Film Theory Overview

<p>Editing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A montage that communicates ideas and emotions through editing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To document reality authentically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formalists prioritize cinematic techniques over content, while realists focus on capturing reality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A canvas for artistic creation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Film theory examines the cinematic medium as a whole, comparing it to other art forms and exploring its potential and limitations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The technical aspects of filmmaking are paramount and heavily influence the film's meaning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eisenstein's montage utilizes a combination of images and sounds to evoke specific emotions and ideas, unlike other filmmakers who rely mostly on visuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The potential of cinema to create a new, subjective reality that combines both objective observation and artistic vision. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of cinema to create a sense of realism and immediacy through its direct relationship with the world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The desire of filmmakers to preserve and immortalize reality through the medium of cinema. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bazin prioritizes the objective representation of reality, while Kracauer emphasizes the subjective experience of individuals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The close-up reveals the inner thoughts and emotions of a character in a way no other part of the body can. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of cinema to bring a unique perspective to everyday life. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A long take emphasizes continuity, while a montage emphasizes discontinuity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict is the mechanism by which opposing ideas are combined to create new meaning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes the importance of capturing a realistic perspective to the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is used to juxtapose opposing images and ideas, creating a dynamic collision. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of existence and being. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A filmmaker using slow-motion to highlight the beauty of a falling raindrop. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Realists believe editing should be invisible, while montage filmmakers use editing to express ideas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Method acting relies heavily on personal experience, while naturalistic acting focuses on external techniques. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a system for actors to achieve a level of realism and authenticity on stage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The actor's performance should appear as a continuation of pre-existing events and circumstances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A move from emphasizing external physicality to exploring internal psychological motivations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to control emotions and suppress personal feelings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pursuit of individual authenticity and a sense of lived experience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Method acting uses internal techniques, while naturalistic acting focuses on external techniques. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He developed a systematic approach to acting that focused on building a solid foundation for authenticity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It removes the subject from its context, creating a sense of intimacy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A feeling of empathy and connection to the portrayed subject. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Close-ups are aesthetically pleasing and evoke emotional responses in the viewer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By comparing the close-up's power to transform the viewer to the power of a fetish object. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Close-ups offer an escape from alienation by immersing the viewer in the world of the subject. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hidden emotions and vulnerabilities of the subject. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The subject's physical imperfections. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mechanical eye can break down time and motion, while the human eye sees a continuous stream of events. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The camera should be used to create a clear and concise narrative, even if it means manipulating reality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both highlight the unique relationship between the image and the real world it represents. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both express the idea that the photograph is a direct, unmediated trace of the real world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iconic signs are based on resemblance, while indexical signs are based on an actual connection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using actors to portray characters in a film. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They both highlight the connection between the photograph and its real-world subject, as it is a direct trace. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has an uncanny allure because it captures reality directly, without the interference of the artist's hand. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reflections on the cinematic medium rather than analysis of specific films.

Focus on a film's form or structure as primary to its meaning.

He emphasized montage as a way to create meaning through editing.

Coined 'Kino-Eye', emphasizing the film camera as a new way of seeing.

The concept that images are direct representations of reality.

André Bazin's idea that photography preserves a moment, freezing life.

Both theorists share ideals of realism but differ in their approaches.

Bela Balazs claims close-ups of faces are more significant than other shots.

Cinema is defined by its unique ability to represent reality over time.

Realists perceive the screen as a window that presents realities with spatial and temporal integrity.

A shot longer than normal duration that captures events unfolding in time without cutting.

The transformative quality of filmmaking that enhances our experience of reality.

A style of editing that emphasizes discontinuity and relations between shots.

Eisenstein's concept of expressing ideas through conflict and contradiction.

Eisenstein believed tension between images creates a cinematic idea.

In montage, the clash of two elements produces a new idea or meaning.

The stylistic choices made by filmmakers that influence how a film is perceived.

An approach that emphasizes artistic style and form over content in filmmaking.

The idea that the film screen is an artistic space to be seen, not just a window to the world.

The process that allows filmmakers to manipulate time and space, creating distinct meanings.

A theory of film editing that emphasizes the impact of juxtaposed images to create ideas.

A form of montage where thoughts and ideas are communicated through editing.

The concept that the film screen communicates emotions and ideas through its visual content.

An approach focusing on the film's ability to document reality.

Film should avoid theatrical influence and studio settings.

The film-camera captures and directs moments beyond human perception.

The link between the photographed object and its image.

Philosopher who introduced the concept of indexicality in semiotics.

Iconic signs signify through resemblance; indexical signs through actual connection.

Creation of images through analog photography, capturing reality directly.

Analog photos replicate real objects, like a fingerprint, giving them unique allure.

A tight framing of a subject's face, removing spatial context.

Close-ups highlight human vulnerability and intimacy unlike other shots.

Close-ups create a fetishistic view, valuing subjects beyond their use.

Bela Balazs describes close-ups as showing a 'tender human attitude'.

Balazs emphasized the human face as a subjective expression of humanity.

Good close-ups evoke emotion like a lyrical poem, not just detail.

Close-ups counter alienation by enhancing intimacy and connection.

Close-ups allow contemplation of things typically hidden from view.

A technique emphasizing the use of an actor's personal experiences to create authenticity in performing a character.

A prominent advocate of method acting who emphasized emotional authenticity and personal experience.

The founder of a systematic approach to acting, focusing on concentration and imagination.

Voice, speech, and body training necessary for effective performance.

The ability to remain focused and create a private reality in public.

A shift in acting that emphasizes emotional and psychological depth rather than mere physicality.

A contemporary actor widely recognized for his use of method acting in films.

Stanislavsky's attempt to create a systematic approach for actors to achieve authenticity.