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Film Studies A Focused On Critical Appreciation Of Film And Cinema

Film Studies is an academic discipline focused on the critical appreciation of cinema as an art form as well as its role in, and impact on, culture and society. Some cinema theorists argue that its primary purpose is to understand how best to look at films and understand their meaning. The discipline forms part of the larger subject areas of media studies and cultural studies. The discipline is relatively new, its origins as a systematic body of thought dating back to the latter half of the twentieth century.

The discipline is a relatively new one dating back to the second half of the twentieth century. The growth of cinema studies as a discipline following the end of World War II has spawned a number of academic peer-reviewed journals. Examples include the influential British journal Screen, Cinema Journal and the Journal of Film and Video.

Graduates of cinema studies generally pursue a career in non-technical fields such as film criticism, journalism and media analysis. They also select the subject as a non-major component of programs of study focused on the technical aspects of filmmaking.

Given the dominance of Hollywood movie commercialism in shaping popular culture, the strong influence of European and other countries on movie production and theory may surprise many people. For example, the Moscow Film School established in 1919 was the first school focused on cinema anywhere in the world.

Similarly, the first serious cinema theorist is widely acknowledged to be Frenchman Andre Bazin (1918-1958). He started writing on the subject in 1943, during the World War II, and was a co-founder of the prominent magazine Cahiers du cinema in 1951 (together with Jacques Doniol-Valcroze and Joseph-Marie Lo Duca). His writings remain a major force in cinema theory and criticism today.

Perhaps the most controversial of all of the views of Bazin on cinema was his support for appreciative criticism alone. He believed that only critics that liked a movie had a legitimate basis to review and assess it. Clearly this is a restrictive stance. It is also an extreme view all the more so since Bazin was himself a prominent critic.

Bazin also favored films that presented an objective reality rather than indulging in blatant fake manipulations of reality. He supported documentaries and films crafted on the lines of Italian neorealism. From a technical viewpoint, he encouraged directors to render themselves invisible in their films; he supported advocated deep focus shots and wide shots; he discouraged adding meaning through montage favoring instead continuity via mise en scene.

Not all Bazin views are supported by contemporary film studies scholars. He is nonetheless celebrated as an original thinker of his time. Francois Truffaut dedicated his The 400 Blows to Bazin who, coincidentally, died only one day after shooting for the movie started.

Tarintino had to start somewhere. Film school can open the door to a lucrative and enjoyable career. The industry requires hard work and long hours so get started at a Canadian Art Institute. If film does not interest you then try taking web design courses or photography courses.

Adrianna Noton 21 January 2011 Movies , , , , , , , , , , No Comments

Eight Types Of Audio Engineering

Audio engineering is only a part of the science of sound that deals with recording and remaking sound through mechanic and electronics. A person who wants to get into this field much be proficient with different types of recording equipment and will often simply choose one aspect of the process to master. There are 8 basic branches that an engineer can choose from.

A studio engineer is someone who works in a studio with a producer or one that works in a studio alone as a producing sound engineer. They are responsible for making the different tracts sound the best that it is able to. They analyze the technical and musical aspects of the present sounds and adjust their equipment and performance of the artist so that it sounds the best that it possible can.

Mixing boards are used by recording engineers to manage different tracks from radio, television, and music. Sound effects can be installed in to select pieces and the tempo may also be adjusted to fit the needs of the consumer. They will work closely with the consumer to ensure that they get what they want from the track.

Different tracks can be mixed together by a mixing engineer. They can take tracks that contain different sounds and splice them together to create new sounds and tracks. They must be able to combine them in creative ways that would appeal to any audience that might hear them.

Games need sound engineers, too. These people work exclusively on games to enhance the enjoyment and realistic appearance and sound of the games as they are being played. They may be required to add the sounds of sword fights, impacts noise, and to manage all the sounds so that they are not overwhelming to the player.

A live sound engineer is responsible for making the sounds produced at a live performance or event sound their best. They may be responsible for setting up speakers in the best places, using a mixing board, and managing any sounds or noises that is required. They commonly work with bands and any other individuals who often give live performances.

Fold back engineers also work at live events. They monitor and enhance what the audience hears. They are supposed to make sure that audience hears all the important things while trying to cut back on other sounds.

PA systems can be difficult to set up and manage. System engineers specialize in doing this. They must design the systems so that they can be used efficiently for the purpose that they are most needed. They will be responsible for making sure that the systems enhance and mute any sounds that are picked up by them.

Films and television shows often have an audio post engineer on staff. These people are responsible for managing all the sounds that come with this type of media. They must be able to correctly balance and enhance the tracks so that the effects are not too overwhelming but are believable to the audience.

Anyone who has a degree in audio engineering has several choices on what they want to do with that degree. These are just a few of the more common careers that the could enter. The person should carefully consider there interests and abilities to determine which field would be best for them.

Ready to channel your inner creativity? Enroll in a film school for film studies or one of the many fine art schools in Canada. The career you dreamed of may be just around the corner.

