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Thursday, October 29, 2015
Analyzing purpose
I created a coggle cluster for me controversy
Here is a link as well for larger viewing
Analyzing Context
In the following blog post I analyze the key questions about context.
1. What are the key perspectives in your controversy?
There are two key thought groups in this controversy
The first one is that film is and always will be superior. Those who support this claim will point to the look and texture of film, also the technical ability to have a wider dynamic range.
The people who support film will most likely point to the cost effectiveness of it and the rapidly progressing abilities of shooting on digital.
2. What are the major points of contention or disagreement between the perspectives?
The argument is which is better to shoot your film on.
There are technical aspects that give film a slight advantage but that is rapidly changing. As digital is catching up with the advancement of programs and cameras. People know that soon digital and film will be equal and since digital is cheaper then people should be getting used to digital.
3. What are the possible points of agreement between these two standpoints?
The two standpoints agree on the fact that the two are now so similar that it is just a matter of opinion which you shoot on. However they argue on which opinion is right.
4. What are the ideological differences?
There doesn't seem to be a lot of differences based on ideology. Religion isn't ever mentioned. Level of education doesn't matter, neither does race. The only one that might comes into it is economic background, if they are able to afford film so that they can make the choice of shooting on film or digital.
5. What specific actions do their perspectives or texts ask their audience to take?
This is a fairly simple answer. Those who believe that film is the way to shoot, want their audience to continue to shoot on film. Those who believe in digital, want their audience to move with the times and shoot on digital
6. What perspectives are most useful in supporting your claim?
Personal stories and preferences are most useful in supporting my claim. Also timelines of the progression of digital and the differences in cost will be effective for my argument.
7. Which do you think threaten your argument?
The fact that this is a matter of opinion will make it hard to change people's minds. This is a question where there is no correct answer, but it doesn't have to be an all out war, so to speak, in the film industry.
Reflection:
I read Morgan's blog and Kelly's blog, Morgan and I's context are similar in that it is based off of people opinions and stubbornness, Kelly has science to work with which helps her out massively. IT was interesting seeing how different our contexts were and thinking about what I would do if I were in her shoes.
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1. What are the key perspectives in your controversy?
There are two key thought groups in this controversy
The first one is that film is and always will be superior. Those who support this claim will point to the look and texture of film, also the technical ability to have a wider dynamic range.
The people who support film will most likely point to the cost effectiveness of it and the rapidly progressing abilities of shooting on digital.
2. What are the major points of contention or disagreement between the perspectives?
The argument is which is better to shoot your film on.
There are technical aspects that give film a slight advantage but that is rapidly changing. As digital is catching up with the advancement of programs and cameras. People know that soon digital and film will be equal and since digital is cheaper then people should be getting used to digital.
3. What are the possible points of agreement between these two standpoints?
The two standpoints agree on the fact that the two are now so similar that it is just a matter of opinion which you shoot on. However they argue on which opinion is right.
4. What are the ideological differences?
There doesn't seem to be a lot of differences based on ideology. Religion isn't ever mentioned. Level of education doesn't matter, neither does race. The only one that might comes into it is economic background, if they are able to afford film so that they can make the choice of shooting on film or digital.
5. What specific actions do their perspectives or texts ask their audience to take?
This is a fairly simple answer. Those who believe that film is the way to shoot, want their audience to continue to shoot on film. Those who believe in digital, want their audience to move with the times and shoot on digital
6. What perspectives are most useful in supporting your claim?
Personal stories and preferences are most useful in supporting my claim. Also timelines of the progression of digital and the differences in cost will be effective for my argument.
7. Which do you think threaten your argument?
The fact that this is a matter of opinion will make it hard to change people's minds. This is a question where there is no correct answer, but it doesn't have to be an all out war, so to speak, in the film industry.
Reflection:
I read Morgan's blog and Kelly's blog, Morgan and I's context are similar in that it is based off of people opinions and stubbornness, Kelly has science to work with which helps her out massively. IT was interesting seeing how different our contexts were and thinking about what I would do if I were in her shoes.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Audience and Genre
In the following blog post I analyze my audience and genre for project 3
My debate is over digital vs traditional filmmaking. Regardless of audience I will be doing this as a personal, anecdotal opinion piece.
Audience 1 (upcoming filmmakers)
Genre 1: Film people are video people, so a YouTube video would be the most logical choice. I would provide examples of what film vs digital looks like and also get interviews with DP's (directors of photography)
Example 1: Here is an example of the kind of video I would do, including interview style and the type of people I would hope to interview. I know a few small time DP's and could get their opinion on this debate for sure.
Example 2: I could, instead of having the video be the interview, use the interview and put the quotes on he screen like picture-in-picture style, sort of like this.
Genre 2: Personnal article article written for TheHollywoodReporter
Example 1: Here is a solid example of the type of article I would write. Using both personal anecdotal evidence and also quotes and contextual evidence.
Example 2: Here is an example from TheHollywoodReporter of the exact type of article I would write. This employs everything from box office numbers to award season success.
Audience 2 (current filmmakers)
Genre 1: Interview, Since my family happens to be well into this business, talking to big name people in the business now could be an option for me.
Example: Here is the interview style and the caliber of person I would hope to interview, it is the Quentin Tarantino interview from the last project we did.
Example: A different interview style that I could conduct. This could lead to some interesting points and debates. Here
Genre 2: Personal stories, this could be especially effective on a reading/chat forum like reddit.
Example: Here is a reddit thread that is exactly what I was talking about. Personal evidence and anecdotal stores.
Example: Here is another type of the same genre of rhetoric. However, this is a response to a question posted by a user, lots of people stating why they prefer one over the other.
