Representation of Gender

OCR Guides

Shots, Angles & Movements

Shots

Establishing Long Shot

This shot is intended to show the setting of the scene, informing the audience where it is taking place. 

Long Shot
This shot tends to capture most, if not all of the subject, showing body language. The shot displays a extended view of the character as well as the background behind, creating the emotion in the shot which will effect the viewer depending on that specific emotion which is begin shown.

Mid Shot

This type of shot is a medium length shot that shows most of the subject. The shot is used to show body language as well as facial expression. This gives the viewer understanding of how the subject in the shot feels. For example, in this shot, Bilbo Bagins shows signs of being alarmed. We can understand this by his facial expression and how his eyes are wide and alert, as well as how he has his arms out as if he is getting prepared to protect himself or flee.

Two Shot 

This shot consists of 2 people in the frame.  The don't have to be next to each other, or speaking to each other. The Two-Shot simply shows viewers that the two subjects are primary aspects of the shot.

Close Up

A close up shot is used to show the viewer full facial emotion of the subject. From this audiences can identify true fellings of the character in the shot. For example, in this Close-up, The Joker seems to be unaware of The Batman's presence after waiting in a interrogation room, for what could be assumed to be hours. This could also show the boredom on the Joker's face after waiting for so long.

Extreme Close Up

An Extreme close up is are shot that is extremely close to the subject. It is usually focused of the Subject's eyes. In this Shot, It can also be used to convey emotion to the viewer. In this shot, Cameron's facial expression shows us shock,however  for the audience, we are clueless to what is going on as of yet. The shot, blocks out the background, which stops viewers from knowing the setting of the scene, therefore focusing ourselves on the subjects emotion. With so little information, viewers, would build suspense and excitement, wondering what is going on. The shot will also make viewers emphise for the subject and feel scared or sorry for them, even without knowing what has happened. 

 Over Shoulder Shot
This shot is generally used during conversations, showing the viewer what the character sees.
It gives the viewer a true refection of the characters reaction and point of view.

 Wide Shot
Wide shots tend to be used to show the scope of the setting. This shot would be used to engage the audience into the setting.

 Angles

Bird's Eye
A direct angle looking down.  This angle could be used to shows the audience a feel so the setting and the overall scope. The example could suggest that this place is large, full of people and very busy.

High Angle
This type of Angled shot is taken from a higher location looking show at the subject or action. In this scene, a high angle is used to make the little girl look inferior, weak and scared.

Eye Level
The camera from this angle is eye level to the character. This angle is used to show equality between the characters as make the audience feel the expressed  intimacy of the character's behaviour.

 Low Angle
Opposite to a High angle shot, Low angle shot are used to make the subject look and feel dominate and powerful. The audience will feel that these characters are shadowing over the camera and imposing there dominance.

Worm's Eye
This shot makes it feel like you the subject is huge. the camera looks as though it is on the ground. Viewers will feel similar to a low angle, and as if the subject is dominant.

Reverse Angle 
This is a shot that views the subject(s), from the other side of the previous shot, as if the cameras a facing each other. This type of angle is usually used  during conversations and keeps the viewer interested in the subjects emotions.

Tilted Angle 
This Angle shows the viewer a clear lack of balance the is present in the shot. it is usually used in hectic action scenes.

Camera Movements

Pan

The camera moves from one side to the other in a single location,to capture a whole landscape.This gives viewers a broader view of the setting.

Tracking Shot
This type of shot is used too move through spaces and show where a character is going. This gives viewers more insight.

Zoom
The Zoom would be used to change the focus of the shot and get viewers attention on something else, by making objects bigger in size.

Reverse Zoom
The Reverse Zoom would also be used to change the focus of the shot and get viewers attention on a larger scope by making objects smaller in size.

Follow Tracking Shot
This is used to literally follow the subject on their route. This can make the viewer feel engaged and feel like they are a part of the journey in which they are following the character.

Crab Shot
Crabs shots are when the camera mores left or right at the same height. This also gives the impression that you are following the Subject.

Tilt Shot
A Tilt shot compares to a 'Pan', however goes vertical, to capture a whole landscape.

The Four Stages of Production

The Four Stages of Production

Development

This is simply the process of 'finding' a story. Ideas for films come from a variety of sources, they can range from novels, real life events to computer game adaptations. Once you've got an idea you'll need someone to write a pitch for you which you take to a film producer in an attempt to get some funding to make your film. Even at this very early stage you need a very clear idea of who you're aiming you film at so you can include elements that will appeal to them.

Pre-production

Once you've got funding you establish your budget and can begin to get a film crew together, you can storyboard the script. You also need break the script down into individual scenes and identify all the locations, props, cast members, costumes, special effects and visual effects needed.

Production 

This is simply the process of 'making' the film. Provided you've done your job properly in the pre-production stage making the film should be straight forward. 'Film' is very expensive and difficult to store so an increasing number of film makers are using digital cameras to save money.

Post-production

During this stage you take all the 'film' you've shot and give it to a film editor. They will then begin putting it together. Special effects will be added, a soundtrack will be added, any missing dialogue will be re-recorded and added resulting in a 'rough cut'. This will be shown to the director and a test audience who will offer feedback. Often this causes scenes to be filmed and added or removed.

Key Roles of Film Production

Writer/Screenwriter 

A screenplay writer, screenwriter for short, scriptwriter or scenarios is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media such as films, television programs, comics or video games are based. 

Producer

The job of a producer is to oversee all areas of a film which are not really within the director’s preview. The producer is in charge of looking over all legal, financial administration, marketing, and personnel a watching brief on editorial and creative etc.  The Producer may have originated the project, pitched and financed it and then attached talent such as writer, director, actors etc. or it may have come to the Producer or Studio from a writer, director, agency etc. 

