Thursday, September 30, 2010

Silent Film review

1. Movie: Metropolis
Director: Lang
Film techniques: chiaroscuro lighting and special effects
2. movie: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Director: Weine
film techniques: unrealistic sets and chiaroscuro lighting
3. A Trip to the Moon
Director: Melies
Film techniques: first fantasy film and first to tell fictional story
4. Movie: The General
Director: Buster Keaton
Film techniques: stunts and high key lighting
5. Movie: Modern Times
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Film techniques: slapsitck comedy and music

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Photo Booth/Keynote Project Critique

1.organization: 3
creativity:2
entertainment:2

2.organization:3
creativity:2
entertainment:2

3.organization:3
creativity:2
entertainment:1

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Chaplin vs. Keaton

Keaton and Chaplin do their own stunts.

Keaton does on set productions and Chaplin uses sets.

Keaton has mor of a plot to the film and Chaplin just goes with the flow more.

Keaton uses montage in his films and Chaplin doesn't.