WRITING A REVIEW

There must be a clear distinction between Objectivity and Subjectivity when describing the film. Your Synopsis and initial description of scene/costume design must remain Objective, then the review can become subjective as you discuss the acting and the overall effect of the play. The order of your review is up to you, but here is one that works:

- Hype/Previous exposure to film – trailer, interviews, etc.
- Synopsis (objective) - include Cast/Characters
- Art Direction: Sets and Costumes (objective)
- Cinematography (objective)
- Acting (subjective)
- Script/dialogue (subjective)
- Style: this is the subjective description of how ALL design elements work together.
- Overall Themes/Questions, other impressions

TERMS
Composition: The arrangement of objects in the frame of the picture.
Cinematographer: Director of Photography, operates camera, concerned w/ Composition, Color, Light, Movement.
Dolly: Platform on wheels that allows the camera to freely roll around.
Tracking Shot: Platform on a track that allows the camera to roll smoothly.
Crane: Camera on a crane, allows for dramatic changes in height, steep angles, etc.
Editing: The process of merging shots together, or cutting away the unnecessary photography. Editing determines the pace of the film, length of shots, resulting in suspense, comic timing, etc.
Score: Original music that serves as underscoring, theme.
Soundtrack: Pre-existing music that is used in many ways throughout a film.
Tilt: Vertical camera movement on a pivot. up/down.
Pan: Horizontal camera movement on a pivot. left/right.

Review #1 is due Thursday, April 1