Opening Scenes of Alfred Hitchcock films (film directing, criticism, story... - StumbleUpon Borgus.com - Geography and space were important factors in Alfred Hitchcock’s storytelling technique. So much so that film scholar Paul Duncan (2003) described his formal style as merely "a series of set pieces linked together by plot." In 1934, Hitchcock wrote to readers of Film Weekly declaring his appetite for more "freshness in choice of backgrounds" citing mundane locations in other British films (Gottlieb 1995). Here we will examine more specifically the opening scenes of Alfred Hitchcock films and examine his strategy for introducing his stories to the viewer. In his opening scenes, Hitchcock established tone and setting from a point of objectivity toward the subjective, flirted with the boundaries between public space and private space, and painted a satirical world filled with a tapestry of caricatures. 1. In the early part of Hitchcock’s career he wrote about the need for shifts in tone throughout a film, and that a comic opening is essential to suspense. 2. 3. 4. References:
666 DIY Horror Filmmaking Tutorials It’s that time of year again, so we thought it was time to update last years killer feature “Horror Filmmaking: From Script to Scream.” That’s right a sequel! This time we are narrowing the focus a bit and concentrating on the DIY (Do It Yourself) elements. Hopefully this will help you slash the budget without murdering your production values. DIY: Blood, Bullets & Stunts DIY: Stage Effects/Green Screen DIY: Digital Effects After Effects Sony Vegas DIY: Make-Up/Costumes DIY: Static Props DIY: Motion Props DIY: Horror Sets DIY: Packaging Prop Shops & FX Supplies How to write a book - Now Novel Blank on a Blank: About Alamo Victory Program (AVP) Terms and Conditions of Service Introduction to Program Welcome to the AVP web site (the "Site"). Drafthouse.com and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, LLC a Texas limited liability company (collectively, "Alamo Drafthouse Cinema") have launched AVP to reward its guests for their roles in helping to make Alamo Drafthouse Cinema a success. We know you have many options regarding the entertainment provider you choose, and this is our way to say thank you for making Alamo Drafthouse Cinema a part of your entertainment experience. By becoming a member of AVP, you will receive a Free birthday ticket on your birthday once a year. Terms of Participation The following are the rules or "Terms" that govern use of the Site and AVP. Membership in AVP Membership in AVP is limited to persons 18 years of age or older, and residing in the United States or U.S. Persons wishing to participate in AVP may do so as a member (a "Member"). No business entities may become Members. Program Use
INTERNET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CINEMATOGRAPHERS - HOME Screenplay Basics - Scripped A Scripped Compendium by Johnathan Carr Traditional storytelling recounts past events, whereas screenwriting is locked in the present - thus you may not deviate from PRESENT TENSE. You may also be tempted to describe every inch of the world you're creating - don't! Take comfort in the idea that a screenplay is not meant to have any literary value. As you're writing, be mindful to preserve only the most important details: information that will advance the story. At the beginning of a feature film script, often but not always, the first line will be: FADE IN. While you can write a longer ACTION paragraph, think about keeping it under five lines at a time. In the ACTION line, be sure to capitalize SOUND EFFECTS, CAMERA DIRECTION and the first appearance of a speaking CHARACTER. Use a PARENTHETICAL to note an action the speaker is performing while speaking or if you want to indicate whom the speaker is addressing such as addressing a new character in mid-DIALOGUE. Think subtext.
The only film making advice you really need — Cinema Advanced Cinema Advanced Yesterday, I told you how Listening to ’so called’ experts could destroy your film career before it even starts . Today I’m going to share with you the few principles you really need to know. If you’ve ever dreamed about being a director, then this post is a must read for you. The 9 things you need to do if you really want to be a film maker. Shoot the damn thing – Stop obsessing over what gear you need, stop worrying about raising money, stop obsessing over every little detail. Tagged as: advice , film making , filmmaking advice , filmmaking for dummies EN TUS BRAZOS Why Can’t 3D Sound Be the Future of Movies? It’s dark, and it’s about to get darker. You slide ten cents worth of plastic onto your face because it’s supposed to make you see an extra dimension, and you’re paying more for it. There’s no need to do a full intro on 3D. We all know it. We all have opinions about it. Some movies that utilize it are heart-stopping while others are migraine makers without the chance of a refund. Yesterday, after coming late to the game on this one, I discovered the 3D world of sound, and it created an experience more immersive than any 3D I’ve ever seen. Strap on your headphones, take a few minutes of your day off from studying Greek Literature (you won’t use it) or ordering lunch for your boss (he can skip it), and check it out: It’s incredible. The question is whether there’s a practical use for this technology in the movie world. What it Would Require The first requirement isn’t difficult, but the rest are. Plus, holophonic 3D seems magical because your mind does all the work. What do you think?
30 Amazing Stanley Kubrick Cinemagraphs The Lobby is a multiverse of random things we found on the interwebs, along with the occasional 3AM drunken rants by our founders and their minions. These posts are curated by our highly trained group of crazy, up-jumped, Scarlett Johansson-obsessed, hard-drinking monkeys on a vision quest in a sacred North Dakota sweat lodge at the invitation of our great native elder, Chief Running Nose. The Lobby is currently the world’s largest repository of dead YouTube links and contains quite possibly the best tasting nacho cheese dip in existence. All In this relatively brief 4,000 word video essay John lobs a metaphorical bomb into the cottage industry of “Exposure Triangle” Videos. I got a chance to host a Cabaret type show showcasing my favorite songs from the last 100 years of cinema. Darken, Lighten, Soft Light – every program has them but do you really know what they all do? If you would like to study the graphics further they are available in our course supplemental: