Last exam!! Flashcards
(22 cards)
What triggered the television industry to change?
Block booking, which was illegal and required theaters to show a studio’s entire range of films.
Block booking is a practice where a studio forces theaters to buy a package of films rather than allowing them to choose individual films, leading to monopolistic practices.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision vs Paramount Pictures?
It found that major studios of the industry were monopolistic.
This decision had a profound impact on the film industry, leading to changes in how films were distributed.
What happened to theatrical shorts during the transition to television?
Theaters began to close their theatrical shorts because it became no longer profitable.
Who was the first animation show made specifically for television?
Crusader Rabbit.
What unique feature did Clutch Cargo have?
Had syncro vox.
Which directors were known for creating Tom and Jerry?
Hanna & Barbera.
What awards did The Cat Concerto and The Two Mouseketeers win?
Awards for animation excellence.
Name 5 shows created by Hanna & Barbera.
- Ruff & Ready Show
- Huckleberry Hound Show
- Yogi the Bear
- The Flintstones
- Jonny Quest
What genre did Jonny Quest represent?
Action/adventure genre to capture audiences who follow 007 James Bond & Comic Strips.
Who was Iwao Takamoto?
A layout artist and creative director.
How did the art style of animation change over time?
From graphic shapes to comic-book style ‘realism’ in human anatomy.
What strategy did Hanna & Barbera employ to transition their animation style?
They hired more comic-book artists.
What show did Hanna & Barbera create in response to television violence?
Scooby Doo, a kid’s mystery show.
What is the mission of the National Film Board of Canada?
To create and share works that reflect the diversity of Canada.
What is Maureen Furniss’s theory on motion pictures?
Animation is a continuum.
Define mimesis in the context of animation.
Representation of the real world.
What does abstraction refer to in animation?
Fischinger’s optical poem.
What role does authorship play in filmmaking?
Government financial influence, as seen with NFB Canada and experiential indie films.
What is an auteur in filmmaking?
Filmmakers with direct influence & style, determined by crew size, budget, source of financing, exhibition, awards, festivals, and notoriety.
Process for sound:
pen point percussion
strach on flim
Blinkety Bank 1955
Animation without sound :
Hen Hop
