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Describe the pacing (or rhythm) of what you watched. What is the effect of the pacing on the viewing experience?

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Your analysis must go beyond any discussion of the film in the textbook or other course materials. I am looking for you to assimilate information from the other sources to apply to the film to demonstrate that you understand the purpose and process of film editing.

In Chapter 8 you learned about the art and craft of film editing, which some filmmakers believe is the most important part of the film making process. The film editor, working closely with the director, must choose from thousands of shots and hours of footage from production–that were most likely not shot in order of the screenplay–and assemble them into an engaging and coherent two-hour film (give or take).

For this assignment:

A. watch either the “Run Lola Run I” scene from the German film Run Lola Run (Tom Tykwer, 1998) OR the “Baptism and Murder” scene from The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972) below.

You will be analyzing the editing in the scene you watched based on what you learned in Chapter 8, the documentary The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (Wendy Apple 2004) below, and the article about Walter Murch’s “Rule of Six.“

Note that you can use these same clips for upcoming DF #6, so you may want to read that assignment and make notes about your observations about the use of sound as you are watching them.

B. Address these three points about either “Run Lola Run I” from Run Lola Run or “Baptism and Murder” from The Godfather:

·  What are some of the specific editing techniques and/or transitions used between shots and scenes in what you watched? Make sure to use correct terminology and to be specific about how and where these techniques and/or transitions are used in what you watched.

·   Describe the pacing (or rhythm) of what you watched. What is the effect of the pacing on the viewing experience?

The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (Wendy Apple, 2004)

This is an abridged version of the documentary. The copyright holder has blocked access to the full-length version on YouTube several times. If editing is a subject that interests you, you should be able to watch more of the film on YouTube.

Run Lola Run I from Run Lola Run

In Run Lola Run, Lola (Franka Potente) has 20 minutes to come up with 100,000 DM to save her boyfriend, Manni, from his gangster-boss. She first decides to ask her banker father for the money. Because her moped was stolen earlier in the day, Lola must run from her family’s apartment to the bank where her father works.

While Lola is running, we see her father in his office with a coworker with whom he has been having an affair. (Note the use of handheld camera in this part of the scene–you can tell by the shakiness.)

This scene is Lola’s first of three attempts to get the money. If you watch the entire film, you’ll see three different scenarios presented as Lola runs. Each run is slightly different, and therefore, each has a different outcome. Lola learns from each run and makes changes each time. So in that respect, the “game of life” is shown to be like a video game or other game of skill. However, there are factors over which Lola has no control, so we also ponder what the role of fate is in life and how we impact others’ lives and they impact ours in ways that will never know.

There is an article about Run Lola Run entitled “Running in Circles” that you might find helpful.

Run Lola Run I

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“Baptism and Murder” from The Godfather (Please note that this scene is violent, showing gangland-style killings.)

“Baptism and Murder” from The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola, 1972) is certainly one of the most famous and brilliant scenes in film history. It was photographed by cinematographer Gordon Willis, aka the “Prince of Darkness” because of his skillful use of underexposure, and edited by the much-awarded William Reynolds and Peter Zinner. The music is by acclaimed Italian composer Nino Rota, who is well-known for his work with director Federico Fellini.

In this scene, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) is becoming godfather to his nephew Michael Rizzi in the sacrament of Baptism in the Catholic Church. Most of the service is in Latin; however, Michael Corleone must answer questions on behalf of his godson. At the same time, Michael’s henchmen are brutally eliminating the Corleone family’s enemies.

Baptism and Murder

 

Plan, negotiate and complete a piece of independent work related to a computing topic.

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This project must include some element of original data collection. The writer is expected to conduct a literature search in creating a mobile game, app development, apps for kids, it will effectively be for the prototype of an app which is suitable for kids, simple tap on the screen / flappy bird style game which will be the basis for critical analysis and evaluation of original data collection.

The written project report will be accompanied by a physical or software product that is an outcome of your enquiries and it is imperative that the writer use a lot of intuition and assumptions when performing a lit review on a game like flappy bird.

