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Rabbit-Proof Fence in Context
Literary Contexts: Australian Texts
In the 20th century, discriminatory assimilation policies – made by the Australian government – had a devastating impact on First Nations people. This video explores the historical and social context of Phillip Noyce’s 2002 film...Show More
In the 20th century, discriminatory assimilation policies – made by the Australian government – had a devastating impact on First Nations people. This video explores the historical and social context of Phillip Noyce’s 2002 film “Rabbit-Proof Fence”. Show Less
The Drover's Wife in Context
Literary Contexts: Australian Texts
Life on the frontier was often harsh and violent but it was particularly demanding – and dangerous – for Settler women and First Nations people. This video explores the historical and social context of Leah Purcell’s 2021 film “The...Show More
Life on the frontier was often harsh and violent but it was particularly demanding – and dangerous – for Settler women and First Nations people. This video explores the historical and social context of Leah Purcell’s 2021 film “The Drover’s Wife”. Show Less
The Sapphires in Context
Literary Contexts: Australian Texts
The 1960s was a time of political and social change as First Nations people fought against discrimination for their civil rights. This video explores the historical and social context of Wayne Blair’s 2012 film “The Sapphires”.
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Flying through Film: Lucy Walker - Waste Land
Can art really change people’s lives? Join us as we follow Vik Muniz’s artistic adventure into Brazil’s biggest dumpsite—Jardim Gramacho. There he will engage the help of several ‘catadores’ (recyclable material pickers) to make big,...Show More
Can art really change people’s lives? Join us as we follow Vik Muniz’s artistic adventure into Brazil’s biggest dumpsite—Jardim Gramacho. There he will engage the help of several ‘catadores’ (recyclable material pickers) to make big, beautiful works of art to sell on the international market. It’s a bold plan! Will Muniz’s ‘Pictures of Garbage’ make enough money to enrich the lives of the catadores? Show Less
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Flying through Film: Lucy Walker - Waste Land
How did a British filmmaker fall in love with landfills? Waste Land is Lucy Walker’s love letter to Brazil’s most resourceful people—the catadores. Join us to find out what inspired her and how she linked up with Brazilian artist Vik Muniz...Show More
How did a British filmmaker fall in love with landfills? Waste Land is Lucy Walker’s love letter to Brazil’s most resourceful people—the catadores. Join us to find out what inspired her and how she linked up with Brazilian artist Vik Muniz to make the film happen! Remember—a strong understanding of context helps you enjoy the film AND write top-notch responses! Show Less
Summary: Part 3 (0:59:55–1:36:17)
Flying through Film: Lucy Walker - Waste Land
After the shocking crime at the headquarters for the Association of Pickers, the catadores’ spirits are lifted by their amazing progress in the studio. But the hour of truth is approaching: how much will the portraits sell for? Vik travels to...Show More
After the shocking crime at the headquarters for the Association of Pickers, the catadores’ spirits are lifted by their amazing progress in the studio. But the hour of truth is approaching: how much will the portraits sell for? Vik travels to London with one of the catadores to see what the art world is willing to pay. Will it make a difference in the lives of the catadores? And will the catadores return to the dumpsite now that they’ve experienced another reality? Show Less
Summary: Part 1 (0:00:00–0:31:33)
Flying through Film: Lucy Walker - Waste Land
Brazilian-born artist Vik Muniz has made it big in the US. Now he’s returning to Brazil for his next project: a portrait series using garbage. Watch as Vik enters Brazil’s biggest landfill and meets the people who work there: the catadores....Show More
Brazilian-born artist Vik Muniz has made it big in the US. Now he’s returning to Brazil for his next project: a portrait series using garbage. Watch as Vik enters Brazil’s biggest landfill and meets the people who work there: the catadores. Is this even safe? And will the catadores be open to working with Vik? Show Less
Summary: Part 2 (0:31:34–0:59:54)
Flying through Film: Lucy Walker - Waste Land
Vik and Fabio select their portrait candidates from among the catadores. Inspiration for the project starts to flow as the catadores embrace the process. When Vik gathers the catadores in his studio, the teamwork begins and a masterpiece takes...Show More
Vik and Fabio select their portrait candidates from among the catadores. Inspiration for the project starts to flow as the catadores embrace the process. When Vik gathers the catadores in his studio, the teamwork begins and a masterpiece takes shape. Sadly, disaster strikes at the headquarters for the Association of Pickers. Will they recover, or is Vik about to lose one of his stars?
