Month: December 2022

Production Project Session 3

SUMMARY

Role

Sound Designer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By Jan. 13, as sound designer, I will have evidence of operating a boom mic by following How to Be a Boom Operator for session 3.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Gary Rydstrom is a sound designer and director, I choice him for his work in Jurassic Park. He has won 7 oscars for his works with 73 total nominations and 34 wins.

Training Source(s)

2:34-how to properly hold boom mic

3:45-how to handle the noise of the boom

5:01-how to aim the boom

6:09-things to consider the aiming the boom

Project Timeline

Pre-Production: Dec. 15th

Production: Jan. 1st

Post-Production: Jan. 13th

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

FILM

Skills Commentary

slideshow

In this production I focused on being a sound designer and showing that I will be able to properly operate a boom mic as well as uploading audio for the film.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

This experience helped me learn a lot about working in a team and meeting expectations. This has further helped me develop my groups skills which I can use later in life. I learned a lot about how to be a sound designer such as simple things like uploading sound and how to properly operate a boom mic.

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

Problems were dealt with very well by our team and rarely any appeared. As a group we all took in others ideas when problems did happen and it would make solving it a lot easier.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

This session has taught me a lot about working with team and communicating with my team members so I can learn more to advance my skills. Our team was very well at communicating by telling each other what days would work best for filming by letting the others know when they will be absent or not. We were even able to communicate with someone from another class to help with the film.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used the boom mic and and the sound recorder but what mainly helped me was How to Be a Boom Operator | A Filmmaker’s Beginners Guide, Tips and Drills

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

If I were to become a sound designer in the future the skills I learned during this session will help me a lot. I learned the basics of being a sound designer even though there is plenty more to learn but the basics such as how to upload sound and how to hold a boom mic was a great way to start and learn.

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

I could’ve helped more when it came to cutting out unneeded audio for our editor. I also could’ve made it easier by getting all the audio in sections instead of one big thing. Overall I did my part as a sound designer by getting the audio for the film and uploading it into the google drive but I still have a lot more to learn.

Grammar and Spelling

Grammarly

Editor

Film Analysis Worksheet: Do The Right Thing

Summary

  • IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES, DESCRIBE WHAT FILM YOU ANALYZED FOR THIS PROJECT AND WHY YOU CHOSE IT
  • DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s ALL UPPERCASE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

Film Analysis

Film TitleDo The Right Thing
Year1989
DirectorSpike Lee
CountryUSA
GenreDrama/Comedy/Drama Comedy
If you could work on this film (change it), what would you change and why?

Film information can be found at imdb.com

As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.

Ask yourself the following questions:

TOPICYOUR NOTES
1. Who is the protagonist?Mookie
2. Who is the antagonist?Sal
3. What is the conflict?
4. What is the theme or central, unifying concept? (summarize in one or two words)
5. How is the story told (linear, non-linear, with flashbacks, flash-forwards, at regular intervals)
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing,
characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such
reactions?
8. Is the setting realistic or stylized? What atmosphere does the setting suggest? Do particular objects or settings serve symbolic functions?
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?
11. How do camera angles and camera movements shape our view of characters or spaces? What do you see cinematically?
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?
13. How might industrial, social, and economic factors have influenced the film? Describe how this film influences or connects to a culture?
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.PLACE THE TIME STAMP FROM THE SCENE HERE… Example: 00:00:00 – 00:05:00 
16. In the selected scene: write a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
a. Screenwriting:
b. Sound Design:
c. Camera Movements/Angles:
d. Light Setup:
e. Soundtrack/Score:
18. What’s the socio-cultural context of this film?

This worksheet was developed with ideas from many IB Film teachers, thus should remain in the Creative Commons

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