The writer can also integrate your knowledge and skills from several different subject areas. For example, computer science, programming, games development etc. It is important to maintain contact as the app is still being developed over the next few days, but this should not get in the way of creating the following:

Just keep in mind: FLAPPY BIRDS! (basic tap screen, mobile, platformer game)

  1. Introduction
    Title, Abstract, Aims and Objectives (creating a simple app demo)
    Justifications.
    Planning:
    Bit of research
  • Programming language and properties to use
  • Aim of the game
  • Usage of programs
  • Game difficulty, choices, interface
  • Asset acquirement

Planning

  • Building the game
  • Programming (Unity Engine & C#)
  • Game functions (tap screen)
  • Target audiences (kids upwards)
  • Time management (assume from mid-January till end of March)

Implementation

  • Creation of assets
  • Creation of game logic
  • Creation of menu and controls
  • Coding
  • VFX / SFX

Testing

  • Self-testing
  • External testing

 

I will send along a GAANT chart that outlines the app development.

  1. Literature Review
    Whatever the writer can source in terms of why more people are playing mobile
    games, mobile games for kids, maybe a bit on unity ads, will be created in the unity engine, big bulk of the research into mobile gaming etc.
  2. Existing research
    something in relation to original data collection, this can be fabricated, ie. 20kids played with the app and thought A, B and C – this element should make the writing easier as it can be assumed.

    Conclude
    and References in Harvard Format

At the end of the project it should have clearly displayed an ability to:

  1. Plan, negotiate and complete a piece of independent work related to a computing topic.
  2. Review, select and integrate relevant theoretical perspectives in the context of the area studied.
  3. Collect, analyze and interpret data (primary and secondary) within the professional context.
  4. Communicate and demonstrate ideas, evaluate an argument clearly and present conclusions in an appropriate medium.

Assessment

A written report should be submitted presenting a critical view of games development and mobile games for kids (referencing the demo). You should ensure that you have met all of the learning objectives listed above. You should also refer to the suggested marking scheme for more information on what should be contained in your final report, (the 2nd document attached)

Material drawn from a variety of sources should be utilised and an appropriate

bibliography presented. As there is a mobile game demo as the basis for a presentation or demonstration of the use of the system. Then the written report may be limited to 3000 words but anything upwards is appropriate too.

Further below shows the some of the points in the marking criteria:

Describe the differences between the first and second laws of thermodynamics. How, when taken together, they are able to describe the direction of events that take place in the universe.

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For each question you must cite your source in APA format.  Also, indicate the number for each question as you answer, so I will know where one answer ends and the other starts. (It doesn’t have to be an essay with introduction, body and conclusion. Just explain very well what each question is asking)

  1. Describe the differences between the first and second laws of thermodynamics. How, when taken together, they are able to describe the direction of events that take place in the universe.
  2. The equilibrium constant for a particular reaction is 3.

What is the ratio of products to reactants?

Is the reaction favorable or unfavorable?   Tell me how you know.

  1. If the reaction XA + Y –> XY + A has a ΔG of +7.3 kcal/mol, could this reaction be driven in the cell by coupling it to ATP hydrolysis? The ΔG of ATP hydrolysis is -7.4 kcal/mole.   Why or why not?
  2. Read the second column on page 187 of your textbook (attached below) and answer the following question:

What is the effect of 2,4-dinitrophenol on ATP formation by mitochondria?  Why is this the case?

Define and discuss the major public health nutrition issues in Australia today, addressing high risk population groups affected.

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a) Define and discuss the major public health nutrition issues in Australia todayDefine and discuss the major public health nutrition issues in Australia today, addressing high risk population groups affected., addressing high risk population groups affected.
b) By interpreting the literature, investigate the culture,food and culinary choices of a range of key ethnic groups, including Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and discuss their impact on health.
c) Analyze the role of personal values, culture, religion, gender, power, economics and politics in food choice of different societies.
d) Identify and evaluate the social and ecological factors affecting food behaviours and health outcomes.
e) Articulate the social determinants of health from a nutritional perspective.

Explain the challenges of them working with deaf, juveniles or non-English speaking citizens and how to overcome them.

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Instruct-(AC-5)-P-Reduce Gang Violence Speech to Police Officers.

Write in APA format, 12 font size, Times Roman

  • You are giving a speech on the message of “Reduce Gang Violence” to your local Police Officers.
  • Explain the challenges of them working with deaf, juveniles or non-English speaking citizens and how to overcome them.
  • Describe a criminal justice policy in place to help reduce and prevent gangs
  • Explain how that criminal justice policy might be beneficial to the Police Officers.

Identify vocabulary that you would need to teach and say how would you teach it.Briefly outline how you would use the text in a reading or listening lesson.

