research presentation floyd hardy james beer harri elfyn oliver biggs paul birkett group a3

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