October 2013 Digital vs. Film Using the latest technology in photography‚ to ascertain which format‚ digital or film is most appropriate for the photography assignment at hand‚ is the 64 thousand dollar question! (Due to inflation it is now the 64 million dollar question!) By analyzing the pros and cons of each format you will be informed of the vast choices you have to execute and produce your photography workflow. If you were fortunate enough to be taught “old school film photography”‚ and it
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Media genres are a reflection of society. Film noir is a movie that conveys a mood of pessimism‚ fatalism‚ menace and cynical characters. French critics used it to describe American thriller or detective films in the 1940s. The term literally means ‘Black Film’ and features extremely negative themes. Fedora hats‚ trench coats and nighttime make up some of the distinguishing features of film noir. Film Noir of this era is associated with low-key black and white visual styles that have roots in
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HARSHEEN DYAL ROSEWOOD FILM ANALYSIS The film “Rosewood” has a lot of impact on black and white people throughout the century. This movie is directed by John Singleton‚ and is based on the real incident that took place in 1923 in Florida. Rosewood is based on the massacre that took place in 1923 in Rosewood‚ Florida that claimed many African American’s lives. During that time‚ segregated African Americans felt unprotected from the hatred of the white people. It is a story about how middle class
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A commonality in Soviet film was subtle propaganda. While Ballad of a Soldier and The Cranes are Flying are mostly entertaining films‚ they had subtle hints of propaganda. For example‚ in died a liberator. However‚ this is all based on the perspective of the Russians. To those nations that the Soviets took control of‚ he may not be seen as a liberator‚ rather an enemy. This was best contrasted with the use of the word liberator in Come and See. The Nazis are liberating the Soviets from the inferior
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Metropolis: “Breaking down the utopia” In January of1927 Metropolis was released to the German public. The film‚ which was directed by Fritz Lang‚ was one of the first science fiction movies in the history of film. The film focuses on the differences between the working class who power the city and the wealthy whom indulge in it. The film was host to many German stars at the time such as Alfred Abel and Brigette Helm. As this conflict is going there is a separate yet relative
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Rear Window DIRECTOR: Alfred Hitchcock YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1954 COUNTRY: USA LANGUAGE: English Week 1: Discuss the relationship between spectators and cinema in relation to the film style of Rear Window by Alfred Hitchcock. Stam‚ Robert and Roberta Pearson‚ “Hitchcock’s Rear Window: Reflexivity and the Critique of Voyeurism‚” in Deutelbaum and Poague‚ eds‚ A Hitchcock Reader‚ 2nd ed‚ Chichester‚ UK. & Malden‚ MA: Wiley-Blackwell‚ 2009. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear
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Across history‚ several authors have expressed the idea of reality based on what the mind says is real or not; from George Berkley to Rene Descartes‚ the way perceptions affect reality has been discussed. Christopher Nolan through the film Inception uses Descartes and Berkeley’s theories as a method to catch viewers’ attention by belying dogmas than have been imposed on humanity. For Rene Descartes‚ the thinking‚ and thus the existence‚ is undeniable‚ absolutely true and from which one new certainties
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Censorship of Film and Television What is Censorship? It is the practice of officially examining books‚ movies‚ film‚ etc.‚ and suppressing unacceptable parts. Censorship usually takes place based on religious‚ moral‚ or personal reasons. In Film‚ censorship has taken many turns and it is continuing to encounter many conflicts. Broadcasting organizations along with the FCC (Federal Communications Center) and the AFA (American Family Association) are supposedly doing everything in their power to
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order to devote his full attention to his new business venture. Eastman Dry Plate Company was innovative for its time. Mr. Eastman was the first to announce that film could be put on rolls. This attraction to the filming industry made Mr. Eastman a true pioneer in the business. In 1884 the business became known as the Eastman Dry Plate Film Company. The company had 14 shareholders; something that was very rare for its time. It has been noted that Eastman Kodak Company was built on different principles
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Final Film Critique: Lawrence of Arabia 1962 Crystal Evans ENG225: Introduction to Film Instructor: Sarah Carson Date Submitted: 10/3/2014 Contexual Information Title: Lawrence of Arabia 1962 Director: David Lean Cinematographer: Frederick A. Young Major Actors: Peter O’Toole – T.E. Lawrence Alec Guinness – Prince Feisal Anthony Quin – Auda Abu Tayi Jack Hawkins – General Allenby Omar Sharif – Sherif Ali Claude Rain – Mr. Dryden Year of Release: 1962 Type of Film: Epic Biographical
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