Cinematography
Translator of the directors vision.
Director of Photography
What are the traits of a Western hero?
An outsider who is lost and independent. They value justice, freedom, and masculinity.
Warm vs Cool light
A warm glow can be used for romantic scenes to generate a warm glow. Cool light could be used for cloudy or overcast weather.
Building block, one continuous capture of film.
Shot
Buffalo Bills Wild West introduced...
Theatricalized Western mythology, making tropes, codes, and signals.
Why does Black and White Film give more attention to detail?
There is less of a distraction of color, and you can focus more on the performance of an actor rather than their surroundings. Whatever is on the screen, you can focus on it being lit up for your viewing.
Three Point Lighting and their objectives
Key Light, the primary light on an actor. Fill light, which fills up space and balances the light. Backlight, which allows the actor to stand out, sometimes shown in a "rim of light".
1939's The Great Train Robbery introduced...
Bandits, Shootouts, and the "Close-up".
What type of films do Black and White movies pay homage to?
Old Films and their elements.
Examples: Macbeth, La Haine, Schindler's List.
Arrangement of objects, actors, camera and light within a frame to achieve balance and interest.
Composition
1939s Stagecoach introduced...
A character stereotype of being a social reject, and an action driven hero.
Who is a Black and White Movies best friend and why?
An actor, you can focus more on their performance, and the emotions will be highlighted even more.
Re-arranging the camera, lighting, and/or the set.
Set-Up
The Psychological Western introduced...
A focus on internal conflict, and questions over traditional masculinity and heroism. This was more episodic than linear.
Why did Joel Coen use black and white in 2021's Macbeth?
Created a stark and surreal atmosphere, taking the play from reality. Emphasizes its dark themes and the language that they speak.