A sound mixer ensures audio is recorded at a good level for each take., they decide when in films sounds are necessary.

a sound editor tracks the layers of sound in film and ensure they all blend well together.

The Shepard’s Tone– this makes views/ listeners believe pitch is always going up higher and lower creating a jarring contrast to make the audience believe something is intense.

diegetic– when it is in side the characters world eg a car horn

non-diegetic– when a sound is playing that the character cannot hear and is outside their world eg music playing.

examples in joker –

diegetic:

The radio, car horns, chatter and footsteps in the background, Arthurs character can hear therefore it is diegetic.

non-diegetic

The melancholy violin music playing in the background the therapist and Arthur cannot hear therefore it is non-diegetic.

sound effects-

•Sound effects are artificially created or enhanced sounds that are used in artistic works to emphasize or express an action, mood, or feeling. Sound effects were initially used in radio dramas, but can be observed more often today in podcasts, theatre, films, and television shows

film genres usually associated is horror action and si-fi films. Where the soundscape is enhanced to increase dramatic tension

Foley artists- a Foley artist layers sound over the film once it has finished production, the sounds are created by random objects to perfectly replicate natural noises.

light motif- a specific set of music to distinguish and establish a specific franchise. you can have it for character as a theme tune eg jaws, setting in the lord of the rings to tell viewers where the characters are, emotions can be used by slowing down or speeding up a song to create meaning eg the UP theme tune.

L & J cut- bridges a visible transition.

Voice over- gives consumer a idea as the what’s happening in the plot, but can be unreliable eg- Shawshank redemption, Ferris Bulers day off.

underscoring- to establish the mood and atmosphere and almost the characters thoughts possibly to tell the audience what’s coming.

Synchronous sound- when a visible action is matched with a sound.

asynconous sound-is used when the director wants to create tension as the viewer can hear a sound but cannot see its source. Sometimes the audience can’t hear the sound that the character inside the film can hear.

needle drop- popular song dropped into a film and usually sets the mood. eg- Garry glitter song n joker steps sequence.

sound perspective-refers to the apparent distance of a sound source, evidenced by its volume, timbre, and pitch.

sound design- the use of sound in a film to carry the narrative along, which is crucial for the viewing experience that has a lot more of importance then we know. The use of sound creates depth, the most dominant sound in the scene and how it creates meaning for the story eg- the little girls footsteps going through the apartment to highlight her innocence.

My film with my favourite film sound track is “Call Me By Your Name” directed by Luca Guadaginino. I like the soundtrack as I not only love the songs in it regardless but it also relates to the films genre, romance and drama. The film has a distinct Italian feel to it and the soundtrack backs this up with it being mostly calm and slow melodic songs. The songs within this slowly paced soundtrack are melancholy at times signifying the heartbreak within the film which i believe to be very powerful to crate meaning and feeling for the viewers.

Moonlight 

shot distances-  

Close up  

I have chosen this image of Chiron in a close up shot, this shot is powerful and a pivotal point in the film as it signifies the switch within charactar and adds suspense and shock for the next scene as the contrast of his facial expressions in this clip are sad and defeated, opposing the next scene when he is full of rage preparing to smash the chair over Terrel’s head. 

Medium long shot 

I have chosen this image for mls as in the scenes placement in the film is impactful and crucial to show how much Chiron has grown and changed from him being a young vulnerable little boy confused and lonely, to the ending of Chiron and Kevin happy creating a full circle moment for Chiron’s character.  

Big Close Up  

This scene is so impactful as it is so heartbreaking for Chiron, he an easy character to sympathize with and feel sorry for. Its difficult to see how upsetting Chiron mothers’ addiction really affects him. The venerability in this scene is visible from both actors which i believe makes it so powerful as you can see and even feel the upset, they are both going through.  

Angles- 

Shoulder level angle 

This shot being shoulder level with chiron and kevin highlights their mutual respect for one and other, it also follows them while they walk making you feel a part of the conversation. 

High angleThis is a high angle shot representing how small little really is, it also shows the conditions he was living in whilst also caring for himself creating sympathy for his character. 

Waist level angel 

This shot being at waist level for littles pov indicates how small he was compared to his mother literally and figuratively. 

Camera movement- 

In this scene the camera follows little swimming in the sea, the camera moves up and down as if you’re also swimming with them. 

In this scene the camera follows behind Chirone fastly paced this represents and shows the anger he feels after being beaten up by his classmates. 

 In this scene the camera calmly follows Chirone through an empty street. This represents how he felt lost and did not know what to do at this point in the movie. 

Moonlight – fist response 

10/10 

I have rated this film so highly because i love how it is genuinely realistic yet is still interesting, although i do not relate to the film and its issues i liked how they incorporated real modern-day issues that are prevalent today. The cinematography in it is beautiful to watch, especially the blue-like grain over the film making it distinctive and unique, and all the different shots are interesting. I loved the element of Chiron growing through the years with the transitioning shots and although the different actors playing Chiron might have differences from the outside but when it comes down to serious scenes you can see his character coming through the different actors and i think it also shows how people grow and change into things they admire/ look up to and for Chiron that was Juan. 

