Describe the atmosphere created by the combination of film elements and how they contributed to your liking or disliking of the movie. Include details about the setting, costume, set design, sound, music, and editing. Analyze how these elements worked together to create the mood and impact your viewing experience, whether positively or negatively.
Part II: The Technical Language of Film
Select a film from the University of Phoenix Material: How Films Communicate Film List and view it before completing Parts II & III. Complete the following entries by answering each question about your selected film, ensuring each response is at least 50 words in complete sentences.
Identify aspects of cinematography in your selected film. Discuss how they affected your viewing experience and whether they added value or not.
Identify aspects of sound in your selected film. Discuss how they affected your viewing experience and whether they added value or not.
Identify the type of music in your selected film. Discuss how it affected your viewing experience and whether it added value or not.
Identify the types of editing in your selected film. Discuss how they affected your viewing experience and whether they added value or not.
Part III: What is the Cultural Value of Film?
Reflect on how analyzing film elements connects the study of film to real-world experience, and discuss the cultural value of films. Explain how films influence society, reflect cultural values, and serve as a medium for cultural expression. Your response should be at least 50 words and well-supported with reasoning.
References
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Thompson, K., & Bordwell, D. (2010). Film Art: An Introduction. McGraw-Hill Education. Bordwell, D., & Thompson, K. (2013). Film History: An Introduction. McGraw-Hill Education. Prince, S. (2012). Movies and Meaning: An Introduction to Film. Pearson.
Staiger, J. (2000). Perverse Spectators: The Practices of Film Reception. New York University Press. Elsaesser, T. (2005). Film Theory: An Introduction. Routledge. Cook, D. (2014). The Art of Watching Films. McGraw-Hill Education.
Herzog, W. (2015). The Philosophy of Film. Routledge.