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Which lighting technique is characterized by high contrast and is often used in horror movies?

  • Back lighting
  • Soft lighting
  • Front lighting
  • Low key lighting (correct)
  • What element of mise-en-scène can help convey first impressions of a character?

  • Setting design
  • Lighting directionality
  • Costume, hair, and makeup (correct)
  • Actor's performance
  • What is the primary purpose of backlighting in a scene?

  • To provide clarity and eliminate shadows
  • To create a sense of mystery (correct)
  • To highlight characters distinctly from the background
  • To soften the overall lighting effect
  • What is indicated by the term '3 point lighting'?

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    Which type of lighting is described as romantic, light, and diffused?

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    What emotional response is commonly associated with the color red in visual storytelling?

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    In what type of shot is the subject visible but very small, emphasizing their relationship to the environment?

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    Which shot type allows for an emphasis on the character's facial expressions while still showcasing some body language?

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    What does an unbalanced composition in a frame generally indicate?

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    What aspect of cinematography involves the use of angles to suggest power dynamics?

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    Which editing technique involves cutting between two different spaces to highlight thematic parallels?

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    What is the purpose of a long take in film?

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    What does Hitchcock’s Rule state about an object in a frame?

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    What visual technique uses windows or binoculars to show a character's point of view?

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    What is the effect of a fade in/out at the end of a film?

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    What is meant by 'world building' in the context of entertainment?

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    How does 'asynchronous sound' function in a performance?

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    Which of the following best describes the concept of 'determinate space' in musicals?

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    What does a focus on 'semantic' aspects of a genre analyze?

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    How does 'low key lighting' typically appear in performance settings?

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    What role does 'iconography' play in musicals?

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    In what way does 'negative capability' relate to performance?

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    What does the 'impieracist dilemma' address in film classification?

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    Which theme is often explored in musicals according to the content mentioned?

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    What is a characteristic of a 'backstage musical' as identified in the content?

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    What is the primary function of Foley sound effects in film?

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    Which of the following themes is commonly associated with musicals?

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    What role does silence play in film sound design?

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    Which of the following best describes the concept of 'trans-media storytelling'?

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    In the context of genres, what do cycles refer to?

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    What is a defining characteristic of the 'I Want' song in musicals?

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    Which of the following elements is NOT part of the horror genre's iconography?

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    Which function does sound primarily serve in directing audience awareness?

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    Which of the following best summarizes the concept of 'polysemy' in media?

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    What is an example of a rite of integration in film narratives?

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    What is the main focus of the 'classical Hollywood structure' in narratives?

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    What do genre plots typically mobilize within their narratives?

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    What does the term 'clusters' refer to in genre analysis?

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    Which of the following best describes 'idealistic approaches to genre'?

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    Flashcards

    Mise-en-scène

    All visual elements in a scene, including costumes, makeup, staging, and performance, to convey meaning.

    Setting

    The environment, including design, color, and props, influencing character and plot.

    Hard Lighting

    Direct, intense light creating strong shadows and a sense of tension.

    High Key Lighting

    Lighting with minimal contrast and shadows, often creating a soft and romantic mood.

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    Three-Point Lighting

    A common lighting setup for film, including key, fill, and back lighting.

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    Extreme Long Shot (ELS)

    A shot where the subject is very small relative to the frame. Focuses on the environment, not the character.

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    Medium Close-up

    A shot that emphasizes the character, but also shows the surroundings.

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    Close-up

    A shot that highlights emotion and performance, emphasizing detail.

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    Rule of Thirds

    Placing elements of a scene along imaginary lines dividing the frame into thirds to create visual interest.

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    High Angle

    Camera above the subject, often used to show powerlessness.

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    Low Angle

    Camera below the subject, often used to imply power or dominance.

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    Low-key lighting

    Lighting that creates strong contrasts, emphasizing shadows.

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    High Contrast Lighting

    Lighting that creates strong differences between light and shadow; focusing attention on highlighted areas.

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    Cross cutting

    Editing technique that cuts back and forth between two different locations or events, often showing thematic links or parallel moments.

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    Long Take

    A shot that continues for an extended period of time, without cuts.

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    Internal Sound

    Sounds originating from within the story's world, such as character dialogue, thoughts, or internal reactions.

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    External Sound

    Sounds originating from the environment outside of the characters, like ambient noises, weather, or background music.

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    Foley Sound Effects

    Sounds added in post-production to enhance realism, like footsteps, door creaks, or rustling leaves.

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    Score

    Music composed specifically for a film, often used to evoke emotions, enhance suspense, or guide the audience's perception.

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    Silence

    The absence of sound, often used to create tension, discomfort, or heighten the impact of other sounds.

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    Genre as Blueprint

    A set of conventions and expectations that define a certain type of film, like horror or musical.

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    Genre Iconography

    Visual elements and symbols commonly associated with a genre, like masks in horror or stages in musicals.

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    Genre Cycles

    The evolution of a genre over time, with different phases like experimental, classic, and self-reflective.

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    Genre Clusters

    Groups of films within a genre that share common themes or stylistic elements.

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    Rites of Order

    A narrative structure typical of classical Hollywood films, featuring an individual protagonist facing external conflict and restoring social order by the end.

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    Rites of Integration

    A narrative structure common in romantic comedies, featuring a collective space and internal conflict leading to social integration and closure through romance.

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    Transmedia Storytelling

    A strategy that extends a story across different media, like films, TV shows, video games, and merchandise, to create a unified and immersive experience.

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    Polysemy

    The multiplicity of meanings within a text, allowing for different interpretations.

