Ed Wood Cinematography Analysis & Mid-Term Reminder

Ed Wood Cinematography Analysis

Assuming you were in class Wednesday before Spring Break (if not, pay close attention), you should have a very detailed shot-by-shot breakdown of the scene in Ed Wood (available in the Screening Room) that begins with the bedroom scene following the reading of the reviews in the bar (7:19), and ending with Ed and Dolores talking before Ed meets Georgie Weiss (11:05). You should have focused only on elements of cinematography in your note-taking (using the Cinematography Worksheet as a guide), but your homework that is due when we return from Spring Break is to explain WHY these elements of cinematography were chosen by Tim Burton (and his cinematographer Stefan Czapsk) in relation to the elements covered thus far, narrative and mise-en-scène. You CAN use the notes that you made in class if their is adequate space for clear explanation, but it is likely preferable that you transfer your notes over to a print-out of the the Cinematography Worksheet, printing out additional pages as needed.

Mid-Term Reminder

When we return, we will take the mid-term exam, which will consist of an in-class portion to be taken on March 13th and an online portion to be taken over the weekend of March 13th through 18th.  I believe I have already given plenty of information on how to study for the online portion of the exam.  The in-class portion will be an analysis of a scene from a film we have not seen, with the cinematography worksheet as a basis for analysis but covering all elements covered thus far in the course.  Monday's class discussion should address any questions or confusion over terms and procedures.