Odette's Ordeal: An Epic in Ektachrome

Duration: 38

Year Published: 1976

Creator: Barry Lewis

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Explains the key elements of creative control in filmmaking--film speed, f/stops, and focal length--by using Odette's Ordeal, a recreation of "villain ties heroine to railroad tracks" to show the effects of each element. Compares scenes using different f/stops, focal lengths, and speeds to illustrate such concepts as depth of field, perspective, and lighting. Reinforces the relationship between elements through continuous summaries and demonstrations.