Kuleshov Effect

The Kuleshov Effect shows a person's face with a blank expression. The video shows an object or scene then shows the same footage of the person's face again. The viewers determined what the person was feeling based on what they were just looking at, even though the face was the same and completely expressionless.

Metropolis

Who made this? How did you know?
Fritz Lang. His name is in the credits.

Why? How did you know?
He made the movie to make money and to entertain audiences during that time. It is influenced by works that were popular back then.

For whom was it made? How does it address its audience? What is the nature of our engagement with film? How did you know?
It was made for the general public in Germany in the 1920s. The film entertained audiences while also informing them about social issues like conflict between social classes and the rise of technology.

What outside influences can we perceive in terms of finance, ownership, institution, and sociocultural context? How did you know?
Many aspects of the movie were influenced by fairy tales(i.e. the love interest being kidnapped by an evil wizard and replaced) and the Bible and Old Testament(i.e. the New Tower of Babel). It also had influences from novels and films from that time.

What tradition is it in? How did you know?
It is a science fiction movie. It takes place in a futuristic society run by machines.

To what other works might it be connected? How did you know?
Frankenstein, books by H.G. Wells, romantic movies, other German dramas.

Twilight Zone Chase Scene

   
    We mostly used the different camera angles and motions to give a better viewof the characters and the setting. We used the close-ups and the reaction shot to show the main character's emotions and reactions to situations. We used the dolly, over the shoulder, and point of view shots to follow the character and see from his perspective.
    Filmmakers use different camera angles to convey different emotions to the viewer. The angles help the viewer to better understand the setting or what the characters are feeling.
    My group did a good job representing the different  angles. If I were to complete the project again, I would make the camera movements smoother.

Definition With Video

Establishing Shot:   POD   Emphasis Horizontal Lines


Long Shot:   POD   Framing

                                       

Medium Shot:   POD   Emphasis Vertical Lines


Eye Level Shot:   POD   Leading Lines


Extreme Close Up:   POD   Informal Balance



Close up:   POD   Simplicity

Bird's Eye View:   POD   Variety


Worm's Eye View:   POD   Unity


Reaction Shot:   POD   Informal Balance


Point of View:   POD   Variety


Over the Shoulder:   POD   Proportion

Camera Movements

                        Camera Movements

 

                                    What is it?                             How is it used?

Zoom       To change smoothly from a long shot                   To create a vertigo effect.

                          to a close up or vice versa.

Pan           Rotating the camera vertically or                         Suggests fast motion.

                          horizontally to record a panorama.

Tilt           Angling the camera up or down.                         Used to display psychological                                                                                                                     uneasiness or tension.

Tracking  The camera follows a specific person                  It gives the viewer a detailed tour of                              or event in the scene.                                           the situation.

Dolly       The camera is mounted on a track to                    To steadily move the camera.

                         move it steadily around the subject.