Kizer Film 100

     Cinematography and film editing are covered in depth in Chapters 5 and 6 of Russell Sharman's book Moving Pictures. The practice of capturing moving pictures on film or a digital media is known as cinematography. It includes everything, from lighting and camera movement to framing and composition. Sharman highlights the role that cinematography has in establishing the atmosphere and tone of a movie as well as its capacity to convey character and plot.      Sharman then discusses editing, defining it as the act of choosing and putting together shots to produce an organized and cohesive story. He discusses how to control time, location, and character viewpoint using various cuts, such as the basic cut, jump cut, and match cut. Sharman also covers the use of sound and music in editing, as these elements have a significant effect on a scene's emotional depth.      These two chapters offer a thorough introduction of the visual languag...

   The fourth chapter of Russell Sharman's "Moving Images," "Narrative," explores the value of narrative in movies. Beginning with the idea of "narrative structure," the chapter goes on to explain how readers enjoy stories that have a distinct beginning, middle, and finish. Sharman continues by describing the different narrative devices that movies employ, such as plot, character, and conflict, in order to draw viewers in and tell a fascinating tale.           The notion that movies are fundamentally visual stories is one of the main lessons to be learned from this chapter. Sharman contends that the finest movies rely on visual storytelling methods like composition, framing, and lighting to create a visual narrative which improves the entire storytelling experience in addition to conversation and action. Films may provide viewers a more engaging and lasting experience by utilizing visual components to express emotions and concepts.    ...

     The horror classic "Get Out" by Jordan Peele skillfully combines social critique with spine-tingling thrills. A young Black man named Chris is followed in the movie as he and his white girlfriend travel to meet her parents for the first time. Nevertheless, when Chris learns a frightening secret about the family and their affluent, white pals, things take a sinister turn. With delicacy and depth, "Get Out" addresses issues of racism and the exploitation of Black people.      The movie's ability to instill a spooky feeling of discomfort right away is one of its best assets. Peele establishes the mood of the film and keeps the viewer on edge the entire time with the help of creative use of photography, sound design, and pace. The acting is also excellent, with Daniel Kaluuya giving a strong performance as Chris and Allison Williams playing his girlfriend, Rose, to perfection.     Yet Get Out's societal critique is what really makes the fil...

    In 2016, the unique and bizarre movie Swiss Army Man was released. Hank, the main character who is played by Paul Dano, is a man who finds himself left on an island by himself and is on the verge of committing suicide. But, he discovers Daniel Radcliffe's dead corpse and chooses to exploit it as a method of surviving. The following strange and weird moments in the film make it a very memorable experience.      The study of subjects like loneliness, mental health, and the human condition in Swiss Army Man make it unique. The movie is able to approach these themes in a way that is both hilarious and moving through Hank's interactions with the body of Manny. The movie also has great music, which furthers the weird and dreamy tone of the whole movie.     Ultimately, Swiss Army Man is a film that doesn't mind taking chances and standing out from the crowd. The movie manages to stick with you long after you've finished viewing it since it's bot...

  The acclaimed director Sofia Coppola is recognized for her auteurist approach to filmmaking, which stresses her unique vision and originality in her productions. A classic example of Coppola's distinct approach, which fuses her artistic sensibilities with her strong sense of storytelling, is the 2006 movie Marie Antoinette. She depicts the life of the infamous French queen in this film in exquisite detail, while also examining issues of seclusion, privilege, and identity.      The way Coppola uses images to express feeling and meaning is one of the defining characteristics of her auteurist aesthetic. She combines lavish settings and attire in Marie Antoinette to create a world that is both beautiful and limiting. Marie Antoinette's emotional journey is set against the lavish constructions and elaborate attire of the royal court, emphasizing her sense of isolation. The way Coppola uses color and light to depict the queen's innermost thoughts and wants adds to the mo...

       Russell Sharman's Moving Pictures: An Introduction to Cinema's third chapter explores the idea of mise-en-scène. This phrase describes the visual components that make up a film's frame, such as the backdrop, lighting, props, and attire. Sharman claims that in order to appreciate film as an art form, one must comprehend the significance that mise-en-scène has on the overall feel of the final work.      Sharman highlights the importance of the director in creating the mise-en-scène of a movie. A filmmaker can employ visual clues to express emotion, generate mood, and create meaning by paying close attention to the details. For instance, a shady, dark environment may be utilized to imply danger or mystery, while joyful, vibrant settings might imply celebration.      Sharman also discusses how the mise-en-scène affects the cinematic aspects of cinematography, sound design, and editing. Although each of these components contribute...