Ellie Poling

Film: Boss Baby How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? There are two: the distribution company, 20th Century Fox, and the production company Dream Works Animation. The names of the main actors are then shown in a playful and colorful font. At the end of the opening scenes the title "Boss Baby" is shown after zooming out of a distinct "office" of management babies.  What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? There are several opening sequences. The first sequence develops the theme of creativity and imagination of Timmy. It sets the scene and dynamic of the three Templetons. The first image zooms in to a vibrant animated forest in Congo. Timmy is shown as a courageous traveler fighting off predators. He takes down a gorilla with glasses, but then his mom interrupts. In reality, he was playing with his father in the backyard. The imaginative location is all created by Timmy's mind. Other situations connect reali

Film: Love Actually How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?  There are three: the distribution company, Universal, the production company, Working Title, and the association company, Studio Canal. The film opening only tributes the film to these three companies to make sure the audience pays attention to the opening message and narration. At the end of the opening the words "love actually is all around", and emphasizes the word "is" in red. Then, the words "love actually" remain, with a red coloration of the word "love" to develop the general theme of love. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? The opening sequence includes medium shots of families reconnecting in the Heathrow Airport. There is a blurry disposition to show the vast numbers of people. The demographics of the different people are diverse and unique to the other. Hugs, kisses, and smiles are exchanged between family members and

The use of film elements enhances the overall impact of cinematic productions. The director's choices make a huge difference in the final outcome. The cinematography, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene technique was an effective way to share the themes. In this clip from Marvel's Agent Carter, the director uses these techniques in the best way, improving the effect of the movie.  First, cinematographic choices improved the impact of the scene. In the first scene the editor captures the audience's attention with the use of close-up shots. Close-up shots allow subjects to display their emotions and connect with the audience. The director's choice to have extreme close-up shots of the picture frames of each other emphasize the emotional connection between them, and create suspense, intriguing the audience. The next notable choice the director made was the several establishing shots used throughout the scene. Images of New York City, the control room, the office, and the

I decided to comment on the mise-en-scene in the American television sitcom, Friends. Set in New York City, the show incorporates establishing shots of the city in transitions between scenes. While a large part of the episodes are shot in the city, it also includes distinct sets for the different settings. The series is notorious for the clothing and lifestyles of 20-30 year olds in the 90s through the costumes and performance of actors. I made this decision because I am currently watching Friends, and I really love the comedic aspect of the show. Watching the show makes you love New York City and get a feel of life during the 1990s. The episode I chose to use was the first episode of the entire series. This episode best shows the mise-en-scene of the show because it is first introducing all the main characters. The episode is titled "The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate." The series intro uses shallow space. The group is seated on a couch in front of a fountain in Central

Five Master Edits with Sound Click here to watch the video. Direct Sound: For our symbolism edit, we chose to use direct sound for the clips to maintain a feeling of serenity and calmness. Without any additional sound effects, the scene could capture the connection between the natural beauty of the tree to the rustling of papers. Music: In our contrast edit, we added music to the entire clip. The two students are seen studying in a classroom. Mozart's symphonies were added to the clip to convey a studious situation. Both subjects study while classical music plays in the background. Post Synchronization Dubbing: In our example of  the leit motif we used sound to add creepy music on top of the direct sound from the clip. The sound we dubbed in made it seem that the music was playing over the speaker. Sound Bridge: In the example of parallelism , we used an upbeat tune to play throughout the clip to convey a feeling of happiness and cheer. The two subjects walked to the b

Parallelism In the 1990 movie Home Alone, the director shows parallelism. In this example, the two burglars are filmed from the waist-up, not realizing that they are each in the same room. This is a very funny scene because they had planned on robbing the house, but Kevin sets up traps to humiliate them. The director emphasizes the shot at the parallel features of their expressions and disrupted state. Simultaneity The Princess Diaries, a movie filmed in 2001 has a perfect example of simultaneity. In this scene, the main character, Mia, goes to a beach party with her crush, and misses her friends news segment on accident. The clip cuts back and forth between the party and the newsroom, signifying that both events are happening at the same time. This scene could also be seen as contrast because the party feels fun and exciting, while Lily, her friend, is bored by the stand-in magician. Contrast I found an example of contrast in the movie Hidden Figures. In this scene, Ka

This assignment taught me the complexity of filming. I was able to appreciate the five master edits better by creating my own versions of each. For contrast , my partner and I filmed each other. The shots go back and forth between an organized, productive student to a disorganized, confused one. Contrast edits distinguish two shots very well because they are shown right after each other, and emphasize the difference. Our version of parallelism follows two people walking. They have the same stride and are walking in a similar setting of a hallway. Eventually they run into each other after several alternating shots. We used symbolism to emphasize the connection between trees and paper products. We took shots of the tree and paper, going back and forth between them. Symbolism edits are a great way to share a deeper meaning. Simultaneity is used when there are two unrelated actions going on at the same time. In our case, we see a fight happening in school while another student is walking

I chose to analyze the shots within the 2001 movie "A Beautiful Mind". The film was based on the life of John Nash, a mathematical genius that struggled with schizophrenia. As a drama, the movie encompasses typical shots you would find in major motion pictures, but some angles were particularly notable. The movie has certain characters that are reflections of the characters in John's head, making it seem real in the audience's perception. The camera angles were chosen to show the deep confusion and strain his mental illness put on his life. The first shot I commented on was this dolly shot . The camera is shot from the perspective of John's "prodigal roommate" while he walked into the library. This shot makes the viewer feel apart of the scene. John had been skipping his classes at Princeton University, devoting his entire effort to creating a mathematical theory that would go down in history. You could tell he was distressed by his expression when th

I chose to comment on Laura and Maddie's blog posts.       The head on shot, close-up, low angle shot, and establishing shot on Laura's blog stood out the most to me. The head-on shot  made me feel present in the filming process, as the dog ran up to the camera. I also thought this was funny and cute in the dog's expression running to its owner. I also really enjoyed the close-up shot.  Focusing the camera's attention to the deliberate actions of the subject makes me pay attention to the clip. This type of shot can be used in film to show the details to the audience, while it still may be hidden from the other characters in the scene. It also humanizes the film by focusing on the simple act of writing that the subject is doing. The low-angle shot  was very interesting to me. The subject, a palm tree, looks intimidating and strong from below. The subtle breeze that moves the pawn fronds was an effective component of the shot as well. The contrast of the sky made the pa

     Throughout this assignment I grew a better understanding of the importance of camera angles and perspectives. The next time I work with film, I will work to have certain objectives of each video for greater effect. I also realize that I shot some of these videos vertically which is not as effective in movie making techniques. Next time we do this sort of activity, I will make sure to film horizontally. Overall, I enjoyed this activity because I learned the basic shots in filming. This is an example of a two-shot. A two-shot  is a medium shot wide enough for two people,  and is often used to film a conversation.  This is an example of an extreme close-up. This is a magnified shot of a small detail, and in this case a person's eyes. This is an example of a close shot. This is a shot where the subject is shown from their head to their waist.  This is an example of a panning shot.  A panning shot is when the camera moves  horizontal

     I chose to take AICE Media Studies this year because I want to develop a greater appreciation and understanding for film and media. I have always had a passion for the media, in the way directors portray subtle themes through the actions of their actors. I love analyzing pieces of art to find the true meaning as the creator intended. I am also working to get my AICE Diploma by the time I graduate, so I can have the opportunity to get the Florida Bright Futures scholarship. I am thrilled to be taking this course and I look forward to working throughout the year.