Week 4 This week’s content topic was sound design and visual compositions in film and how they impact the end result of storytelling. I learnt that these elements guide emotion within the narrative and are crucial. One aspect that I took away was how composers such as Ramin Djwadi build emotions and atmospheric soundscapes like […]

This week’s classes included filmmaking and the application of the golden ratio in cinematography and sound design. These elements are essential for creating a visual experience in a film. Learning aspects included how the golden ratio comes from the golden curve, which can help frame shots by placing the object of interest in the centre […]

This week focused on filmmaking’s visual and technical elements, including the use of the Sony FX3 camera. The primary takeaway from this week was the evolution of the golden age, spanning from the 1930s to the late 2000s. This included the Hollywood rise, the rebellious era of the 1970s and 2000s, which was marked by […]

In week one, I discovered cinematography, how framing involves elements arranged within the frame, and what the camera captures. The elements included camera framing, shot composition and how elements play a role in storytelling. We explored framing in more detail, from which I gained an understanding that the positioning of actors and their placement within […]