Film Theory: Slapstick

Slapstick is not only an element in comedies but also a genre in its own right, embodying in the early silent films. Physical comedy such as pratfalls, tripping, falling, and other assorted lighthearted injuries are highlighted over dialogue, plot and character development in Slapstick films. The rapid editing style is used in order to keep […]

Film Theme Research: French Impressionism & German Expressionist Film

French Impressionism “French impressionist cinema” also referred to as the first avant-garde or narrative avant-garde is a term applied to a group of French films and filmmakers working from 1918-1929. Film scholars have had difficulty in defining this movement or deciding whether it should be considered a movement at all. (Vince DI MEGLIO 2016, para. 1) The director of French […]

Lighting Research

In the process of project 1, Zane and Samantha have searched, practiced and reflected a lot on the various types of lights. It inspires me that I also supposed to know the difference between different types of lights, such as the advantages and disadvantages of them. 6 Common types of film lights Single source lights […]