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The 12 Principles of Animation
What is animation? This Miniclip explores how animators bring characters and objects to life. These 12 principles of animation were first introduced by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in 1981. Today, animators around the globe...Show More
What is animation? This Miniclip explores how animators bring characters and objects to life. These 12 principles of animation were first introduced by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in 1981. Today, animators around the globe follow the principles to bring realism and appeal to animations. Using visual examples, this video demonstrates the principles in action so students can apply them to their own work and explore the creative possibilities in this field. Show Less
Creative Process
In this Miniclip, students are introduced to practical strategies to help form an effective creative workflow for tackling a project of their own. Students will learn how to develop an idea through brainstorming, how to create an appropriate...Show More
In this Miniclip, students are introduced to practical strategies to help form an effective creative workflow for tackling a project of their own. Students will learn how to develop an idea through brainstorming, how to create an appropriate title and write a logline, as well as plan and draw a storyboard. From creating a short animation to shooting their own music video or film, students can apply these strategies to any project during the pre-production stage of development. Show Less
Sequences
In photography everything depends on that single image, however in film no single image stands on its own. In filmmaking everything we see on screen is a sequence, and understanding how we construct them is essential to filmmaking. In this...Show More
In photography everything depends on that single image, however in film no single image stands on its own. In filmmaking everything we see on screen is a sequence, and understanding how we construct them is essential to filmmaking. In this episode Philip explores how to plan out sequential stories. We discuss how the unique art and psychology of filmmaking can be seen, mastered and broken including the all-important 180-degree rule. Learn how editing starts before we even begin filming and follow Philip to see his process as he creates various sequences. Show Less
Movement
The biggest difference between photography and film is movement. It's not just how we move but why. In this lesson Philip explains the reasoning behind movement in filmmaking. We will look at the different styles of movement, from basic handheld...Show More
The biggest difference between photography and film is movement. It's not just how we move but why. In this lesson Philip explains the reasoning behind movement in filmmaking. We will look at the different styles of movement, from basic handheld to gimbals, as well as movement within the frame. We'll then look at how lens choice mixed with angle and composition affects what we see on camera and our sense of movement. We will also look at different framing choices and how the 180-degree rule informs the entering and leaving of the frame. Finally we will follow Philip as he plans to block out a large one-shot moving sequence. Show Less
Working with Light
In this episode Philip explores light and the different approach you require for filmmaking. We'll look at filming exteriors, how we're affected by factors like the time of day or year, the weather, the location, and how the movement of that...Show More
In this episode Philip explores light and the different approach you require for filmmaking. We'll look at filming exteriors, how we're affected by factors like the time of day or year, the weather, the location, and how the movement of that great keylight in the sky, the sun, affects our choices. Then we continue to look at interiors and explore how to craft the scene and mood of an environment to becomes a character of its own in your film. We'll look at common lighting styles both photographic and cinematic, how to practice with them and see how they're used to communicate beyond just what we see. Finally Philip guides us through lighting people, and the particular challenge when we introduce movement. Show Less
Setup and Audio
In this first episode, Philip shows you what you will need to turn your stills camera into a filmmaking machine and get the most out of it. Then we look at the first major difference between stills and film (and something that is equally...Show More
In this first episode, Philip shows you what you will need to turn your stills camera into a filmmaking machine and get the most out of it. Then we look at the first major difference between stills and film (and something that is equally important as the image!), the addition of sound. Philip gives us an in-depth look at the various types of microphones and recorders, and demystifies polar patterns to help you get the best sound possible in any type of location. We finish by looking at the art of foley. Show Less
Story and Narrative
It's stories that make us watch films, without them our attention span is very limited. As a species we communicate through stories and have passed down our history and lessons for millenia. In this modern age where we have so much content around...Show More
It's stories that make us watch films, without them our attention span is very limited. As a species we communicate through stories and have passed down our history and lessons for millenia. In this modern age where we have so much content around us the story is even more important, as a good story will make your work stand out in a sea of noise. In the past four episodes we have looked at all the key elements that differentiate photography from filmmaking. In this episode Philip puts it all into practice in real world situations, showing how he ties all the previous lessons together to make both a promotional video for private accommodation and then a commercial piece for a restaurant. Show Less
Post Production
One of the biggest differences between photography and video is the amount of time you spend in post production. Editing video can be very time-intensive, even for experienced filmmakers. In this episode Philip takes us through key post steps...Show More
One of the biggest differences between photography and video is the amount of time you spend in post production. Editing video can be very time-intensive, even for experienced filmmakers. In this episode Philip takes us through key post steps such such as preparing and organising your footage, pacing and timing in editing, and working with audio, music and color, as well as general tips and tricks to get the best possible results. Show Less
How to Record a Podcast
Follow radio presenter and producer Keith Law as he demonstrates how to create a podcast.
