Task 5: Camera
Discuss the use of camera including shot type and movement in Deja Vu. How does it contribute to the audience’s understanding of the text?
In order for you to do well in this outcome, you need to be fully aware of what life was like during the production period of the text we are studying.
Brady Bunch Television Series late 1960’s -early 70’s. Episodes ‘The Liberation of Marcia Brady’ and ‘Our Son the Man’.
Create an information base on the website looking at Cultural, and Political issues of the 60’s-70’s.
Discuss the use of camera including shot type and movement in Deja Vu. How does it contribute to the audience’s understanding of the text?
Discuss the use of these and similar scenes in the Opening and Closing sequences of Deja Vu.
Discuss the structuring of time for Run Lola Run. Consider aspects such as linear/ non linear, temporal order and temporal frequency. Refer to your notes for appropriate language to use in your response. ( Yes, I know this is hard but we did it in class ![]()
Every week you will be required to respond to one question posted here. My hope is that as you see each other’s work and I correct it, you will be able to learn from each other. This way your learning will be much richer and hopefully more enjoyable.
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Mrs G.
Compare (similarities) the motivation of the leading character in both texts. What drives them to make the decisions they do. What are their main sources of conflict? How do they overcome this conflict?
The setting includes the time and place that the film occurs in. It is easy to ignore the setting as it seems a natural backdrop for the film, however, it is often used to create meaning and enhance the storyline. Is the setting integral to the storyline? Could it be set somewhere else? If so how would this affect the interpretation of the film?
Use these images to comment on the setting of ‘Run Lola Run’. - time + place etc. Why was it chosen for this film? Discuss the director’s ( Tom Twyker’s) use of set design. What impressions does it create for the audience? How does the setting contribute to the narrative? ( Does it add meaning to the story?) How does it contribute to the development of the characters?
Visual Composition includes
These elements can be expressive or naturalistic. Analyse the visual composition of this shot. Begin by describing what is in the frame- foreground etc including set design, costume, props, colour, texture, framing and movement within the frame. Then discuss the meanings and messages intended by the director in creating this frame design.