Over the weekend I watched the film 'The Social Network' at the cinema. Great film! A part of the film in particular caught my eye. It was during rowing race, they created an effect on the video that it look like everything was really small, like looking down on a miniature world. I'd seen it before in photography but never video, I thought that the effect made the moving image look stunning. The effect is created by applying a blur to the top and bottom part of an image leaving a thin strip still 'in focus', this seems to direct the eye where ever you want and have a misleading effect to make things look smaller.
I went to Bristol City and while I was there got some video footage and photos looking down on a busy street. I have played around with some of the photos, some produced the desired effect better then other. (Check out my Flickr page, the image Toy Town is the one I used to test out the effect) I will try and do the some to a video clip and upload it to this blog.
Sunday 17 October 2010
Thursday 14 October 2010
Cinematography Blog
I have found inspiration for this assignment in different forms, feature films, shorts and photography. I like to use a bit of everything when it comes to thinking of ideas of images to shoot. I understand that light is the key to making images look stunning and unique, if you ignore lighting the video can look dull and boring, when all you need to do is wait for the right time of day or understand how to work a scene to obtain the best light. This is why i think research into locations is an important factor.
Cruel Intentions
I know it may not be the best film in the world, but i like it! Throughout the entire duration they use a lot of natural light and I think it gives the film a very organic feel. There is also a very nice scene in an indoor pool, the light reflected off the water and illuminates the whole scene in a way that is interesting because the light is constantly moving. I think that it really sets the mood for the scene and give it a sinister feel. Also in other parts of the film sunlight is often used as a key light, at times quite harshly and strong shadows are formed and intense areas of light. Others scenes the sun is used again but it has a much more gentle vibe and you really feel the colours.
Cruel Intentions
I know it may not be the best film in the world, but i like it! Throughout the entire duration they use a lot of natural light and I think it gives the film a very organic feel. There is also a very nice scene in an indoor pool, the light reflected off the water and illuminates the whole scene in a way that is interesting because the light is constantly moving. I think that it really sets the mood for the scene and give it a sinister feel. Also in other parts of the film sunlight is often used as a key light, at times quite harshly and strong shadows are formed and intense areas of light. Others scenes the sun is used again but it has a much more gentle vibe and you really feel the colours.
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