Adrianna Noton 16 January 2011 Movies , , , , , , , , , No Comments

How To Make Digital Art With The Computer

There are many different career paths an artistic type could choose. People who grew up doodling on pieces of paper could not use a computer to draw what their imagination thought up back then. Today, there are careers in television and film for engineers and audio engineering for the artistic type. How to make digital art with a computer is taught at several college and university campuses in addition to online courses.

Many younger people are using computers at art schools and colleges because it has been a common place item for many years. Graphic designers and web designers are typically artistic and creative people. This is not to say that others, less talented in the art field could not learn their way around a computer generated style of working with art and photos. Animation and especially 3d animation is a hot property right now and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon, so this would be a good field to learn for a young person or an older person who might have lost their job and wants to make a new, fresh start.

Sound engineering is becoming a popular career choice for many artistic types. This type of computer generated music, sound and pictures could also be made by an artist and their computer software program. Radio, television or commercials all need sound in order to sell or have people take notice of what’s on the screen and the sound make the pictures seem to ‘pop’ with life. People who know about music, who can compose or write it or even know how to sing it or what sounds good could learn the computer programs that are needed to introduce the music to the pictures and create something wonderful.

Photography is another art medium that many people are dabbling in. They enjoy capturing a beautiful scene from nature, animals or children and then downloading the photo onto the computer. Once the photograph is on the computer, an individual could manipulate it using colors, stretching techniques or various software programs which allow the photo to be manipulated into a different kind of work of art.

The great impressionist painter of the 60’s comes to mind when people think of using a computer to manipulate paintings and prints. Andy Worhal had a recognizable portrait of Marilyn Monroe that showed four of the same picture or print in different colors. This is typical of something that might be done on a computer. The computer programs will stretch, bend and otherwise make a picture different from the original.

Just about any photo or picture, even a child’s drawing, could be scanned into a computer and made into a manipulated print that will become a work of art. The computer programs can change the pixels within the photo or picture, which means instead of having a regular group of tiny dots, ones the eye can not see, which forms the photo, they would be a different shape. This would give the photo or picture different dimensions and colors.

Many people like to experiment with the computer and different prints or photographs because they don’t get messy like with acrylic paints, colored pencils or oils. The computer is also more forgiving then a canvas style piece of artwork. If someone makes a mistake or does something on the computer monitor they are not happy with, they can go over it or erase it without a big production.

Learning how to make digital art for a profitable career such as for the movies, television or commercials, or even as a hobby could be a fun and rewarding venture for many individuals. There are several financial aide packages available through various avenues for both the traditional photography schools in Canada of art and the online photography school. In addition, some of these schools may offer to find jobs for graduates.

Fancy yourself as the next Walt Disney. Take time to enrol a graphic design school, and enrol in some animation courses in a recognized art college or art institute.

Adriana Noton 22 August 2010 Movies , , , , , , , , , , , No Comments

A Guide To A Career Working In Movies

As a kid you go to the theater and watch the big screen and some people will aspire to be the guy that made that movie. It takes a lot of work and a lot of talented people to put together a film. A guide to a career working in movies will give you an idea of the different areas you can pursue.

Computer technology has grown by leaps and bounds the last 20 years and an artist can express themselves in 3D through animation and visual effects in film. Art schools in canada have programs that are focused on this type of art. First you need the talent but after that you could use a program like Photoshop to add effects to your art that cannot be done on paper.

If you have ever been to an action film the sound is what keeps you riveted. Sometimes it’s more exciting than the storyline and certainly just as memorable or sometimes more so. Commonly referred to as Audio Engineering this field uses electronic equipment for sound editing, recording and mixing. It plays an important role in a movie and in music productions. Pacific Audio Visual Institute located in Vancouver, BC, Canada offers a degree in Audio Engineering with instructors currently active in the field.

Studying film to become a director can be a rewarding field to get into. Attending a good film school is important to get the guidance of what to look for in a great story. Choose a category that appeals to you and study the directors that have made classic films. Companies such as Industrial Light and Magic are known for their expertise in special effects.

A degree in photography can get you into the movies. The Sheridan Institute offers an Applied Photography degree that will give you training in aesthetic and conceptual aspects. State of the art photography equipment is used along with digital studios and labs for commercial photography. This school has a great reputation among the professional community.

Animated movies involve not only creative ability but animation college. The process of creating an animated film is a lengthy one. Animation can be either cell or CG style. Cell involves hand drawing and CG is entirely done on computers. The movie Wall-E was done using 3D animation on CG computers. It takes an enormous amount of people to create such a film.

A form of visual communication is graphic design. Graphic designers work on computers, use photographs, paint or draw their work. Graphic designers are the people who create logos for companies and create brands that you remember. A degree in this field could catapult you into many different exciting careers.

Choosing the right university for your field of choice requires a bit of research. There are a variety of great schools to choose from in Canada, check out their staff and ask about where their graduates have landed work. Careers in the movies can be an exciting field to be in.

Tarintino had to start somewhere. Film studies can open the door to a lucrative and enjoyable career. The industry requires hard work and long hours so get started with some photography courses.

