Filmmaking

one of the first documentary or non-fiction narrative films in 1922, innovation has dominated this area of filmmaking becoming immeasurable just how much it has changed. Film theorists such as Bill Nichols, continue to push the boundaries of documentary filmmaking with pioneering work such as the contemporary study of documentary. Living in this contemporary era of documentary filmmaking, where boundaries appear non existent, it is believed that documentary is no longer able to make any…

Unraveling of time as a Film technique to visually reflect reality Film’s are enjoyed worldwide due to the unique subjective instruments behind the director’s eye that influences the viewer to analyze several key creative differences in society, or their own lives. The technique in which the director uses to effectively unravel storytelling principles through film editing and intricate camera shots is solely up to the filmmaker themselves. In the 1993 Harold Ramis comedy, “Groundhog Day”,…

of characters, the final decision is usually up to the director though. Finding a location is part of Pre Production as well; depending on your budget. Some big film productions have location scouts. (“A Professional Approach to Screenwriting & Filmmaking”) There are several different options for locations, whether it’s a studio based, fixed film location production, or an outside broadcast. Shot list and script breakdowns are normally essentials parts of pre- production as well. A shot list is…

always provide instruction on how to use the medium’s tools. Rarely do university professors guide students through the functionality of the computer programs or equipment required for assignments; it is assumed you learned it on your own. With filmmaking being so tech-based, being involved in the ongoing evolution of editing, compositing, and encoding is a necessity. Thanks to the web, students can benefit from the knowledge provided on these…

were first introduced. There are changes from all categories of making a film. For example, color and sound, computers, cost, etc. Although some may not be very fond of they way movies have evolved, one cannot ignore it. Despite the evolution of filmmaking, they will always be a fantastic form of information. One of the most noticeable differences is the color and sound of films. If one were to watch a film from the 1930’s, the first thing that would stand out to them is the sound and color.…

fame and prominence from his unique style of filmmaking which tackles Italian political and social issues which are riddled with a strange, quirky style of humor. Moretti over the years has challenged Italian filmmaking norms and has become a forefront in the discussion of Italian politics. His fame, however, does not exceed that of his country, where in the United States he is relatively unknown. This can be accredited to his distinct style of filmmaking, which has been repeatedly ridiculed by…

In the 1940’s Hollywood established a style of filmmaking that would institute an artistic movement. French film critic Nino Frank established the term “Film Noir”, also defined as a black film. These black films characterize as a style of filmmaking and genre that contains several elements such as crime, mystery, thriller, menace, and fatalism; these particular films are set in the era of crime and war. The dark tones and setting of the films attracted a wide number of audience, film Noir’s…

predecessor of the auteur theory, Francis Truffaut, declared that an auteur, or author could be distinguished in many of the American Hollywood films. In terms of filmmaking, the auteur theory refers to the very basic idea that the director is the sole creative influence behind any movie despite all the other important roles in the filmmaking, such as the cinematographers, actors, lighting operators, sound designers etc. The auteur theory holds the director, and only the director, accountable…

In the 1990s and into the new millennium, we have witnessed (and continue to witness) a number of phenomenon: transitions to democracy; truth commissions; persistent socioeconomic inequality; continued battles over memory and justice; struggles for gender equality, sexual rights, equal access to education; as well as the return to power of leftist governments and political actors who just two decades earlier were brutally persecuted. These phenomena coexist with the entrenchment of neoliberalism…

When I first read Middlesex’s admission catalogue, I did a quick scan to get a general idea of the school. A recurring phrase I saw was, “find your promise”. I decided to read the whole booklet to see what this phrase meant. The words combined with the sign of the hammer and anvil showed that in Middlesex, the faculty hopes for students to find new passions and continue on current ones. I found that appealing as it matched my personality. Curiosity brought me to this school and my faith in my…