C6.3 Media Awareness Demonstrator 3
Introduction
1. Give the following information:
a) the name of the documentary or short film Cliff
The name of the documentary is called The Cliff Hangers.
b) the year it was made
The documentary was made in 1950.
c) the website address
The website address is https://www.nfb.ca/film/cliff_hangers/
d) the producer/filmmaker
The film was produced by The National Film Board
e) the length of the documentary or short film
The total length of the video was 10 mins and 49 seconds
2. The documentary The Cliff Hangers is about a group of hikers set out to climb a mountain. The hikers both men and women are loaded up with climbing gear and are met at what is called the base camp, which is located at the …show more content…
You have to use the body language and the sound of the music to tell what type of emotions is being portrayed in each scene.
3. Does the documentary use live action, interviews, commentary, dialogue, eye witnesses? Does it tell a story, a biography, a sequence of events?
The documentary was filmed all in live action and was narrated by Lorne Greene. Every time something dangerous happens, Lorne’s voice would change from a happy voice to a more serious voice. A voice that a teacher would sound like when she is giving you feedback to make improvements in your essay structure. The documentary starts off with the climbers getting ready to climb the mountain from a area known as the base camp and from there they start their they hike up the mountain until the reach the highest peak. When everybody made it to the top of the mountain safe and in one piece, the film sadly came to an end.
4. How is sound used? Are there background sounds or noises? Is music used? If so, what kind of …show more content…
When I think of the name, I think of someone having off a ledge that is thousands of feet above ground. I think of the view, the feeling, and the danger involved, while a person makes this hike. When I watched the movie, it was exactly what I was expecting to see, Climbers making their way up a mountain that is sure to kill them if they fall. There was no foul language in the film at all; a matter of fact there was no talking from the characters at all. The narrator talked in a way that is friendly to all people of all ages.
Values and Beliefs: Answer these questions:
1. What values and beliefs are presented in this documentary or short film?
The values and beliefs within the film were the opinions of the narrator. The narrator talked in such a way that I found that the women didn’t seem to be equal to men. When scenes of the women were shown they seemed to be made fun and when the men were shown the narrator would talk highly of them. For instance, when close ups of the women were taken the music would sound funny and Lorne would crack a joke. The sounds and comments were much different for the men. For example, when a man almost falls to his death Lorne makes him sound like a tough and fearless person.
2. Do you think the filmmakers are successful in trying to get across their message to the audience? Why or why
Introduction
1. Give the following information:
a) the name of the documentary or short film Cliff
The name of the documentary is called The Cliff Hangers.
b) the year it was made
The documentary was made in 1950.
c) the website address
The website address is https://www.nfb.ca/film/cliff_hangers/
d) the producer/filmmaker
The film was produced by The National Film Board
e) the length of the documentary or short film
The total length of the video was 10 mins and 49 seconds
2. The documentary The Cliff Hangers is about a group of hikers set out to climb a mountain. The hikers both men and women are loaded up with climbing gear and are met at what is called the base camp, which is located at the …show more content…
You have to use the body language and the sound of the music to tell what type of emotions is being portrayed in each scene.
3. Does the documentary use live action, interviews, commentary, dialogue, eye witnesses? Does it tell a story, a biography, a sequence of events?
The documentary was filmed all in live action and was narrated by Lorne Greene. Every time something dangerous happens, Lorne’s voice would change from a happy voice to a more serious voice. A voice that a teacher would sound like when she is giving you feedback to make improvements in your essay structure. The documentary starts off with the climbers getting ready to climb the mountain from a area known as the base camp and from there they start their they hike up the mountain until the reach the highest peak. When everybody made it to the top of the mountain safe and in one piece, the film sadly came to an end.
4. How is sound used? Are there background sounds or noises? Is music used? If so, what kind of …show more content…
When I think of the name, I think of someone having off a ledge that is thousands of feet above ground. I think of the view, the feeling, and the danger involved, while a person makes this hike. When I watched the movie, it was exactly what I was expecting to see, Climbers making their way up a mountain that is sure to kill them if they fall. There was no foul language in the film at all; a matter of fact there was no talking from the characters at all. The narrator talked in a way that is friendly to all people of all ages.
Values and Beliefs: Answer these questions:
1. What values and beliefs are presented in this documentary or short film?
The values and beliefs within the film were the opinions of the narrator. The narrator talked in such a way that I found that the women didn’t seem to be equal to men. When scenes of the women were shown they seemed to be made fun and when the men were shown the narrator would talk highly of them. For instance, when close ups of the women were taken the music would sound funny and Lorne would crack a joke. The sounds and comments were much different for the men. For example, when a man almost falls to his death Lorne makes him sound like a tough and fearless person.
2. Do you think the filmmakers are successful in trying to get across their message to the audience? Why or why