LMC Test 1 Studying Flashcards
type of filmic organization which parts relate to one another through series of causally related events taking place in time/space.
Narrative Form
All events seen and heard iplus all events which are inferred or assumed to have occurred. Arranged in terms of chronological order, duration, etc.
Story
All events directly presented to audience, ordered in period when they are presented.
Plot
Aspect of temporal manipulation involving time span presented in plot and assumed in the story.
Duration
Element in film that is repeated in significant way.
Motif
Anything which originates from within the film world.
Diegesis
Common arrangement using three directions of light on a scene.
Three Point Lighting
Lighting that creates little contrast between light and dark areas of the shot.
High-Key Lighting
The bright source of light used in three point lighting.
Key Lighting
The less bright source in three point lighting balancing the key light.
Fill Light
Source of light coming from behind the subject.
Backlighting
Character’s Desire Determines Plot and Everything is built around his/her goals.
goal oriented protagonist
The central character’s psychological traits cause much of the action in the film.
Scenes motivated by cause-effect.
Explicit markers throughout the film to help organize time and action.
Deadlines/Time Markers.
Story is resolved.
Closure.
What do costumes contribute toward the narrative?
Establishes traits/shifts in the characters.
Aspect of Mise-En-Scene that guides our attention.
Lighting
Lighting which creates harsh/well defined shadows.
Hard LIghting
Light which avoids casting harsh shadows on its subject.
Soft Lighting
Manipulation of filmed materials VIA Camera Lens
Perspective
Short Focal Length exaggerating depth.
Wide Angle
Long, focal length flattens space.
Telephoto
Staging in several planes of action.
Deep Space
All frames are in clear focus.
Deep Focus
