Chapter 4

Question 1

What does mise en scene mean

Answer 1

putting into the scene

Question 2

which cinematic technique is most noticed by viewers

Answer 2

mise en scene

Question 3

mise en scene

Answer 3

director’s control over what appears in the film frame

Question 4

what components make up mise en scene

Answer 4

• setting
• lighting
• costume
• makeup
• staging
• performance

Question 5

What is the power of mise en scene

Answer 5

to achieve realism

Question 6

setting

Answer 6

a container for human events or narrative action

Question 7

role of costume and makeup

Answer 7

• enhance characterization
• trace changes in attitude
• usually coordinates with setting

Question 8

role of lighting

Answer 8

• helps composition of shot

- articulates textures.

Question 9

What are the 4 components of lighting

Answer 9

• quality
• direction
• source
• colour

Question 10

hard lighting

Answer 10

• crisp textures
• defined shadows
• sharp edges

Question 11

soft lighting

Answer 11

• diffused illumination
• “overcast” appearance
• soft shadows, subtle conrast

Question 12

underlighting

Answer 12

lit from below

Question 13

role of underlighting

Answer 13

distorts features, creates drama (used for horror)

Question 14

backlighting

Answer 14

lit from behind

Question 15

role of backlighting

Answer 15

emphasizes silhouettes

Question 16

top lighting

Answer 16

lit from above

Question 17

role of top lighting

Answer 17

• creates glamour
• “harsh lighting”
• clear shadows

Question 18

what are the two primary light sources

Answer 18

key light and fill light

Question 19

key light

Answer 19

primary source of light in a scene

Question 20

fill light

Answer 20

reduces harsh shadows created by key light

Question 21

3 point lighting

Answer 21

backlit + key light diagonally from front + fill light from a position near camera

Question 22

high-key lighting

Answer 22

• fill + backlight to create low contrast or low “ratio” of lighting onscreen
• appears natural

Question 23

low-key lighting

Answer 23

fill is reduced or eliminated to create stronger contrast onscreen.

Question 24

what colour of light is preferred by filmmakers and why

Answer 24

white, so that they can filter whatever colour they want overtop

Question 25

staging

Answer 25

• directing the position figure/animal/human/shape

- controlling movement within the frame

Question 26

what are the two dimensions of acting

Answer 26

• individualization

- stylization

Question 27

individualization (acting)

Answer 27

an actor putting a unique/signature twist on a character

Question 28

stylization (acting)

Answer 28

expressing motions elaborately rather than “naturally” or “realistically” to get emotions across onscreen.

Question 29

motion capture in CGI

Answer 29

whole body capture for CGI

Question 30

performance capture CGI

Answer 30

facial expression capture for CGI

Question 31

how do filmmakers usually arrange space when it comes to framing

Answer 31

usually, try and balance right and left halves of frame

Question 32

depth cue

Answer 32

ability to perceive the volume of the space in the frame using the differentiation of distinct planes.

Question 33

how does the director control time in a film

Answer 33

controls when we see/notice things and for how long.

Question 34

MacGuffin

Answer 34

a “red herring” prop, not central to the story but sparks conversation/action/etc. onscreen.

Question 35

chiaroscuro lighting

Answer 35

low-key lighting with an emphasis on shadows and blacks onscreen.

Question 36

low key lighting usually has how many light sources

Answer 36

1

Question 37

high key lighting usually has how many light sources

Answer 37

3