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Summary

This session I will be finding and creating sound effects to add tension to our film. I will use these four elements to make our film feel more real and to add tension to make the audience feel more for the main conflict.

• 35. Realistic Sound (Diegetic) (Character)
  • Klute(1971)
    • The phone rings and explosive sound
    • Shows realistic sound
    • Adds tension to the scene
  • I will have a clock ticking in our film to add tension to the film
• 36. Realistic Sound (Diegetic) (Emotional Response)
  • ET(1982)
    • The keys on the waist of the humans shows that they are the antagonist.
  • I will have offscreen dialogue in the film of the main character being rushed adding more stress.
• 36. Expressive Sound (Diegetic) (Outer World)
  • Barton Fink(1991)
    • Barton rings the bell at the front desk and it continues to ring adding to the weirdness of the hotel.
  • I will have classroom noise in the background to add more of a realism to our film
• 38. Surreal Sound (Meta-Diegetic) (Inner Word)
  • Barton Fink(1991)
    • There is dramatic music in the background adding tension to the scene.
  • I will have some dramatic music in the background of our film too to add tension to our film.

Test Recordings

This is a rest recording of one of the shots that adds tension to the scene because it reveals the main conflict of our film.

This is another shot that adds more conflict and adds to the main conflict.

Equipment Checklist

• Boom Mic
• Audio Deck
• USB Cable
• USB Port

Recording Workflow

• Get audio deck and cable
• Get boom mic
• Connect cable to audio deck and boom mic
• Record audio for film and stand where director wants me too
• Disconnect boom mic and cable from audio deck
• Get USB cable for audio deck
• Plug cable into USB port
• Upload sound from audio deck onto mac
• Upload files to team folder

Location Maps

Front of the classroom by the white board.

Foley Sounds

• CLOCK
  • Used throughout the entire film to add a sense of time
• CLASSROOM NOISE
  • Used throughout whole time to add a sense of realism
• SLOWER WHOOSH
  • Used for slower cutaways in film
• WHOOSH
  • Used for faster cutaways in film

Discussions With Director

We talked about which sound effects will be needed for the film to add tension and we decided the clock would add a sense of time and the classroom noise would make it feel more like a real classroom. We also decided the whooshes would add more of a comedy element to the film. It was also discussed of having me as an actor for the film.

Influences from Films

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Jimmy Boyle

We took inspiration from this film because we liked the zip and zoom sound effects it added with the quick cut away camera shots and so we thought it would be a good addition to the film.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

Some things I learned during pre production was communicating better with teammates on things I need to get done for our film and what is needed. I also learned a lot from studying influences from different films so I learned which sound effects would make our film better.

Session Number 5
Week Number 2
Total Estimated Hours Contributed this Week: 5
What was your overall goal for this week? Work on pre production tasks in Trello Board.

Work Tasks 

Date	Task Description	Time Spent	Was this a Best Practice?
3/27	Work on storyboard with Director and Screenwriter	55
3/28	Go over storyboard and take notes of where sounds happen	55
3/29	Burndown Chart and Overall goal	36
3/30	Create shot list	55
3/31	Work on Blog Posts	55

Personal Comments (Optional) 

Are there any other comments you would like to include? If so, please enter them here:  No

Session Number  5
Week Number 1
Total Estimated Hours Contributed this Week: 5
What was your overall goal for this week? To collaborate with team to come up with story.

Work Tasks 

Date	Task Description	Time Spent	Was this a Best Practice?
3/20	like/dislike short film analyzing	55 min
3/21	Trello/Storyboarding	45 min
3/22	Brainstorming Shot Concepts	50 min
3/23	Work on Mood Board	50 min
3/24	Speak with Mr Leduc and work on project tracking sheet.	50 min

Personal Comments (Optional) 

Are there any other comments you would like to include? If so, please enter them here: 

LOGLINE

• A man is trapped inside a building with a lot of zombies and must fight his way out to survive.

PROTAGONIST

• The man is a student in school and he has perfect attendance and perfect grades. In his spare time he likes to play video games that involve killing zombies.

