Cindy Sherman was born January 19, 1954 and is an American artist who predominantly photographs herself. Her photographs usually depict herself in many different scenery and clothes. She tries to create completely different contexts all in her studio, showing an emphasis on the impact of mise-en scene. Her images all look completely different based on the makeup and clothes she is wearing, the background and the expression she is portraying before the camera.
MISE-EN SCENE:
noun 1. the arrangement of the scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or on the set of a film.
Mise-en Scene is crucial to the final composition of a photo or a film. It helps to set the mood and can completely change the feel of what the viewer is seeing. The mise-en scene is a combination of different aspects that make up the scene. It includes, costumes, hair and makeup, space, composition, set design, film stock, aspect ratio and lighting. For example the if the set design, costumes and hair and makeup all match and fit well together then it gives the film more verisimilitude and helps to immerse the audience.
We only managed to complete 1 character because we were too focused on the camerawork. We need to focus more on Mise-en-Scene next time.
Verisimilitude is the appearance of being true or real. In film, this means the scene/film seems realistic and the situation is believable.
A film that has great verisimilitude is The Impossible. This is because when the tsunami hit the land, it was from a point of view of a family on holiday. The family is very relatable, so this terrifying experience seems more real. Also, the aftermath is shown in a very distressing way, making this family’s situation seem that much more relatable and realistic.
A film that i think blurs the boundaries between the different types of art (Representational and Recording) is the original “Jungle Book”. Especially between representational and recording, i think Jungle Book blurs between because it is a musical. The music created for the film and as part of the film categorizes as a recording art, as it is music. Also, the visual side of the film (the video) categorizes as a representational art as ever single frame in the film is drawn out, differently, to convey and communicate information and an idea to the observer.
These happen in real time, live. An example of a performance art is a live west end musical, like Footloose.
The Representational Arts –
These are arts that depend on the establishes codes and conventions of language, in a both pictorial and literary way, to convey information about the subject to the observer. An example of a representational art is a painting, like “A Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh.
The Recording Arts –
These are arts that provide a more direct path between subject and observer. They are media not without their own codes but are more direct than the media within representational arts. An example of this is music, like “Castle on the Hill” by Ed Sheeran.
Most of the films on this list are follow-ons from previous films. This creates a successful film, especially if the previous film was successful. This is because the film already has a fan base who already love the films. So they, who watched the previous film, will want to find out what happens next in the story line. This is extremely clever and is great from a business standpoint. This is a huge part of the formula for a successful film. Also, while looking through this List, most of the films I can see, that did very well, I remember a huge amount of advertising occurring prior and during the time of release of the film. This clearly is a huge part in making a film succeed in the industry of film. Although I saw a lot of advertising for these main, successful films, I also saw a huge amount of social media coverage for them. This included people expressing their thoughts on the film, which other social media users would have seen, and so then would have gone to watch the film, increasing the money back on the film for the company. In order to make people talk about a film, and therefore to get more people to watch it, there must be interesting and controversial features. I think including these features, so therefore, people talking about the film, in a huge part of the formula for a successful film.
This shows to me that mainstream films are more well known in society. I can see this as my friends and I, all know every single one of the mainstream films in this list, however we do not know many of the films in the other categories. Although this shows that mainstream films are more well-known, it does not neccesarily mean they are more valued. Different people value many different things.
Principled – In order to adhere to a set of core values and reflect this during creation of work e.g. no sexism, homophobia etc.
Risk-takers – In film, risks are needed to be taken in order to broaden knowledge. E.g. watching and having to analyze films and genres that I would not usually watch.
Knowledgeable – Understanding and being aware of different techniques and different effects when creating a film in order to create a great piece of work.
Balanced – In order to maintain a good time management. Also, in order to balance parts
Communicators – In order to give and receive feedback. Also, to communicate with people we are working with to communicate our ideas.
Reflective – In order to check over work and notice areas that could be improved, to create the best work possible.
Caring – In order to respect that other people have different opinions and interests of films. I need to care for the people who may feel they like different things to everybody around them. Also understanding and caring about your audience and the people we work with. Also, we need to care about what we are making.
Thinkers – In order to analyze films and notice things within a film.
Open-minded – In film, I need to be open minded in the different films and genres that we will have to watch. I need to respect other things and not just what I am comfortable and interested in.
Inquirers – In order to ask questions, to make sure that a full understanding is made, and no confusion occurs.
