You need to be using a PC - this will not work on a mac - shame :-( - then go to THIS LINK and download the program called 'Ranger Outpost Client'. It is a small program and there is a manual too. This can now also be accessed from the school webpage by selecting it from the 'Staff' drop down menu.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Stars in Disaster Movies
You will need to be aware of who stars in disaster movies and why they were chosen. You might find you are asked to cast a movie you have 'made up' and give reasons. The sheet below helps you to research this - don't write EVERY movie they've been in - try to pick ones you think are relevant. You will also find that there are no WOMEN on this sheet - why not? Who would you cast? What are typical roles for women in disaster movies?
Stars in Disaster Movies Handout
Shot types in Disaster Movies
You will need to be able to identify chot types and their effects. You will be asked to identify a shot types form the extract you see and then explain it, linking it to another disaster movie you have seen. You therefore need to MAKE SURE you have examples ready.
Shots in Disaster Movies Handout
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Film Poster Conventions
Poster Conventions
• An eye-catching image or images – often related to characters (and the stars in the film) or the setting of the film
• The title of the film, carefully constructed in terms of font style, colour, size and placement; a lot of thought goes into the title – it is meant to be memorable and also to suggest the genre of the film
• A tagline for the film –which is lie the catchy slogans of advertisements – offering another clue to the genre and main themes or content of the film
• The names of well-known or key people connected to the film. These are usually the lead actors but may also be the director or producer
• Endorsements from other media productions (for example EMPIRE magazine) giving their comments such as ‘an unmissable film’
• Details of any award nominations or awards that the film has already won. These will be placed clearly on the poster
• The production ‘blurb’ – called ‘The Credit Block’ – which lists in tiny print the production and distribution companies, the main actors and director and other information
• The certificate is often shown
KEY QUESTIONS
1. WHY are these the conventions?
2. Have you got example of each ready to use?
3. What is the PURPOSE OF THE POSTER?
4. How do these help to TARGET the audience?
HOW DO YOU RELATE THIS TO DISASTER MOVIES & YOUR EXAM?
Think about how movie posters for Disaster Movies use these strategies - what is typical?
Starting with the Disaster Movie Genre
Help with the Disaster Movie Genre
This is a short summary of the basic outlines for the disaster genre - a good place to start but you will need more info and detail
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