Film Shots and Techniques

1. Close up, high key lighting

2. HIgh angle,

3. panning

4. tracking shot

5. crane shot

6. low key

7. bottom lighting

8. halo lighting

9. dissolve

10. eye line match

For/Against MPAA

I am both for and against the MPAA. Some of the god things about this organization is that they are able to categorize the movies that parents could use when they take their children. Also, many teens look at the rating to determine wether the movie is going to be good or bad. The bad things about this organization is that movies aren't able to be shown in Hollywood with the consent of the MPAA. I think the organization has way too much power over the movies and should only be limited on the ratings. All in all, I really can't say that i dislike or like the MPAA because I base my movies on that system. Like if a movie is rated G or PG, chances are that I am not going to watch it in theaters. However, if a movie is rated PG-13 or R, then depending the script of the movie, I more and likely going to watch it in theaters.

Silent Film Review

Film: Metroplois
Director: Fritz Lang
Film Techniques: Close ups, long shots

Film: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Director: Robert Wiene
Film Techniques: Close ups, chiaroscuro lighting

Film: A Trip to the Moon
Director: Meliei
Film Techniques: Long Shots, set designs

Film: The General
Director: Keaton
Film Techniques: Long shots, close ups

Film: Modern Times
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Film Techniques: Utilized voices

Silent film Review

Chaplin vs. Keaton

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton are both directors and actors. Chaplin however, is well known for his comedic acting than his directing. On the other hand, Keaton is well known for his well planned out directing and setting in his films. Chaplin's legendary acting is well-known throughout film history and the world. Although there not as many film techniques as there is in Keatons films, they are still a classic and people well enjoy them as people did when it first came out. Buster Keaton's crazy, well-panned directing skills surpasses Chaplins, but not his acting. Each of them have their own strengths and weaknesses, and they are reminded on their talents.