Thursday, September 30, 2010

Silent Film Review

Metropolis, Film techniques used Chiaroscuro effect, and futuristic theme.


The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari directed by Robert Wiene. Film techniques are iris, and close ups.

Trip to the moon- Never watched it, was not here.

The General by Buster Keaton. Film techniques used: Tracking shots, and excessive stunts.

Modern Times by Charlie Chaplin. Film techniques used are fast motion, and little iris.

Presentation Critique

Matt and Oswaldo Group.

Organization: 3
Creativity: 3
Entertainment: 3

Niko and Lamar Group

Organization:2
Creativity:3
Entertainment:3
Xuan, Lonan, Gilbert Group

Organization: 2
Creativity: 3
Entertainment:3

Sergio, Jazmin, Tony Group

Organization:3
Creativity:3
Entertainment:3


Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Buster Keaton V.S. Charlie Chaplin.... FIGHT!!

Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton are both comedians, but they are different in many ways. Unlike Keaton he does not use as much stunts, also Chaplin usually gets in trouble accidentally, but Keaton usually finds it on purpose.