10 Questions
What technique did Eugene Schufftan use to combine people and miniature sets in a single shot for 'Metropolis'?
Mirrors
Which cinematographer worked on creating special effects within the camera for 'Metropolis'?
Karl Freund
How do the effects in 'Metropolis' compare to modern effects according to the text?
They look odd and unworldly
Why are the scratches on some shots of the restored 'Metropolis' considered insignificant?
They represent original 35mm print defects
In what aspect is the restored version of 'Metropolis' different from any version seen previously?
Length and quality
What aspect of Lang's movie 'Metropolis' did the Nazis appreciate?
Its portrayal of a futuristic society
In what way does Leni Riefenstahl's 'Triumph of the Will' differ from Lang's 'Metropolis'?
It lacks the ironic tone present in 'Metropolis'
What quality did Lang possess while working on 'Metropolis'?
Perfectionist tendencies
What issue was observed in some of the restored footage of 'Metropolis'?
Small black bands at the top and left side
What does the article mention as one of the key aspects of great films like 'Metropolis'?
Creation of a vivid time, place, and characters
Explore the special effects in the film Metropolis and the works of cinematographers Eugene Schufftan and Karl Freund. Learn how Schufftan's innovative photographic system allowed people and miniature sets to be combined in a single shot, and how Freund contributed to creating astonishing visual tricks using mirrors.
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