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    Transmedia Storytelling: Integral Elements

    Key narrative events or characters that are spread across different media to create a unified and coordinated entertainment experience.

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    Transmedia Storytelling: Dispersed Systematically

    The strategic placement of narrative elements across different media formats and timelines to build anticipation and engagement.

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    World Building

    Creating a detailed and believable setting, including its history, culture, and nuances, often seen in sci-fi and fantasy.

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    Radical Intertextuality

    A work that borrows heavily from another, often existing within the same universe but with its own unique narrative.

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    Negative Capability

    The ability to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity, allowing ideas and stories to evolve without definitive answers.

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    Realized Performance

    Acting that feels grounded, natural, and believable, as if the characters exist in reality.

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    Stylized Performance

    Acting that uses heightened choices, deliberate gestures, and exaggerated expressions to create a specific style or tone.

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    Genre as a Contract

    A genre establishes expectations and agreements with the audience, creating a shared understanding of what to expect.

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    Iconography of Musicals

    Recurring visual elements, themes, and motifs that define and characterize the musical genre.

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    Themes of Musicals

    Common themes often explored in musicals, including unity, harmony, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil.

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    Horizontal Intertextuality

    Direct references or allusions to other works, such as quotes, characters, or plot elements.

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    Vertical Intertextuality

    References to works that surround the original, such as interviews, trailers, or marketing materials.

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    Study Notes

    Mise-en-scène Elements

    • Mise-en-scène encompasses costume, hair, makeup, staging, and performance, all conveying meaning.
    • Setting (set design, color, props) is crucial. Consider realism vs. stylized/fantastical and its interplay with performers (e.g., characters interacting with the setting in "Daughters of the Dust").
    • Costume, hair, and makeup reveal character personality and create first impressions (e.g., the quince dress in a film).
    • Lighting (hard vs. soft) affects mood: hard lighting creates tension, soft lighting evokes romance.
    • Directionality of light (top, front, under, back, side) influences how actors' expressions are portrayed.
    • Source lighting reveals the origin of light.
    • Three-point lighting (back light, key light, fill light) separates characters from backgrounds, intensifies key elements, and minimizes shadows.
    • High-key lighting has low contrast, eliminating shadows. Low-key lighting emphasizes shadows and contrasts.
    • Color and lighting evoke specific emotions (e.g., red symbolizes danger or passion, yellow signifies joy).

    Camera Techniques

    • Camera distance (extreme long shot, long shot, medium long shot, cowboy, medium shot, medium close-up, close-up, extreme close-up, choker) impacts emphasis (environment vs. character). Camera distance affects perception of importance for characters/objects.
      • Extreme long shots emphasize setting, long shots show character interactions/relationships; medium close-up emphasizes the character and their expressions. Close-ups emphasize emotion and significance.
    • Composition (balanced vs. unbalanced, rule of thirds) and headroom impact viewer focus. Frames within frames add depth (e.g., windows, binoculars). Hitchcock's Rule states that object size relates to its importance.
    • Camera angles (low vs. high) create power imbalances.
    • Framing and aspect ratio, masking, and split-screen/multiple frames are techniques that showcase varied perspectives.
    • Movement (tilt, pan, dolly) complements the narrative flow.
    • Long takes/sequence shots increase immersion.

    Editing Techniques

    • High vs. low contrast impact visual emphasis, with high contrast maximizing focused areas.
    • Exposure (over vs. under) controls light, with underexposure contributing to disorientation or reflective moments. Freeze frames create impact, especially for character introductions.
    • Telephoto lenses create a sense of distance.
    • Depth of field controls visible focus in a scene.
    • Fade in/out and wipes create transitions, with fades denoting closure and wipes suggesting transitions. Graphic matches create seamless transitions between scenes or time periods.
    • Pacing and tempo of cuts influence the narrative flow and are fundamental to understanding time as presented via editing.
    • Cross-cutting and elliptical editing techniques facilitate narrative storytelling by creating connections between scenes.
    • Punctuation (empty frames, cutaways) enhances narrative rhythm.

    Sound Design

    • Sound characteristics (pitch, loudness, quality, fidelity) and asynchronous sound enhance storytelling.
    • External vs. internal sound adds depth to scenes.
    • Environmental sounds provide context.
    • Sound score emphasizes emotion, setting, and characterization.
    • Silence builds tension or conveys isolation. Foley sounds enhance realism.

    Genre and Structure

    • Genre (as blueprint, marketing, contract) provides a framework for storytelling, establishing recognizable elements.
    • Genre cycles include cycles (establishment, refinement, parody/self-reflexivity)
    • Iconography and themes (musicals, horror) reflect social conflicts and themes and offer opportunities to challenge/subvert traditional roles.
    • Rites of order vs. rites of integration in films, including the conflict and resolution within stories.
    • Empiricist's dilemma pertains to classifying genre.
    • Polysemy denotes the multiple meanings in a text.
    • Transmedia storytelling involves distributing elements across various media platforms (e.g., comics, cartoons, toys, films).

    Performance Styles

    • Performance styles encompass realized (grounded, believable), individualized (tied to the star persona), and stylized (heightened) approaches.

    Other Considerations

    • Determinate vs Indeterminate space (backstage vs. front stage in musicals)
    • Semantic vs Syntactic Approaches (focusing on the literal structure vs the underlying meaning of the genre)
    • Overlap of musicals and horror (body genres, duality, spectacle, excess)
    • Mise-en-scène and genre connections through iconography, themes, plots, and characters.

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