Monologue and Storyboard Challenge

June 9, 2020June 3, 2020 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

This exercise is designed to blend a few techniques, mixed media and expand a range of skills. The starting point is for the students to understand what monologues are, and to watch two very informative YouTube clips on storyboards and shot composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyML8xuKfoc Understanding Shot Types https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQsvhq28sOI Introduction to Storyboarding The next section is an … Continue reading Monologue and Storyboard Challenge

Media Knowledge Test 3

April 29, 2020April 17, 2020 ~ TGemm ~ Leave a comment

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

Language in Moving Image Media

September 18, 2019September 14, 2019 ~ TGemm ~ 1 Comment

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

Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules

September 4, 2019December 29, 2021 ~ TGemm ~ 4 Comments

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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