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End of course Assignment 2
Read instructions carefully.

For this assignment you need to submit an essay (800 -1200 words), and three pieces of teaching material.
You do not need to submit a lesson plan.

D. An upper-intermediate class of 20 teenagers (male and female) in Spain.

Select a suitable authentic* listening or reading passage from any source. If you choose a listening text provide a link, but please also write out a script in full.

1. Write an essay in which you
i) Say which group you have selected and why this material is suitable for them.
ii) Identify vocabulary that you would need to teach and say how would you teach it.
iii) Briefly outline how you would use the text in a reading or listening lesson

2. Design and submit three pieces of teaching material you would use as follow-up language or skills practice activities after the students have done comprehension activities.
Each activity could be used as the final stage of a comprehension lesson or in a subsequent lesson.
Each piece of material should be related to the original text in terms of topic or language.
Each one should focus on a different skill or aspect of language (they should not, for example, all be pronunciation activities).
All the materials should be clearly linked to the text in some way.

Provide all the materials that you would hand out to or show to students. Include the aim of each activity and instructions that another teacher could follow.

If you choose Class A or B, and it is relevant to your ideas, please specify which English speaking country they are in. For class D, say what age range the teenagers are.

Ensure you reference the original texts correctly.
Before starting and again before submitting your assignment, please check though How Assignment 2 will be assessed. (please link to this doc)
An authentic text is one which was originally aimed at native or proficient English speakers, and was not designed as a piece of language teaching material.

What has been learned from recent responses to homeland security threats? Explain. How have those lessons been implemented, if at all? Explain.

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Dr. Raphael Sagarin, a marine biologist, writes about natural security systems and considers how they can be applied to analysis and practice in human society. Your assignment this week is to write a strategy memo applying two of the concepts that he identifies as occurring in the natural world and describe how you would use these concepts to improve an element of Homeland Security. Your analysis should include reference to Dr. Sagarin’s paper as well as any additional research you need to conduct to support your claims. It should be 2-3 new pages in length.

Dr. Sagarin’s Paper

Reference

Sagarin, R. (2010). Natural security for a variable and risk-filled world. Homeland Security Affairs, 6(3). Retrieved from http://www.hsaj.org/?article=6.3.4

Assignment Guidelines

Read through Dr. Sagarin’s article titled Natural Security for a Variable and Risk-Filled World.
It can be accessed through the link contained within the reference above or by using a search engine and a search query of the full article title.
Address the following in a strategy memo of 800–1,250 words:
Select 2 concepts examined by Dr. Sagarin, and summarize them in your own words.
Be sure to use in-text APA citations whenever necessary.
How could the U.S. apply the selected concepts to improve their own homeland security systems? Explain and be specific.
How could these concepts have been applied to recent terrorist attacks or natural disasters? Explain.
What has been learned from recent responses to homeland security threats? Explain.
How have those lessons been implemented, if at all? Explain.

What people say now about it. What were somethings that we could have done to prevent the bomb being used?

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What Were the reactions on the usage of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Use public opinions, military opinions and political opinion

Talk about what people thought about it when it happened.
Talk about how peoples views changed over time.
What people say now about it.
What were somethings that we could have done to prevent the bomb being used?

What do you think about how the treatment of sex and violence in the ratings system? Should it be changed, and if so, how so?

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I would send you my log-in to My FAU but the responses need to be sent to me with the main post so I can post it after I read the work**
After watching clips of This Film is Not Yet Rated, author an original post, of at least 350-words, relating one or more points raised in the documentary to course readings, then author at least 150-words replies to two different colleagues’ posts. Note that greetings and effusive or general praise for a given post do not count toward word-count requirement nor do they take the place of thoughtful engagement with the ideas themselves. Original posts and replies must feature proper spelling, complete sentences, and, generally, correct grammar. Rules of Netiquette must also be followed.

