Please read it and write the paper based on the film "The Journals of Knud Rasmussen"
Here is the link of the film : http://www.isuma.tv/lo/en/isuma-productions/jk
Prompt:Choose a moment, scene, expert or quote from the movie catfish that you believe represent and interesting idea about "truth and communication" . Illustrate how the quote or scene conveys an insight about truth and communication through explanation from experience. ( be sure that the reader understands all that you reference be specific))
1- Include interesting lead
2- provide a clear thesis that makes an insight the texts link to truth and communication and guide the paper smoothly
3-build connected points of analysis that are textured and balanced between text and support
4- craft smooth and varied transitions and bridges.
5-present a refllective conclusion that encourages new inquiry and discovery.
6- take on writing issues that you've challenge to address
In the documentary “ catfish” a young man “Nev” was filmed as he builds a romantic relationship with a young women “Megan”(or a woman “Angela” who faked her identity to Megan) on the social network.�
Essay 2: Evaluating If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise
General Assignment:
Write an 800+ word evaluation of If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise, a film by Spike Lee.
PREWRITING
Working it out 1:
Review Denis O’Neil’s review of Lee’s earlier documentary, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts from our textbook (207-08) to get a sense of tone, format, and audience expectation. Make note of his effective review strategies. More importantly, make note of his evaluation criteria.
Working it out 2:
Before watching the film, consider the organization of a review:
• Introduction
• Description/summary of film
• Thesis or main point
• Supporting evidence
• Conclusion
Be prepared to write comprehensively on each aspect.
Working it out 3:
Watch the film and write copious notes about it. As you watch the film, establish criteria you might use to judge Lee’s documentary.
Introduction Draft
The introduction shou
Choose a director that interests you and ensure that you view at least three of his or her films. Research the director and his or her work on the internet and in any books that you care to read. (I can make suggestions for you). Interviews with the directors themselves are particularly useful – Faber & Faber publish an outstanding series of interviews with several directors that are appropriate for this assignment. Remember that you must cite all references that you make to other people’s work.
o At the very least, your paper should do the following:
o -Briefly introduce the director that you have chosen.
o -Discuss the films that you have viewed, paying particular attention to all of the creative production elements that we have covered in class (lighting, camerawork, production design, editing, performance, sound design and narrative structure).
o -Investigate and discuss thematic and stylistic similarities across the films that you have viewed.
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Research a film Skyfall(2012), which is originated on digital media. Detail type of camera, acquisition codec (i.e. resolution, compression, bit depth, shutter speed/angle) optics and filtration used during principal photography. Describe dailies process including preview LUT and on-set color correction.
who is the cinematographer? Why did you like about this film. Which scene attracts to you the most and what color is used in that particular scene with screen shot if possible. Screen shot is not necessary, but nice to have one.
The color of scenes and type of cameras are the primary topic to talk about of this film.
Select one of these essay topics:
Screen Aesthetics
Analyse the four components of the stylistic system (sound, editing, cinematography, mise en scène) of a film or television program screened for this course. Address the following question: “how do the four elements of the stylistic system communicate meaning, express the atmosphere and theme of the film or television program and influence the spectator’s responses to the characters and the story?” You must analyse the opening sequence in detail. You may also describe and interpret any other shots or scenes that you find noteworthy to illustrate points about the way the style conveys meaning. It is advisable to prepare a detailed transcript of a sequence of five key shots in the opening sequence to hone your observational skills, but this does not need to be submitted with the essay. Define key terms and give evidence of critical engagement with published academic work on screen aesthetics throughout your essay.
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