Research Task:
Following the action:
- The technique in films "Following the Action" is when there are movements that are in an action scene, the camera would then follow that event which is now taking place. In the attached clip there is an example of the term following the action which is in the film Mr & Mrs Smith which has a big action scene.
- In this clip it shows that the camera rotates around the gun battle to show more of the action instead of staying at one angle.
- In this clip it shows that the camera rotates around the gun battle to show more of the action instead of staying at one angle.
Multiple points of view:
- The film Life of an American Fireman in 1903 shows the events of a fireman rescuing a woman from a burning building. The film is first viewed by the audience from inside the building and then a shot which is then shown from outside the building, which repeats the action in the narrative.
- This editing technique of using different points of view of the action demonstrated its own laws of time and space on narrative.
- This editing technique of using different points of view of the action demonstrated its own laws of time and space on narrative.
Shot Variation:
- Shot Variation is when a single stream of images are uninterrupted by editing where the shot can use a static or a mobile framing, a standard or a non-standard frame rate, but it must be a continuous motion. The shot is one of the basic units of cinema yet has always been subject to manipulation, for example stop-motion cinematography or superimposition.
- In contemporary cinema, with the use of computer graphics and sequences built-up from a series of still frames for a big example "The Matrix" , where the boundaries of the shot are increasingly being challenged.
- In contemporary cinema, with the use of computer graphics and sequences built-up from a series of still frames for a big example "The Matrix" , where the boundaries of the shot are increasingly being challenged.
Combining Shots into Sequences:
- Combining specific shots into a specific sequence is edited by the editor to help create a smooth flowing scene. Once all the individual shots have been corrected such as colour correcting which means editing the brightness and contrast to help create a more appealing image as well as re-sizing shots so that they all match they are able to be successfully edited together to merge one scene
Creating Pace:
- When creating pace, there is usually a slow build up to a big event, which can maybe seen in a running scene or even a chase scene. Pace is usually created with music or slow camera movement where the camera gets closer to either the character or object, this could either be a jolty movement or just a plain smooth movement.
Creating Motivation:
- Ignore your feelings:
This is not the easiest thing to do as it requires a bit of dissociation from yourself. Feelings often betray us and are not always a true reflection of the reality around us. There is a famous saying: “feel the fear and do it anyway.” You can replace the word fear with discouragement, apprehension, intimidation and so on. Just do it regardless of how you feel.
- Get started:
The longer you delay in starting a project, the more likely it is that you will either not start it at all or you will not complete it.Action inspires more action. Just get started with the first step. The rest often falls in place once you decide to get moving.
- Break large tasks into smaller and more manageable steps:
Having one huge task to perform might make it seem impossible and intimidating. Breaking it into smaller tasks will make it more feasible and practical. An added bonus is the sense of achievement and progress you will get from completing each small task.
- Associate with the right people:
Positive energy is more contagious than the flu. Just smile at a stranger and see what happens. Associating with the right people who are achievers and themselves motivated will help you to create motivation. Stay away from negative people. Most of all, I have found that the best way to create motivation is from within. It is an inside-out approach and not an outside-in approach. You should not look to anything or anyone but yourself if you desire sustained and effective motivation. It is a process and not an overnight thing. Work on your thinking, your knowledge, your assumptions, your interests and other areas over time.
Be dedicated to improving yourself in every way. That is the only real way to create lasting motivation.
This is not the easiest thing to do as it requires a bit of dissociation from yourself. Feelings often betray us and are not always a true reflection of the reality around us. There is a famous saying: “feel the fear and do it anyway.” You can replace the word fear with discouragement, apprehension, intimidation and so on. Just do it regardless of how you feel.
- Get started:
The longer you delay in starting a project, the more likely it is that you will either not start it at all or you will not complete it.Action inspires more action. Just get started with the first step. The rest often falls in place once you decide to get moving.
- Break large tasks into smaller and more manageable steps:
Having one huge task to perform might make it seem impossible and intimidating. Breaking it into smaller tasks will make it more feasible and practical. An added bonus is the sense of achievement and progress you will get from completing each small task.
- Associate with the right people:
Positive energy is more contagious than the flu. Just smile at a stranger and see what happens. Associating with the right people who are achievers and themselves motivated will help you to create motivation. Stay away from negative people. Most of all, I have found that the best way to create motivation is from within. It is an inside-out approach and not an outside-in approach. You should not look to anything or anyone but yourself if you desire sustained and effective motivation. It is a process and not an overnight thing. Work on your thinking, your knowledge, your assumptions, your interests and other areas over time.
Be dedicated to improving yourself in every way. That is the only real way to create lasting motivation.