Media Blog 2

Cinematography video feedback and learner response: Feedback from teacher: WWW:   The camerawork is very good: steady, well-shot and almost always crisply in focus. This is so important for professional-level work. Audio works appropriately for the type of video and you've covered the different shot types and camera movements comprehensively EBI: Revise tracking shots: by definition a tracking shot can't be going down stairs! That would be handheld. I don't like the transitions. You generally won't see that type of transition in professional work so something to consider in terms of editing in future. Reflection of my work: WWW: Various shots , angles and camera movements applied , action shot edited well. Ensured camera was in focus and steady by using the tripod EBI: Altering the transitions made the video look unprofessional Ensure the shots are correct Learner response: think about what you learned making the vid

Mise-en-scene blog task:  In this particular scene,the costume on both characters portrays their status and class, this is seen where the female character on the left which is Lauren (Taraji Henson) is portrayed to be wearing smart wear as she is wearing a black shirt paired with a tight black pencil skirt showing that she is a more sophisticated character and is part of the middle class. However, the male character opposite known as Dominic (Michael Ealy) is portrayed to be a working class character which is conveyed through his costume as he is wearing a typical leather jacket paired with blue jeans. The fact that they are only having a conversation and Lauren is seen to be wearing business wear indicates that she has a very high status and reputation and is seen to be more classy as her legs are crossed. On the other hand Dominic is more tranquil and looks more welcoming. High key lighting is applied in this scene to create a more natural setting and a sense of realism wit