Project 1: The Rashomon Exercise

1. Watch "Rashomon" 1950 dir. Akira Kurosawa


You can also watch it on youtube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZCZHXmWbA part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9ZhLka6cM part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISM9aY0sVHQ part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-pOnZSm1FE part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTi1AMRToTE part 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFjyg-Jm7i4 part 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjCpCjNzKv4 part 7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qeJSebVqLQ part 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufGhibcr4G0 part 9

You can also check it out from the New School Fogelman Library or watch it at NYU's Bobst Library.

Read this analysis http://nobetty.net/4d/resources/readings/THEFILMIDEA_Rashomon.pdf.

2. With your teammates, create one scenario to be shot from three different POVs, inspired by the film. This is an exercise, keep it short and simple: each scene should be one minute or less, and consist of only one shot. You must all agree on the scenario, then each student is responsible for shooting and directing one scene, as well as supporting sketches and a written description for that scene. Think about framing/composition, camera angle and position. Once your sketches are finished, sign out a camera and shoot your scenes. Save the digital files to your hard drive.

3. Bring your digital files, sketches, and any other supporting materials to class next week.