Running Up the "Gostra" or Greased Pole; Dynamic Symmetry and the Rule of Thirds

Link to Boston.com Big Picture

Here's the link you need for this week's assignment.

www.boston.com/bigpicture/

Reacting to "The Tree of Life"

What was your reaction to viewing “The Tree of Life”? Explain why you have the reaction and, using Roger Ebert’s review as a guide, comment on something he has said in your reaction.

Please bring your copy to class, word processed.

Reacting to Hitchcock's "Vertigo"

What was your reaction to viewing “Vertigo”? Explain why you have the reaction and, using Roger Ebert’s review as a guide, comment on something he has said in your reaction.

Please bring your comment on paper to class next week.

Video Effects and Sounds Downloads (for next seven days)

Since we have a subscription to Videomaker, we can download up to 20 effects a day for next seven days.

Here's the link

You might also like to see The Art of the Title to view great title sequences for inspiration. Note that Saul Bass did the titles for "Vertigo."

A Comment on "Aguirre, Wrath of God"

What was your reaction to viewing “Aguirre, Wrath of God”? Explain why you have the reaction and, using Roger Ebert’s review as a guide, comment on something he has said in your reaction.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your comment on paper and, ideally, on your flash drive since our Internet access is down due to vandalism at the portables over the weekend.

A Comment on "Tokyo Story"

What was your reaction to viewing “Tokyo Story”? Explain why you have the reaction and, using Roger Ebert’s review as a guide, comment on something he has said in your reaction.