Musical
____ and ____ are commonly used in musical films to convey the story of the film.
Songs, Dancing
What is the definition of animation?
a method of photographing successive drawings, models, or even puppets, which creates the illusion of movement to the eye
True or False? The detective/investigator/police is the protagonist in a crime film.
True
Who usually performs the stunts in an action film?
stuntmen, stunt doubles
What common themes are presented in drama films?
current events, societal ills, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, drugs, poverty, politics, alcoholism, class warfare, etc.
What is the mood of musicals?
uplifting, joyful, fantastical, positive
Today, animation for films is done by using ____.
CGI (computer generated imaging)
Generally, a(n) _____ is a key character in crime films.
criminal, detective/investigator (law enforcement)
What prop(s) are used in action films? Name at least one.
Guns, combat weapons (knives, swords, shields), breakable objects (fake glass bottles, etc.)
Which civilization first used drama as an entertainment genre?
Greek civilization
The musical film genre originally came from _____, a stage-based genre.
musical theatre
Vector based animation uses ____ instead of pixels to create the illusion of movement.
vectors
When were the first crime films made?
early 1900s
In general, what kind of content is in a action film?
impact, high energy, stunts, explosives, chases, etc.
Where do dramas take place?
home, office setting, anywhere where conflict is present
What do songs do in a musical film?
They advance the plot of the story or develop the characters.
Who created the first animated film?
Emile Cohl
Which crime sub-genre focuses on gangs and organized crime? This sub-genre became popular during the Great Depression.
gangster films
Action films feature this type of physical activity.
martial arts, running, jumping, climbing, vehicle work
Rather than lots of physical motion, dramas tell the story through ___ and ___ ____.
words, subtle actions
What is the name for songs included in musicals?
musical numbers
stop motion, traditional, 3D, rotoscope, typography, etc.
What kind of crime films involve gangs and organized crime?
gangster films
What is another name for action films?
actioners
Which drama subgenre deals with a case that needs to be cracked?
courtroom drama