PROTANGIONST CORE WOUND / MOTIVATION 

• The student wants to survive being trapped in a building with zombies.

GENRE

• Horror/Fantasy
• The Evil Dead
• Army of Darkness
• The Gremlins

PLOT DESCRIPTION

• A man goes inside a library for a school project and while he is there the zombie apocalypse starts. He now must fight his way out to survive. He remembers some of the zombie video games he played and uses those techniques. He begins to find weapons and starts to fight his way out. He finally reaches the exit and opens the doors and we learn it was a video game the whole time as we see the same man put his controller down after all this.

TREATMENT

• The man lives in a normal world with schools and shops. He doesn’t have a lot of friends other than his online ones when he plays video games. He lives with his mom and dad and has no siblings. He likes to wear whatever is comfortable so he can game in comfort.

INFLUENCES and EXAMPLES

• Sam Raimi is the director of The Evil Dead which is where my inspiration came from as it has a normal man fighting zombies. I also took inspiration from movies like Fight Club and Shutter Island because of the ending plot twists they have.

SUMMARY

Role

Sound Desginer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By March 1, as SOUND DESIGNER, I will have evidence of VISUAL RHYTHM by following Film Sound Techniques and Theory for Session 4.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

The Social Network Ren Klyce

• The background noise in the opening scene makes it sound like the restaurant or bar is very busy and loud.
• The sound effects in the beginning for Marks footsteps were used properly and very well.
• The music suits the scenes perfectly.
• The dramatic music makes the scene where the lawyer asks Mark if he has his attention more intense and more meaningful.
• The sad music when Sean Parker is caught in possession of drugs makes the scene have more meaning and feel.

Training Source(s)

• 0:16-Sound can actively shape how we perceive an image
• 0:34-It is important to match music and the scene for right affect
• 1:38-Sound effects have distinct rhythmic quality
• 2:10-Films can vary their rhythms from one point to another
• 2:14-Change in rhythm may function to change expectations
• 2:26-Fidelity is the extent to which sound is faithful to the source as we see it
• 2:58-Lack of fidelity can be used as a way of comedy
• 3:24-Parallel sound is when the sound we hear goes hand and hand with what we see
• 3:40-Contrapuntal sound is when the sound we hear we wouldn’t associate with what is on screen
• 4:02-Use of contrapuntal sound can add impact to the scene and make the viewer feel more uncomfortable

Project Timeline

• Watch tutorial and learn about being a sound designer
• Take notes on the tutorial
• Sort tasks in trello board
• Find or record sound effects for film
• Record all audio for film
• Upload audio to team folder
• Finish blog post

Proposed Budget

Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

FILM

Skills Commentary

slideshow

In this production I focused on being a better sound designer and being able to show visual rhythm in the film.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

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

We didn’t have a lot of ideas when it first came to our film so we had to solve that problem by deciding on a final idea which we used creativity to decide what that story would be.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Our team worked very well when it came to collaborating for this film. Also as sound design I worked with the editor to find different background noises and sound effects for the film.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I used many tools to work for this film such as a book that Mr Leduc showed me to help me learn what visual rhythm and I used different copyright free websites to find different sound effects for the film.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

This session taught me a lot more about working with teams and communicating with the leader to know what they want you to focus on or what they want done from you.

Reactions to the Final Version

Gavin said that he liked how the sounds mixed together to help raise tension in the film.

The pros said they liked how the different sounds in the background sold the fact we were in a classroom full of people. They also said though that our film lacked a resolution and that some of the things going on in the background were distracting.

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

I feel that some of the different aspects of our film went very well and as sound designer I could’ve probably done more for the team. I did the things that needed to be done for my job such as finding sound effects for the editor to use and I uploaded them into our team folder.

Grammar and Spelling

Grammarly

Editor

Alana

Who is one of your favorite directors

Director’s Name:Steven Spielberg
Link to their IMDB.com page: IMBD
Video essay link or embedded YouTube clip about the director or their directing style:

Notes About What Makes Their Style Unique

4:21-Spielberg watches his first movie and falls in love with cinema.