How to Create a Storyboard
Follow animator Daniel McGarrigle as he demonstrates the art of storyboarding films.
Oprah Winfrey: Effective Communication
In this short animation, students learn how American broadcaster Oprah Winfrey's unique communication skills helped her succeed in a male-dominated industry and give voice to working people.
When children learn about inspirational people who...Show More
In this short animation, students learn how American broadcaster Oprah Winfrey's unique communication skills helped her succeed in a male-dominated industry and give voice to working people.
When children learn about inspirational people who embody key global competencies and traits, like equality, empathy, curiosity and communication, they are inspired to become the change they want to see. Show Less
How to Inspire Positive Social Change
Making your audience care about your message is a skill that many filmmakers continue to develop throughout their careers. This programme looks at seven easy ways to ensure a video’s message about social change hits its audience exactly where...Show More
Making your audience care about your message is a skill that many filmmakers continue to develop throughout their careers. This programme looks at seven easy ways to ensure a video’s message about social change hits its audience exactly where it needs to. It includes the importance of picking a relatable issue, creating emotive appeal, and keeping it simple. All of this will lead young activists to producing original videos with lasting impact. Show Less
How to Get Started on Your Video for Change
In this short video, Charlie shows you the basics of how to get started on creating a video to inspire change in society. With four easy-to-follow tips, viewers will learn the importance of background research, choosing the right message, and...Show More
In this short video, Charlie shows you the basics of how to get started on creating a video to inspire change in society. With four easy-to-follow tips, viewers will learn the importance of background research, choosing the right message, and using the resources available to them. Show Less
4 Tips to Get Maximum Impact with Minimum Resources
Without an unlimited budget or a fully-kitted-out film studio, it might seem nearly impossible to produce a professional looking video that will capture an audience’s attention. In this short video, Shamita explains four easy tips that will...Show More
Without an unlimited budget or a fully-kitted-out film studio, it might seem nearly impossible to produce a professional looking video that will capture an audience’s attention. In this short video, Shamita explains four easy tips that will give amateur video producers an edge while using the technology and resources they can find around them. Show Less
Deconstructing Colour I
With production wrapped on the commercial, Ollie brings us into the grading suite to discuss how contrast can be introduced in post-production to add depth. Ollie also shows us examples from ‘The Crown’ to reinforce this.
Deconstructing Colour III
In the final episode of the series Ollie delves into the most exciting part of colour grading - conveying mood and eliciting emotion with colour. He shows us how this is used so effectively in ‘Whiplash’, where colour becomes a signifier to...Show More
In the final episode of the series Ollie delves into the most exciting part of colour grading - conveying mood and eliciting emotion with colour. He shows us how this is used so effectively in ‘Whiplash’, where colour becomes a signifier to the emotional journey of the film’s protagonist. Show Less
Colour Management
With everything now set to record, Ollie focuses on how simple colour and contrast management in production can maximise the quality of your digital negative. From using probes to ensure camera monitors are calibrated, to using charts to ensure...Show More
With everything now set to record, Ollie focuses on how simple colour and contrast management in production can maximise the quality of your digital negative. From using probes to ensure camera monitors are calibrated, to using charts to ensure white balance and contrast are consistent across all cameras; Ollie shows us his top tips for in-camera colour management. Show Less