February 5th

Today in class we talked about what criteria you would need to make Hamlet, or any script into a film or play. One of the main is the theme of the script. The text has to be based around the theme with good transition and making sure the script flows well. Of course, if it was a film being made, there would need to be editing. As we spoke about today, this process is critical to a good production. What to save and what to cut are important things to consider since either could make, or ruin the film: like taking scenes out that are vital for the plot etc.

Also, special effects are important to any production. Whether it's visual or audio, it is essential to have. As Paul said, Ratatouille used a Foley artist to put sound to the actions characters create. This means they add the sound effects, rather then the actors making the noises themselves. Audio effects, such as music, can enhance, or alter perception of a scene and is critical to show different types of emotions the audience should be feeling.

The setting is important to a play or film because it shows time. The time period is shown in the set, the actor’s costumes, the way people act, and props. Lighting is critical in productions because it sets the mood. It needs to be realistic to the audience, so the audience will understand. It should be able to be processed easily and modernly. Such as the Hamlet version made in 2000- which definitely wasn’t the way Shakespeare foresaw it, but the audience can understand it better.

The actors in any type of show should have a resume, background, and skills that prove they deserve a particular part. As Laz pointed out, Keane Reeves was not rightly casted as Hamlet in a more recent production. Age is an important factor when casting a production, as is appearance. Actors need to show good relationships with the audience, the director, and the camera. The acting needs to show the audience emotion, movement in the body and face. It should also let them hear variety, accent, rhythm control, clarity, stressed/unstressed flowing of words, and volume of voices. It is important to emphasize special vocal parts of a scene to set the mood. Lastly we talked about the camera. The director can move the camera and capture different angles to give different emotion.

Sorry this is long, but we talked about so much todayyy!