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Item The cinematography of "Closet memories."(2013-09-16) Oei, Robert, 1982-; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.The cinematography of a film heavily influences the audience’s mood and their perception of tension. The way a director of photography uses lights and the camera can enhance or destroy the moments of a film a director has built. Keeping this knowledge in mind, the cinematography of Closet Memories uses film noir lighting, a mixture of handheld and smooth camera work, and other techniques to maintain the emotional content of the film’s scenes.Item The cinematography of In Paradise.(2014-06-11) Youngblood, Aaron.; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.A film's cinematography should interpret and render the various elements of the story in visual terms and add levels of meaning that enhance the action and dialogue. Lighting, framing and camera movement should be used to illustrate the mood, tone and themes of the film. The cinematography of In Paradise utilizes low-key lighting to set the dark mood and tone of the story, as well as diverse composition and a combination of smooth and handheld camera movement techniques to reflect the emotion and energy of the story.Item Directing, producing, and co-writing the short film, The Gorilla.(2016-11-08) Beard, Dan Lee. 1978-; Hansen, Christopher J.This thesis details the journey of co-writing, producing and directing the short film, The Gorilla. In addition to the documented events, it will also explore the difficulties in making a comedic film, and the choices that were made in the creation of this film based on certain film theories, personal experiences, and comedic film influences.Item Editing as directing : editing the feature film, In Paradise.(2014-06-11) Moore, Dakota Maverick.; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication.; Philip Heinrich.; Aaron Youngblood.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.The editing process of a narrative film shares many artistic similarities to directing. Through a critical examination of the editing process for the film In Paradise, this thesis will highlight the directorial aspects of editing and how the post-production stage directly shapes the final form of the film. This thesis will also describe the methodological process of editing the film. Storytelling and professional goals are provided, as are films, literature, and insights that are influential to the editing process of the film.Item Editing Closet Memories : theory and methodology.(2013-09-16) Hall, Grant M.; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.Editing is a unique aspect of the filmmaking process that involves crafting production footage and audio into a cohesive story. The editor must also approach the film with an objective eye in order to craft the best narrative possible. This study examines the creative editing process of Closet Memories, a short film, from preproduction through post-production as well as the relationship between the editor and director and how the vision of each shaped the film from the rough cut to the final cut.Item Film and intuition : an exploration of rhythm, pace, and the moving image.(2011-12-19) Shen, Patrick C.; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.Well-edited films are deeply rooted in the concepts of rhythm and pace. Many film editors argue that this sense of rhythm and pace is born out of a generalized sense of “intuition.” This concept of intuition is very rarely explored in academic scholarship. This paper explores and deconstructs the concept of the film editor’s intuition into definable methods of acquisition and usage. These methods are formed through the development of both a theoretical and practical frameworks.Item In Paradise : a feature film.(2014-06-11) Heinrich, Philip, 1989-; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication.; Aaron Youngblood.; Maverick Moore.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.In Paradise is a feature length live action narrative film that I wrote, directed and produced as my masters thesis. I worked on the film in cooperation with Baylor masters candidates Aaron Youngblood and Maverick Moore. The film tells the story of Leon Vincent, a high school science teacher whose fascination with quantum mechanics drives him into a destructive obsession. This written component of the thesis is an overview of the planning, production, and post-production of the film from a directorial standpoint. It explores the key stages of making this film in order to provide a look at the process of independent feature filmmaking.Item The psychological and aesthetic development of "Closet memories" as a short-film production.(2013-09-16) Sabin, Ruth E.; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication.This work will contain a detailed account and analysis of the making of Closet Memories as a short-film production, including descriptions of content research and resources, concept and aesthetic development, production goals and examples and finally, a thorough self-evaluation of situational outcomes involved in every stage of production. In providing a comprehensive presentation on the encompassing process of producing a thesis film, the intention of this work is to demonstrate the success of creating a product whose narrative intent is properly and satisfactorily represented by way of a researched and intuitive method of approach required in thesis development. Thus, the underlying objective of this work is to effectively demonstrate the significant nature the following content possesses in relationship to modern social occurrences, and thus encourage the application of its relatable content in appropriate areas of interest and compatibility within modern society.Item Technopolis Gotham : an original transmedia intellectual property.(2012-11-29) Vorderkunz, John B.; Hansen, Christopher J.; Communication Studies.; Baylor University. Dept. of Communication Studies.As the title indicates Technopolis Gotham is an original transmedia intellectual property. 'Transmedia' is an emergent trend in narrative design for commercial entertainment properties that focuses upon building a rich narrative universe wherein multiple stories can be told through a variety of media. This document contains three original artifacts which together constitute the basis for such a commercially salable Intellectual Property: a Codex (aka Story Bible), a Teleplay, and a Game Design Document. The three documents are included as Appendices A, B and C, and are preceded by a text originally constituted as the Prospectus for the project, reformatted and now including a chapter analyzing the production of the artifacts and a bibliography. Technopolis Gotham is intended for the upper range of the Young Adult spectrum, Juniors in High School to College Sophomores, and is written in the Science Fiction genre.Item Writing and directing the short film, Barry.(2017-07-31) Robinson, Jacob K. 1989-; Hansen, Christopher J.The following thesis discusses the creative process behind the short film Barry, addressing the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of the film. This includes personal and professional goals for the project, influences on the film and my filmmaking approach in general, an analysis of the film, the methods used in producing the film, and personal reflections on decisions made throughout. Barry is a project that has evolved through a long process of analyzing personal beliefs, fears, and aspirations. In many ways, the film is ambiguous; this is by design. The process outlined in this paper will hopefully shed light on some of the more obscured elements of the film while still allowing the reader and viewer to experience and project his or her own interpretations and experiences onto the final work.Item Writing and directing the short film, Stray.(2015-07-14) Sankey, Brynn David.; Hansen, Christopher J.This thesis outlines the process of writing and directing the short film, Stray. It will also examine many of the underlying theoretical and filmic influences that have informed the director’s creative decisions and methodological approach. Personal goals and thematic content is discussed, and a full script analysis is also provided.