Questions to consider may include, but are not limited to the following:
Were you aware of the more restrictive ratings given to films featuring sexuality compared to violence? Is the normalization of violence, compared to the taboo nature of consenting sexuality, problematic?
Do you know anyone who is more uncomfortable with displays of affection or sex than violence?
Can you think of recent film experiences that shows how some are more concerned with sex compared to violence?
What do you think about how the treatment of sex and violence in the ratings system? Should it be changed, and if so, how so?
Should all sex be treated the same in a given rating system?
How does the more restrictive treatment of sex compared to violence relate to the idea of cultural hegemony?
Should consensual, sexually explicit content be given more restrictive ratings than violent content?
Is media violence a serious issue we should concern ourselves with?
Given the impact advertisement has on consumption—our consumer choices—on what grounds can we say that entertainment media has no or limited influence on society?
Should all forms of violence be treated the same? What are the differences between representations of violence and why do those differences matter or not matter?
Should bloodless violence receive more restrictive or less restrictive ratings than real-life portrayals of violence? What about entertaining portrayals of violence?
Is sympathetic or cathartic violence edifying in a way that entertaining violence isn’t? Should the two be rated the same?

Roughly calculate what the effect of the peptide is on the amplitude and frequency of contraction, (It may be easier to print this question and use a ruler to measure.

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Muscle Physiology Data Handling Assignment

There are 5 questions to answer

Question 1.

A group of researchers are looking to identify a novel peptide which could be used to inhibit uterine contractions and help women who are in preterm labour, due to premature uterine contractions.

They present their findings to a group of biotech investors by showing what they describe as typical findings below;

The researchers explain that they have recorded contractions from pieces of human myometrium and then applied the peptide to the tissue and recorded its effects. The time bar underneath the figure indicates 20 minutes of activity and the bar above the trace indicates when the peptide was applied to the contracting tissue.

  1. Roughly calculate what the effect of the peptide is on the amplitude and frequency of contraction, (It may be easier to print this question and use a ruler to measure. Please detail your workings)
  1. What effect to you think the peptide is having on overall uterine activity and how could you calculate this?

Question 2.

In a second experiment, the researchers decide to measure intracellular Ca2+ levels to look at the effect the peptide has on Ca2+ signalling mechanisms in the myometrium. They discuss using Ca2+ indicators to measure this.

In their experiment they decide to use the Ca2+ indicator indo 1-AM. They measured changes in intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2+]), shown in red below (bottom trace), and concluded that the peptide causes Ca2+ desensitisation in the myometrium: Time bar indicates 10 minutes, force (in mN) is shown in black (top trace).

Do you agree with the researchers that it looks like Ca2+ sensitivity has been altered? Give the reasons for your answer and describe how the extract may be acting in the uterus

Question 3.

Using the relationship between apparent Kd (dissociation constant), ratio value for saturating [Ca2+] (maximal fluorescence, Rmax) and ratio value for zero Ca2+ (minimal fluorescence, Rmin):

[Ca2+] = Kd · (R – Rmin)/(Rmax- R)

calculate the [Ca2+] for an experimentally determined ratio value (R) of Ca2+ at rest of 1.0 and at peak of contraction of 4.4. Give your answers in μM, and use the following values:

Kd is 400nM  Rmax = 5.8 and Rmin = 0.4                                                                                (20 Marks)

Question 4.

Two researchers want to investigate the effect of obesity on preterm birth rate. They are discussing

different types of study designs that they could use and cannot decide between performing ‘case- control’ study and a ‘cohort’ study.

  1. Briefly describe the major differences in the way in which the two types of study are
  2. List two advantages and two disadvantages of a case-control study compared to a cohort

Question 5

Periodontal disease has been linked to a number of conditions including adverse pregnancy outcomes. It has been suggested that treatment of periodontal disease may reduce adverse outcomes including preterm birth and low birth weight (<2500g). A group of researchers carried out a Cochrane review and meta-analysis of randomized trials to assess the effects of treating periodontal disease in pregnant women as a means to reduce or prevent preterm birth and low birth weight.

Below are extracts from the results of their Cochrane review.

Comparison 1: Periodontal treatment versus no treatment Outcome 1: Gestational age (preterm birth)

  1. How many studies were included in the meta-analysis of preterm birth?
  2. Which study had the greatest influence and which study had the least influence on the pooled result? Give reasons for your answers.
  3. Based on the calculated pooled result, does treatment of periodontal disease reduce preterm birth? Give reasons for your answer.
  4. e) In a second meta-analysis, the researchers investigated the effect of treatment of periodontal disease versus no treatment on low birth weight outcome. Their findings are presented below.

Comparison 1: Periodontal treatment versus no treatment Outcome 2: low birth weight (<2500g)

Do the findings support periodontal treatment to reduce low birth weight? Give reasons for your answer.