Abstract This paper proposes a study that will illustrate that specialeffects distribution has enabled filmmakers to achieve heretofore impossible visions of both the most imaginative abstraction and the most stunning realism, thereby expanding the artistic and aesthetic opportunities available to modern cinema. For this purpose, the author intends to research films which are distinctive primarily for their specialeffects appeal and not for their cultural or commercial significance. The author anticipates that a critical evaluation of such films from the perspective of their success with specialeffects will show that specialeffects use in films can have a transformative impact on the medium.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Description of Purpose and Expected Results
Description of Methodology
Schedule/Timetable for Carrying out of Project
Conclusion and Request
From the Paper "The use of special effects today cannot be given a connotation from a critical standpoint. Value judgment on the subject does not provide much insight because there are both positive and negative examples of the use of special effects which do not conform with other aspects of cinematic critique. Certainly, it is quite simple to argue that in such a case as The Matrix, special effects have helped to visually portray an abstract and compelling principle, truly altering the form and the expectation of the audience. Likewise, it might be quite simple to argue that the high-budget special effects used to produce Kevin Costner's famously disastrous and reviled Water World are an example of how a dependency on special effects can actually be quite damaging."
Abstract A comparison of two films, "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" and "Spiderman" with particular emphasis on contrasting the specialeffects used in these movies. The author looks at the ideology of a specialeffects team and the systemic approach to creativity for the imagination as the big screen comes to life in the minds of the audience.
From the Paper "Within the movie world there will always be a need for sensational special effects, gone are the days when a simple camera trick and small explosion would suffice for the action scenes, now as movies become digitalized and edited upon computers there is little a special effects team cannot do to a character or scene. Within the present arena of movie making two major films stand out as having the most complex and memorable special effects are Spiderman and the latest Star Wars visiting in the series, the Attack of the Clones."
Abstract The paper discusses the revolutionary specialeffects and animation used in Spielberg's film, "Jurassic Park." The paper reveals that this film opened the door to a new, eye-popping kind of realism in animation for movie audiences. The paper describes the realism of the dinosaurs and attributes this to the specialeffects creators, the contractors of the Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) group. The paper examines the technology that ILM used in order to produce such realistic computer-generated images.
From the Paper "In just about every retail store in America the marketing barrage featured JP action figures, lunch kits, videogames, candy, posters, latex masks, playing cards, children's toiletries, and more, according to Washington State University professor Michael Delahoyde (www.wsu.edu). But it is possible JP would have turned a record profit anyway (it made $870 million worldwide and cost $63 million to produce), without all the marketing trappings, because the animation was so intense and realistic. It was almost like these dinosaurs could walk off the screen and into the lobby where popcorn was being sold."
Abstract This paper is on how most films exist on the stories of good versus bad. The specialeffects in films help make the story more real and gives life to the film.
Abstract This paper presents an overview of a teaching and learning strategy used in the classroom for children with special needs, known as peer tutoring. In relation to this teaching strategy, the paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of peer tutoring as well as the importance and effects of peer tutoring on the learning process of children with special needs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Peer Tutoring: An Overview
Effects of Peer Tutoring to the Learning Outcomes of Children with Special Needs
Advantages and Disadvantages of Peer Tutoring
Significance of this Research
Recommendations
From the Paper "Peer tutoring is a process of learning in which peers of children with special needs participate in the teaching process. That is, teaching instructions that were selected by teachers are implemented and taught by non-disabled peers. The objective of peer-tutoring is to facilitate the learning process of students with disabilities. One simple theory is that the disabled learners who find good relationship with their peer-tutors can easily communicate with them, and therefore can create the possibility of learning more quickly than when under a teacher-led learning environment."
Abstract This paper discusses the effects of media and special interest groups on shaping public policy and political socialization. The author agrees that media and interest groups do indeed play a contributing role in shaping public policy and forming people's political socialization. The paper studies the positive and negative impacts, as well as gives examples of this influence.
From the Paper "On the other hand, there are many positive factors that media contributes to public policy and political socialization. Media is a well known, wide spread form of publishing recent news and events, such as who may be running for political positions or just simply covering local news events. Media is presented in many ways, including newspapers, television, radio, and internet sources. Media has a strong influence on the public opinion, and without the media, many people would not realize how crucial it is to be informed about America's public policy and current events."
Abstract The paper discusses diversification and specialization in the banking industry. The paper further examines the intricacies of diversification and specialization as they relate to modern society, focusing on the various elements of the concepts in finance. The paper applies these theories to the global marketplace, as well as to the local communities to determine which method of banking is more effective.
From the Paper "With the onset of globalization and the lending fraud of the past few decades to consider it would appear that consumers in America would be more supportive of strength in banking, than in dealing with small financial institutions. Large banks that have often times become consolidated and diversified their portfolios have reported significant gains in their value, and continued success because of diversification in the industry. Specialized bankers and financial institutions, however, have maintained their place in the local markets with a stronger sense of serving the average citizen, in spite of newsworthy events that would have them closed. The question for many Americans today is whether the specialized bank is more effective in meeting the needs of the public, or whether banks that have become diversified provide a more stable environment for financial considerations."
Abstract This paper analyzes specialeffects in Charlie Chaplin's film "The Gold Rush," noting how some of the effects were done and what effect they had on the audience, enhancing the comedy by making the film more realistic.
