Film Unit
L/O: To explore the narrative structure of a film.
Starter:Anagrams
Gal Dent= Tangled
Hatted Millimetre= The Little Mermaid
A Babysat Tuned Thee= Beauty And The Beast
A Nacho Pots= Pocahantos
Whites Won Handstands Fever We= Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
Cleared Nil= Cinderella
Aid Land= Aladdin
An Tzar= Tarzan
A Bench Deck To The Fun Oh Mr A= The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame
Legion Think= The Lion King
Who does what in the film industry?
The director- Decides how the film should look, sound and what camera angles to use. Main duties include casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing. Must also pay attention to the budget and schedule.
The Producer- Sorts out financing, hires the main cast and directors, solves problems and is in complete control of the project. Ultimately accountable for the films success or failure.
The Costume Designer- Designs the costumes based on the directors instructions. Works closely with the artistic designer and set designer.
The Location Manager- Understands how the director wants the film to look. Finds real locations for the film to shoot in and obtains legal permission to shoot there. Ensures logistics such as parking and access are taken care of.
The Screen Writer(s)- Writes the screenplay/script for the film.
The Composer- Composes original music for the film. Assembles and briefs those needed including musicians. Oversees the entire process from brief to final sound mix.
The Cameraman- Captures the directors wishes on camera. Works with the director to choose the best angles.
The Editor- Takes the raw footage, judges the best takes and creates the finished film. Maintains technical standards, keeps an eye on performances. Produces a directors cut which may then become the fine cut.
The Marketing Department- Decides how to sell the film to the target audience selected by the distributors. Arranges adverts, posters and product tie-ins to create public interest.
The Casting Director- Arranges screen tests for the smaller parts and organises the extras. Suggests suitable actors for main roles, arranges interviews and auditions, Negotiates fees and contracts.
Set Designer- Designs all the sets for the film. May produce scale models or drawings.
Hair And Makeup Department- Designs and applies all make-up and hair styles. Ensure continuity during filming.
Continuity Arranger- Makes sure costumes, hair etc. Are the same in every shot. Makes notes including types of lens used, action in the take, position of actors etc,
Props Manager- Makes, looks after and oversees all props.
Special Effects Company- Creates all computer and mechanical effects, e.g. CGI, pyrotechnics.
Stunt Coordinator- Budgets, casts and choreographs all stunt work.
Executive Producer- Helps get the film off the ground. Supervises the producer on behalf of the studio/ distributors, Makes sure film completes on time and to budget
Case Study Research: "Supernatural"
Director- Robert Singer
Writer- Rachel Nave
Producer-
Distribution Company- Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Date Released- September 13 2005
Genre- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Main Actors- Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki,
Creator- Eric Kripke
`Narrative
The story follows two brothers (Sam and Dean Winchester) who are out to kill every evil thing in this world. When Dean was 4 years old and Sam only 6 months old; their mother (Mary) was killed, their father (John) was determined to find and kill the demon who killed his wife. Raising the boys as "HUNTERS" of all things evil. Their motto: SAVING PEOPLE, HUNTING THINGS, THE FAMILY BUSINESS. After John's death the boys continue the family business with the help of a few other hunters, travelling cross country, killing as many monsters as possible and saving as many people as they can. And at the same time they learn that "Family don't end with blood". They will do whatever it takes to save each other and their "family". Going up against demons, vampires, werewolves, shape shifters, demigods, witches, the four horsemen and even angels among other things. They lose family and find new people they call family. They have gone to heaven and hell (literally) for each other and will do it all over again. They even make an angel friend along the way (Castiel) that sticks with them til the end. At some point they become "besties" with the king of hell (Crowley) he calls them Squirrel (Dean) and Moose (Sam)
Starter:Anagrams
Gal Dent= Tangled
Hatted Millimetre= The Little Mermaid
A Babysat Tuned Thee= Beauty And The Beast
A Nacho Pots= Pocahantos
Whites Won Handstands Fever We= Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
Cleared Nil= Cinderella
Aid Land= Aladdin
An Tzar= Tarzan
A Bench Deck To The Fun Oh Mr A= The Hunchback Of Notre-Dame
Legion Think= The Lion King
Who does what in the film industry?
