This is a who photographed horses lifting their hooves from the ground - important to the early development of cinema as a technology
Who is E Muybridge?
100
The 3 elements of this literary element -- are episodic - thematic - linear
What is Narrative Structure?
100
An element of performance that is focused on ‘voice’
(words,intonation, pauses/pace, volume,silence/reaction)
What is dialogue?
100
This film used color as a visual design element to show the exoticness, richness of French high luxury food in contrast to the plain, unrefined setting and purity and simplicity of a devout religious community and staying humble.
What is Babette's Feast?
100
This element of composition shows a very flat surface - usually to show characters emphasis. The other element of composition is about showing depth and layers in a shot .
What is one plane vs multiple planes?
200
Two French Brothers who made early cinema history with Train Leaving the Station- one of the first films ever
Who are the Lumiere Brothers
200
The 3 elements of this are chronological vs a-chronological, subjective vs objective, and story lines - singular, multiple, parallel
What is Narrative Configuration?
200
An acting style that requires an intense preparation - the actor transforms into the character
What is method acting?
200
The six elements that ensure a film has an organized and coherent flow - from 180 degree editing to eyeline match.
What is continuity editing?
200
This is an element of composition that focuses on what is centered and what is de-centered.
What is framing?
300
Affordability, cleanliness, understanding social interactions, did not need to understand English
What is film's early popularity?
300
A type of Point of View in which the viewer sees everything - God like vantage - not attached to one character's perspective
What is Omniscient Point of View?
300
The personality, image of the actual actor - i.e. Robert De Niro as a "tough guy." "sexy bombshell" for Marilyn Monroe
What is Persona?
300
One element of design shows the physical surroundings such as weather ; the latter is about the emotional overtone and feeling conveyed from the former.
What is mood vs atmosphere?
300
This kind of shot features a character very far away from the viewer and small - you see the character's whole body. You also see buildings or the setting's full view.
What is an extreme long shot?
400
All film is entertainment, only some films are art.
What is art vs entertainment?
400
This is a plot structure that has a clear beginning, middle and end with a sense of closure.
What is Aristotelian elements of plot?
400
This actor's performance (from a film we watched in lecture) embodies determination, drive and the intensity of trying to be the best.
Who is Miles Teller in Whiplash?
400
This element of composition is about the relationship between subject and viewer/camera outside the frame.
What is proxemic pattern?
400
This kind of shot shows a character from the chest or hips up.
What isa medium shot?
500
Technology, Business, Entertainment/Art, Cultural Product
What is the 4 sides of film?
500
This is a meaningful repetition in a film that creates meaning. IE the mention of Christopher throughout Imitation Game.
What is literary motif?
500
This is a type of acting style that does not require professional or academic training - more about natural ability or similarity to character. IE Ice Cube's son playing Ice Cube in Straight Outta Compton based on his resemblance.
What is non professional acting?
500
This is a type of shot that provides a very intimate view of a character's face - it is about conveying emotion.
What is a close up shot?
500
This is a visual metaphor- as part of visual design - IE a phallic shaped item implies male sexuality.