LESSON 4 - FLIPPED LESSON RESOURCE
Film
Film, digital media, and blockbuster films are a form of visual literature. Story-telling through visuals, sounds, and movement We must understand how to create our own short films through understanding what goes into a short horror film.
The Film Process.
Film Analysis
When creating short films we must first understand how to analyse and respond to them.
With the video below, we ask that you watch the video while considering one question at a time.
1
What sounds are used? Is there music?
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Who is the main character? How do we know this?
2
How do you feel watching this short film?
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How is the short film shot? what angles and camera shots can you identify?
3
What lighting and colours are used?
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What did you feel was the climax of the film? Where do you feel the tension of the film the most?
Examples of short horror films:
TRIGGER WARNING -
Please be warned that these short films can be scary and are rated as PG-13 but can touch on some dark topics, please be careful when watching and Miss Harding and Miss Kassos are only an email or a website message away!
Class Rules: A film by Phil Stainsby
Two troublesome students break the rules of their class, getting them on the wrong side of a dangerous classmate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKWcDf6UcSU
Odd Girl: A film by ALTER
Set in a small suburban town, high school student Dylan becomes worried when his popular best friend starts getting followed incessantly by the odd girl out. Her admiration seems harmless and innocent to his friend, but Dylan isn’t so sure…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVSXA2t3F0U
Lights Out, Who's there? A film made by David Sandberg
The image is purposefully very dark in places so watch in fullscreen for best effect. And crank the sound up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQhNGEu2KA
Do Not Call: A film by Alex Magaña & Jed Brian
During a thunderstorm, two friends call the Murder Nanny...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rBTW3293A0
The Ballerina: A film by Social House Films
Pure psychological horror! No jump scares or anything, just a liminal-space, unsettling motions, and a very good score! Focusing on the raw movements and the nearly animalistic noises made when we’re in pain makes it much scarier
