Blog Post Four: Camera Position

 Camera Position

1. Stills from existing media (film or television) that demonstrate the follow:

a. A still showing how angle is used to convey conflict, character, or development:

                                                       Crash Landing On You (2019)

b. A still showing how level is used to convey conflict, character, or development:

   Crash Landing On You (2019)

c. A still showing how height is used to convey conflict, character, or development:

   Crash Landing On You (2019)

d. A still showing how distance is used to convey conflict, character, or development

                                                                Bridgerton (2020)

2. Stills you create that demonstrate the following:

a. A still showing how angle is used to convey conflict, character, or development

b. A still showing how level is used to convey conflict, character, or development

                 

c. A still showing how height is used to convey conflict, character, or development

                 

d. A still showing how distance is used to convey conflict, character, or development

3. Written reflection:

Creating the still photos had a few challenges, especially with distance between the camera and the stuffed animals. The distance is crucial because it influences the viewer's relationship with the stuffed animals. A close distance can create intimacy and causes the viewer to feel a connection. On the other hand, a far away distance can establish a broader context, causing the viewer feel more like an observer. Choosing between these two perspectives was a bit challenging . Additionally, figuring out if a photo looks leveled or not was difficult because it was either the background that the stuff animal stands on was not leveled or the stuff animal itself was not leveled, which made it challenging. 

Blog Post 3: Balancing Mise en scene

 

Balancing Mise en scene

1. Stills from existing media that demonstrate the following:

a. A still showing how contrast is used to guide the viewer's attention:

                                                                     Bridgerton, 2020

b. A still showing how color is used to guide the viewer's attention: 

                                                    A series of unfortunate events, 2017

C. A still showing how size is used to guide the viewer's attention

                                                                        Ant-Man, 2015

d. A  still showing how frontality is used to guide the viewer's attention

                                     Bridgerton, 2020

2. Stills you create that demonstrate the following:

1. A still showing how contrast is used to guide the viewer's attention.

b. A still showing how color is used to guide the viewer's attention.

c. A still showing how size is used to guide the viewer's attention

d. A still showing how frontality is used to guide the viewer's attention

3. I have came across a lot of challenges while creating these photos. For instance, I was struggling to find any object that is available for me to take a picture of that represented contrast. Although I’m not completely positive if the stuffed toy dog represents the best contrast, but the color of his fur, which is the bright white contrasts with the dark black through the plush dog body. Another instance was finding objects to represent size. I decided to look around the room I was in when I came across a Lego set with the perfect tiny plastic bunny. It was then that I realized that if I put this miniature Lego figure next to a daily used item that is normal sized in my hand, then the size of the bunny will automatically make the lotion bottle seem much bigger attracting our attention to the lotion bottle quicker than the plastic toy bunny. Moreover, it wasn’t enough to simply consider the size of objects because I had to also put the color and contrast into consideration and how it interacted with the objects. Like the vibrant colored sweater amongst the dark, black colored jackets allowed the hue of the jacket to stand out much more than usual and dims down the contrast of the black jackets, drawing more attention to the colorful sweater.

Blog post 2: Rule of Thirds

 Blog post: 2

                               Rule of Thirds 

 

                                    

                                1.  A still image from Mr. & Ms. Smith (2005 film)

2. Places/Settings/Landscapes:

                                            

                                   a.  A landscape photo taken without regard for rule

b.    A photo taken with the horizon correctly aligned, and focal objects lined up with hot spots.

3. One figure:

                                      a.    A photo of a Telfar bag taken without regard 

                                                                     

                           b. A photo taken with the Telfar bag aligned with hot spots

4. Two figures: 

                                                       

            a. A photo of the Telfar bag and a Stanley cup taken without regard for the rule

                                      

b. A photo of Pou and sherbet taken with eyes and landscape aligned according to the rule AND figures with neutral spacing

c. A photo taken of Pou and Sherbet with eye and landscape alignment AND vertical placement to suggest agreement or attraction 

                  

d. A photo taken of Pou and Sherbet with eye and landscape alignment AND vertical placement to indicate disagreement, OR conflict, OR threat/menace, OR unrequited love

5. Analysis:

5a. In this film the rule of thirds was used plenty of times; for instance, vertical lines were frequently used to divide the two main characters, John and Jane, emphasizing their separation despite their physical attraction for each other being strong.  This went on to reflect the secrets and deceptions that caused such a void in the marriage. With horizontal lines it often highlighted their weapons, in this case, emphasizing the danger they pose to each other despite falling in love and being married. There were many points of interest such as John’s longing gazes, which confused the viewer with the look of betrayal and desire on his face when Jane received the attention. The chaotic backgrounds in majority of the scenes represents the explosive conflict in their marriage that almost led them to kill each other in multiple instances. The rule of thirds created a sense of contrast and tension which as a result left the viewers wondering if they will adjust to each other's secret life and stay together or will their marriage cause much more damage to their lives.

5b. The photo I decided to use for 4c uses rule of thirds to indicate attraction through the placement of the two plushies. Both plushies are vertically aligned and are physically touching each other, to indicate that there is some sort of intimacy between the two plushies, Pou and Sherbet. I strategically positioned the two plushies angled towards each other, emphasizing their connection and attraction. Their alignment on the vertical line immediately draws the viewer's eye to their close proximity. The mid camera angle provides a clear view and opened concept, placing the viewer on the same level as the plushies. It is easy on the eyes and it is quite obvious to understand the context of the picture. 

Signing out.

Hello world!

 

Hello world!! 

This is Enilrahsspace or Enilrah's Space. I am Enilrah ofcourse and this is my blog space, a place of comfort.  

A little bit about me: 

 I am currently taking Aice Media film studies, a class all about film so I am very excited to see where that takes me and the fun I will have in the future. My favorite color is lavender and pink, and I love hello kitty, which is why my theme is hello kitty😻. I love watching K-dramas and my favorite genres for the majority of films are rom-con, action, and thriller. I own zero pets although I wish I had a ragdoll kitten, but my dad is severely allergic to “the mess and animal brings”; I’m still going to find a way to get that kitten. My favorite hobby is to dance, whether it is competitive or just for the fun of it in my bedroom. I danced ballet, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and praise so I’m pretty broad. I also draw if I am extremely bored, but I would say I am pretty good at it; I do more manga style though, I suck at realism. I don’t know where life will take me for the future yet, but I hope all the skills I learn now lead me to a successful and comfortable life. I am so excited to see what creative things I will make here and I whoever views it takes satisfaction in it. It was great meeting you all!! bye-bye. 

mood: