Discussion 1
In this discussion
• Identify a film and classify it according to its genre (or sub-genre). Include a link(s) to a trailer or scene(s) from the film. You may choose to continue with a film you have already discussed.
• Discuss the conventions that are typical in films of that genre (or sub-genre).
• Explain how this specific film meets the expectations of its genre.
Include the name or partial name of the film you identified in the "Subject" line of your discussion. Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
The film I would like to continue talking about is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Discussion 2
Using specific examples from your chosen film, write a post in which you
• Identify the type of lighting used in the film (traditional three-point, high-key, or low-key) and assess the impact of the lighting used to establish the theme.
o What are the benefits of the style of lighting used?
o How did this technique contribute to the theme?
o How was the lighting technique suited to the genre of the film? For example, documentary films tend to rely on natural light as a way of creating an overall tone of authenticity.
• Compare how the scene would play if different choices had been made.
The film I would like to continue using is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.