Comparing Le Jetee, the short, and 12 Monkeys, the full-length movie

Part 1- The main takeaway from the video is what goes into a film to develop it into a good production. It takes editing and filming to allow the audience to fully understand the story. The video infers what the film took to make and how to portray what is happening or meant to happen in the film. The editing is important in the film. The pictures put in allow a clean effect for shots. The shot and reverse shots allow us to feel the film. Long shots allow the audience to explore the film better. Giving the audience more time to study the images. The images are each their one story. This gives ideas for our film on how we can better represent situations and emotions in the film. Going back in time in films can get complicated but this film portrays it very simply so the audience is understanding everything. Audio can also accentuate the picture according to the video. 12 monkeys set up a mystery. This gathers the audience's interest in the film. Towards the end the film becomes faster paced and more is revealed. This builds the tension according to the video. This will help our film because we will need to add more tension towards the end and the middle as well. Adding different genres creates a standout film. Acting is also very important in a film. This will be important for our film because we will also have to portray acting that reflects the film's true meaning, this will help us through the short film process as well. We will better know what a true film goes through to be created into what it is. 

Part 2- The article goes through what makes both films what they are. The main takeaway is what makes a good film and what goes into it. The films are both well managed with filming, lighting, sounds, and editing. These are important in a film. We plan to make our film include the best of these elements. The article goes through the elements of each film, and how it relates to the genre. The genre is important in a film, because it will develop the way the film will be filmed and the effects that will be included. This is important for our short film to have set up. The article mentions the tendencies of a director and the way they affect their films. As directors we will have to add our own tendencies that separate our film from others. The article takes the reader through the important aspects of making a film. This will help us with our short film process because we will know how to create a film with all of the elements a professional film includes. Knowing these elements will help us through the process of making our short film.