Q: Is this list easy or difficult to complete? Why?
This was a difficult list to create because I am a great lover of
films and many other names or titles could easily be the answer to these
questions
Q. Why are the Oscars so important to the film industry?
Oscars give actors something to aspire to and work towards their whole
careers and helps actors advertise themselves for other potential roles
Q. What do these movie production roles entail?
Oscars
Best Picture: Green Book,
Farelly et al.
Best Director: Alphonse
Cuaron, Roma
Best Actor: Rami Malek,
Bohemian Rhapsody
Best Actress: Olivia
Coleman, The Favourite
Best Original Screenplay: Green Book, Farelly et al.
Best Editing: Barry
Alexander Brown, Bohemian Rhapsody
Best Cinematography: Alfonso
Cuarón, Roma
Best Sound Design: Burtt/Boeddeker,
Bohemian Rhapsody
Best Production Design: Beachler/Hart, Black
Panther
Media task
– Good acting
– Interesting plot
– Good soundtrack
– Camera work
– Originality
– Well structured
There are many elements that go into making
a “good“ film. This mostly depends on the viewer’s opinion and the quality and
how well-made the film is. Good actors are essential to making a good film. By
using talented actors directors can correctly portray the roles they wish to.
Films with a highly prestigious cast can also draw in more viewers. Our films
story must also be very well written to help create an interesting plot to entice
the viewer. Good camerawork and editing is also essential to creating a high
quality film. Moving your camera can do so much for not only your film’s
aesthetic, but for its quality of storytelling as well they can make your shots
look cool and increase the aesthetics of your overall piece, but the gears of
several cinematic concepts begin to turn whenever you begin to move your
camera. A film soundtrack is also essential to creating the correct ambience
that bird director intended for the film producers, composers, marketers and
video creators use sound to capture the viewer’s attention, to affect the mood
of the audience, create a sense of anticipation. Originality is also key
without this a film can feel dry and repetitive new interesting stories draw viewers
in from the advertisement stage. Many films are recognised for originality and
trying new methods such as the Blair witch project which was different in the
respect that it was filmed entirely on small hand cams this also dramatically
dropped its production cost, however it is still recognised as a high quality
film. A well-structured story ensures a film keeps a good pacing without
rushing or extending important plot points. This ensures a clear beginning
middle and end.
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.
Knowledgeable – Whatever theme you are doing you need to do research and be knowledgeable in the theme and topic you want to portray in the film.
Risk-takers – These are the people in film that don’t follow the stereotypical structure of film.They take risks by coming up with new ways and unique, creative strategies that haven’t been done before to create film. Film is like an art form these individuals.
Caring – If an individual doesn’t have full care in what they’re in doing while making a film then the film will not be a success. Every person involved in creating a film should care for their job and care for everyone else involved so they can work efficiently as a team. You have to care about the ideas and themes you are portraying.
Reflective – It is important to be reflective in film as not every idea and thought will work to plan the way and individual might hope for. Also, it is good to reflect on the work so you can change or make the work better than it already is if need be. It helps to improve your work. Audience reactions helps to reflect on your film and if what you intended has succeeded.
Inquirers – keep asking questions in relation to the work.
Open minded – You listen to other people’s ideas and thoughts and take them into consideration for the film.
Communicators – you need to communicate with people to help improve the work but also improve relationships with the people you work with.
Principled – You have a set of core values that are set to you and you stick by them while making a film. They cannot be intentionally offensive to audiences.
Balanced – Micro and Macro elements need to be balanced effectively. Time management in a group.
Thinkers – you engage your brain and think of new creative ideas
Risk-takers: This quality is when you want to think differently and outside the box of mainstream film and who want to experiment on different types of genres of film as well as creating originality
Reflective: This is when people are thoughtful and
considerate to your experience and also step back at your strengths and
limitations and you must be able to improve and criticize your work.
Open Minded: This is when people have no judgements of the
genres of films and are willing to learn and try new aspects of genres as they
can gain more knowledge from this.
Knowledgeable: This element means that you have prior
knowledge about aspects of film and this can aid you with the coursework and
also to be confident when using equipment in film.
Caring: Showing empathy, consideration and respect
towards the needs and feelings of others. It’s important to be passionate at
what you’re doing.
Principled: They
act with honesty and with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect the
dignity of students. Also they take responsibility for actions and the
consequences around them. They stick to their values and let their core values
reflect on their core themes and what you produce.
Communicators: Being ready to speak out and share your
knowledge and ideas about that subject, and to give and receive feedback to the
audience.
Balanced: They understand the importance of
intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal wellbeing. You
also have to make sure that you balance the elements of the film and to not be
biased. Its’s also important to be organised and manage your time.
