ARTS M2

• What are the reasons why Photography is considered as an art?

  • Photography requires imagination and creativity
  • Captures emotions
  • Requires analytical skills
  • Understand physics
  • Understand abstraction
• What are they key traits needed to capture the perfect shot in photography?

  Creativity and Imagination
• What is the goal of photographers when capturing ordinary things?

  To create extraordinary stills from them
• When it comes to capturing emotions, what distinguishes artistic photos from ordinary snaps?

  Timing and anticipation of small details
• Why are small details significant in photography?

  They evoke powerful emotions
• What technical skills do photographers need to master?

  • Shutter speeds, apertures, and number-based aspects
• How are photographers similar to painters?

  Both use specific tools to create their work
• What knowledge of physics is essential for photographers?

  • Optics, cameras, angles, and lighting
• How does understanding physics benefit photographers?

  It gives them an advantage in mastering photography
• What is abstraction in photography?

  A process where information is carefully but intentionally left out, resulting in a shot that is open for different interpretations
• What elements are involved in abstraction?

  • Colors, textures, geometric shapes, and lines
• Who are some noteworthy Filipino photographers?

  • George Tapan
  • John K. Chua
• Who is George Tapan?

  An award-winning travel photographer who has won two awards
• What awards did George Tapan win?

  His works has been published in five travel photography books..

  • (PATA) Pacific Asia Tourism Association Gold Awards
  • ASEAN Tourism Association award
  • First place in the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest
• What are some notable works of George Tapan?

  • Into the Green Zone
  • Movement
• Who is John K. Chua?


  Best known as an advertising and commercial photographer
• How many years of experience does Chua have?

  Has over 40 years of experience in this field and numerous local and international award for his work
• What are some notable artworks of John K. Chua?

  • Snake Island, Palawan
  • Gulf of Davao
  • Taal Volcano
• When was film introduced in the Philippines?


  1897
• Why is film considered the youngest art form in the Philippines?


  It was introduced after the other forms of art
• What was the earliest type of film shown in the Philippines?

  Silent movies
• Evolution of Philippine films

  Silent -> Black and White -> Color
• Why is film considered the most popular art form in the Philippines?

  It gained public acceptance nationwide
• How does film reflect society?

  It mirrors the culture and beliefs of the people
• What is Filmmaking?


  It requires a team of artists, writers, production experts, and technicians
• What are the collaborative art of filmmaking?

  • Film directing
  • Acting
  • Cinematography
  • Production/Set Design
• What does film directing involve with?

  A film director that envisions the final effect of the film on its viewers
• What does a film director primarily work with?

  • Ideas, images, sounds, and effects
• What best describes a film director's work?

  The director supervises multiple aspects of filmmaking
• What is Acting in Filmmaking?

  Film actors had to learn to express themselves without the exaggerated facial expressions
• What is Cinematography in filmmaking?


  The art of film camera work, including camera placement, movement, and lighting
• What is the role of the production/set design in filmmaking?


  It recreates the director's vision through location, scenery, sets, lighting, costumes, and props
• Who are some award-winning and well-respected Filipino directors?

  • Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Laurice Guillen, Olivia Lamasan, Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, Ishmael Bernal, Joel Lamangan, Jose Javier Reyes, Lino Brocka (deceased)
• Who directed the film "100" that won the Audience award at the 2008 Pusan International Film Festival?


  Chris Martinez
• What Laurice Guillen film gained international acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1981?


  Salome
• What is the title of Laurice Guillen's film the won best picture at the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival?


  Tanging Yaman
• What Laurice Guillen film was released in 2004?


  Santa Santita
• What other film did Laurice Guillen release in 2010?


  Sa 'Yo Lamang
• What did Marilou Diaz Abaya create that captured the attention and respect of the viewing public?

  A powerful film such as Jose Rizal (1998)
• After Marilou Diaz Abaya created Jose Rizal what celebration happened?

  It commemorated the centennial of Philippine Independence