Production Project- Session 3

SUMMARY

Role

Cinematography

Intention (SMART Goal)

Make the camera settings more efficient to improve quality.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Training Source(s):

  1. You need a shallow depth of field for better cinematic movies. This is a blurred background to help the audience stay focused on the subject. This will be presented by the F number on the camera settings.
  2. make the subject closer because it creates higher shallow depth of field.
  3. Diffent camera movements are associated with different scences.
  4. The higher the framrate the better the movie quality. 24 fps is recommened for cienmatic shots.
  5. Use the same frame rate when editing to make the cienmatic shots more clear and consistent.
  6. You can use balck bars in parts of the film shots to make the film looke cienmeatic.
  7. Color grading is important for better cinematic shots however don’t use too much in the movies because it can be distracting for the audience.
  8. Fonts are important to ensure the theme of the movie.

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005683/

One of the most famous cinematographers who helped film 1917 was Roger Deakins. He is very unique because the filming of 1917 was done with profound detail and the camera quality made the action in it better. He explains how young filmmakers can make films with a low budget using Digital intermediate because it provides more freedom for changing the contrast, saturation, and lighting. He likes spherical lenses more than anamorphic lenses because it makes the quality of the film better. Also, the light processing of anamorphic lens is slow to the point where it leads to lens flares.

Project Timeline

Pre-Production: Jan17- 21

Production: Jan 23- Feb 1

Post-production: Feb 2- Feb 4

Proposed Budget

45$

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DIflY6ryf4OJoKvJtNO_Q8GqMZbtTbUX/view?usp=sharing

Skills Commentary

The youtube channel “Storysium” taught me cinematic skills.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

While I was remotely working with my group I was creative to text them and talk about the progress of the film.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Prior to working remotely, I explained to my team the cinematography techniques and how certain angles need to be implemented in a certain way.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used the Storysium youtube channel because they had really good tips and services that helped me. I also read about the experience and skills of Roger Deakins because he’s an interesting and inspiring reference

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

This project taught me to collaborate with my team remotely despite not being together.

Reactions to the Final Version

Moira: “The inclusion of setting description in the script successfully added a band theme to the film.”

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

There was unfinished progress because most of some of our group including myself were gone and had to collaborate remotely.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

I learned to work harder when I am in remote collaborations because of the unknown work without my observation.

Grammar and Spelling

Editor

Ali Jahjah