Thinkers: They apply thinking skills creatively and
critically to approached complex problems and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Inquirers: People develop a natural sense of
curiosity. They also love learning and this love will carry on throughout their
lives. You must also to be able to research into different topics and themes
you are using in film.
Risk-taking: Think differently and outside of the box of
mainstream film
Principled: act with integrity and honesty, with a strong
sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual,
groups and communities
Balanced: They understand the importance of intellectual,
physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves
and others. Time management for film projects
Knowledgeable: Having a large amount of prior knowledge will
greatly help you in the course
Communicators: They work effectively and willingly in
collaboration with others.
Reflective: reflect back on previous movie ideas to learn
from their ideas
Open-minded: be ready to listen to new ideas and take them
in to account
Caring: passionate about the subject. Care about audience
care about people you are working with.
Inquirers: conduct inquiry and research and show
independence in learning.
Thinkers: recognize and approach complex problems, and make
reasoned, ethical decisions
We enjoy many films
but what makes a film stand out so much that we class it as a good film. There
are many elements needed to make a good film. The element that everybody says
is the most important thing is a good storyline this is because you’re not going
to watch anything that bores you. There are multiple cases where a good
storyline has been called a bad movie due to the other elements being executed
poorly however not often or never do you hear a bad storyline being called a
good movie even if all the other key elements are perfect.
Other than storyline,
another element that needs to be completed to its highest standard is audio.
This is because people will watch a video that doesn’t have the best resolution
or video quality if the audio is crisp and clear, however, they will not watch
a video that looks amazing but has poor audio as they won’t be able to
understand the dialogue. Also, on the timeline of an editing software often the
video and audio are separated and take up the same amount of room on the
timeline; this could be why filmmakers often refer to audio as 50% of the
video.
Thirdly, an
element that is often overlooked is the pacing of the film. Poor pacing will
either confuse or bore the audience as fast pacing will often lead to the
viewer trying to think and catch up to the speed of the video. This can also go
the other way when a film is too slow so the audience gets bored and lose focus
which may make them miss a critical scene.
One small issue that
can sometimes occur in a film or series that instantly makes me think it was
poorly produced is any continuity errors. These will be overlooked or
un-noticed by most however I seem to always seem them. They can be as small as
someone from behind the camera leaving something on set when changing scenes,
this happened in a Game of Thrones episode when someone left a Starbucks coffee
on a rock, or it can be as big as a complete change of outfit in the next scene
without logical reason for it.
“The King and Chick
are rounding turn four” *. Memorable scenes or quotes as these make you think
about the film and sometimes even get you watching the film again. This is a
way a movie can be seen as good. It is like the music from Rocky when he is
training because whenever you hear it playing everyone says that it is the
Rocky theme tune. This can either be created in camera or during editing.
Finally, for me a
film is made a good film when in conversation we still refer to it as a good
film over 10 years after it had been released; as you can see in my all-time
favourites list very few of the films are less than 10 years old, in fact quite
a few of them are not even from this century. This shows these films have
lasted overtime and for me that is what makes a film a good film.
*A quote from Cars
where Lighting McQueen’s rear tyres have blown up and he is almost at the
finish line and his rivals, The King and Chick Hicks, are taking the last turn
on the final lap. This scene is about 10 minutes into the film.
IB Learner Profile
and how it links to Film Studies
Risk Taking – taking a risk in making an unusually
film/video.
Knowledge – understanding the background and history of
film.
Caring – when working in groups well when making a video.
Principle – having a set of core values for what you create.
Balanced – researching and making different types of genres.
Thinkers – coming up with new and unique video ideas.
Open-minded – be open-minded to new ideas and genres of
film.
Inquirers – ask and learn from others to make each other
better filmmakers.
Reflective – look back on previous tasks to see how you can
make the next class better.
Communications – to inform your crew and actors with what is
happening with the videos.
Art Film
Mainstream Film
Historically Significant Film
The Shape of Water
Deadpool
2
Battleship Potemkin
The Breakfast Club
Toy
Story
The Seventh Samurai
Alphaville
A Bugs Life
The Wizard of Oz
Once Upon a Time in the West
Fitzcarraldo
Submarine
Manhattan
Love,
Simon
The formula
for a successful films
Films in the box office in 2018 are often follow ups to a
previous movie as they have a fan base already so consumers want to go see what
happened after the previous movie. A lot of them are fantasy/action films as
these are the most unlike real life and viewers want to escape the real world
when watching movies. Finally a lot of the movies are aimed at children as the
cinemas want kids to come and watch the movies as they are the ones that buy
popcorn etc. and that is where a cinema makes its money.
