Our final still image film:

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These are the final outcomes for the images we will be using in our film. As our film is going to be based off the history of Elizabeth castle and what it was used for in the past, I edited these images into black and white to evoke the moods of nostalgia, sadness and yearning. As well as using black and white to emphasise the storyline of our film, there was not much colour in the images anyway apart from dull beige colours that took over the image; the black and white distracts that for the viewer.

Image analysis

This image was very underexposed when I was choosing which images to edit for final images. I decided to experiment with it, I increased the exposure, brightness and highlights to brighten the image and slightly decreased the shadows so they weren’t as overpowering the image. However, I did increase the contrast a bit to keep the image parted with the light coming from the top of the stairs and the darker, shadowed stairs. Although this image was an experiment i liked the outcome so made it a final image of mine.

I liked this image straight away as the square shaped ‘window’ of the point of view from inside the castle force a focal point of the pier and boat in the background. The window causes kind of a boarder to draw the viewers attention to the scene outside. The camera is focused on the setting outside, it is more exposed and brighter in comparison to the darkness inside the castle. With the context of our film being based around the history of Elizabeth castle, this could represent how lonely soldiers felt while at war, trapped inside a dark place whilst looking out.

Archives are repositories that hold a vast array of records, documents, and materials that provide insights into the past. These materials can include historical documents, photographs, letters, diaries, maps, audio recordings, videos, and so much more. They’re like treasure troves of knowledge, preserving our collective memory and allowing us to understand and appreciate the experiences of those who came before us.

One of the primary purposes of archives is to ensure the preservation and accessibility of these valuable records. Archivists, the guardians of the archives, work tirelessly to organize, catalog, and protect these materials. They use specialized techniques and technologies to ensure the long-term preservation of the documents, preventing them from deteriorating over time. This way, future generations can continue to explore and learn from our history.

Archives play a crucial role in historical research and scholarship. They provide researchers with primary sources, which are original documents or materials created during the time period being studied. These primary sources allow historians to delve deep into the past, uncovering hidden stories, and gaining new perspectives. By examining firsthand accounts and artifacts, historians can piece together a more accurate and nuanced understanding of historical events and the people involved.

But archives aren’t just for historians and researchers. They are also valuable resources for the general public. Archives provide a window into our shared heritage, allowing anyone with an interest in history to connect with the past. Whether you’re tracing your family tree, studying the history of your community, or simply curious about a particular time period, archives offer a wealth of information waiting to be explored.

In addition to their historical significance, archives also serve practical purposes in the present. Government archives, for example, preserve official records that are essential for administrative purposes, legal proceedings, and accountability. They ensure that important information is accessible when needed, contributing to the smooth functioning of society.

Nowadays, archives have expanded beyond physical buildings. With the advent of digital technology, many archives have embraced digitization, making their collections accessible online. This has greatly increased the availability and reach of archival materials, allowing people from all over the world to explore and engage with historical documents without having to physically visit the archives.

The occupation.mp4

This film is a photo film about the occupation of Jersey during World War II. I’ve gathered some archival images and taken my own photos to showcase the history and resilience of the local community. It’s a powerful journey through time, exploring the streets and stories of that era.

We searched through the Jersey Archives Catalogue to find an appropriate poem/ letter from the Second World War because Elizabeth Castle was used in the war. Originally, we weren’t going to use any archival material because we wanted to base our film off factual history, however we decided to make a more cinematic film. We thought including information about the war form a letter would be a more creative and cinematic way of showing how Elizabeth castle was involved in the war.

We chose a letter written from Elina Hellyer, née Teele, to Patricia from her aunt of ‘Rockwood’, Mont Cochon. The letter contains news of the liberation of Jersey, the family and life under the German Occupation. We accessed the letter on the Jersey Heritage website. We are going to include it by placing it over our film, in a low opacity. It will scroll down so the viewer can read it as the film is presented. I am going to get my grandmother to read out part of the letter to add to the film because it will add to the sense of nostalgia, as if Elina Hellyer could be reading out her letter in present time.

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Me and 18 other A-Level Art and Photography students went on a trip to Paris to get inspiration for our coursework. We visited galleries, including Musée d’Orsay and Jeu de Paume, and an international photo exposition held annually, called Paris Photo. Besides this, and despite the bad weather, we were also lucky enough to do a number of things, including visiting the Sacre-Coeur, taking a night boat tour of the Seine, and going to the top of the Montparnasse Tower.

Castle in the Sea

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Audio

To begin with, we uploaded our recordings of the narrator speaking onto the adobe audition software, putting the audio on the first line to separate it from future sound effects we planned to add. Our next step was to merge the different sections of our recordings together in such a way that they would blend together smoothly, making it seem as though it was all one audio to begin with.

Afterwards, we continued to edit the recordings by adding in effects. Firstly, we amplified the audio to increase the sound quality of the narrator’s voice before adding the parametric equalizer to adjust the volume and pitch. Lastly, we used the convolution reverb effect to add a slight echo to her voice, adding a slight sense of distance.

In order to add sound effects and music to our audio, we downloaded them off of the website: https://www.zapsplat.com/

Our next course of action is to input the music. We did this by importing our downloaded music, opting for a dark orchestral style to create a somewhat unsettling atmosphere. The music was placed onto the second line where we then adjusted the volume of it as well as changing the song based on the scene our narrator is talking about to help immerse the viewer.

Lastly, we added in sound effects onto the third line. The sound effects help to create a greater sense of realism, producing another way to immerse the viewer. We made sure to include effects relating to the storyline, in order to help visualise what the narrator is reading out.

Film

Firstly, we uploaded the photos and videos, creating two bins, from which I could drag in the required media. We firstly put the photos we required in a rough order (taking into consideration the audio that would be added). The pink line is the media we started to put together in our film. After creating a rough sequence, we imported the audio file (the green row).

After importing the audio, we began to match up the media to the audio with accuracy, changing the duration of each part. We decided that the audio was the main aspect of our film, therefore the pictures and videos were simply a visual aim for the narration of St. Helier’s life. Every sound effect (for example: thunder rumbling in the distance as a way of presenting the father’s anger) played a key role in the sequence of the photos, since they had to link up with what was being said in the narration. I also used the ‘Lumetri Colour’ effect tool to enhance the look of the photos, for example changing the contrast and saturation of the colours.

After the layout of the film was finished, we worked on adding text and transitions to further enhance the film. Firstly, we added a title using the text tool, naming our film “The Life of Saint Helier”, choosing a simple title. We also added credits (as seen in the screenshot above) to the end of our film, mentioning the people who worked on the film, once again using the text tool. For the filter, we wanted to keep it simple and used the ‘Film Dissolve” video transition to help the movie flow better. I also added them to the title so that it would appear after a second of the primary frame showing. I added the filters throughout the entire film, causing each frame to merge with the other.

Finally, once everything was in place, I shrunk the overall layout and look a screenshot to show the overall look of the film in Adobe Premiere.

Link to film: https:

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