A Noton 11 August 2010 Movies , , , , , , , No Comments

Learn Tips To Unleash Your Creative Spirit

We all have some creativity within us. It is just a matter of finding what you like, what you are good at and to be prepared with tips to unleash your creative spirit. You can have fun and learn while trying to find your artistic niche. Who knows, maybe you have an image in mind that you would like to capture in paint, a story that would be great on film, ideas for designs that would be great in print, maybe you have knack for animation or perhaps you like to tinker with sound. Before you invest money into any artistic venture, you should do some research to make sure that you are truly interested. If you feel confident to try it on your own, you should start small or you could take a class and learn from a pro.

Art: Canadian artists have countless cultural themes to draw ideas from. Artwork in Canada ranges from native art to animals and human portraits to scenery. Visiting art galleries and art supply stores will give you many ideas that you could use for your own art. Talk to artists and collect information from art school teachers and students. Learn as much as you can about the various types of art that you can do and try the ones that hold an interest for you. You are bound to find something that you enjoy.

Sound engineer: Those who don’t have the talent to be a musician but are interested in a career in the music field may want to consider the job of sound engineer. Sound engineers are an integral part of a band, they make sure that the instruments and vocals are balanced and sound good together whenever the band plays to a live audience. There are many live musical performances and concerts throughout the year in Canada and during the summers there are many outdoor live concerts. This is the type of environment where a good sound engineer would shine.

Film: There are so many artistic things that you could do within the filming, from acting to makeup artist to computer experts that put all the pieces together – it is all an art and takes talent. The film industry has started to realize the benefit of filming in Canada and as a result, there are more and more opportunities for Canadians to use their talents in those fields.

Photography Courses: Canada is perfect for photography enthusiasts with its vast expanses of land and scenery, the wildlife, the country-side with the right mix of urban life. Photographers don’t have to go far to find an ideal picture.

Animation: Would you like to get into some manner of animation? Creating animation involves putting together images in sequence and displaying them rapidly to create the illusion of movement. Animation is most commonly created for motion pictures or for videos.

Graphic design school is the process of taking an idea and presenting it in an artistic manner. The most common form of display is done in print, for websites and online advertising, for signs, brochures, product packaging and advertising. It takes talent to put together something that is aesthetically pleasing.

These are just a few artistic possibilities that are open to anyone to explore. Many creative tasks can be done on a full-time basis or a part-time basis. If you find that you are talented in your artistic selection and thoroughly enjoy it, it may be a good occupation for you to pursue. Or you may simply choose to keep it as your hobby as so many other Canadians do. The key to unleashing your creative spirit is to be to give it a try.

Tarintino had to start somewhere. Film studies can open the door to a lucrative and enjoyable career. The industry requires hard work and long hours so get started at a Canadian Art College.

Adriana Noton 18 July 2010 Movies , , , , , , , No Comments

Guide To A Career Working In Movies, The Path

As a kid you go to the theater and watch the big screen and some people will aspire to be the guy that made that movie. It takes a lot of work and a lot of talented people to put together a film. A guide to a career working in movies will give you an idea of the different areas you can pursue.

The expression of creativity is a person’s personal feelings and thoughts. An artist has an endless number of ways you can express yourself. Both visually and aurally you can do express yourself through performance art, dancing, singing, writing, painting or drawing. If you are motivated to be an artist for a filmmaker you need to pursue the right education. The Digital Art Institute of Kelowna, BC, Canada offers an array of courses for the serious artist.

If you have ever been to an action film the sound is what keeps you riveted. Sometimes it’s more exciting than the storyline and certainly just as memorable or sometimes more so. Commonly referred to as Audio Engineering this field uses electronic equipment for sound editing, recording and mixing. It plays an important role in a movie and in music productions. Digital Art School located in Kelowna, BC, Canada offers a degree in Audio Engineering with instructors currently active in the field.

In order to direct a movie you have to study movies that have already been made, classics from the past. This will teach you the style of different genres. Finding a good film school will help you achieve your goal. Studying such directors as Alfred Hitchcock and Jane Campion will help you understand what they did to make their films classics, to see through their lens. Digital Art School in Kelowna, BC, Canada offers Film & Digital Arts degrees and each student is treated as an individual.

Digital photography has grown to a large field from the consumer to the professional film industry. The digital medium allows one to create images that previously were only imagined. The Vancouver Institute of Media Arts in a cutting edge institution that will give you the skills you need to enter this exciting field. This form of photography is evolving all the time.

Animated movies involve not only creative ability but technical expertise. The process of creating an animated film is a lengthy one. Animation can be either cell or CG style. Cell involves hand drawing and CG is entirely done on computers. The movie Wall-E was done using 3D animation on CG computers. It takes 3d animation training, and an enormous amount of people to create such a film.

A form of visual communication is graphic design. Graphic designers work on computers, use photographs, paint or draw their work. Graphic designers are the people who create logos for companies and create brands that you remember. A degree in this field could catapult you into many different exciting careers.

A degree from a good art school can get you a position with a major film company. You can realize your passion and get paid for it at the same time, what could be better than that.

Tarintino had to start somewhere. Film studies can open the door to a lucrative and enjoyable career. The industry requires hard work and long hours so get started at a Canadian Art College.

Adriana Noton 15 July 2010 Movies , , , , , , , No Comments