My debate is over digital vs traditional filmmaking. Regardless of audience I will be doing this as a personal, anecdotal opinion piece.
Audience 1 (upcoming filmmakers)
Genre 1: Film people are video people, so a YouTube video would be the most logical choice. I would provide examples of what film vs digital looks like and also get interviews with DP's (directors of photography)
Example 1: Here is an example of the kind of video I would do, including interview style and the type of people I would hope to interview. I know a few small time DP's and could get their opinion on this debate for sure.
Example 2: I could, instead of having the video be the interview, use the interview and put the quotes on he screen like picture-in-picture style, sort of like this.
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Genre 2: Personnal article article written for TheHollywoodReporter
Example 1: Here is a solid example of the type of article I would write. Using both personal anecdotal evidence and also quotes and contextual evidence.
Example 2: Here is an example from TheHollywoodReporter of the exact type of article I would write. This employs everything from box office numbers to award season success.
Audience 2 (current filmmakers)
Genre 1: Interview, Since my family happens to be well into this business, talking to big name people in the business now could be an option for me.
Example: Here is the interview style and the caliber of person I would hope to interview, it is the Quentin Tarantino interview from the last project we did.
Example: A different interview style that I could conduct. This could lead to some interesting points and debates. Here
Genre 2: Personal stories, this could be especially effective on a reading/chat forum like reddit.
Example: Here is a reddit thread that is exactly what I was talking about. Personal evidence and anecdotal stores.
Example: Here is another type of the same genre of rhetoric. However, this is a response to a question posted by a user, lots of people stating why they prefer one over the other.
Extended Annotated Bibliography
I did not gather to many sources for my project two, I had to find all new ones for this project.
Here is the link to my Extended Annotated Bibliography.
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Narrowing my focus
In the following blog post I analyze two questions from the previous blog post.
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- Which side is fighting harder?
- This is an important question to answer because it could be both a sing of strength for the select sides point and argument, but also a sign of desperation as to be heard or keep their beloved tradition alive. Examining if their points have hard evidence or what their arguments are based on is also important.
- What are the newspapers and magazines that cover this issue most? What is their demographic?
- If the magazines are those like TheHollywoodReporter and the SAG-AFTRA magazine, then their demographic is very focused and specific. However, if People magazine or US Weekly are giving this as much coverage as Kim Kardashians hair, then the audience is wider. Each answer tells us something.
- Who is very active in the media about this?
- Since my whole essay was on Quentin Tarantino, who falls into the category of very active, finding other examples would be imperative to this argument.
Questions about controversy
In the following blog post I ask questions I still need answers to for project three.
Who is involved in the controversy?
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Who is involved in the controversy?
- Who was the first major pioneer of digital filmmaking?
- Who was the first to come out against it?
- Who was the company to make digital filmmaking into what it is today?
What is being debated?
- Which side is fighting harder?
- Which side has a greater following, from what point in the industry?
- What are the trends and numbers showing?
What is the time period of the controversy?
- When did digital filmmaking take off?
- When was the first film shot entirely on digital made?
- When will film become too expensive?
Where has this controversy unfolded?
- What is the trend and numbers in Hollywood? Bollywood?
- What is the media coverage about this issue? Are they taking sides?
- What areas are seeing cultural changes because of this?
How has this controversy unfolded in the media?
- What are the newspapers and magazines that cover this issue most? What is their demographic?
- Who is very active in the media about this? who isn't?
- Do the media seem to be taking sides? If so, what side are they taking.
Reflection on project two
In the following blog post I reflect on project two
1. What was specifically changed from one draft to another?
1. What was specifically changed from one draft to another?
I changed the conclusion and the introduction to the essay, also after the infamous Thursday class I changed the focus of my writing which led to a much more organized and focused essay
2. Point to global changes, how did you rework your thesis?
I was writing about the actual controversy itself, without even noticing it. Then, again after the infamous Thursday class, I realized I needed to work on the actual topic of the assignment, that lead to the reworking of my thesis and intro and conclusion.
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3. What lead you to these changes?
Again that Thursday class, actually turned out to be pretty darn helpful, lead me to these changes. Revisiting the assignment topic and then realizing what needed to be fixed.
4. How do these shifts affect your credibility as an author?
The fact that I actually wrote on the prompt adds to my credibility as an author, if I promise to write on one thing and don't then people won't read my stuff again. So writing on the topic actually was a good idea, weird.
5. How will these changes affect your audience?
Well, now that I actually wrote on the topic, my audience will get more out of the essay than they would have had I continued on the path I was on. Hopefully this will also help my grade.
6. Point to local revisions
My local revisions came in the form of changing word choices and adding an argumentative side. After Mr. Bottai recommended adding the part about shaming people into shooting on film, I decided to put it in the body of the essay as well. Hopefully this makes my argument even stronger
7. How will these changes help assist your audience in understanding your purpose.
Since the purpose of this paper is to teach and inform people in my discipline, sticking to conventions of an informative essay will help them understand what they should get out of this paper. Also this will keep me from sounding like I am insulting their intellect.
8. Did you have to reconsider the conventions of the particular genre in which you were writing.
Having written my fill of papers over my academic career, I felt like I knew most of what I had to do. However, after starting out wrong completely, I took a look back at what I was doing and did end up reconsidering a lot of things, however I didn't end up changing how I wrote the essay, just what the essay was about.
9. Finally how does the purpose of reflection help you reconsider your identity as a writer?
The overwhelming theme in this reflection is that I need to know what I am writing about before I write. Having done all the work and then having to scrap it wasn't fun at all, so I aim not to do that again.
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