Gail G

East

Topic: American Films

Essential Question

Monday, March 21, 2011

Creative Expression Idea

Gail Gradilla
Topic-American Film
E.Q.- What is the most important element of successful American Film?

My idea was to make a behind the scenes film. The groups in the ROP class are filming and I will be filming the movie making process. This helps me understand the different elements of film at work! I am also learning how to be a director as well by moving the camera where I want and making the decisions when I edit. This relates to my EQ because I will be observing which elements are the most important when the you are trying to make a successful piece.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

20 Minute Questions (4th Interview)

1. Exactly how does a writer get their script recognized?
2. What or where is the best place for driectors to start off in the industry?
3. What are examples of film scores that do and don't work?
4. Films are made of different shots, which shots are the most common and  effective?
5. What is the best attitude a director can have on set?
6. What is the most frustrating thing for a director to deal with?
7. How many editors normally work on a film?
8. Any film editors to sugggest? Why these films?
9. What is the best way to get a film noticed?
10. What is exactly is a 180 degree rule?
11. What is the establishing shot?
12. What is a shot reverse shot?
13. What are some examples of clever editing?
14. What are some examples of great costume design?
15. What are some important factors of editing?
16. How many monthes (on average) does it take to prepare for a film?
17. Normally how long does it take to edit film?
18. What happens when a film loses money, who pays?
19. Why do some films take forever to get publicly released? (Some take more than a year)
20. Some people say the best way to start off in the industry is to become a writer. do you agree? Why or Why not?
21. What is the most important element of successful films?