Rebecca Shevlin Film Studies Year 13 blog

Winning Marge http://randomacts.channel4.com/post/174430235286/winning-marge-max-lincoln-its-sophie-and-garys Few characters Three Act narrative Dreary and muted colours in first 2 acts but brighter and bolder colour palette in final act Mostly medium shots Shallow focus Only 3 settings Mix of subjective and objective British Summer Time http://randomacts.channel4.com/post/174626796866/british-summer-time-jonathan-hughes-jonathan Lots of close-ups - mostly eyes, mouth and  hair Not really any long shots Subjective Dull dreary colour scheme reflects dark undertone Fewer characters and limited script Only one setting Three Act narrative Sound decreased obviously when the main sees the woman kissing her boyfriend and then turns right back up again afterwards so that it is now louder than before and disorientating   Dream in Colours http://randomacts.channel4.com/post/174465078431/dream-in-colours-oliver-griffin-teenagers Close-ups Contrast...

What is a short Film? SHORT FILM = A short film is any film not long enough to be considered a feature film. Although no consensus exists as to where that boundary is drawn , the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". (Wikipedia  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_film )  Different from feature film as shorter, fewer characters and explores ideas in a more concentrated form without dragging something out or wasting time Often made my inexperienced filmakers to gain experience Why do short films exist? An interview with Richard Raskin , Editor of Short Film Studies   Jerry Seinfeld once said: ‘If I wanted a long, boring story with no point to it, I have my life.’ When short films are at their best, they are the exact opposite of ‘a long, boring story with no point to it.’ I love brief narratives that are rich in textur...

Study 10 British short films Must make a 5 minute short film- Individual Section A is 55 minutes Section B is 50 minutes Success Criteria Use a Three Part Structure (narrative ) - Act 1 (The Set-Up), Act 2 (Point of no return), Act 3 (Resolution) Use Dramatic qualities of short films (for example through dialogue) Explore how narrative can convey point of view How messages and values are conveyed