Crash Course
Film History
Film History
This invention by the Lumière Brothers allowed films to be projected to a large audience, helping launch cinema as a shared experience.
What is the Cinematograph (or projector)
This actor played Batman in The Batman (2022) and gained fame from Twilight.
Who is Robert Pattinson?
“That’s what she said.”
What is The Office? (Michel Scott)
“I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”
What is Notting Hill?
A director wants to ensure visual consistency between shots filmed hours apart. This department is primarily responsible for tracking those details.
What is the Script Supervisor (or Continuity)?
After the decline of the studio system, this era of filmmaking in Los Angeles in the late 1960s–70s gave directors more creative control and produced films like Easy Rider.
What is New Hollywood?
This actor plays Shang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and previously starred in the TV series Kim’s Convenience.
Who is Simu Liu?
“How you doin’?”
What is Friends?
“You had me at hello.”
What is Jerry Maguire?
A production is behind schedule and over budget. This person must make decisions to keep the project on track financially and logistically.
Who is the Producer?
This global conflict had a major impact on film industries worldwide, leading to movements like Italian Neorealism.
What is World War II?
This actor plays Elvis in Elvis and previously appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Who is Austin Butler?
“Winter is coming.”
What is Game of Thrones?
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”
What is The Godfather Part II?
A filmmaker wants to create a sense of urgency by shortening the length of each shot in a sequence. This editing choice affects what key aspect of the film?
What is Pacing?
The shift from silent films to sound forced many actors out of Hollywood because they lacked this essential skill.
What is the ability to deliver spoken dialogue (or having a suitable voice)?
This actor starred in The Bear and the film The Iron Claw, becoming a major breakout star.
Who is Jeremy Allen White?
“Live long and prosper.”
What is Star Trek?
“I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.”
What is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
During filming, unwanted background noise ruins a scene’s audio. This type of sound would most likely need to be recreated later in post-production.
What is Foley (or ADR)?
This early film by the Lumière Brothers is famous for audiences reacting in fear to a train arriving at a station.
What is Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat?*(Station)
This actor played Killmonger in Black Panther and Adonis Creed in the Creed films.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
“D’oh!”
What is The Simpsons?
“Get in, loser. We’re going shopping.”
What is Mean Girls?
A director and cinematographer carefully plan camera placement, lighting, and movement to visually tell the story. This overall visual design is known as what?
What is Mise-en-scène (or Visual Composition)?