The director- Decides how the film should look, sound and what camera angles to use. Main duties include casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing. Must also pay attention to the budget and schedule.
The Producer- Sorts out financing, hires the main cast and directors, solves problems and is in complete control of the project. Ultimately accountable for the films success or failure.
The Costume Designer- Designs the costumes based on the directors instructions. Works closely with the artistic designer and set designer.
The Location Manager- Understands how the director wants the film to look. Finds real locations for the film to shoot in and obtains legal permission to shoot there. Ensures logistics such as parking and access are taken care of.
The Screen Writer(s)- Writes the screenplay/script for the film.
The Composer- Composes original music for the film. Assembles and briefs those needed including musicians. Oversees the entire process from brief to final sound mix.
The Cameraman- Captures the directors wishes on camera. Works with the director to choose the best angles.
The Editor- Takes the raw footage, judges the best takes and creates the finished film. Maintains technical standards, keeps an eye on performances. Produces a directors cut which may then become the fine cut.
The Marketing Department- Decides how to sell the film to the target audience selected by the distributors. Arranges adverts, posters and product tie-ins to create public interest.
The Casting Director- Arranges screen tests for the smaller parts and organises the extras. Suggests suitable actors for main roles, arranges interviews and auditions, Negotiates fees and contracts.
Set Designer- Designs all the sets for the film. May produce scale models or drawings.
Hair And Makeup Department- Designs and applies all make-up and hair styles. Ensure continuity during filming.
Continuity Arranger- Makes sure costumes, hair etc. Are the same in every shot. Makes notes including types of lens used, action in the take, position of actors etc,
Props Manager- Makes, looks after and oversees all props.
Special Effects Company- Creates all computer and mechanical effects, e.g. CGI, pyrotechnics.
Stunt Coordinator- Budgets, casts and choreographs all stunt work.
Executive Producer- Helps get the film off the ground. Supervises the producer on behalf of the studio/ distributors, Makes sure film completes on time and to budget
Case Study Research: "Supernatural"
Director- Robert Singer
Writer- Rachel Nave
Producer-
- Robert Singer
- McG
- David Nutter
- Kim Manners
- John Shiban
- Phil Sgriccia
- Sera Gamble
- Ben Edlund
- Jeremy Carver
- Jim Michaels
- Todd Aronauer
- Adam Glass
- Andrew Dabb
- Brad Buckner
- Eugenie Ross-Leming
Distribution Company- Warner Bros. Television Distribution
Date Released- September 13 2005
Genre- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Main Actors- Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki,
Creator- Eric Kripke
`Narrative
The story follows two brothers (Sam and Dean Winchester) who are out to kill every evil thing in this world. When Dean was 4 years old and Sam only 6 months old; their mother (Mary) was killed, their father (John) was determined to find and kill the demon who killed his wife. Raising the boys as "HUNTERS" of all things evil. Their motto: SAVING PEOPLE, HUNTING THINGS, THE FAMILY BUSINESS. After John's death the boys continue the family business with the help of a few other hunters, travelling cross country, killing as many monsters as possible and saving as many people as they can. And at the same time they learn that "Family don't end with blood". They will do whatever it takes to save each other and their "family". Going up against demons, vampires, werewolves, shape shifters, demigods, witches, the four horsemen and even angels among other things. They lose family and find new people they call family. They have gone to heaven and hell (literally) for each other and will do it all over again. They even make an angel friend along the way (Castiel) that sticks with them til the end. At some point they become "besties" with the king of hell (Crowley) he calls them Squirrel (Dean) and Moose (Sam)
Good Job on the anagrams!
ReplyDeleteEBI: Can you apply Torodov's theory to your chosen film? Look back over the blogger notes to help.