The 10 Day Film Challenge
  • WELCOME
  • 10 Day Challenge Home
    • Main Home
  • About Us
    • About the Directors
    • About 'Dreams'
    • About the Non Profit
    • About the Challenge
  • Filmmaking Rules
    • All Rules
  • Sign Up to Compete
  • Films / Awards
    • 2020 Multi-State Films
    • 2019 NJ Films
    • 2019 Multi-State Films
    • 2018 National Films
    • 2018 NY Films
    • 2018 PA Films
    • 2018 NJ Films
    • 2018 Multi-State Films
    • 2018 Overseas Films
    • 2017 National Films
    • 2017 NY Films
    • 2017 NJ Films
    • 2017 PA Films
    • 2017 Multi-State Films
    • 2016 National Films
    • 2016 NY Films
    • 2016 NJ Films
    • 2016 PA Films
    • 2016 Multi-State Films
    • 10 Day YouTube Channel
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2020 Multi State Photos
    • 2019 NJ Photos
    • 2019 Multi State Photos
    • 2018 Nationals Photos
    • 2018 NY Photos
    • 2018 PA Photos
    • 2018 NJ Photos
    • 2018 Overseas Photos
    • 2018 Multi State Photos
    • 2017 National Photos
    • 2017 NJ Photos
    • 2017 NY Photos
    • 2017 PA Photos
    • 2017 Multi State Photos
  • SUBMIT FINAL
  • DONATE/SPONSOR
    • Make a Donation
    • Sponsors
    • Be a Sponsor
    • Be a Partner
  • Contact Us
  • Scoring Rubric
  • Screening Day
  • Genres
  • Testimonials
  • Producers
  • FAQ
  • Raw Footage Projects



Cinematic Technique 2019-20:   DIEGETIC MUSIC

  • The Optional Cinematic Technique for 2019-20 is the use of the DIEGETIC MUSIC

  • If the characters in the film can (or could) hear the music the audience hears, then that music is called diegetic.

    It is also called source music by professionals in the industry. It is said to be within the narrative sphere of the film. For instance, if a character in the film is playing a piano, or turns on a CD player, the resulting sound is diegetic. The cantina band sequence in the original Star Wars is an example of diegetic music in film, with the band playing instruments and swaying to the beat, as patrons are heard reacting to the second piece the band plays.

  • By contrast, the background music that cannot be heard by the characters in the movie is termed non-diegetic or extradiegetic. An example of this is in Rocky, where Bill Conti's "Gonna Fly Now" plays non-diegetically as Rocky makes his way through his training regimen finishing on the top steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art with his hands raised in the air

  • MORE DETAILS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diegetic_music
​
  • This is NOT required, but there will be an award for 'Best Use' of it.  As always, use the technique to ENHANCE your film.    
  • There are NO points on the scoring rubric associated with the cinematic technique.   If you don't use it, it will NOT impact your score.
  • This Optional Cinematic Technique is the same for ALL SCHOOLS, in ALL STATES, in ALL CHALLENGES worldwide



















​


2018-19 Extreme Close-up
​

The extreme close up is an even tighter shot on a subject than a close-up. The extreme close up shot frequently has the subject take up the majority or even all of the frame when used to frame a person. It often features only their facial features. The extreme close-up shot is traditionally used in film to allow the viewer to enter the character's intimate space, revealing certain characteristics and emotions that would otherwise go unnoticed from afar.



2017-18 Point of View Shot
A point of view shot (also known as POV shot, first-person shot or a subjective camera) is a short film scene that shows what a character (the subject) is looking at (represented through the camera). It is often established by being positioned between a shot of a character looking at something, and a shot showing the character's reaction. POV shots are not always limited to human points of view https://nofilmschool.com/2017/08/4-kinds-pov-shots-how-use-them-creatively-your-films



​

2016-17 High/Low Angle Shot

A high-angle shot is a cinematic technique where the camera looks​ down on the subject from a high angle and the point of focus often gets "swallowed up." High-angle shots can make the subject seem vulnerable or powerless when applied with the correct mood, setting, and effects.

A 
low-angle shot, is a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up. Sometimes, it is even directly below the subject's feet. Psychologically, the effect of the low-angle shot is that it makes the subject look strong and powerful.

High Angle Shots - Make subject seem powerless

Picture
Picture

Low Angle Shot - Make subject feel powerful

Picture
Picture