Shot Meaning Workshop
Your scenario - someone is hiding something
They must plan (using a storyboard) and record;
5 shots
thinking about...
Shot type
Camera angle
Movement
Write a short paragraph answering the question; "What does each choice suggest about power or emotion?"
Use the links below to do some research on conventions (specifically but not exclusively, narrative conventions - essentially HOW a story is told).
Create a slide-show (or any blog tool for presentation) that summarises and presents your findings.
You should have a minimum of 10 conventions that you've found AND include relevant examples from movies or TV series that demonstrate or use these effectively.
(this task will lead into what we will do tomorrow)
Resource 1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqdhrdm/revision/4
Resource 2 (slightly broader than just narrative but also effective research for HOW to tell a story in a short film)
https://raindance.org/3-elements-of-short-film-structure-you-need-to-know/
https://coggle.it/diagram/Wd6YvWgXiQABSh5g/t/short-film-conventions
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/codes-and-conventions-of-a-short-film/9389267
To make a good short film you have to be a good storyteller.
Knowing what you know already of narrative conventions for a short film, pick a theme from the list below;
1. Guilt
2. Identity
3. Isolation
4. Redemption
You must pitch a 1–2 minute story with:
Beginning / middle / end
One main character
One turning point
You must use the conventions available to you to plan to convey your story.
This will be out of 10 marks and will be assessed based on your ability to understand narrative conventions and construct a short film story, effectively.
Activity;
You are being employed to write an article for the local newspaper. As a journalist you are going to base your piece on research.
You are going to
1. Choose one of the core areas of society that we studied last year
2. Find at least 2 films or TV series where we can examine this representation
3. Do a short study on how those characters are represented
4. Use your knowledge on Stuart Hall's reception theory to write a research piece on representation of this particular group in modern film or television
You are going to choose 3 short films to analyse with the grid below;
| Concept | Questions |
|---|---|
| Genre | How is genre signalled quickly? (conventions used) |
| Narrative | Linear? Open ending? Restricted? |
| Media Language | Camera, editing, sound choices |
| Representation | Who is shown? How? Why? |
| Audience | Who is this for? How do we know? |
Today you're going to start at the beginning with some research into Todorov's Narrative Theory.
You are going to explain it in a Canva slide-share and also look at some examples from films you've watched, as to how this theory is outworked practically.
1. Provide a graphic you've made that show's the theory flow chart
2. Provide a description of the theory in your own words
3. Provide examples from THREE films where Todorov's narrative theory is in action
4. Explain the idea and concept of NARRATIVE and how you intend to use this in planning for your short film this year (application - how will you USE this knowledge)
Watch these 2 videos for some more insight into the theory applied in film;
Hi team!
Welcome to a new year of Media Studies! You're going to have such a good year!
Here's what I'd like you to do today;
examples;
https://ladafranulovic.wordpress.com/
http://stma2mediastudies.blogspot.com/p/example-blogs.html
https://sulliemedia2.wordpress.com
