Intro to Mise en Scene

Before tackling your first coursework assignment in which you analyse a short sequence of film, have a look at this presentation about mise-en-scen.

Mise en scene

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SUPER HERO THOR

Click on the link below to access a superb resource with interactive activities on this Super Hero Movie. There is even an editing challenge where you have to make your own 2 minute trailer of the film using real clips from the film. We might have a little competition here to see which trailer attracts the audience most effectively. You should put as much as you can of your work on your blogs. Enjoy!
Mrs Sims
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Link to Film Education Site and Resources and activities on "THOR"


The epic adventure Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard. At the centre of the story is the Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. As a result, Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest forces to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true Hero.

Hi,
Just in case you have forgotten where to find the homework, go to the LINKS to the right of this post. Click on "Film Terms" Link and there you will find the slideshare presentations on film lighting.

Hitchcock describes montage - aka Kuleshov

Themes and Issues in Tsotsi

TSOTSI: Themes and issues 1

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Lighting and its Effects Part1

Film lighting intro

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Lighting and its Effects part 2

Film lighting, light and colour part 2

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Film terms 1

Film terms and techniques introduction

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Film Terms Part 2

Film terms and techniques, shots and angles part 2

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Tron

The Lumiere Brothers

Revenge of the Sith

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FILMS OUTSIDE HOLLYWOD

The films below are some of the films recommended for your study in Paper 2 "FILMS OUTSIDE HOLLYWOOD". You will only study one of them in depth, but it might be good to view a few more. "The Devil's Backbone" here is actually the full movie. I don't know how long You Tube will permit that, so watch it while you can.


Mrs Sims

Tsotsi Trailer Gavin Hood 2005

A young gang leader, Tsotsi, lives in the crime ridden Johannesburg, South Africa. The film traces 6 days in his life in which he has to confront his own brutal nature and face the consequence of his actions.

The Devil's Backbone 2001 Guillermo del Toro

This is the full movie. And it's quite scary!

The Wave Dennis Gansel 2008 Trailer

THE WAVE, Dennis Gansel is based on a real event from a Californian high school in 1967 and transposed to Germany today. A cautionary tale about the roots of fascism.

Ratcatcher, 1999, Lynne Ramsay

Ratcatcher is a 1999 film written and directed by Lynne Ramsay.

Set in Glasgow during the mid 70s, the film shows the world through the eyes of 12-year-old James Gillespie, a young boy haunted by a secret. Feeling increasingly distant from his family, his only escape comes with the discovery of a new housing development on the outskirts of town where he has the freedom to lose himself in his own world.

Persepolis, 2007, Vincent Paronnaud & Marjane Satrapi, Trailer

Persepolis is the poignant story of a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. It is through the eyes of precocious and outspoken nine year old Marjane that we see a people's hopes dashed as fundamentalists take power.

Homework booklet

Welcome to Film Studies Gcse Homework 1

Spiderman 2002 The School Sequence Mock GCSE exam

Here is an exaple of the type of question you will get for Paper 1 of you Film Studies exam.
In the Exam, you will be allowed to read the questions before watching the extract.
Watch this extract carefully 3 times. For the first viewing, just watch.
Viewing 2 - you may make notes. In the exam, you will have 10 minutes after your 2nd viewing to add to your notes.
Viewing 3 - continue to make notes on anything you might have missed.



GCSE FILM STUDIES MOCK EXAM
Answer all the questions.
Read the questions before viewing the extract. You will be given 3 minutes for this.
The extract is taken from Spiderman (2002).
The sequence shows Peter discovering more of his spider abilities while at High School.
1. (a) Identify one example of sound used in this extract? (1)
(b) Why is sound used at this point? (2)
(c) How are two of the following used to create tension in this extract:
• use of camera
• editing
• special effects
• mise-en-scène? (7) [10]
2. (a) Identify one typical super hero movie theme or issue used in this extract. (1)
(b) What makes this theme or issue typical? (3)
(c) Explain how this type of theme or issue is used in one other Super Hero movie you have studied. (6) [10]
3. How do DVD covers encourage us to rent or buy a DVD? You may refer to the resource material to help you. (See Below) [10]
4. You have been asked to design a box set for a selection of existing Super Hero movies. Complete the following tasks:
(a) Choose two appropriate films for the box set. (2)
(b) Briefly describe one extra feature in your box set. (3)
(c) Design and annotate the cover for your box set. (6)
(d) Explain how your extra feature and the design of your cover will help to sell your boxset. (9) [20]

How to create a Film Studies Blog

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