Chapter 9 blog

 This chapter discusses shooting coverages and defines many specific shots and techniques such as various close ups, the 180 degree rule, single shot types and many others. Developing shots in the filmmaking process is always a learning experience and deciding on what kind of shot works best for a particular scene helps bring out the creative side of the cameraman or director's psyche. 

"To get creative film and camera shots, use in-camera tricks like shooting through objects (windows, flames, legs), experimenting with unique angles (low, high, overhead, Dutch tilt), playing with light (silhouettes, reflections, colored gels), creating movement (gimbal, fan, car mounts), and utilizing post-production techniques like masking for clones or removing objects. Vary your coverage from wide to tight, focus on foreground/background interaction, and use practical effects to add depth and cinematic flair."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Fzkvoi9w0&t=27s

Chapter 6 blog

 Chapter 6 discusses lighting and its functions in the filmmaking process. Lighting can be one of the most critical tools a cinematographer and filmmaker could use to bring out the best mood a film is trying to convey. It can make a romance film look more soothing and welcoming to viewers while lighting in a horror film can give off a sinister and foreboding atmosphere which causes the audience to feel tense, on edge and possibly scared.

"Good lighting in film is crucial because it sets mood, directs audience focus, defines characters, creates depth, and establishes time/place, transforming flat images into compelling visuals that convey emotion and support the narrative, making it a fundamental storytelling tool beyond mere visibility,. It helps bridge the gap between what the human eye sees and what cameras capture, ensuring visual quality and professionalism".

https://www.dandolighting.com/blogs/battery-blog/the-importance-of-lighting-in-film-production#:~:text=We%20rely%20on%20lighting%20not,filmmakers%20need%20for%20their%20craft. 

Chapter 2 Blog Post

Chapter 2 discusses basic story structure in multiple facets. Mainly explaining the 6 act story structure, how to create a strong opening act, explaining aspects of a story such as the protagonist, antagonist, etc, and many others. I personally feel writing a strong opening can really enhance how the audience will respond and react to the characters and world in various ways.

"A strong opening is crucial for a story or film because it immediately hooks the audience, establishes the tone and world, introduces characters, and sets up the central conflict. It creates a vital first impression, making an immediate promise to the viewer about the type of experience they are about to have and leaving them eager to see what happens next."

https://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-opening-scene-of-a-movie-so-important#:~:text=Opening%20scenes%20are%20important%20because%20they:%20*,seeing%20the%20news%20at%20a%20coffee%20shop.