April | 2018 | Michael Firus

Assessment 3

Reflection 1: http://www.mediafactory.org.au/michael-firus/2018/04/26/class-reflection/ Reflection 2: http://www.mediafactory.org.au/michael-firus/2018/04/26/development-in-understanding/ Cinematographer profile: http://www.mediafactory.org.au/michael-firus/2018/04/26/cinematographer-ellen-kuras/ Presentation summary: http://www.mediafactory.org.au/michael-firus/2018/04/26/presentation/

Presentation

The presentation was indeed successful in getting across our idea. Not only this but it also solidified our own thoughts on the upcoming project. Below is a mood board we created: Here is one of the screenplays we will shoot: There were a number of presentations that took place. All were of a similar…

Cinematographer: Ellen Kuras

The American Society of Cinematographers is an invitation admittance organization. Formed in 1919, it comprises the community of cinematographers that most often work on the commercially successful films of the Hollywood school. Having such a broad description may seem irreconcilable with the fact that only 4% of members a women. It is with this rather…

Development in understanding

My appreciation for film lighting has developed steadily over the course of this semester. At its commencement, my understanding of film lighting constituted little more than its practical need in only some circumstances using artificial light. Over the course of the subsequent weeks, this understanding has evolved outward and indeed constructively bolstered my media making…

Class Reflection

For me, one of the most beneficial aspects of this studio has been the practical activities undertaken during classes. This has been something that has been missing from many of my prior studios, so it was a significant and welcome inclusion in the curriculum. A notable such class took place on the 8th of April…