Special Effects in Metropolis and Cinematographers

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What technique did Eugene Schufftan use to combine people and miniature sets in a single shot for 'Metropolis'?

  • Green screen
  • Digital editing
  • Mirrors (correct)
  • Special lighting effects

Which cinematographer worked on creating special effects within the camera for 'Metropolis'?

  • Karl Schufftan
  • Karl Freund (correct)
  • Eugene Schufftan
  • Eugene Freund

How do the effects in 'Metropolis' compare to modern effects according to the text?

  • They look odd and unworldly (correct)
  • They are more realistic
  • They lack appeal
  • They are less evocative

Why are the scratches on some shots of the restored 'Metropolis' considered insignificant?

<p>They represent original 35mm print defects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect is the restored version of 'Metropolis' different from any version seen previously?

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

What aspect of Lang's movie 'Metropolis' did the Nazis appreciate?

<p>Its portrayal of a futuristic society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Leni Riefenstahl's 'Triumph of the Will' differ from Lang's 'Metropolis'?

<p>It lacks the ironic tone present in 'Metropolis' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What quality did Lang possess while working on 'Metropolis'?

<p>Perfectionist tendencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue was observed in some of the restored footage of 'Metropolis'?

<p>Small black bands at the top and left side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the article mention as one of the key aspects of great films like 'Metropolis'?

<p>Creation of a vivid time, place, and characters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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