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1
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What does mise en scene mean

A

putting into the scene

2
Q

which cinematic technique is most noticed by viewers

A

mise en scene

3
Q

mise en scene

A

director’s control over what appears in the film frame

4
Q

what components make up mise en scene

A
  • setting
  • lighting
  • costume
  • makeup
  • staging
  • performance
5
Q

What is the power of mise en scene

A

to achieve realism

6
Q

setting

A

a container for human events or narrative action

7
Q

role of costume and makeup

A
  • enhance characterization
  • trace changes in attitude
  • usually coordinates with setting
8
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role of lighting

A
  • helps composition of shot

- articulates textures.

9
Q

What are the 4 components of lighting

A
  • quality
  • direction
  • source
  • colour
10
Q

hard lighting

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  • crisp textures
  • defined shadows
  • sharp edges
11
Q

soft lighting

A
  • diffused illumination
  • “overcast” appearance
  • soft shadows, subtle conrast
12
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underlighting

A

lit from below

13
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role of underlighting

A

distorts features, creates drama (used for horror)

14
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backlighting

A

lit from behind

15
Q

role of backlighting

A

emphasizes silhouettes

16
Q

top lighting

A

lit from above

17
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role of top lighting

A
  • creates glamour
  • “harsh lighting”
  • clear shadows
18
Q

what are the two primary light sources

A

key light and fill light

19
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key light

A

primary source of light in a scene

20
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fill light

A

reduces harsh shadows created by key light

21
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3 point lighting

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backlit + key light diagonally from front + fill light from a position near camera

22
Q

high-key lighting

A
  • fill + backlight to create low contrast or low “ratio” of lighting onscreen
  • appears natural
23
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low-key lighting

A

fill is reduced or eliminated to create stronger contrast onscreen.

24
Q

what colour of light is preferred by filmmakers and why

A

white, so that they can filter whatever colour they want overtop

25
Q

staging

A
  • directing the position figure/animal/human/shape

- controlling movement within the frame

26
Q

what are the two dimensions of acting

A
  • individualization

- stylization

27
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individualization (acting)

A

an actor putting a unique/signature twist on a character

28
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stylization (acting)

A

expressing motions elaborately rather than “naturally” or “realistically” to get emotions across onscreen.

29
Q

motion capture in CGI

A

whole body capture for CGI

30
Q

performance capture CGI

A

facial expression capture for CGI

31
Q

how do filmmakers usually arrange space when it comes to framing

A

usually, try and balance right and left halves of frame

32
Q

depth cue

A

ability to perceive the volume of the space in the frame using the differentiation of distinct planes.

33
Q

how does the director control time in a film

A

controls when we see/notice things and for how long.

34
Q

MacGuffin

A

a “red herring” prop, not central to the story but sparks conversation/action/etc. onscreen.

35
Q

chiaroscuro lighting

A

low-key lighting with an emphasis on shadows and blacks onscreen.

36
Q

low key lighting usually has how many light sources

A

1

37
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high key lighting usually has how many light sources

A

3