Shoot First: Harry Benson Documentary Response
After you watching the documentary on the career of photographer Harry Benson, write a response that details the following in 2 PARAGRAPHS with DETAIL:
Prompt: Harry Benson's work has often been praised for the intimacy that he creates with his subjects. How does Benson's photography create an intimate or very personal and lively portrayal of his subjects for viewers? In a second paragraph, choose ONE of Harry Benson's photographs (see the link below) and describe it in detail, then discuss how Benson is able to create something timeless and unique out of an everyday subject.
Click Here to see HARRY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY. Click on PORTFOLIOS on the left to view various genres of his work. (You need Flashplayer enabled in your browser to view the website)
ThrillerFest Film (optional)
Make a Film that is at least 5 minutes in length and is either a horror film (slasher, zombies, etc) or is a post-apocalyptic survival film
It must use basic horror movie techniques, including:
• Scare Techniques: Smash Cuts, Inception Scares, "Peek-A-Boo" Scares
• Camera Techniques: Disorienting Quick Cuts, Vertigo Zoom, Low Angle, Dutch Angle, Leading (Nose) Room, Dolley Cam, Point of View and Reverse Point of View, Motion Cam, Planimetric (Symmetrical) Angle, Shadows, Hard Lighting
• Production Techniques: Costuming, Blood, Sound, Foley Audio Effects
• Emphasize costuming, make-up, props, lighting, and filming location; you must de-emphasize special effects unless absolutely necessary
• Characters, dialogue, and action should drive the story line
• Group sizes = your choice (but everyone must be involved)
• Must have a detailed storyboard and pitch
• Click here to see some information on how to mimic the horror genre
“When I first started acting,
I was just crap.”
— Heath Ledger