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What effect does the shift from warm to cool lighting tones have on the viewer's experience?
What effect does the shift from warm to cool lighting tones have on the viewer's experience?
Long takes are used to allow viewers to quickly move past discomfort.
Long takes are used to allow viewers to quickly move past discomfort.
False
What does the script's dialogue primarily reveal about the characters?
What does the script's dialogue primarily reveal about the characters?
Personal conflicts about dreams and sacrifices
The combination of visual and soundtrack cues invites an active __________ from the audience.
The combination of visual and soundtrack cues invites an active __________ from the audience.
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Match the film elements with their purposes:
Match the film elements with their purposes:
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What theme is established by juxtaposing the serene forest environment with the act of hunting?
What theme is established by juxtaposing the serene forest environment with the act of hunting?
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The director uses handheld camera movements to create a sense of detachment from the characters.
The director uses handheld camera movements to create a sense of detachment from the characters.
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What emotional response does the haunting score evoke during the deer's death?
What emotional response does the haunting score evoke during the deer's death?
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The family's lifestyle emphasizes their self-sufficiency and contrasts sharply with _____ norms of society.
The family's lifestyle emphasizes their self-sufficiency and contrasts sharply with _____ norms of society.
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Match the filming technique with its effect:
Match the filming technique with its effect:
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What does the initial portrayal of the family evoke in the audience?
What does the initial portrayal of the family evoke in the audience?
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The film presents the themes of freedom and societal expectation as mutually exclusive.
The film presents the themes of freedom and societal expectation as mutually exclusive.
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What moral questions might viewers consider in relation to the characters' lifestyle?
What moral questions might viewers consider in relation to the characters' lifestyle?
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What cinematic technique is mentioned that enhances the sense of grandeur in the film?
What cinematic technique is mentioned that enhances the sense of grandeur in the film?
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The film promotes passive spectatorship, encouraging viewers to merely watch without emotional involvement.
The film promotes passive spectatorship, encouraging viewers to merely watch without emotional involvement.
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What themes are urged for reflection in the pursuit of one's ambitions?
What themes are urged for reflection in the pursuit of one's ambitions?
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What type of music is used to convey Ben's sadness?
What type of music is used to convey Ben's sadness?
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The film encourages a connection through song and dance, inviting viewers to connect with their own ________.
The film encourages a connection through song and dance, inviting viewers to connect with their own ________.
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Close-up shots create a distant viewing experience for the audience.
Close-up shots create a distant viewing experience for the audience.
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Match the following aspects of the film to their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of the film to their descriptions:
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What is the primary emotion that the director wants the audience to feel towards Ben?
What is the primary emotion that the director wants the audience to feel towards Ben?
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How do the characters respond to their dreams and struggles?
How do the characters respond to their dreams and struggles?
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The film presents a singular story rather than a multitude of dreams from different characters.
The film presents a singular story rather than a multitude of dreams from different characters.
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Ben's personal journey raises questions regarding the _____ for his own actions.
Ben's personal journey raises questions regarding the _____ for his own actions.
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The characters' dreams contrast with their current ________.
The characters' dreams contrast with their current ________.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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How does the audience's relationship with the children change through Ben's perspective?
How does the audience's relationship with the children change through Ben's perspective?
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Dialogue is used to create an immediate response from the audience.
Dialogue is used to create an immediate response from the audience.
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What does the term 'gaze' refer to in the context of the audience's perspective?
What does the term 'gaze' refer to in the context of the audience's perspective?
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What is significant about the lighting used in Mia's scene in 'La La Land'?
What is significant about the lighting used in Mia's scene in 'La La Land'?
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Mia feels alienated from the audience during her audition scene in 'La La Land'.
Mia feels alienated from the audience during her audition scene in 'La La Land'.
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What effect does the eye-level camera angle have during Mia's audition scene?
What effect does the eye-level camera angle have during Mia's audition scene?
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Mia's character is crafted to align the audience with her __________ and aspirations.
Mia's character is crafted to align the audience with her __________ and aspirations.
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Match the following filmmaking techniques with their effects in Mia's audition scene:
Match the following filmmaking techniques with their effects in Mia's audition scene:
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What type of gaze does the film employ to encourage audience engagement in Mia's audition scene?
What type of gaze does the film employ to encourage audience engagement in Mia's audition scene?
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The audience is a passive observer during Mia's audition scene.
The audience is a passive observer during Mia's audition scene.
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How does cinematography contribute to the audience's experience in Mia's audition scene?
How does cinematography contribute to the audience's experience in Mia's audition scene?
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What technique is used extensively in conversations with Jack to provide multiple perspectives?
What technique is used extensively in conversations with Jack to provide multiple perspectives?
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The audience remains passive throughout the narrative without questioning the characters' motives.
The audience remains passive throughout the narrative without questioning the characters' motives.
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What effect does the close-up shot of Abigail have on the audience?
What effect does the close-up shot of Abigail have on the audience?
