OK Go - Here It Goes Again

An e.g. of how a good video can raise you band's profile.

The Shins - Australia

...reminds me of something Kevin would come up with for some reason!

The Redneck Manifesto - We Still Got It

it's clever and it rocks!

Feist - 1 2 3 4

cos it makes me want to dance...

Jose Gonzalez - Hand On Your Heart

pure gorgeous

Research

By this stage artists should be investigated, treatments written, storyboards sketched and you should be poised ready to embark on a shooting spree.

Just thought I would take this opportunity to post some of my current fave music vids. Enjoy!

Music videos are go!

So, you should all now have your music video tasks under way. Follow the instructions I gave you to the letter and you should be OK. I look forward to checking ( spying on) how well you are getting on by viewing the blogs. You should get into the habbit of checking out your classmate's blogs also.





here are the links to the blogs:





http://stuartthegreatsblog.blogspot.com/


http://procrastination-productions.blogspot.com/


http://supermusicvid.blogspot.com/


http://kryptonitemv.blogspot.com/


http://bespokenproductions.blogspot.com/

http://lemonzingermate.blogspot.com






Still waiting for Lee's and Mr C's.

Sound as a Pound

This week we are learning all about sound, from the history of movie scores to how to record sound for your own films. Don't forget the sound task is due in next Thursday.

In the meantime I am going to post some links to websites that feature short films, it is a good idea that you watch as many as you can in preparation for next term's coursework. Enjoy.

http://shootingpeople.org/account/auth.php

http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/

http://www.pixar.com/shorts/index.html

http://www.atomfilms.com/home.jsp

From German expressionism to fairytales...

Hi all,

this has been a busy month for us. Just to recap on what we have covered you should now know 1) what three point lighting is have and how to light your films on the cheap 2) what German expressionsim is and how it has influenced film makers.

In addition to all this knowledge you should currently be working on your own auteur study which is due to be presented in class on Thursday. You should also be dreaming up ideas for your own 'subversive' fairtytale, don't forget to put these ideas into your creative journal.

My First Film!

So, you should all be busy editing your film this week, I can't wait to see the finished results!

I want all of you to make some comments on the blog about how you got on with this task. For instance, what worked well? What proved to be difficult? What have you leaned from this exercise that you will use for your next production? Get typing.

Soviet Montage

Today we will be discussing 'who does what' in film making as well as checking you know about the different stages of film making.

We will also be learning what Soviet montage is and how if offers an alternative to Hollywood continuity editing. ( Check out the 'montage' inspired films on youtube at the bottom of the page).

In the mean time you should all be swapping Hitchcock films like crazy. I want you to make a note here, in the comments section, on the ones you have watched and your opinions on them. That way I can check what ( and if)you're watching.

At this stage you only have a week and a half to complete your first film so you should be shooting NOW. Aim to have everything shot by the start of next week and prepare to be in my room editing for the rest of next week. Remember, as Matt says, editing is where the real film making takes place!

Check out some of these links, just for fun!
http://www.borgus.com/think/hitch.htm
http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz150496113c608.html

Your First Film!!

Hi all, today we covered quite a bit of ground. We chatted about Hitchcock's life and times and I gave you your research task. (Remember you should aim to have watched at LEAST four Hitchcock films over the next two weeks)

I also gave you the brief for your first film, one minute may not sound very long, but it will take a lot of time to plan, film and edit, again remember you have only two weeks to do this!

We finished the lesson by learning about editing techniques, you may be able to use some of these in your film! Don't forget to get hold of a film from classic Hollywood to use in class as e.g.s of invisible story telling.

Homework:
1) Watch Hitchcock films
2) Start planning your film
3)Read notes on Classic Hollywood Editing Style
4) Get hold of a film that illustrates invisible storytelling

Film Groups:

• Matt
• Cahil
• Callum

• Stuart
• Kevin
• Lee

Useful Websites:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?source=ig&hl=en&q=Hollywood+continuity+style&meta=

http://classes.yale.edu/film-analysis/htmfiles/editing.htm

http://www.davidbordwell.net/

Checking in

Hi, hope you enjoyed Rear Window yesterday. I believe you didn't get a chance to finish it in class, you need to come to my room and borrow it, then you can watch the rest before Tuesday's lesson.

I am also going to check that you guys are reading this, so I want all of you to leave a comment before Tuesday's lesson;-)

Auteur Study

I am away on Thurdsay so I have left the DVD of 'Rear Window' for you to watch. I have also left some questions for you to make notes on as you watch the film.

You may also want to check out the following websites for more information on the film.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047396/

http://www.filmsite.org/rear.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear_Window

Lost your copy of the questions? Check out http://miashimna.googlepages.com/auteurstudy:rearwindow

for another one. be prepared to discuss your responses to the film in Tuesday's lesson.

The Idea

Well done to everyone on their 'history of film' presentations last Thursday.

On Tuesday's class we will be starting to get to grips with the basics of film language, make sure you get the notes, this stuff is very important!

We will also be learning about the film making process, from idea to exhibition.


HOMEWORK:
1) Read the handouts on film personnel and complete the task. Check out this website to help you complete the task.http://imdb.com/
2) Read the notes on Hitchcock and answer the questions to prepare you for our auteur study.

Due: Thursday 4th Oct

For Questions on Hitchcock check out:

http://miashimna.googlepages.com/home

History of Film

Just a reminder that your history of Film presentations are due in tomorrow ( 27th Sep). make sure you have a handout to accompany them.

Also, don't forget that you need to have spent an hour familiarising yourself ( playing) with the macs in my room.

Finally, don't forget that your answers to the questions on the Hollywood Studio System are due in on Tuesday.

Welcome

Welcome to the Shimna MIA blog. Here I will post any notes you have missed in class as well as keep you posted on what we have covered in class. Now there are no excuses for not having your work done :D