Slidedeck 4// English // 11Hh

Points to discuss: 

What else can we call tone in the film?

What are the 3 main elements of tone?

How and why does Coppola use tone in the classic film ‘The Godfather’?

 How can directors control the feelings of the scenes?

Points to discuss:

What is the effect of an over-the-shoulder shot? It will connect with your characters.

What film aspect shows a disconnection between characters?  Users' studio binders software.

How does the director of this scene show the disconnect of the characters? Emotional disconnection with the viewer and his expression.

What eventually totally isolates the female character? they were on the same page then it changed, also no because his and her facial expressions are the main points of that shot.

Points to discuss:

What are the 3 ways directors use blocking in the film? Space, shapes, lines.

What are the 3 basic shapes for film blocking? Circles, Triangles, Squares.

What are the emotions associated with these shapes? Circles make you feel better?

What two things can blocking help with? Visual tension.

Points to discuss:

What are the purposes of the whip pan and the slow pan? Whip quickly moving to see something

Slow gives us time

What is the purpose of the tilt shot? It reveals something to catch our attention

What does the reverse dolly zoom help show? Funny kind of punctuation to nature

What the difference between a Steadicam and a dolly shot? On track to give us a different version

What can the hand-held shot help create for the viewer? Raw shaky feeling

What should directors ask themselves with their camera movement? What will this bring to the viewers

Camera movement should be doing what? Shows what's happening

Points to discuss:

What are the ways directors can contrast in the film? The director can have a scene that is black and white and others are bright and colourful

What is contrasted in Spike Jonze’s ad? It is showing the mood that a person has when they are sad, happy excited.

Why did he contrast these things? To show how someone is when they are surrounded by people and how they feel in the comfort of their own home.

Points to discuss:

The Dutch angle does what? Camera techniques used by german expressions from the early 1900s

What is the Dutch angle? The shot that has a noticeable angle

Who and when created the dutch angle? The early 1900s, German expressions

What 3 things do directors need to consider for the Dutch angle? Read the moment, Consider the moment, Enhance the moment.

What 4 things can enhance a Dutch angle? Medium close up, Dutch angle, Wide profile, Closer to eye line

Points to discuss:

What is a motif? Any recurring element.

Why are they important? They are made to make sure the story is all the same.

What makes a great work of art? Colour detail.

Points to discuss:

What is a POV shot? A point of view shot shows what the character is doing threw His/Her eyes.

What is a ‘point of thought’ shot? A point of thought shot is when you cans ee how the charter is feeling/ their thoughts.

Why are they important? Because they help us understand how things are going through charters' life.

Points to discuss:

What is an insert shot? It is an isolated shot that shows a specific shot.

What is the purpose of an insert shot?  They want the viewer to understand something

What are the 3 main aspects of the insert shot? Notice something, Object or set of object, Communication.

What 3 things help the audience feel about the insert shot? Opposition, Timing, colour

The composition of the insert shot helps with what in the film?  Camera movement, Shot size, Shot angle

Colour in the insert shot helps with what in film? To show what they want you to see.

How long you dwell on the insert shot helps show what? They show close-ups to show the viewer specific things kinda like a hint

Points to discuss:

How does colour in film affect people? To create a mood

What are the 3 factors in determining colour?  Hue, Saturation, Brightness

Why is the hue in ‘The Matrix’ mostly green?  Has silky quality

Why do some films desaturate? The colour is drained.

What can brightness and a lack of brightness show in a film? Can be affected by unusual colours

Points to discuss:

(Note: they use a different meaning for tone in this clip.) 

What is an establishing shot? Its the start of sequence or scene

Why is it used? because it helps us get a feel of the characters.

Why are establishing shot usually the most expensive? It shows every shot and makes it better.

What is Film theory?
Film Theory is a way of breaking down movies and television 
they break films and television down so they can get more meaning out of it and do more work instead of watching the whole film or movie.

Film theorists use these 

• Type of film
• shots
• angles
• lighting 
• color 
• sound
• editing 
• mise en scene 

How to read a film?

Some tips 

Make sure your paying attention

you’re looking for choices made by the director, cinematographer, and editor that clue you into the emotional response. 

