mise-en-scene Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is a Profilmic event?
Anything that happens in front of the camera before it is recorded.
Define Style in film.
The distinctive visual and cinematic techniques used in a film.
Who is Georges Méliès?
A pioneer of early cinema known for his magical and fantastical films, like A Trip to the Moon (1902).
What characterizes German Expressionism?
A film style from 1920s Germany known for distorted sets, exaggerated lighting, and dramatic shadows to create mood and emotion.
What does Mise-en-Scène refer to?
The visual composition of a film.
What are Setting & props in film?
The environment and objects used in a scene to create meaning.
What is the role of Costume & makeup?
The clothing and facial/body designs that define a character’s appearance.
Explain Acting & actor blocking.
How actors move and interact within the frame.
What is Lighting in film?
The way light is used to shape a scene’s look and mood.
Define Quality in lighting.
The intensity and softness of light in a scene.
What is High-key lighting?
Bright, even lighting with minimal shadows, often used in comedies and musicals.
Describe Low-key lighting.
Dark, shadowy lighting that creates a moody, dramatic effect, often seen in horror and noir films.
What is Chiaroscuro?
A strong contrast between light and dark areas, often creating a dramatic effect.
What does Direction refer to in lighting?
The angle from which light shines on a subject.
Define Key lighting.
The main source of light in a scene.
What is Fill lighting?
A secondary light source that softens shadows created by the key light.
What does Source mean in lighting?
The origin of the light, whether natural (sunlight) or artificial (lamps, studio lights).
Define Available lighting.
Natural or existing light in a scene rather than artificial studio lighting.
What is Three-point lighting?
A classic setup using key light, fill light, and backlight to create balanced illumination.
What does Color of lighting affect?
The mood, e.g., warm tones for coziness, cool tones for tension.
What are Filters in lighting?
Transparent sheets placed over lights to alter color or intensity.
What does it mean to Saturate in film?
To enhance or intensify the color in a scene, making it more vivid and rich.
Define Shot in cinematography.
A single, continuous recording of a scene without cuts.
What does Frames per second (FPS) indicate?
The number of individual images (frames) shown per second in a film, affecting motion smoothness.
