Classic Hollywood Style

Question 0

Economy of Style

Answer 0

All mise-en-scene elements are designed to further the story either for future action or present character development.

Question 1

Narrative Elements

Answer 1

• clear main line of action
• goal is usually introduced early in the narrative
• resolved endings
• story events are linked together in right cause-and-effect relationships

Question 2

Continuity Editing

Answer 2

• seeks to piece together individual shots imperceptibly so that the action sequence seems to be continuous
• you are supposed to forget you are watching a film
• “seamless”
• all chs editing takes place for a reason
• shot-reverse-shot, eyeline matches, POV shots, establishing shots, reaction shots
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