Ch.5 Mise-En-Scène

1)The organization, distribution, balance, movement, and general relationship of actors and objects within the space of a shot is called composition.

2)What is figure movement?

-the movement of something concrete within the frame.

3)Unlike a static painting or picture, a motion picture move and thus shift its point of view. Point of view is implied by the framing of a shot.

4)What are three elements that describe neorealism?

-nonprofessional actors

-location sets

-handheld camera

5)Some of the departments the production designer supervises include carpentry, properties, and transportation.

6)Mise-en-scène

-literally means “staging or putting on an action or scene.”

-refers to the overall look and feel of a movie.

-is the sum of everything the audience sees, hears, and experiences when watching a movie.

7)An open frame is generally employed in realistic films, while a closed frame is generally employed in antirealistic films.

8)The two fundamental styles of design established in early motion pictures are the realistic associated with the Lumière brothers and the fantastic associated with.

                                 

9)What are the major elements of cinematic design?

-setting

-decor

-properties

-lighting

-costume

-makeup

-hairstyle

Ch.6 Cinematography

1)Take

-the number of times a particular shot is captured.

2)What is the three-point system with respect to lighting?

-the combination of key light

-fill light

-back light

3)An extreme long shot provides a view of background information and is capable of dwarfing a subject and making them appear small or insignificant.

4)In-camera effects

-superimposition

-split screen

-dissolves

5)A fast film stock is extremely sensitive to light and is therefore useful in low-light situations.

6)A low-angle shot is often used to make the subject seem powerful.