research presentation floyd hardy james beer harri elfyn oliver biggs paul birkett group a3
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Research Presentation
Floyd Hardy
James Beer
Harri Elfyn
Oliver Biggs
Paul Birkett
Group A3
Topic• Absent Parents
Interview – Claire Yates, 45 year old woman. Articles – Book – Documentary – ‘Absent’
• Concept
• Narrative Approach (Pages 146 – The Writer’s Journey)
Story
Character• Ruby
Physical Appearance Motivations Internal/External Factors Background
• Reconciliation Patience
• Human Relations & Communication
Themes
Filmic Elements• Red Objects
Barriers of communicating with father.
• Shot Composition The Filmmaker’s Eye (Page 21-25)
• Red Symbolism
• Camera 1 Long Shot Close Up
• Camera 2 Medium Long Shot Dolly Shot
• Imbalance (Page 22 - Cinematic Storytelling)
• Telephoto Lens (Page 138 - Cinematic Storytelling)
• Lighting
Editing
Sound
References - Films• Departures (2008)• Alice In The Cities (1974)• The Wrestler (2008)• Eat Drink Man Women (1994)• Taxi Driver (1976)• Ratcatcher (1999)
References - Books• Cinematography: Theory and Practice by Blain Brown
• Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll
• Film Art: An Introduction by David Bordwell & Kristin Thompson
• The Filmmaker’s Eye by Gustavo Mercado