Cinematic Arts II (Period 6) Assignments

Attached is the Cinematographer Research Essay Prompt

FINAL FILM EXIT TICKET

 

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your finished product?

What is one thing you would change about your final film?

What is one thing you absolutely loved about your final film?

Another Four Best Shots - Cinefix

Best Picture

With the Oscars happening this upcoming Sunday, it brings about the question of what movie truly was the best one shown this year? You are to write a ½ page on the best movie you’ve seen this year, along with a brief synopsis, why you liked it, why you think it should win best picture, and any other award presented at the Oscars (I.E. Best sound editing, best supporting actor, best costume design, etc.)

Type it up and share it with me.

PRODUCER RESEARCH ESSAY

Now that you have a more in depth understanding of Producers, it is time for you to do some research on some of the greats.

You are to watch a movie at home that was produced by one of the greats or one of your favorite producers. You cannot use a film that we saw in Cinematic Arts One or Two. Once you are done viewing the film, you are to type up a 1 1/2-page essay describing the film you saw along with information on the producer.

The essay should focus on the following:

                A brief synopsis of the film

A brief biography on the individual producer

                Some of their best films

                Their individual contributions to the film industry

                The era in which they worked (I.E. the 1920’s, 30’s 90’s,)

                How the era in which they worked had an impact on their style of work

                Did this individual inspire any producers or individuals in the film industry?

                What impact did this individual have on you? Do you respect their work/style?

 

You are free to type out any other information you would like on the individual. The elements above are simply there to aid you in this essay.

 

The essay must be 1 1/2 complete page(s), double-spaced, size 12 font, and times new roman.

 

The way to ensure you get the best grade possible on this assignment is to turn it in completely done, on time. It will also help to do as much research as you can on the individual as it will give you more to write about.

 

Good luck!

No Country for Old Men Review Questions.

Please watch the link I posted below and answer the questions that I attached.

 

Please type out a one page, 12 font, double spaced synopsis on The Gladiator.

After watching the first few minutes of "Crash" answer the following questions: 

 

1. What is your definition of racism?
2. How did the opening scene from the film identify with the subject of racism?
3. Which of the three story lines stood out to you?

Review Questions for the film - - The Omen

Inspiration in Movies

 

We all watch films for a multitude of reasons; a horror film to be sacred, a comedy to have a few laughs, but what about a film that brings inspiration to you. Many films have inspirational moments, but no moment is better than the inspirational speech.

 

Your assignment is to find an inspirational speech that stands out to you in any film.

 

You will be presenting this speech in class, so make sure you have your lines memorized.

 

Send me the URL Link to the speech that you will be making, along with the scripted speech itself.

 

Speech must be at least 1-3 Minutes Long.

Horror Tropes

1) What are tropes in connection with film?

2) What are five of your favorite horror tropes?

3) From the Cinefix list, what was your favorite trope and why?

4) If you were to create a horror film from scratch, what tropes would you include in it, support your claims.

5) Name three tropes from the classical horror film Dracula.

6) What is your favorite horror film of all time? Name at least three tropes in it.

Answer the questions and share them with me via google docs after watching the video in the link provided.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3NRvrmKeMA

 

Cinematography

1) In your opinion, what aspects does a successful cinematographer need to have?

2) Which cinematographer stood out to you from the list we just saw?

3) Which film in your opinion, has the best cinematography that you’ve ever seen? - -Why?

4) Can cinematography save a movie from being bad? - -Why?

5) How does shooting a film in color differ from shooting a film in black and white?

6) What is your favorite movie shot, and why?

Write a brief synopsis (no more than fie sentences) focusing on the first thirty minutes of "The Godfather II"

Top Movie Props - Video and questions

 

 

Attached are a few questions to answer about the scene we saw from The Shining.

 

Attached is the prompt for the Apocalypse Now Essay questions