The OWI would manipulate the scripts and outcomes of many films for the benefits of the country as a whole. These books were historical contexts on films during the time of war. The books found were historical because they went over the history of World War II during this time, and they were also able to glimpse at the history of film. Both books made it obvious to their readers that the government played a major role in cinema during this time. Pressure from the war was high, and any way for the government to interlude propaganda to the public in order to boost morale was
Popular music began its entry into film scores after World War II. Until this time, most scores still characterized classical film scores with wall-to-wall music and a full orchestra. However, this slowly began to change. Before the 1940s, popular music was rejected due to the difficulty of applying it to the changing moods in films. However, with the growth of the New American Cinema Era, where this style of changing moods was replaced by a single, general mood, popular music became acceptable.
How important is Film Marketing in Attracting an Audience? Marketing can be seen as three distinct areas: advertising, publicity and promotional deals worked out with other companies. Marketing is of high importance in the distribution process, including decisions about what cinemas and where and release timing of a film. The success or failure of the marketing campaign of a film will have a huge influence on the profitability of the film. The key elements of any film marketing campaign includes: posters, the unique selling point of a poster promises a unique film and may appear special to the viewer, most viewers need to be presented with a film that seems different from the others they have seen before, something new and exciting and this helps to real them in to watch the film, and ultimately this aids the profit of the film all because of the poster.
When I chose to study Charlie Chaplin I had already learned a good amount of information about his life and career from movies I had seen prior, and articles I had read. However, after watching the movie Chaplin, I already have a greater respect than before for the artist that is Charlie Chaplin. In my life I have been exposed to more Will Ferrell than Charlie Chaplin. So, while I always knew that Charlie Chaplin was one of the greats (arguably the greatest), I did not truly understand all of the hype. When I thought of Charlie Chaplin I imagined the Tramp, but nothing more.
Most people know the soundtracks to films are made separately from the action and so it can be manipulated independently this making it the most flexible of film techniques. Sound effects are also done independently from the images. Just because we can see the cause of the sound on screen doesn’t necessarily mean it’s that thing making the noise. Within a film crew are people called foley artists who have been an important part of the film process since the 1930’s. Named after Jack Foley who was a forerunner in post-production sound, it’s their job to make the sound effects from footsteps, horse trots, and in the case of Jurassic Park the sound of a baby dinosaur hatching form it’s egg.
It is here that the film gains momentum and a shift in focus as the audience is given insights into the art of making films and details of cinematic history. The beauty and cinematic design of these scenes makes them worthy of close study as do other sequences in the film such as Hugo’s nightmare which recreates the famous 1895 train derailment at Gare Montparnasse. Beyond the stunning visuals and 3D effects there are so many elements to this film that engage the audience and create a wonderful cinematic experience that any class would enjoy, and benefit from, studying it. The film received enormously positive reviews, with many critics praising the visuals, acting
Some of the changes were to the characters’ relationships, and others were to the setting. However the most significant differences between Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the 1931 movie from James Whale is found in Frankenstein’s monster. The changes Whale made to the story, specifically those to Frankenstein’s monster, adequately changed the book into cinema material. One of the most famous scenes in the 1931 version of Frankenstein is the scene in which Frankenstein harnesses the power of the lighting to bring his creation to life. In the novel, Frankenstein does so in complete solitude, with no help or anyone observing him.
This is when people brainstorm on film ideas of their own and basically does everything from writing the script and picking their own actors to supervising the writing to make sure it is to their standards. The next important concept in a film is the musical score. Music in a movie helps provide a sense of time and place. It gives an emotional reaction from viewers which allows audiences to react a certain way. Both of these styles are greatly seen in two films.
The film was so successful because of the fantasy storytelling, musical catchiness and the abnormality of the characters the made the film stand out for the rest and becoming very unique. The film also featured what may be the most elaborate use of character make-ups and special effects in a film up to that time. The Wizard of Oz in 1939 is everybody's cherished favorite, greatest fantasy film musical from MGM during its prime years. The film was first re-released in 1949, and then in 1955, They also broadcast the film for many seasons, regularly on network TV as a prime time event; its first two showings were on CBS on November 3, 1956 and in December, 1959 (AMC). The film soon became a classic institution with annual showings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter time, in some years, and was sort a rite of
When evaluating a movie, one must know the approach of the film, the plot. Evaluating is basically judging a film with all the facts and opinions present. One can not help but to compare evaluating a film to a simple court case. The accused party is given a fair trial and this is what we must do when evaluating a film; give it a fair trial. We should take into consideration the producer’s effort of casting, acting, script, wardrobe and makeup, music and effects, staging and props, and