Abstract An examination and comparison of the technological advances and specialeffects which have enabled directors to retell stories with much more emphasis on the relationship between visuals and characters. The paper looks at how it is also evident that these advances have helped in how well visuals and effects play a part in the overall telling of the story and plot development - focusing on the four science fiction movies above.
From the Paper "In the film Blade Runner, director Ridley Scott relied on scenery and character to lend to the imagery of the film, rather than depend heavily on special effects as we have seen more recently in films like The Fifth Element and The Matrix. In Blade Runner, we follow the story of Deckard who must track down five replicants who have hijacked a ship in order to find their roots and discover their maker back on earth.
The scenery within the story plays a heavy part in relaying the emotions of the replicants as the plot takes us through what is comparable to a post-apocalypse city where replicants have no knowledge of their ancestors or history."
Abstract The author states that the movie "Singin" in the Rain?, an all American musical classic, is regarded as the best musical on film.
The paper describes the story line, main characters, conflict and theme. The author discusses the cinematography techniques and specialeffects. The paper reviews the movie form the aspects of American history and culture expressed in the film and the author's personal reaction to the film. The emphasis of the paper is cultural history.
From the Paper "The movie is tongue-in-cheek and even without the musical numbers would still be a classic comedy. However, Gene Kelly singing and dancing to the song "Singin" in the Rain? is an all-time movie scene classic and it's unimaginable to think of the movie without it. His dance routines with Cyd Charisse, although perhaps not movie classics, are quite memorable and sensual. They are worth watching if only to awe at Charisse. O?Connor shines as Kelly's comedic studio musician sidekick."
In depth discussion and analysis of motion picture specialeffects. Includes such movies as JURASSIC PARK, TERMINATOR 2, TRUE LIES, TOTAL RECALL, FORREST GUMP, YOUNG INDIANA JONES, HUDSUCKER PROXY, WILLOW, & others.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, 1994, $ 55.95
From the Paper " Motion picture special effects have been used since the beginning of the medium, with the early experiments of Georges M?li's in France showing ways in which the new medium could be utilized to create images of things that seem to be happening but that in fact never happened at all. Special effects in recent years have taken a quantum leap forward with the advent of computer techniques to improve the use of established techniques of image processing and the use of traveling mattes and to initiate entirely new possibilities for such new effects as morphing and computer animation. Digital processing is clearly the wave of the future, and the wonders it has wrought already in films like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and True Lies are only the beginning. Computer animation techniques are being improved all the time, and the goal for many seems to be creating a film.."
Abstract In reviewing the film, this paper explores the themes raised within it. It begins by exploring the theme of the expression of human fears - fear of heights and fear of death. Next the paper discusses the love theme and the subject of "rescue fantasy". Included in this discussion is the mentioning of the theme of the pessimistic human desire to die and leave the brutalities of a transitory world. The use of music, colors and specialeffects to capture psychological themes is studied and the public's response to the film is dealt with. The paper concludes by looking at some of the questions raised by the film and at the commentaries of some film critics.
From the Paper "Few films in the history of American industry have managed to provoke analysts all over the world and fewer have taken all the audience by surprise placing them in a dilemma surrounding the various, perplexing aspects of the film and entangling the intricate components of its primary characters (Berman). Alfred Hitchcock?s, Vertigo, that first became public in 1958, is certainly one such movie, the most debatable drama unfolding the lives of its characters with immense force and originality (Berman)."
Abstract This paper examines the benefits and disadvantages of inclusion programs from the point of view of the student as well as the teacher.
Inclusion means keeping special education students in regular classrooms and bringing the special support services to them. It discusses the affect it has on the children's education and on their parents. It details the types of schools where inclusion is more successful and where it is less successful. It discusses psychological and educational research done on this issue and presents its conclusions. It discusses several relevant education models such as: The itinerant model, used for certain categories of special education and the consultation model, when the teacher remains in one or two buildings with larger numbers of students to serve.
From the Paper "In schools where collaboration was successfully implemented, the special needs children developed improved social skills, greater motivation to learn, and increased self-esteem. Positive peer relationships developed. In these situations, "Collaboration brought complementary professional skills to planning, preparation, and delivery of classroom instruction" [Ripley, 1997]. ?The concepts of individualized instruction, multiple learning styles, team teaching, weekly evaluation, and detailed planning are all of direct benefit to students ?[Ripley, 1997] Middle Schools easily lend themselves to the principles of collaboration. Collaboration is an important process of general education of Middle School Students where interdisciplinary teams often share in planning [Hines, 2001]. Middle school structures can be used as a model for special education inclusion."
Tags:special, general, eductaion, teachers, inclusion, program, students, collaboration, middle, school
Abstract This paper explains that special education has traditionally has a high level of attrition. The author points out that there is a sharp disparity in the resources, which go into training a special education educator and the rate at which they leave their teaching positions. This paper examines many of the main themes that are found in the study of attrition and special education; however, no solutions to these issues are given.
From the Paper "Special education has traditionally has a high level of attrition (Sorrells et al, 2003). There is a sharp disparity in the resources which go into training a special education educator and the rate at which they leave their teaching positions. To be effective in special education, the educator engages in additional training, including state and federal accreditation, and tends to do so at a higher level of investment of personal time and resources. However, the high levels of engagement that it takes to acquire and maintain a profession as a special education teacher does not explain why those within special education tend to leave their positions within the first ten years of teaching. Some school districts tend to see special education teachers leave their positions after only two to three years of teaching."