Casting Director 

There job is to organised the selecting of actors for the roles in a film. They do this by arranging this such as interviews and auditions, followed by negotiating fees and contracts with the actors who get the part. They work with the producer and director to understand the requirements. 

Director

Person who takes the screenplay and turns it into pictures and sounds, by directing the DoP and camera crew, sound, lighting, art and design, wardrobe etc. and actors, and the driving the post production process, as to what he or she wants on screen and looking to achieve that.

Film Finance - This job is undertaken during the pre-production stage of a film. Their concern is determining the potential value of a proposed film, they do thing by forecasting potential revenue first.

Camera Operator

A camera operator is part of a film crew consisting of the director of photography and one or more camera assistants. They simply operate the camera during filming.

Editor

The editor’s job is to look at the raw film footage and select shots and combine them into sequences to created the finished film. Film Editing is part of the Post-Production process, cutting shots and putting them together using technical film editing software.

Production Designer

Stuart Craig's Concept art of Hogwarts School for the production of the Harry Potter Movies.

Production designers are in charge of the visual concept of a film, television. They recognize a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes, while working carefully with the director and producer.

Marketing 

Film Marketing is the practice of promotion specifically in the film industry, and usually occurs in coordination with the process of film distribution. This includes the distribution of trailers, advertisements, poster and promotional offers. This gets the public interested and excited in the movie and most importantly, has the public aware about the movie and when it is to be released.

Exhibition

This is the retail branch of the film industry. This involves showing public screening, usually for paying customers in a place which is devoted to viewing movies in a specific environment (Cinema). The exhibitor sells the experience of a film, this includes the snacks and drinks. Because exhibitors to some extent control how films are programmed, promoted, and presented to the public, they have considerable influence over the box-office success and, more importantly, the reception of films.

5x5

Top 5 Albums 2013-2015

1.  To Pimp A Butterfly - Kendrick Lamar (2015) (Alright, Mortal Man, i, u) 

2.  2014 Forest Hills Drive - J Cole (2014), ( No Role Modelz, Apparently, Fire Squad) 

3.  Compton - Dr. Dre (2015) ( Deep Water, Medicine Man, Talking To My Diary, Darkside/Gone)

4. Marshall Mathers LP 2 - Eminem (2013) ( The Monster, Rap God, Headlights)

5.  Cherry Bomb - Tyler, The Creator (2015) ( 2SEATER, SMUCKERS, F*****G YOUNG/ PERFECT)

Top 5 TV Shows of All Time

   

1. Game of Thrones (2011- ) A fantasy drama about the struggle between several noble families of which all battle to gain control of The Iron Throne and the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
2. Breaking Bad (2008-2013) - A story about a Chemistry teacher who gets un-operable Stage 3 Lung Cancer and starts making and selling meth in order to provide for his family.

3. The Walking Dead (2010- ) - A group of survivors try to stay alive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies 
4. The U.S. Office (2005 - 2013) - Office workers of a paper providing company are filmed over the years, of which consist of pranks and bad behaviour.

5.Friends (1994 -2004) A hit sit-com about the lives of six friends over 10 years.

My Favourite Directors

Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, The Prestige)

Quentin Tarantino ( Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained, Reservoir Dogs) 

Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Departed, Gangs of New York)

Steven Spielberg (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List, Jaws, E.T)

Ridley Scott ( Gladiator, Alien, Prometheus, American Gangster)

These 5 directors are the people that I personally appreciate for there style of film making and story-telling. 

5 Movies That I Fell In Love With

Gladiator (2000)

This is the story of a Roman General ' Maximus Decimus Meridius' and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son. He goes to Rome as a Gladiator in order to gain Vengeance.

Prisoners (2013)

A tense thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman. Prisoners is a movie about two girls mysteriously going missing, only for one of the children's father to take matters into his own hand to find out what happened to them.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) 

Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Four Separate stories about four different groups of people intertwine in a violent and gruesome Quentin Tarantino Film.

Stand By Me (1986)

A group of four friends journey down a train track in search of the dead body of a missing boy in order to claim fame and be recognized by the community as local heroes.

5 of My Favourite Performances in Recent Years

These are performances from the past few years that have stood out to me the most and I overall found the most interestingly portrayed. 

1. J.K Simmons - Whiplash (2014)

Terence Fletcher is a Perfectionist Music Teacher at one of they best Music Schools around. He will do anything in order to push his student to the limit, and he does this by any means; even if that mean using his manipulative and sadistic tactics to do so.

2. Jake Gyllenhaal - Nightcrawler (2014)

Louis Bloom is a sociopathic and unrelentingly dedicated individual who will stop at nothing in order to achieve his goal. The character is determined to make as much money as possible in his profession and be the best in the trade; no matter the consequences and the situations he could get in.

3. Matthew McConaughey - Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

Matthew McConaughey portrays Ron Woodroof, a AIDS victim that smuggled illegal pharmaceutical drugs into the U.S, which lead to his symptoms improving drastically. He then goes on to selling these illegal substances to other HIV and AIDS victims.

4. Leonardo DiCaprio - The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

After Losing His job, Jordan Belfort takes up a job in Penny Stocks. After teaching his aggressive pitching style and selling at high commission he makes a fortune, committing fraud and doing drugs threw his road of success.

 5. Christoph Waltz - Django Unchained (2012)

Dr. King Schultz (portrayed by Christoph Waltz) is a former dentist-turned-bounty hunter from Düsseldorf, Germany. He buys the freedom of Django (Jamie Foxx) with the intentions of training him to be his deputy bounty hunter.