the development of a particular element of film making. 

FINAL PAPER

Turn in the final paper  before the end of week 8 and submit it to the proper folder.

We will not have a final exam in this class.  Instead we will have a final project that will assess what you have learned in the class.

There are 3 parts to the final project:

1. Topic – You are to pick a topic for your final project  before the end of week 3 and submit it to the proper folder.  No two students will be allow to have the same topic; therefore, first come first served.  Part two will not be accepted unless part one is turned in.  See “FINAL PROJECT” below to see how to pick a topic.

2. Outline and Resources – You are to turn in an outline and resource list for your project  before the end of week 5 and submit it to the proper folder.  Part two will not be accepted unless part one is turned in.

3. Final Paper – you are to turn in the final paper  before the end of week 8 and submit it to the proper folder.

FINAL PROJECT: Your assignment is to write a 5-7 page research paper on  one  of the following: (a) an important film director, (b) a specific film, or (c) the development of a particular element of film making.  The description of each of these options is below.

Description of Project

(a)   You should select a director who was active (directed more than 3 movies) during the time period of 1950 – 2000.  In your term paper, give me the basic details of the director’s life and career. Identify some of the director’s most important films. What honors and awards did the director receive? Provide a sampling of critical opinion about the director’s work (i.e. film reviews or articles). View at least two films by your director and comment on them (one of them can be a film you would have watch previously for the class). Do not summarize any plots. Write about how this director used the following in these films: Editing (montage), Sound and Music, Cinematography, Special Camera Work (steady cam, hand held, optical effects), Special Effects (this can include stunt work).

(b)    Select one film of feature length made during the time period of 1970 – 2000. You are not to use a film already used by you, the instructor or the course content. In your term paper, you should present information about the making of the movie, about its success at the box office, about awards it was nominated for and/or received. Also present a sampling of the critical reaction to the film, from both the time of its release and later. Finally, you should watch the film and react to it. Do not summarize the plot. Assume that I’ve already seen the film. In addition, write about how this director used the following in these films: Editing (montage), Sound and Music, Cinematography, Special Camera Work (steady cam, hand held, optical effects), Special Effects (this can include stunt work).

(c)   This option is more of a research option that the other two. You are to take a topic or item with in an element of film making and write a short research paper on its development. For example, if you want to write about camera development, take a more focused part of that broader topic such as the steady cam and use that as your subject. You do not need to get too technical in your paper. Some broader topics include: Camera Development, Projection and Viewing in Theaters, Film, Special Effects, Director Training, Actor Training, and Editing.

PROJECT STAGES

I.   Approval of Topic

You must get the instructor’s approval of your term-paper subject beforehand and no two students will be permitted to research and write about the same subject.  First come, first served, so it is suggested that you decide what you would like to write about and submit it to the proper Assignment  (in person or by email) as soon as possible.   This is due no later than the end of week three. (NOTE) If you turn in a term paper without getting the instructor’s approval of the subject, the instructor reserves the right to reject it as unacceptable.

Your proposal must include the following for maximum points.

1. Provide a title for your proposed project

2. Clearly state which option you are choosing and the subject within that option

3. How you propose to research your topic (no specific resources required at this stage)

4. A 600 word summary of all of your ideas and justification for choosing this topic. This is a research and personal reflection paper, if you choose a Director or movie or element of film that means something to you, it can make for a more interesting and informed paper.

II.   Outline and Resources

You must turn in an outline and a list of resources for your project no later than the end of week five.

a.  Use either an Alphanumeric Outline, a Decimal Outline, or a sentence  hierarchical outline.

b. The list of resources you expect to use includes websites, books and films. This should be in the form of an Annotated Bibliography.

III.   Final Paper

The final paper, with its bibliography, is to be turned in before the end of week eight.  The coversheet, bibliography, and any graphs or images, or appendix does not count toward paper length.  The body of the paper should have a one-inch margin on all four sides, be doubled-spaced, and use a standard font style (such as Times New Roman, Courier, or Ariel) and font size (11 or 12).

the development of a particular element of film making.

