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I first became obsessed with Hitchcock films in the 1980’s when some of his classics were finally released for television transmission - and then I started to seek out the others. I still remember sitting stunned as The Birds finished, my young teenage brain trying to figure it out what I had just watched - … Continue reading Watching some Hitchcock classics: The Birds (1963)
During lockdown, many of us are visiting classic movies for the first time. In this article I look at the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most celebrated and innovative film directors of all time and a filmmaker I’ve admired for many years. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock started work as a title … Continue reading The Master of Suspense
This test is a simple fill in the blanks quiz, asking students to identify the different types of SHOT TYPE, CAMERA ANGLE and COMPOSITION. This is inspired by the LET HITCHCOCK TEACH YOU SHOT COMPOSITION AND RULES information sheet I have previously published (link at bottom of post). I've also included a short quiz on … Continue reading Media Knowledge Test 3
In Media, we often talk about the “language” of texts and many incorrectly assume we mean that in an English Studies sense. Of course, we mean how technical aspects (codes) are used in text to suggest narrative, story, mood and meaning. This page is intended to discuss a wide range of “language” in moving image … Continue reading Language in Moving Image Media
When you are learning how film works, the technical information you need to remember can be dizzying. Let master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock teach you the basic shot types, composition and "rules". This is a primer - there are many more terms and details, but use this as a starter guide! 1. EXTREME CLOSE UP (Psycho … Continue reading Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules
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