THE POWER OF WORDS - VIDEOS

THE Power of Words video 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU

the power of words video 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_tCtvmAm4M

IDIOMS AND PHRASES

 

 

 

Wildlife photographer has a narrow escape from polar bear attack

Child's close call in crosswalk highlights dangerous intersection in Montgomery County

 

 

 

 

Useful Prompts whe giving a presentation

1. 
let me start (let us start ) by focusing on the narrative/the mise en scene/ the setting...

as you can see...

you may have noticed  that ...

I (we) 'd like to draw your attention to...

At this point, I'd like to analyse ...

Let me point out (that)

what is most strking/unusual/ strange... about... is...

 2.
 To go further, we are going to

 in the sceond part of this presentation , we are going to...

- re-enact part of a dialogue between...( it's been totally rewritten / it's  fairly close to the original) 

-recreate the voice over of the followning segment .( it's been totally rewritten / it's  fairly close to the original)

- show you the film poster that we have made up. 

3. 
Now, we'd like to ask you a few questions/ give you a quiz

let's see what you remember:..  

we have prepared a list of 5 questions for you... 

Useful tips when analysing a trailer

MISE EN SCÈNE

This term is used in film to describe what is in the frame and why. There are several areas to consider when talking about mise en scène:

• Setting and props
• Costume and make-up
• Body language and facial expression
• Lighting and colour

Each of these factors combines to give the shot a certain 'look' or 'feel'. What is put in or left out of a shot can make a big difference to the signals we receive about what sort of film it is and how we are supposed to feel at this point. For instance, a simple shot of a tree can be made to look threatening by adding a vulture and a storm and shooting it in darkness. The same tree can be given a very different look by having children playing beneath its sunlit branches.

LIGHTING

Lighting quickly creates an atmosphere on screen. If it is dark and shadowy we might be made to feel uneasy, as in a thriller; if the lighting is bright we feel happy and confident. The filmmaker can use lighting to draw our attention to a person/object or equally, to hide them.

SOUND

There are three elements to a film soundtrack:

Dialogue – this can be used to give us clues as to character and what might happen next.

Music – this creates atmosphere, affecting us on a very emotional level.

Sound effects (SFX) – again, very effective at creating atmosphere. These sometimes do not fit with the image that we are seeing, thus creating a disorientating effect.

TALKING ABOUT TRAILERS

ORAL PRESENTATION

Oral presentation – Pair Work  : A TRAILER

Introduction :

Let’s start by focusing on the purpose of a trailer

Let’s start by pointing out the main features of a trailer

So we’ve been working on the trailer of ….. (a film directed by.., released in…)

PART 1 :  Be informative

Show the entire trailer	Show the trailer in segments / step by step analysis
Describe and analyze it Worksheets: Trailer structure – analyzing a trailer	Describe and analyze them Worksheets: Trailer structure – analyzing a trailer
Select 2 ou 3 shots/ freeze frames (arrêt sur image) and justify your choice (atmosphere-setting-relationships-symbols…) Worksheet: types of shot	Select 2 ou 3 shots/ freeze frames (arrêt sur image) and justify your choice (atmosphere-setting-relationships-symbols…) Worksheet: types of shot

                                                                           CONCLUSION

PART 2:  Be Creative – choose one of the following

-          Create your own voiceover script that matches the visuals (your partner may act as the teleprompter)

-          Re-enact  or re-write some of the dialogues that match the visuals

-          Create your own film poster including extracts from ‘rave reviews’ and awards (rave reviews = critiques élogieuses)

PART 3: Be interactive

-          Prepare a quiz for the class: 4 or 5 questions about your presentations (the plot, the characters,…..)

Analysing a trailer

 

Definitions

Credits and intertitles: these are words on screen that give information to the audience

Dialogue: any conversations between characte

 Genre: a type or category of film e.g. horror, romantic comedy etc

 Music: the choice of music can have a huge impact on the ‘mood’ of a fil

 Narrative: the ‘story’ or plot structure of a film or trailer

Pace: how quickly or slowly the shots within the trailer play

Shot types/camera angles: for example, close-up, medium shot or long shot

Special effects: includes computer-generated graphics, stunts and explosions

Target audience: the group of people a film or other product is aimed at

Unique Selling Point: what makes a particular film unique and ‘sellable’

Voiceover: a voice recorded over the top of the trailer to give information to the audience

Analysing a Trailer

Film trailers are a form of advertising. Trailers are structured to include the best bits of a film to encourage as many people as possible to see the film at the cinema. Complete the following table for one film trailer. Include as much detail as possible.

Write the name of the trailer you are analysing here:                                               

FEATURE	COMMENTS
Genre
Narrative
Unique Selling Point
Target audience
Music
Shot types/camera angles
Pace
Dialogue
Voiceover
Special effects
Credits and intertitles