What is realism

Realism is when A movie or film is real and showing the unfiltered world 

Some characteristics

Nonprofessional actors so nobody who's a pro at acting 

No special effects so just everything that is happening 

Location and the props are real

Minimal editing so Not everything is edited like movies 

Natural lighting so the lighting that is already there

Make it look documentary

Classical 

Classical film still wants to emphasize authentic moments between real people but with the manipulation of its creative production 

Some characteristics

Professional actors

Minimal effects

Use a studio 

editing use for time lapse 

lighting used to make a mood

Formalism
Formalism focuses on the Director bringing the audience an altered reality that they’ve created

Some characteristics

• Professional actors
• Relies heavily on special effects
• Editing speeds up or slows downtime
• Lighting and sound create exaggerations
• Breaks the illusion of reality

there are a lot of shots used in movies/films here are some 

Long shot

mid-close-up

wide shot

pov/ point of view 

extreme close up and many more

What are angles?

angles show what the actor is feeling 

there are 4 main angles such as

eye level

high angle 

low angle

oblique angle 

Lighting 

the lighting sets the mood and it goes with each scene like a horror movie when its pitch black that's the lighting it sets the tone

This should hopefully teach you some ideas about understanding film theory and more about what is used in a film or movie 

Creative writing level 1 // English // 2020

“Ahhhhhhh” I screamed at the top of my lungs as I gasped for air; I wasn’t sure how long I’ve been down there. I stopped for a minute to check my surroundings, but there was only the deep dark ocean nearby.  I turned on my back and tried to swim away as the thunder and lightning rumbled. I’m exhausted, I cried hoping that someone would hear me but no one did. I had been swimming for ages but was going nowhere so it seemed.

I continued to float on my back as I became numb, I then felt a tug from underwater. I began to freak out, “WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?” I shouted. The tugging was consistent. I was struggling to breathe as my lungs filled with water, Death only seconds away I felt my body begin to give in I was terrified. I gave in, as my body submerged underwater I felt my soul leave my body. My body sinking to the bottom of the ocean, it felt as though I was a deflated balloon vanishing from the sight of any living creature. 

As my body finally plummets to the bottom of the deep sea it hits me, No more Family or  Friends, Will they wonder what happened to me? Will I be missed? Will they even notice? Will I have a funeral? As all these thoughts rush into my brainless head I realized it's the end.

STUFF THIS! I thought, Life was everything to me and how could I just give up?  I couldn’t! “ITS TORTURE” I cried. The brutal struggle trying to fight for you life but having no control, I pushed my feeling less feet off the bottom of the ocean hoping that maybe I had enough strength to get out of horrid water. Of course I was wrong, I continued to gasp for air but I was just swallowing water. I could see life flashing between my eyes, I suddenly felt a humongous Lack of energy.

Tarzan// English // 10Hh

Two Worlds, One Family. This means to me that family will always be there but there is a whole other world out there for you to explore.

Here is my paragraphs that i wrote  an important message I seen while watching Tarzan.

Your family is not necessarily who you look like or who gave birth to u its who is there to love and support, who is always there for you. I seen this when Kala took Tarzan to see where she found him, his feelings were kind towards Kala even though he could have been angry because he had been lied to his whole life but this just shows that blood doesn't mean nothing when u love someone.
I think that Tarzan doesn't care who we call his family I think he cares for the people that he will protect and who will protect him.

Tweet like Trump//English//Creative Writing

Dear whom ever this may Concern

People under the age of 18 use their phones to contact their Parents/ Caregivers Friends, family. If it is banned how are we gonna be safe?

Weather with you//English// Creative Writing

Calum wasn't having bad or good day his feelings seemed to change the weather, he was happy but crying his feelings were confused It was sunny but raining. His dog ran into the room and made him smile just as the rainbow came shine through the clouds.

Absurd Warnings// English// Creative writing

Flour- WARNING This ingredient is dry and make your skin go wrinklly
milk- WARNING This Liquid is from a cow, beware that a cow had its utters pulled for this milk DON'T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED
Computers-WARNING This Object has been tested for melting and can cause up to 300'c burns
head phones-WARNING This Object can damage you ear drums beware that if you by this you are ricking you hearing
Books-WARNING This can make you smarter no one likes a Smart a**

The 6 sentence story//English//Creative Writing

1. once upon a time there was a little girl named Charlotte.
2. Charlotte was just any young girl she was a Princess living at Buckingham.
3. Little did people know Charlotte was extremely talented at League.
4. But the people at her school wouldn't allow her to play as she was a girl, She was so upset.
5. She felt so upset and mad it wasn't bear able the king decided that he would take care of the problem.
6. The king went and told the school if they don't allow her to play the will execute them from England. 

English // King of excuses

Why were you late to class?

