Early film and Silent Cinema Flashcards
1880's - 1900's
What were early films focused on
Narrative and Stars
When was the first silent film made
1880
When were silent films popular
1849 - 1929
What film was made in 1927
Jazz Singer
The definition of fiction in film
Film, movies, entertainment
The definition of Non fiction
Documentaries, factual, educational
Who were the Lumiere Brothers
Silent Film makers
What was the reaction to moving images
modern audiences saw this as natural, Historical audiences saw this as horrifying
What did films mostly capture
Every day life
How was sound created for silent films
Pianist would write music and play alongside the film depending on the genre
What are intertitles
Giving information on cards throughout the film
Who is George Melies
He made magical films using film form, dissolves, tinting and exposures, also used 24 frames for 1 film
When were silent films shot
During sunlight due to the inability of being able to film in the dark and at night - use of natural lighting
Why did films use studios
To save money, cheaper, reusable sets, prevents using outside spaces
How did editing and cross cutting begin
Editing and cross cutting began unexpectedly to structure the story
What are Talkies
Talkies involved the actors speaking in the film, they were seen as FAD’s and expensive, Warner Brothers were the first to have synchronised sound
When were cameras able to move
1927, cameras moved and microphones picked up sounds
Why were musicals popular
Musicals during this time were extremely popular due to the great depression as a form of escapism
An example film of a musical film
Singing in the Rain
Based on real life Hollywood actors lives, cameras zoomed in and can create effect, comedy films created for amusement
