Key and will use edits to create suspense over the first 3 scenes and develop the emotions and personalities of the character throughout the film in our session 3 project. PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY Leader(s) in…

Read More Read More

Film theories from this article: Research Film Theory Cue Notes Why is queer theory an important political lens? Allows us to investigate whether works of art reinforce or challenge homophobia Gives opportunity to expose the truth behind harmful myths/stereotypes What myths exist that are perpetuated against queer people? The myth that “gay people are sick or evil … and that it is therefore in their ‘nature’ to beinsatiable sexual predators, to molest children,and to corrupt youths by ‘recruiting’ them tobecome…

Read More Read More

Utilize use of strings for tension Layering, discordant strings make a peaceful sign tense Jarring strings can mimic a fast-beating heart Combine music with natural sounds in the scene to connect with the audience Raise the tempo to raise the heart rate Fast-tempo song over a seemingly insignificant scene clues audience in that something is wrong Audience heartbeat subconsciously rises with the music’s tempo Utilize crescendo to turn tension into revulsion Unrelenting crescendo never lets the audience relax Use of…

Read More Read More

Notes Punctuate powerful moments Environmental ambiance Contrast in sound Build intensity Repetition can replace a score Titles and punctuation Experiment and create your own sound Add reverb for intensity Layer multiple sounds for depth Fade the beginning of end of sound clips Focus on feelings in sound effects, not accuracy Create score early Shift pitch to change feeling