1. The traffic was horrific 
2. I woke up late
3. I missed my alarm
4. Had to do my hair
5. Had to have a shower
6. Had to wait on my mum/dad
7. I missed the bus
8. My dog ran away
9. I couldn't find my books
10. I Got stuck in the tree
11. I forgot about my bag so i had to go back to the field
12. Had to go to Jude
13. Got injured
14. Talking to another teacher
15. Forgot what class I had
16. Felt sick 
17. I was runner
18. Nearly got hit by train
19. Nearly got hit by the bus
20. Family stuff
21. Had to go to dentist
22. Had to go to doctors
23. Had to go to hospital
24. Forgot keys
25. Forgot phone
26. Forgot my lunch
27. Forgot to put clothes on
28. Forgot to feed dog/Cat
29. Forgot my sister/Brother
30. Wore the wrong uniform
31. Forgot my Chromebook
32. Forgot shoe
33. Forgot homework
34. Forgot to turn off my iron off
35. Forgot to close the door
36. My sister made me late
37. I got stuck in the toilet
38. I got in car crash
39. My house broken into
40. Had to give detail on a crime
41. Forgot it was mufti
42. Forgot my wallet
43. Forgot to put underwear on
44. Forgot i had P/E so had to get my shoes
45. Went back to sleep
46. I got in a fight
47. Got followed my a creep
48. I stayed at my friends
49. I stayed at my Nanas
50. I got late last night

English // Alphabet Story

  

A  Boy Could Dices Eggs From Grease, His Australian British Costumer Didn't Enjoy Finger Grabbing Her Ingredients. Joking Kids Laughed Miserably Non-stop Out-loud. Polite Quite Russians Sat Tasting Unique Vegetables. Working Xavier Yawned 'Zzzzzz"  

English // Don't Think, Just Write

A blue whale came around the corner. His secret was that he isn’t really a whale he is a dolphin. He was carrying a large intestine	My teddy found something at the back of my wardrobe. They found my old darie. Next they are gonna expose me and all my secrets	Rose is leaving the coffee shop. She was wearing a cat costume. Rose was leaving the coffee shop to go to the pet store.	Ian was finding it hard to steer his steering wheel because he had no arms. Ian was meant to be going to the doctors. The doctor will be there to check on him
The view was blocked by some old ladys hair. The Old lady's husband view was blocked . if her hair wasn't in the way then he would be able to see the Hollywood sign.	The accident happened at the end of Hornby Highs field. No one got hurt just Jimmy peed his pants. Jimmy's friend Driaan help him clean it all up	Miss Richardson shut the window because kiera kept talking to Stacey outside of it. And they are only 14	Peter lose his temper at Joanne because she was annoying him all-day. He stormed out of the meeting and went to the dairy and got a pie.

Jimmy's accident....

One day a long long time ago Jimmy needed to go toilet, He was busting.

Jimmy was to scared that he would fall in the toilet so he decide he would just wait until he no longer needed to go.

Driaan asked Jimmy is he would like to play a game of touch, Jimmy started running around playing touch then he had a long stream of liquid running down his leg.

Jacob then went running to Mr Palmer yelling "Jimmy has had an accident" Mr palmer then call and ambulance...

When the paramedics when over to see what had happen and it turns out Jimmy had  Just peed him self.

The end

Camera techniques

Know the language of film: Camera Techniques

Films are visual texts. They employ a combination of camera techniques.

 Camera Shots:Medium Shot, Midshot, Long (wide) Shot, Extreme Long-Shot, Eye Level,
Camera Angles:Close-Up, Medium CloseUp Low Angle, High Angle, Overhead,  Over the shoulder, Mise En Scene
Camera Movement: Pan, Tilt, Tracking,

Dictionary

Camera Shot

A camera shot is the amount of space that is seen in one shot or frame. Camera shots are used to demonstrate different aspects of a film's setting, characters and themes

Eye-Level

This is the most common view, being the real-world angle that we are all used to. It shows subjects as we would expect to see them in real life. It is a fairly neutral shot.

High Angle

A high angle shows the subject from above, i.e. the camera is angled down towards the subject. This has the effect of diminishing the subject, making them appear less powerful, less significant or even submissive.

Low Angle

This shows the subject from below, giving them the impression of being more powerful or dominant.

Bird's Eye

The scene is shown from directly above. This is a completely different and somewhat unnatural point of view which can be used for dramatic effect or for showing a different spatial perspective.

in drama it can be used to show the positions and motions of different characters and objects, enabling the viewer to see things the characters can't.

The bird's-eye view is also very useful in sports, documentaries, etc.

Medium shot

The medium shot is MORE than just the glue. There are unexpected ways you can use this shot to tell more of your story in a more visually effective manner. 

Long (wide) shot

It also goes by the name “full shot.” This camera angle shows the entire object or person and their relation to what surrounds them.

What am I learning? I am learning what the definitions of camera techniques
How does this show my learning? Well i am showing my work thru m blogs
what am I wondering as a result of this learning?

Visual & Sound techniques

Know the language of film: Visual & Sound Techniques

Films are visual texts. They employ a combination of visual techniques and sound techniques.

Create a Crossword where the clues are the definitions for each of the terms.

