Katerina Angelides HNC Creative Media

 What is a Three Point Lighting Setup? The three point lighting setup is a traditional setup used to light a subject. The lights are placed in three distinct positions which all have different purposes. Three different lights are used in this setup, you have your key light which is your primary light, this usually is in front of the subject; you also have a fill light, this light is used to reduce contrasts, the last light used is the backlight, this light is used to separate the subject from the background. Using the three point setup allows us to create a three-dimensional look by the strategical placement of lights (Lannom). The intensity of each light needs to be taken into consideration as well as the placement as this will affect the overall outcome of your shots. To create a cinematic look the intensity of the key light should be double the fill light, this will create some contrast however, it will not be too strong of a contrast. if all lights are as intense as each other ...

The rule of six is a theory discussed by Walter Murch in his book 'In the blink of an eye: A perspective on film editing'. There are six factors which he believes help to tell a story using editing. The theorist suggest "a list of priorities. If you have to give up something, don't ever give up emotion before story. Don't give up story before rhythm, don't give up rhythm before eye-trace, don't give up eye-trace before planarity, and don't give up planarity before spacial continuity." (Murch). The editor believes there is a hierarchy in which you should use the rule of six in order to create an edit which will have the best effect on the audience. Emotion (51%) Emotion is a very important part of editing, it is important that you are able to reflect the tone of the scene or movie onto the audience. They must feel a connection with the actors in order to understand what they are going through in the movie (Renee). A good example of use of emotion is...

Types of Lenses Wide-Angle Lenses  These lenses usually range between 16 and 35 mm, the lenses allow you to fit more in frame therefore they are good for shooting landscapes and cityscapes. Wide angled lenses are used for shooting establishing shots in films very commonly as they allow you to capture a lot in the shot therefore, they help the audience decipher the time, location and context behind a specific film (Adorama).  With wide-angled lenses there is a deep depth of field allowing you to capture more of the shot in focus at once. However, one of the main drawbacks is that close-up shots may seem distorted and wider than they are in reality (Holtzer). Macro Lenses  A macro lens is used to make tiny objects seem larger, it allows as photographer to capture even the tiniest details that are not even visible to the naked eye. Macro lenses have a very close focusing distance therefore when using the lens you must be extremely close to the subject in order to capture a c...

 What is Aperture? Aperture controls the amount of light that enters a camera lens as well as the depth of field. The factors that affect the aperture include the f-stop, focal length and focal distance. When using a higher f-stop, the lens will become narrower therefore, letting less light in this will create a deeper depth of field allowing more of the shot to be in focus. When using a lower aperture the camera lens will become wider therefore, letting more light enter the lens creating a shallower depth of field, this means that the foreground of the shot will be in focus whereas the background will be blurred. Low apertures such as f/2.8 are used for things such as close-ups which don't require a narrow depth of field. Apertures of around f/8 are used for mid shots and wide shot whereas apertures such as f/16 or higher are used for shots such as establishing shots as they allow you to capture  large amount of your scene in focus (Mansurov). Factors that Affect Depth of Fie...

 What is the American New Wave? The "New Hollywood" wave of cinema began in the 1960s and ended around the mid 1970s, it wasn't exactly a turning point in film it was a slow process of change influenced by the culture around us. Films such as "Bonnie and Clyde", "Easy Rider" and "Taxi Driver" reflect themes and messages which troubled the public in the 60s. Themes of drug abuse, depression and poverty can be seen throughout this new wave due to the economic and political climate of the time. The American-Vietnamese war had caused turmoil throughout the country which divided the country massively, the Hippy movement was on the rise as people found the war to be pointless and causing more pain than good in the world (Nowell-Smith).  During the 60s technological advancement meant that high definition colour films, wide formats and fidelity magnetic sound had become the new standard for film quality. As poverty had struck the nation due to econom...

What is 8mm Montage and Why is it Use?  The use of montage in film has been used for decades, it creates many creative outcomes which all have a different effect on the audience. The use of 8mm film or a 8mm film look using post production can create a nostalgic home movie aesthetic which connects with the audience and allows them to engage more with the content being shown to them. If creating the home family movie look using post production the use of layers of film damage to give the footage a more vintage, nostalgic look, this is an experimental approach which could produce some creative content. The use of 8mm film footage could be a good way to suggest to an audience the narrative is non-linear and they are telling a narrative happening in the past. The approach gives a very creative narrative which keeps the audience engaged without being too confusing to follow. The use of a montage sequence allows use to reveal a large amount of information in a short amount of time allowi...

 What is Pull Focus? The pull focus is a camera technique in which you change the focus of the shot whilst shooting. Usually you use this technique to adjust the focus from one subject to another. The pull focus is a good technique to help you direct the viewers attention at something of interest. It can also create a disorienting affect as the focus changes (The Media College). In order to achieve this effect you will need to create a shallow depth of field by using a low aperture of around f/2.8-4. It can be hard to capture a correctly exposed shot with a low aperture taking into consideration that the shutter speed should be at 1/50, the image will appear very bright, by making the ISO very low (around 100). Your focus must be set on manual in order to use the focus ring on the lens to change the focus. Place something in the foreground of your shot and something in background. Have the subject in the foreground in focus and twist the focus ring in order to change the point of f...