Cinematography and Lighting in "Attack the Block
Key Sequences
Opening Sequence:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLVesoen4g
Police Van Sequence:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smvg7nOOHwU
For more sequences see the knowledge organisers on the final
For more sequences see the knowledge organisers on the final
pages of the revision PowerPoint or at the end of this PowerPoint
pages of the revision PowerPoint or at the end of this PowerPoint
‘Attack the Block’ + General essay tips
‘Attack the Block’ + General essay tips
Terminology (SST)
–
GREEN
(e.g. Rebellious Outsider, Brutalist
architecture etc.)
Key Elements/Technical Terminology
–
YELLOW
(e.g. Close-
up, quick cut, yellow hue etc.)
Context
–
BLUE
(e.g. broken Britain, student riots.)
Analysis
–
PINK
(e.g. The hoodies and a dark costume could
connote the idea of danger and anger, supporting the notion
of him as a
rebellious outsider
etc.)
‘Attack the Block’
Terminology (SST)
-
Brutalist Architecture (sharp corners, straight edges – limited
view and also links to a space craft)
-
Amblin lighting (key example: alien in shed at start – smoke,
yellow hues)
-
Urban realism
-
Gritty (gritty mood)
-
Moody (moody atmosphere)
-
Hoodie Horror (Genre)
-
Mexican Stand-off (opening sequence where Sam faces the
boys) – like a Western film
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Practical special FX (using models of the monsters NOT CGI)
-
-Verisimilitude (the appearance of being real)
‘Attack the Block’
Key Elements
Cinematography
Establishing shot
Pan
Tilt
Close-up
Mid-shot
Long-shot
High-angle shot
Low-angle shot
Medium-close up
Tracking shot
Over the shoulder shot
POV
Wide shot
Filters
Lighting
High-key lighting
Low-key lighting
Hue
Neons
Mise-en-scene
Colour palette
Vibrant
Saturated
Desaturated
Sound
Fireworks – diagetic ‘masking’ of aliens crash
landing
Synthesizer keys – homage to the classic
horror/sci-fi film scores of John Carpenter. Single
strings and tones links to ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade
Runner’
Editing
Quick-cuts (during Sam’s mugging highlights the
speed of the attack)
‘Attack the Block’
Context
Broken Britain
Knife Crime
Gang culture in the inner-city
South London
Inner-city council estates
Police portrayed in a negative light
British cinema – same production team as Shaun of the Dead
Links to Sci-Fi genre and classic 1980s Sci-Fi/Horror
Q1.
Explore how cinematography and lighting help to create
the film’s 'look'.
Refer to at least
one
sequence in your answer.
In your answer, you should refer to:
camera shots and movement
framing including lighting
relevant aspects of
mise-en-scène.
15 Marks
Q2. Explore how the aesthetics or the visual style of the film helps to
establish its genre. Refer to at least
one
key sequence in your
response.
• genre conventions
• camera and lighting
• the mood of the film and its mise-en-scène.
15 marks
Q3. Explore how the mood or style of your chosen
film makes the audience feel. Refer to at least
one
key sequence from your response.
In your answer, you may refer to:
• the visual look of the film
• relevant aspects of camera, editing, mise-en-
scène
• effects created by lighting and colour.
15 marks
Discover how cinematography and lighting play a crucial role in shaping the visual aesthetics of the film "Attack the Block." Dive into key sequences and technical terminology to understand how these elements contribute to the overall look and feel of the movie. Explore the use of various camera shots, lighting techniques, and sound design to enhance the viewer's experience.
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Attack the Block + General essay tips Key Sequences Opening Sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLVesoen4g Police Van Sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smvg7nOOHwU End Sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZMbY6SEK64&fe ature=youtu.be For more sequences see the knowledge organisers on the final pages of the revision PowerPoint or at the end of this PowerPoint
Attack the Block + General essay tips Terminology (SST) GREEN (e.g. Rebellious Outsider, Brutalist architecture etc.) Key Elements/Technical Terminology YELLOW (e.g. Close- up, quick cut, yellow hue etc.) Context BLUE (e.g. broken Britain, student riots.) Analysis PINK (e.g. The hoodies and a dark costume could connote the idea of danger and anger, supporting the notion of him as a rebellious outsider etc.)
Attack the Block Terminology (SST) - Brutalist Architecture (sharp corners, straight edges limited view and also links to a space craft) - Amblin lighting (key example: alien in shed at start smoke, yellow hues) - Urban realism - Gritty (gritty mood) - Moody (moody atmosphere) - Hoodie Horror (Genre) - Mexican Stand-off (opening sequence where Sam faces the boys) like a Western film - Practical special FX (using models of the monsters NOT CGI) - -Verisimilitude (the appearance of being real)
Attack the Block Key Elements Cinematography Establishing shot Pan Tilt Close-up Mid-shot Long-shot High-angle shot Low-angle shot Medium-close up Tracking shot Over the shoulder shot POV Wide shot Filters Mise-en-scene Colour palette Vibrant Saturated Desaturated Sound Fireworks diagetic masking of aliens crash landing Synthesizer keys homage to the classic horror/sci-fi film scores of John Carpenter. Single strings and tones links to Alien and Blade Runner Editing Quick-cuts (during Sam s mugging highlights the speed of the attack) Lighting High-key lighting Low-key lighting Hue Neons
Attack the Block Context Broken Britain Knife Crime Gang culture in the inner-city South London Inner-city council estates Police portrayed in a negative light British cinema same production team as Shaun of the Dead Links to Sci-Fi genre and classic 1980s Sci-Fi/Horror
Q1. Explore how cinematography and lighting help to create the film s 'look'. Refer to at least one sequence in your answer. In your answer, you should refer to: camera shots and movement framing including lighting relevant aspects of mise-en-sc ne. 15 Marks
Q2. Explore how the aesthetics or the visual style of the film helps to establish its genre. Refer to at least one key sequence in your response. genre conventions camera and lighting the mood of the film and its mise-en-sc ne. 15 marks
Q3. Explore how the mood or style of your chosen film makes the audience feel. Refer to at least one key sequence from your response. In your answer, you may refer to: the visual look of the film relevant aspects of camera, editing, mise-en- sc ne effects created by lighting and colour. 15 marks
