Thursday, April 19, 2012
Product Lifecycle
1) Product lifecycle refers to the process in which a product is made in physical form. The steps taken from its need to its disposal.
2) So that they can create a plan that will yeild the most returns and also so that they can research into the most cost effective ways of manufacturing the product.
3) I would add more specific features, like the ability for its light to turn on and off with the changing of day and night. I would also make it compatible with phones so you can upload information straight from your phone onto the alarm clock.
4) Yes, I feel that this product will cease to exist with the evolution of phones and there ability to alarm you of upcoming events.
5) A trade-off refers to a choice all manuufacturers must face when creating products. An example is choosing a higher quality plastic at the expense of a higher cost or heavier load.
6) Yes. In terms of plastic, color choice, cost, etc.
7) Because of scarcity and the fact that there is only so many raw materials in this world.
8) Product designers can take recycled products and find ways to re-engineer them in order to create the same product over again in a cost efficient way.
9) As consumers, the society is responsible for disposing of their used products in the right way. Instead of throwing used products in the trash, they can recycle them or send them to plantswhere their uses can be further used.
10) Be more environmentally aware and be consious of what items I am disposing of.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Film Analysis
I thought Steven Soderbergh did a great job in charge of Oceans eleven and this specific scene really went over some key elements in movies. The first thing I noticed was the complexity of the placement of cameras in the poker table scene. The editor had to do some fancy camera work to make sure that the eyeline match was accurate throughout the scene because there was about 7 actors in the scene in a large circle. This along with staying behind the 180 rule probably made this scene hard to make. I also spotted some funny camera angles like a high angle shot looking down at the table as the dealer is dealing. Lighting was a big part of the scene too. I noticed that there was really only one light illumintating the table and that was the light right above the actors. THis gives us a sense of secrecy as everything around the characters is dark.
Clip C
Probably the most important aspect about this clip is the parallel action that takes place. We see two different perspectives, one as the criminal and one as the FBI, and eventually they both slowly come together creating intensity and suspense. The way that the parallel action comes together is also an example of the type of narraration that Jonathan Demme utilizes known as restricted. The restricted narraration causes a surprise in the end when we find that the FBI is actually at the wrong house. Another thing I noticed in the clip was the camera movements. I noticed a lot of hand held shots especially when the FBI is planning outside. I also saw a tracking shot that went throughout the whole house and followed the criminal wherever he went.
Clip D
The most unusual technique displayed in this scene is the steadicam movement which follows the characters around the entire studio often switching personas. This is an example of a long shot where the scene doesn't cut but instead gives us a view at a majority of the cast as well as an expanding setting inside the studio. I also saw a deliberate use of the rule of thirds as the characters are walking through the halls. An example of this is when the Dad the son and the caretaker are walking together, they seem to be congruent with the hallway. I noticed soft light to display the gloominess of the outside world and one last thing I saw was the use of a basic objective perception throughout the scene where all we see is the characters and the world around them.
Clip F
I feel like the most important part about this clip was the very last scene. The cinematographer really puts the rule of thirds into effect during this scene with the burning house up on the hill. The placement of the camera and the wide-angle lens perspective puts your view of the situation in a very good spot. Also the fact that the it is a long shot and how the camera slowlymoves out from behind the house adds deparity to the scene by capturing a shot with two parents and their lid staring at destruction. Another noticeable thing was the camera movements while inside the house. I couldn't tell if this was a tracking shot or a steadicam shot but I noticed that it was almost all panning shots where the camera moved from side to side to show what was going on in the house. The lack of cut scenes and the somewhat long shot that Tarkovsky creates adds to the intensity and sadness of the scene.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Oscar Ranking
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
My First Movie Review
BRAINSTORMING
- Struggle
- Accusations
- Sadness
- Relieving
- Dreary
- Friendship
- Companions
- Realistic
- Emotional
- Morgan Freemen-Excellent
- Great acting
- Raw
- prison life
- Hard to watch at moments
- Satisfying ending
MY REVIEW OF SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
The first thing I would say about Shawshank Redemption is that it was an extremely well written screenplay. The story itself was well thought out and contained a lot of good twists but the overall emotion of the film was even better. The story had a dreary setting which added alot to the perspective of that certain jail. The main character was also very easy to like and admire as he formed a friendship with almost everyone in the jail besides the warden. He was also probably the best person to film in a prison life setting because he is so smart and friendly that it is so hard to watch him struggle even though he didn't even commit the crime in the first place. Morgan Freemen was a very good supporting actor in this film and also added a lot to the drama of the movie especially at the end which is the best part.