Joker-mise en scene 

I have chosen this still shot from the Joker (2019) by Todd Phillips as it conveys mise en scene well due to the placing of the character Arthur, the composition of this shot shows a balanced clip of Arthur in the dead centre of the screen and bus seat, this highlights the fact Arthur/ the joker is the centre of this story and makes his position as the main character well known and established. The colouring of the shot is dull, the bus seats are worn out and the windows are graffitied representing the conditions of Gotham city. With the colouring being dim it matches the gritty genre as it showcases difficult and unpleasant features, enforcing a realistic depiction of a urban city. Arthurs costume is lifeless and unexciting representing the sadness and grief of his character at this point of the movie, being the day after realising Bruce Wayne isn’t his father. It highlights how Arthur was a nobody at this point in the movie contesting the bright coloured suit and personality shown on him as the joker.     

Set design-  

I have chosen this image to represent set design as it shows well the city landscape, as this film was very mainstream and made by large company’s i assume this is a real place in a city rented out for a period. This shot is a clear representation of Arthurs character at his farthest from his alter ego, the joker and i believe this is also shown within the set being dull and monotone. 

Costume 

I have chosen this image of the joker/ Arthur to represent costume in this film as I believe the clothes Arthur wears reflects on his moods thought the movie, as when he is wearing his grey and monotone everyday clothes his mood is low, however when he wears the bright colourful clothes he is more of the joker persona not only on the outside but also inside.  

Space 

I have chosen this shot to represent space in the film joker as, the depth of field is far however the joker is still focused, this is aslo a great representation of Arthurs character as he is surrounded by wealthy businessmen and woman and he is stood in the centre of the screen in a working outfit, not only does this shot establish Arthurs class compared to the rest of the characters it also establishes himself as the centre of the story. 

Lighting  

I used this photo to represent lighting in the joker as the Hollywood mirrors light highlight him as the focal point of the shot.  

Composition  

I chose this image to represent composition in the film as the blurred silhouettes highlight Arthur and his importance. 

makeup 

I have chosen this image for makeup as it clearly establishes Arthur as the joker from the very beginning as the look is so distinctive. 

THE JOKER – Phillips 2019  

Rating- 7/10  

I enjoyed the film mostly, however it was a little too gory for my liking. The storyline and origin of the joker was interesting to see as i now understand the character and the reasons behind his actions. Though Arthur was continuously doing unforgivable things the movie still allowed you to empathies with him and his struggle. 

A memorable scene of this film was Arthur dancing down the stairs, i thought it was interesting to see the contrast of his mood from the beginning of the film when he is depressed and angry climbing up the stairs to the clip of him dancing down the stairs carelessly and his character as the joker being fully developed.   

Mainstream films-  

The breakfast club 

Genre- drama 

Date- February 15, 1985 

Director- john Huges  

Plot “group of teenagers in detemntion and become frineds “ 

Love Simon  

Genre- lgbtq+  

Date- March 6, 2018  

Director- Greg Berlanti 

Plot-” Simon Spier keeps his sexual orientation a secret from his family. However, when a blackmailer threatens to reveal it, he goes on a roller-coaster journey to come to terms with his identity”. 

A bugs life  

Genre- kids, animation  

Date- 1989 

Director- john Laseter 

The shape of water 

Genre- romance fantasy  

Date- 2017   

Director-Guillermo  

Plot- “Elisa, a lonely janitor, stumbles upon an amphibious creature that is held captive in a secret research facility. She then develops a unique relationship with the creature.” 

Historically significant  

Battleship potkimin 

Genre – war  

Date- 1925 

Director- Sergei Eisenstein 

Plot- “When the sailors of battleship Potemkin are fed rancid meat, they decide to fight for better living conditions. In the process, their leader Vakulinchuk gets killed.” 

Seven Samurai  

Genre – action, adventure 

Date- 1954  

Director- Akira Kurosawa 

Plot- “A veteran samurai gathers six of his men to protect a village from the cruel bandits. As the samurais teach the natives how to defend themselves, the village is attacked by a group of 40 bandits” 

Wizard of oz  

Genre- fantasy  

Date 1939 

Director-victor Fleming 

Plot-” A young Kansas girl who dreams of a better life” somewhere over the rainbow” is caught in the eye of a tornado and lands in the fantasy world of Oz.” 

The magnificent seven  

Genre- western, war 

Date- 1960 

Director- john sturges  

 lands in the fantasy world of Oz. 

Plot- “Chris Adams, an experienced gunslinger, forms a team with six other men in order to save a Mexican village from a group of bandits led by Calvera. However, each of the seven men have their own plan.” 

Art film  

Fitzcarraldo 

Genre- adventure/ action  

Date- 1982  

Director-werner herzog 

Plot- “An Irishman, who lives in Iquitos, dreams of opening an opera house in the city. In order to collect money to pursue his goal, he decides to get involved in rubber business.”