Exam 3 wk12 Reading Flashcards
Define the term Phi Phenomenon
what happens when we see one light source go out while another one is illuminated. To our eyes, looks like the light moves from one place to another
Define the term Persistence of Vision
our eyes continue to see an image for a split second after the image disappeared from view
Why is Phi Phenomenon and Persistence of Vision important to movies
makes motion pictures possible
what are nickelodeons
- occur when filmmakers see movies can tell stories
- aka nickelettes, due to 5cent admission price
what is the MPPC
Motion Picture Patents Company
what effect did the MPPC have on the movie industry
- formed to restrict movie-making to the 9 co. that made up the MPCC.
- forced tax, theatres use projection equipment patented by MPPC. fail to do so=MPPC no approve film
- fueled competition
- established movie environment: Hollywood
what is block booking
- received 2-3 topflight films from a studio, the theater owner agree to show 5-6 other films of low quality.
- assured steady revenue
what are the 4 ways films can be financed
- if producer has good track record/film looks promising, distributor might lend $, in return distributor gains distribution rights
- arranging a pickup.
- a limited partnership.
- a joint venture.
What are 3 typical arrangements developed by movie companies and exhibitors relative to the financial terms tied to showing a film
- exhibitor agree to split money w/ distributor
- the sliding scale
- 90/10 deal
what does it mean to arrange a pickup when speaking of how films are financed
distributor agrees to “pick up” the cost of a finished picture at a later date for a set price. Does producer little good, secures loan for cost of film
in relation to how films are financed, what does it mean to have a limited partnership
film is financed by outside investors. personal liability limited to amount invested
in relation to how films are financed, what does it mean to have a joint venture
several co. involved in film production/distribution pool their resources and agree to finance & distribute 1+ films.
what is the sliding scale in relation to financial terms tied to showing a film
as box office revenue increase, so does the amt exhibitor must pay distributor
what is the 90/10 deal in relation to financial terms tied to showing a film
movie theater owner first deducts house allowance (the nut) from box office take. plus a sum that is pure profit for the theatre (called air). from the revenues that remain(if any), distributor gets 90% and the house 10%.