Introduction

Film making is a profession that requires a lot of planning and design. It is also one of the oldest forms of filmmaking, dating back to the 1880s, when movies started being made. The development of this particular element was crucial in order to get movies off the ground—and it continues today!

The structures of motion pictures were developed as early as the 1880s.

The structures of motion pictures were developed as early as the 1880s. In 1878, Thomas Edison made his first films using a glass plate camera that he called “The Kinetograph.” He attached a hand-cranked projector to it and filmed people walking toward the camera and then turning away.

In 1877, George Eastman created his own device called “The Kine Camera,” which used celluloid film instead of glass plates for recording images onto photographic paper. This made it possible for him to make moving images on top of still photographs; however, these films were not yet recorded using sound or any additional visual effects such as color or depth perception (though they did include animation).

Plan and design are vital to the development of any film.

Film is a visual medium, so it’s vital to plan and design your film in order to create an effective experience for the audience.

The first step in developing a film is to create a storyboard, which will outline all of the scenes you want featured in your movie. After that you can begin writing scripts for each individual character and setting. Once this has been done, you should start filming!

When someone says “film” they usually mean “movie”.

When someone says “film” they usually mean “movie.” But this is a mistake! Film and movies are two different things. A movie can be made in any style, but your typical film will be made in one specific style. The American film industry has traditionally been dominated by Hollywood, where major studios produce most of the movies shown at theaters across the country every year. However, there are also many other styles of filmmaking produced throughout the world: independent filmmakers make their own films (often using innovative techniques); foreign language directors create works that are less about story and more about character development or theme; documentary filmmakers use non-fiction footage to tell stories about real people or events; animation studios create animated features based on fairy tales or comic books; television producers write scripts for network shows like Star Trek: Enterprise soaps that appeal primarily to women viewers but also men who want something more sophisticated than reality TV programming

Film is a visual medium, but it is also one of sound.

It is important to note that the development of film is a combination of visual and audio elements. It is not simply a visual medium, but it is also one of sound. The importance in storytelling process makes it important to include both sound and visuals in your film.

Sound plays an integral role in the production process as well as its creation, development, exhibition and reception. Sound can be used to tell stories that would otherwise go unnoticed; for example: In “American Beauty” (1999), Kevin Spacey’s character Lester Burnham speaks only when he needs something from his wife Carolyn (Annette Benning). His silence speaks volumes about his love for her as well as his desperation during this momentous transition into adulthood where he must make decisions without her guidance or advice.”

Film has been used since the early 1900s, but did not become popular until the 1920s.

Film has been used since the early 1900s, but did not become popular until the 1920s. The 1920s was a time of great change in many areas and film was no exception. For example, it was during this decade that sound technology was developed: first by Thomas Edison and his team at his laboratory in Black Rock, New Jersey; then by Lee de Forest at his lab in New York City; and finally by RCA Victor Records in Camden New Jersey.

The invention of sound allowed for movies to be recorded onto disc instead of just being shown on film which meant there could be more than one copy made so that if something happened to one copy then you could have another copy ready to go (or so you think). It also meant that scenes could be shot multiple times without having to re-shoot entire scenes again because they would already have been filmed before.”

Many people think that movies can only be made in Hollywood or New York, but small towns in Canada now have sufficient film productions to support their own local industry.

Many people think that movies can only be made in Hollywood or New York, but small towns in Canada now have sufficient film productions to support their own local industry.

In fact, there are many filmmakers who have made their careers from working in small towns like Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador (NLB). The NLB has a population of just over 50,000 people and is located on the west coast of Newfoundland Island.

There is a lot of history behind filmmaking and we need to learn more about it.

Film is a visual medium, but it is also one of sound. It has been used since the early 1900s and did not become popular until the 1920s. Film was originally made with celluloid film that had to be developed in order to see what you were filming. This process took hours or days depending on how well your camera was working at that time because there were no cameras that only needed batteries like we have today!

Conclusion

When someone says “film” they usually mean “movie”. That is because movies are just one type of film and there are plenty more! There is a lot of history behind filmmaking and we need to learn more about it.