FINAL PROJECT: Abstract and Reader's Reponse > Better Filmmaking and the Science Behind the Screen
S, you have practitioner expertise that I am in awe of.
To address this comment, what if you use a subheading like: More on the Theory
You could call the sections that are directions/technique focused: Craft Guidance
Would that help this reader?
December 12, 2019 |
Marybeth Shea
Marybeth Shea
Abstract:
The purpose of my guide is to bridge the gap between novice filmmaking and professional cinematography. Hidden in Hollywood is the understated complexity of filmmaking and I hope to reveal its key features. I target my guide towards helping the beginner. For this person, my goal is to demonstrate how their video tools can be optimized to achieve better quality. As a result, they should feel more confident translating conceptual scenes into real shots. I structure my approach into three main sections as they will have the most significance improving the video. The first considers each frame individually. I answer what can be changed about the appearance of each frame to engage the audience. With this foundation, I can move into the next section that covers the motion of the collective frames. This is thinking about how the frames joined together can completely alter the viewer’s perspective and emotions. Thirdly, I address the sound. Poor sound quality can disengage an audience in seconds. The entirety of my guide is justified by the junction of my years of experience in filmmaking and the collective perspective of professionals in the film industry. In addition to the recommendations, I see the value in the science behind why they work. I argue that knowing the underlying physics and computer science of the film tools will encourage the reader to use them effectively and improve upon them. Therefore, I apply scientific justification from film experts and businesses that produce the actual products.
Reader’s Profile:
I imagine a reader who does not consider the scientific reasoning to be valuable. They want a quick fix to their techniques from the guide and would rather not read through the rest.
Reader Response:
Well, I was trying to get my videos to look more cinematic and I found this to be full of good tips, but I had to read through a lot of the paper to find them. I think too much of the content is used on the scientific explanations. They could be interesting but I don’t really see why those parts are relevant. For example, the physics behind why the ISO setting works was interesting but why do I need to know that? All I have to do is follow the guide and I can get good results.