A film being ‘good’ depends on many different factors in my opinion. These include: the amount of suspense induced on the audience; the amount of happiness and fun that the audience experience while watching and the lack of boredom that the audience experiences. For all of these things to occur, many different things need to be ensured by all the creators of the film.
To reduce boredom throughout the film, reinsuring interest, many things need to be considered when creating the film. Changes of speed throughout different scenes and sections of the film will allow for excitement build up and changes of mood. These changes of mood mean that the audience will experience different feelings throughout, meaning the audience stays alert and stuck into the film. Without these changes of speed, the audience will experience a constant mood, which after a while, becomes boring, meaning they will lose focus and interest in the film. Changes in speed of the film is one of the most common techniques in order to ensure interest in the film and I think it is very important in order for a film to be a ‘good’ film. Another, very common technique that allows for interest and prevents boredom within a film is just simply avoiding repetition. Repetition is simply just repeating the same thing in the film. This means the audience will be seeing the same idea over and over, meaning they get the same moods and feelings throughout, which will all create boredom and loss of interest. The lack of boredom and a lot of interest throughout a film, in my opinion, to some extent, means a film is ‘good’.
A great way to keep the scenes fresh and new to the audience, and therefore maintaining an interesting film, is shifting focus. Shifting focus means going from one focus in a film such as on a person and their actions, to another focus, such as another person, in a plane, who is about to become a victim, for example. These shifts in focus maintain an interesting and suspenseful film, because it allows for the audience to see the current situation in the film, but from other angles and views, allowing for a greater picture to be built in their heads.
However, shifts in focus can sometimes be confusing. An example of a confusing shift in focus is if the focus keeps switching from different times in the film. So, to ensure the film is still ‘good’, and not confusing, the changes in focus and theme need to be understandable, otherwise the audience will get confused and therefore switch off from the film.
Changes in location is a great way to freshen the eyes of the audience, maintaining their interest. However, these changes in location can be confusing if it is not shown that the location has been changed. So, to ensure an understandable shift in location, the film should include something like a landscape shot of the city or place that the location has changed to, or something like a little text, saying, for example, ‘Manhattan, New York’. These changes in location keep the audience interested, as they are seeing something new, or at least something they haven’t seen since earlier in the film.
A way to make a film good, is to keep it exciting and fun. Fast paced scenes are a great way to create excitement in the audience. These scenes, when accompanied with suiting music, like fast rock music, create a great amount of excitement and fun, making the film interesting and easy to watch, which is what a ‘good’ film should always be. Speaking of sounds, sound design is a great way to create different feelings in a film. For example, panning, where the sounds are put in either the left of right ear of the audience and are moved around. This creates a realistic feeling, as if the audience are actually in the film, creating an intriguing effect, making the audience want to watch more.
In order to create suspense in a film, moments of silence can be used, during an intense scene. For example, if a character is in a haunted house, and they are going down into the basement, if all music stops, the audience are forced to just watch what is going on in the screen, making it extremely intense. This creates a great effect and makes the film intense and interesting.
Overall, a film is made good, if it is kept interesting, understandable, exciting and suspenseful, using many different techniques.
• Best Picture : Grown Ups 2 • Best Director: Dennis Dugan • Best Actor: Will Smith • Best Actress: Jennifer Aniston • Best Soundtrack: Friend like me (Will Smith Aladdin)
Q: Is this list easy or difficult to complete? Why? Quite difficult when it came to the director because I do not look in to directors very much, but other than that, it was quite easy.
Q. Why are the Oscars so important to the film industry? Because people who are extremely talented and have worked very hard are recognised for their work.
My Top List
Q. What do these movie roles entail?
Best Picture:The best film of that year
Best Director:The best director of that year. A film director is generally in charge of making sure that every component of the movie runs smoothly.
Best Actor: The best actor of that year. An actor is a man who acts in a film, as a character.
Best Actress: The best actress of that year. An actress is a woman who acts in a film, as a character.
Best Original Screenplay: A screenplay, or script, is a written work by screenwriters for a film. The best written work by screenwriters of that year.
Best Editing: The best editor/editing in a film of that year. An editor is in charge of assembling shots into a coherent sequence
Best Cinematography: The best cinematographer/cinematography of that year. Cinematography is the art and process of movie photography.
Best Sound Design: The best sound designer or film with best sound design of that year.Sound design is the art and practice of creating soundtracks for a variety of needs.
Best Production Design: Best producuion designer or film with best production design of that year.In film and television, a production designer is the person responsible for the overall visual look of the production.
