MAPEH PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM REVIEW

Photography: Etymology and Definition

Derived from the Greek words Photos (meaning "light") and Graphos (meaning "writing"). It is the art of capturing images using light through a camera, film, or digital sensor, evolving from a technical process into a form of creative expression.

Photographer as Artist

The process of discerning a significant, meaningful moment and utilizing composition and framing within the camera viewfinder to focus the viewer's attention and express creativity.

Photography as Communication

A powerful modern art form utilized in journalism, advertising, and education to convey visual information and important messages.

Distinctive Characteristics: Composition and Story

1. Composition: The arrangement of elements in a scene to guide focus.
2. Story: The message or emotion within the image; strong composition results in more powerful storytelling.

George Tapan

An award-winning travel photographer whose work "Into the Green Zone" won first place in the 2011 National Geographic Photo contest.

John K. Chua

An advertising and commercial photographer with over 40 years of experience, widely known for showcasing the natural beauty of the Philippines.

Film Directing

The role of the main creative visionary who conceptualizes scenes and supervises a collaborative team, including actors, cinematographers, editors, and sound designers.

Acting for Film

Unlike theater, film acting requires natural expressions and realistic dialogue delivery, as the camera and microphone capture subtle details.

Cinematography

The art of film camera work, capturing the director's vision through strategic camera placement, movement, angles, and lighting.

Film Editing

The art of selecting, sequencing, and joining precise sections of film and sound to achieve a specific visual, auditory, and emotional effect.

Production / Set Design

The creation of a film's physical world, establishing the time, place, and mood through locations, scenery, sets, lighting, costumes, and props.

Evolution of Film Genres

Film popularity led to diverse categories. Early cinema featured silent comedies, while the advent of sound introduced new genres such as horror, thrillers, and gangster films.

Common Film Genres

• Silent Film, Horror, War / Disaster
• Thriller / Suspense, Epic, Classic
• Documentary, Slapstick Comedy, Fantasy
• Western, Historical / Biographical
• Science Fiction, Art Film (Indie)

Lino Brocka

An influential filmmaker and co-founder of CAP who focused on social issues. Notable films: Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974) and Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975).

Mike De Leon

A director, writer, and cinematographer whose work reflects Filipino identity and social issues. Notable films include Itim, Sister Stella L, and Bayaning 3rd World.

Ishmael Bernal

A director and screenwriter considered a "women's liberationist" director, noted for the landmark film Himala (1982).

Peque Gallaga

A multi-awarded filmmaker known for epic storytelling, most notably the film Oro, Plata, Mata (1983).

Laurice Guillen

An award-winning director and actress whose films, such as Salome and Tanging Yaman, have received local and international recognition.

Marilou Díaz-Abaya

A major director of the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema focusing on history and social issues. Notable films: José Rizal (1998), Muro-ami (1999), and Bagong Buwan.

Maryo J. delos Reyes

A veteran director for film and television known for directing emotional dramas, most famously the film Magnifico.

Brillante Mendoza

An internationally recognized filmmaker (formerly a production designer) who won Best Director at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival for the film Kinatay.