Animateducated: Cinema Language

Contrast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wlLU05hmXyA

9mins

Can help define the focal point of a shot as well as create Depth in the composition.

The eye is attached to what is different.

Light objects stand out if everything else is dark.

Contrast between objects can affect the emotional response of the viewer.

The Shirley Temple https://vimeo.com/68803061 9 mins

experimental storytelling

Godfather https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=f0YhSKwfjdg

6 mins

Light images feel closer to us while Dark images recede. With Color images, warm colors feel closer and cool colors recede.

This is confusing, since the range of light to dark is much lower in objects that are far away. Distant objects are lighter due to atmospheric perspective.

To add depth to a scene, we need to add a foreground element, Middle ground and a background.

Overlapping images

ASPECT RATIOS

Horizontal and Vertical information based on projection size of the final image. You need to know this information, especially in post production to keep ratio constant.

1.33:1

Also known as 4:3 aspect ratio for TV 16mm/35mm Academy aperture.

1.43:1

Traditional IMAX screening

1.66:1

Common European Widescreen standard; Walt Disney Feature Animation uses this format.

1.78:1

Also known as 16:9. Most common Widescreen format for video games and commercials.

1.85:1

US and UK widescreen standard for Theatrical films

2.35:1

Also known as 35mm anamorphic projection, Panavision or Cinemascope

(Star Wars and Lawrence of Arabia)

Changing the Aspect Ratio will squeeze or cut off the edges of the image applied to a different Aspect Ratio. In the past, Widescreen format films had to (Pan and Scan) to show certain important visual information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMJhM3So4y8 4.5mins

LA Pet Owners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rPJtxuz8cU 3mins.

You place the Camera where you place your Audience.

3 Basic Shot choices

1. Wide Shot

2. Medium Shot

3. Close Up

From these basic shots an infinite number of variations can be made.

Extreme Wide Shot EWS: