From textbook, end of chapter 4. Analyzing Camera Work DISCUSSION QUESTION Choose one still from this module's focus film, and upload a still for us to see and analyze the basic elements of CAMERA WORK.  For a close analysis, it is best to pick a single image. If a still image has already been uploaded  and analyzed by another student, you cannot analyze that same still. To properly embed your image into canvas, see these instructions: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10700-4212190965 (Links to an external site.)If you still need assistance, call the Canvas Hotline  1 (833) 715-2285 for support. ----------------------------- Refer to the questions below to analyze how the camera work  contributes to the visual style and story content of a film.  4-1 Camera Placement How does the angle of the camera placement affect your view and the meaning of the image? What is going on in the story here?  How does the what we see here, contribute to the story. How does camera distance affect your view and the meaning of the image? How does the framing of the image affect its meaning? Does off-screen space add to your understanding of the shot? Is the camera objective or does it seem to represent the point of view of a character? If the latter—if it is subjective—what effect does that have? 4-3 Focus and Depth What kind of focal length or angle of view does the camera lens appear to offer on the scene? Is it wide-angle, telephoto, or zoom? Does it switch back and forth within the scene? How does this lens affect your view and the meaning of the shot? Notice which planes (foreground, middle ground, and background) of the image are held in focus. How does the focus influence the mise-en-scène and your reading of the shot? 4-4 Stock, Exposure, and Effects Is the film in black-and-white or in color? If it is a contemporary film shot in black-and-white, what does that choice suggest? If in color, are the colors especially vivid or saturated? What impact does this effect have on your reading of the shot? Does the shot use overexposure and/or slow, fast, or stop-motion to dramatic effect? What is gained (with regard to aesthetics and content) by using this technique?

InstructionsSee the general instructions in the Essay Discussion Instructions section of the course menu. Once you choose which question you'd like to write about, write your essay and post it in the discussion board and also save it as a Word document.To create your post, click the blue Create Thread button. To be able to read and respond to others' posts, you will first need to publish your own post. Your first post is the one that will be graded--a blank post WILL be graded if it is your first post in the board. You can save your post as a draft, but it will not be published for students to view, nor will it be queued for grading until you click the Submit button.When you refresh the board, after you publish your post, it will allow you to view everyone's posts. If you hover your cursor at the bottom of a post, the button to reply to that student's post will appear.Use your course texts to help you respond to the topic, and when you quote and summarize from the course texts, include information about the page reference.You are discouraged from using additional sources. If you do choose to use an outside source, be sure to cite your source, just as you do when you use the course texts. If you use a quotation or an example from a website, cite the website's url and the date accessed.Once you are ready for your classmates to read it, post the thread containing your essay. Then go to the TurnItIn dropbox section here in Blackboard and post your Word document into the dropbox. You do not need to include your response to another student in the file that you upload to TurnItIn.Finally, read your classmates' posts. A complete assignment includes your written response to at least one essay besides your own--part of your score is based on your reply to at least one of your classmate's posts. It should be a meaningful reply that continues the discussion, points out something good about the post, and makes a constructive suggestion for improvement.Topics for your Essay, Choose A or BEssay Length tips--To answer these topics completely, it takes about 2 pages - 8-10 paragraphs. Use the topic questions and the scoring rubric to see if your draft responds fully to all parts of the question. A complete thoughtful answer is more important than word count.Topic A: What is the fallacy of Straw Man? How is it different than simply disagreeing with someone else’s point of view?Use the material in Vaughn's book to help you give a detailed explanation of what the mistake in a Straw Man is. To demonstrate your understanding and to teach the idea to the rest of the class, provide a relevant real-life example of the logical mistake. (You MAY use an outside source to help you present your example; be sure to summarize or paraphrase, cite, and use announcing verbs.) Choose carefully - consider whether your example does a good job of illustrating a Straw Man. Compare it to similar fallacies, and show why your example is a Straw Man rather than another fallacy like an Appeal to the Person. Your discussion of your example should be detailed so that readers can evaluate the fallacy. Argue the case for why your example is an example of Straw Man.Topic B: Is it morally permissible to believe in God just because it is to your practical advantage to believe? Why or why not? Use the material in Vaughn's book to help you explain how Pascal argues for belief in God. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of other thinkers have identified in his reasoning.What does the argument against believing in God without sufficient evidence look like? Is it plausible that God would look kindly on atheists and agnostics to because they refuse to believe without evidence? After all, aren't they simply using God's gift of reason to arrive at their decision?