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The dialogue 'flushing ashes down the toilet' causes a response of shock from the characters, highlighting themes of __________.
The dialogue 'flushing ashes down the toilet' causes a response of shock from the characters, highlighting themes of __________.
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Match the cinematography techniques with their effects:
Match the cinematography techniques with their effects:
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What thematic issue does the film highlight during the Christian funeral?
What thematic issue does the film highlight during the Christian funeral?
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There is a clear middle ground between the characters of Jack and Ben.
There is a clear middle ground between the characters of Jack and Ben.
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How does the high angle, wide shot of Ben on the bus contribute to the viewer's understanding?
How does the high angle, wide shot of Ben on the bus contribute to the viewer's understanding?
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The theory developed by Daniel Chandler about spectatorship is known as __________.
The theory developed by Daniel Chandler about spectatorship is known as __________.
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What reaction do the close-ups of judgmental faces aim to evoke in the audience?
What reaction do the close-ups of judgmental faces aim to evoke in the audience?
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Study Notes
Captain Fantastic - Matt Ross (2016)
- Opening Scene: Starts with a deer hunt, emphasizing survival themes. Handheld camera and natural lighting create immediacy. Close-ups show character intensity. Rugged clothing and camp contrast with societal norms, presenting the family as idyllic and primitive.
- Ben's Feelings: Sadness conveyed through non-diegetic melancholic music and close-ups, eliciting empathy from the audience. Dialogue creates a forced response from characters. The lack of eye contact with the camera creates a connection between the audience and Ben's perspective.
- Kids' Perspective: The audience sees the events through the kids' perspective, aligning with their feelings. Shot-reverse-shot technique during conversations shows multiple character perspectives.
- Funeral Scene: Highlights issues with Christian funerals and religion as a controlling force. Cinematography features reactions and equal shots, mirroring audience reactions with close-ups on judgmental faces.
- Normal Day for the Cash Family: Rapid editing and montage techniques depict the family's daily routines and their unique approach to survival skills. Wide shots show the wilderness, contrasting with urban life, and emphasize the Cash family's isolation. The family's laughter and happiness contrast with muted tones of urban life.
- Active Spectatorship: The opening scene encourages active participation, prompting viewers to consider the moral questions surrounding survival. The emotional weight of events encourages engagement with the characters and their struggles.
- Passive Spectatorship: The audience can passively follow Ben's journey to accept the better scenario for his children. Some may disapprove of Ben's decisions based on consequences.
- Possible Alignment: Religious beliefs influence alignment with characters. For example, viewers who are religious might be alienated by Ben, and align with other characters. For the audience, it is a choice to align or not align.
- Multiple Theories Applied: Stuart Hall's encoding/decoding theory. Blumler and Katz's uses and gratifications. Christian Metz's' Mirror theory, Daniel Chandler's Gaze theory and Multiple spectating selves. Laura Mulvey's Female Gaze, Jacqui Stacey's Female Gaze and Jill Soloway's Female Gaze.
La La Land - Damien Chazelle (2016)
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Opening Scene ("Another Day of Sun"): A musical number on a Los Angeles freeway, highlighting hope and ambition. Vibrant colors, dynamic choreography, and a lively musical score create a sense of hope and aspiration. Wide shots and sweeping camera movements showcase larger-than-life ambitions of the characters.
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Contrast: The scene creates a contrast between character dreams and realities, prompting reflection on sacrifices and struggles in pursuing ambition.
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Active vs. Passive Spectatorship: The scene encourages active spectatorship by immersing the audience in the energy and rhythm of the performance. Audience engagement enhances the connection to characters' aspirations. Passivity might exist if entertainment is the only purpose of watching.
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Arguments Scene: Audience is encouraged to actively participate, analyze and empathize with Mia and Sebastian. The film form creates emotional depth that invites reflection rather than passive observation.
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Mia's Development: Close-ups emphasize Mia's expressive reactions and passionate involvement, encouraging audience alignment with her ambitions. Viewers question if the glamorous world aligns with her real identity and dreams, urging reflection on ambition versus authenticity.
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Alignment with Characters: The audience connects with Mia's ambitions and struggles. Alignment is facilitated through expressive reactions and interactions with other characters. The audience roots for Mia given the circumstances in the scene.
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Multiple Alignment Options: The scene allows for different interpretations and alignment with characters without any clear idea of who is "right."
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Mia's Audition: The scene uses cinematography to create audience connection with Mia, drawing viewers closely into her experience, focusing on both her vulnerability and passion. Long takes and close shots highlight emotional ambiguity and invite active reflection.
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Importance of Visual/Sound Cues: Visual elements like lighting, framing, and camera movements, and sound cues are critical tools in shaping audience responses in both films. The films encourage emotional and intellectual engagement with the narratives.
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Explore the intricate elements of film analysis through this quiz. Dive into the effects of lighting, camera movements, and soundtracks on viewer experiences and character development. Each question encourages you to assess the thematic depths and moral questions presented in film.
