Research Presentation Floyd Hardy James Beer Harri Elfyn Oliver Biggs Paul Birkett Group A3
Topic Absent Parents Interview – Claire Yates, 45 year old woman. Articles – Book – Documentary – ‘Absent’
Concept Narrative Approach (Pages 146 – The Writer’s Journey) Story
Character Ruby Physical Appearance Motivations Internal/External Factors Background
Reconciliation Patience Human Relations & Communication Themes
Filmic Elements Red Objects Barriers of communicating with father. Shot Composition The Filmmaker’s Eye (Page 21-25) Red Symbolism
Camera 1 Long Shot Close Up Camera 2 Medium Long Shot Dolly Shot
Imbalance (Page 22 - Cinematic Storytelling) Telephoto Lens (Page Cinematic Storytelling) Lighting
Editing
Sound
References - Films Departures (2008) Alice In The Cities (1974) The Wrestler (2008) Eat Drink Man Women (1994) Taxi Driver (1976) Ratcatcher (1999)
References - Books Cinematography: Theory and Practice by Blain Brown Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll Film Art: An Introduction by David Bordwell & Kristin Thompson The Filmmaker’s Eye by Gustavo Mercado