5:29-As a child Steven Spielberg would use his families home camera and make his own movies.

7:32-Spielberg made his first short film and it ended up getting the attention of Universal Studios vice president and they offered Steven a contract.

8:40-Steven becomes fascinated with a story called Duel and gets himself on the project and it becomes a very successful movie.

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.

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Grammarly

Editor

• TITLE THIS BLOG POST: Film Analysis: NAME OF FILM
• IF YOU WANT, PLACE A CREATIVE COMMONS IMAGE RELATED TO THE FILM FROM SEARCH.CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG AT THE TOP OF THE POST
  • WATCH MR. LE DUC IMAGE PLACEMENT TUTORIAL
• REVIEW THESE ANALYSIS POST EXAMPLES:
  • Josie’s analysis of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
  • Lindsay’s analysis of 6 Underground
  • Stuart’s analysis of Ford vs. Ferrari and Greenland
  • Naomi’s analysis of 13 Going on 30
  • Robbie’s analysis of Gojira (Orginal Godzilla) and Space Battleship Yamato 2199
  • Malachi’s analysis of Ratatouille
  • Giovanni’s analysis of Iron Monkey
  • Avery’s analysis of Just Mercy and Terminator 2: Judgement Day
  • Meredith’s analysis of Mother
  • Jaden’s analysis of Baby Driver
  • Reese’s analysis of Paul Blart: Mall Cop
  • Cooper’s analysis of Die Hard, Bird Box, Forrest Gump, Finding Nemo, Toy Story 3, Wonder, and The Blind Side
  • Katherin’s analysis of Bedtime Stories
  • Jack’s analysis of Clone Wars
  • Francis’ analysis of The Sound of Music
  • Eli’s analysis of Green Book
  • Avian’s analysis of Knives Out and Notes on a Scene of Memento
  • Jakob’s analysis of Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • Isaac’s analysis of Ratatouille
  • Aidan’s analysis of Jaws
  • Nick’s analysis of Marvel Movies
  • Dylan’s analysis of Toy Story 4, Avengers Endgame, The Adventures of Sharkboy And Lavagirl, and Spiderman Far From Home, Despicable Me, and Black Panther
  • Jacob’s analysis of Death Race: Beyond Anarchy
  • Nolan’s analysis of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
  • Coletrane’s analysis of American Psycho
  • Will’s analysis of The Conjuring and 2022 Batman
  • Kyle’s analysis of Breaking Bad
  • Adia’s analysis of Leon the Professional
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Summary

• IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES, DESCRIBE WHAT FILM YOU ANALYZED FOR THIS PROJECT AND WHY YOU CHOSE IT
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Film Analysis

Film Title	Do The Right Thing
Year	1989
Director	Spike Lee
Country	USA
Genre	Drama/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:

TOPIC	YOUR 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

Mr. Le Duc’s Film Analysis Resources

• Diigo.com Film Analysis Links
• YouTube Film Analysis Playlist

Summary

Terms and Concepts

Collating Files and Storyboards

Project Skills Evidence

What I Learned

Production Project – Session 1

• TITLE THIS BLOG POST: NAME OF PROJECT Production Project
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  • (FILM, GAME, ROCK) Storytelling Production Project Form.v3 (PDF)
• REVIEW THESE POST EXAMPLES:
  • Thy’s Session 3 Post (film)
  • Brad’s Session 5 Post (film)
  • Avian’s Session 5 Post (film)
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  • Film Teams, Game Teams, Rock Teams
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  • Task Time Team Form
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SUMMARY

Role

Writer

Intention (SMART Goal)

By October 14th, as part of team # as screenwriter, I will have evidence of beginning, middle, and end by following Basic Elements of a Film Script for BEGINNERS! for session 1.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

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

Dan Harmon

Training Source(s)

Project Timeline

Proposed Budget

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Skills Commentary

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical

Thinking, Problem Solving)

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

Reactions to the Final Version

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Grammar and Spelling

Editor