Reviewing Film Techniques
Film is an incredibly intricate text-type. Many different composers have to work together to make meaning in film. Film is multi-modal - that means that cinematography (camera work), sound and special effects all work together to make meaning in film.
Everything in film is highly constructed. Even the 'natural' sounds in film are often created artificially. View the film below that looks at the role of a Foley Artist. |
Allow plenty of time for buffering and turn the HD off to view this video.
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Questions1. What did you find most interesting or 'new' in this short film?
2. Why are Foley Artists needed in film-making? 3. Why are they called "artists"? 4. How has watching this documentary helped you understand the statement: "Meaning in film is highly constructed."? |
Framing and Focus
A Desperate Deed - a short film by Matt Bird
Watch the short film and answer the worksheet questions to test your understanding of film techniques and features. By the end of this activity you should really understand how film features work to make meaning.
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