What am I learning? I am learning to understand what the real meanings of Visual and sound techniques are.

How does this work show my learning? This shows m learning thru a crossword showing  Tha I understand The different definitions.

Wonder (R.J.Palacio) English 2018 9HH Novel study's P3/4

In at least a paragraph, describe the challenges do you think Via might face being Auggie’s sister? Via Might be feeling lonely, Unwanted, Angry But she doesn't complain about it. Via is a really strong independent girl who doesn't like to worry her parents. Via Must feel bad for Auggie and want to protect him like she has for her self over all the years. If I was Via I don't know how I would handle everything all by my self.

Via says “August is the Sun.” Explain what she means and why she feels this way? What Via is trying to say is that Auggie is the sun that all the planet's orbit, Meaning that Mum Dad and Via (are the planets) and Everything revolves around Auggie

Do you agree with Via that she and her parents have made a mistake by always trying to make August feel like he is normal? Is this a problem? Explain. Yes, I think it was a good idea to send him to school, I also think that it was a good idea to send him Because of so many years he has been trapped at home with his mum Homeschooling him all because of bullies. Overall that time I think that he could have been at school Building up his self of esteem and confidence.

Why does Via go by Olivia at high school? Via goes near Olivia so she can keep her home life and school life separate

What are the odds of Via having a child that looks like August? Do you think these are good odds? Explain. I think that there this 50% chance of Via having a child that looks like Auggie But there is nothing wrong with it either way, But there is no possible way to find out until she gives birth to the child.

Explore the character, Miranda? Why did she call August at the end of Part 2? Explain
Miranda is one of Via's friend's like all girls at this age is struggling to keep the friendship together, Miranda had made new friends over the summer break, unlike Via. Miranda is having trouble admitting that she missed Via to her face But could over her phone.

Describe Via as a character? Do you empathize with her?
Via is a very caring, Loving, Empathic person. Via had kept everything to her self over all the years of growing up, As she didn't want to worry her parent's because they had all the struggles with Auggie. I empathize Via because she is a very strong independent young lady who has learned to deal with her problems on her own. But now she is in high school she needs to open up to someone.

What do you think will happen to August when he returns to school?

Auggie is gonna have to come to the conclusion that he is going to have to solve this problem eventually, As much Auggie doesn't want to he is going to have to deal with this.


Summer isn't in the popular group at school, why is she invited to Savanna's party?

How does Summer foster a relationship with Auggie, in what ways is it beneficial for them both?

Wonder (R.J.Palacio) English 2018 9HH Novel study's P2

Star Wars is one of Auggie’s passions. Why do you think this is? Do you see any reasons for Auggie to identify with these characters, or to aspire to be like them? I think that Auggie passion is Star Wars because In Star Wars they cover faces with like Masks type of things. As Auggie is very embarrassed and ashamed when it comes to his face.

What questions did Julian ask August and why did August want to slide under the desk? Explain why Julian asked those questions? Julian kept asking a question about star wars mainly Darth Sidious because he has a messed up face just like Auggie

Mr. Browne’s September Precept was 'When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind'. I think there is always a time to be right and kind. Auggie position I would prefer to be kind to him Because his whole life people have been giving him dirty looks, Pointing him out to people, Talking about him wondering about what happened to his face.

In the chapter One to Ten, August is feeling mad with his mother but he's not sure why. Explain why you think he was mad? He got mad because his mum had lied to him about having to go to a public school.

August invited his whole class to his birthday party but not many kids came. Why do you think they didn't go? Some kids I believe actually couldn't make it but other maybe its because they didn't like Auggie, Maybe it was because of his face. Most of the kids in his class won't even touch him so I don't think they are going to go out of their ways to make it to his birthday party.

August says he has an 'Aversion' to getting his picture taken. What is an aversion? Why does Auggie have an aversion to having his picture taken? Aversion mean's to really dislike or disinclination something. In Auggie situation, his aversion is taking picture's and I think that this is because he is insecure about his face and what he looks like.


Why does no one want to touch August? How do you think this makes him feel? Well, I think that nobody wants to touch him because they might "catch his disease" With is actually impossible because he was born that way so. But I feel that Auggie much be sad that his own classmates wont even touch him and only go near him once the teacher tell them to.

Did your opinion of Jack Will change after August overheard him talking to Julian? Explain. Yes, It changed very quickly that Jack Will would prefer to be popular and hang out with people like Julian than have a good genuine friend like Auggie. I fell quite bad for Auggie because he feels like his own "friend" turns on him to be cool.

Do you think August will go back to school? Predict what will happen next?  Well if I was Auggie I would prefer not to go back to school but I think he will, I think that he will want to be strong and stand up for him self.