quiz pdf part 3 Flashcards
What is the focus of documentaries and realism in filmmaking?
Reality is the ‘story’; they aim to present real events and experiences without distortion.
What is Cinéma vérité?
A documentary style that captures events as they unfold, often using improvisation and a hand-held camera, with no voice-over.
What characterizes classicism/fiction in film?
A: It involves moderate to heavy narration and manipulates events for the filmmaker’s agenda, often following a linear, logical storyline.
What is the Classical Paradigm?
A narrative structure featuring a protagonist vs. antagonist, conflict, and a three-act structure leading to resolution.
How does formalism differ from classicism?
In formalism, form is prioritized over content, leading to nonlinear narratives and interruptions by unrelated images.
What defines avant-garde films?
They often lack a traditional narrative structure, utilize improvisation, and can include autobiographical elements from the filmmaker.
What is a motif in film?
A recurring element or object that reinforces a theme or provides subtle clues about the narrative.
How does a symbol function in storytelling?
A symbol represents something beyond its literal meaning, standing in for complex ideas and themes.
What is a metaphor in film?
An implied comparison between unrelated elements, often achieved through editing to draw parallels.
What is an allegory in storytelling?
A narrative in which characters and events represent moral, religious, or political ideas, often interconnected through symbols.
What are allusions in film?
Q: What is the purpose of a script in filmmaking?
A: It is a written document outlining dialogue, actions, and other information necessary for production.
References to well-known events, people, or artworks, sometimes serve as homages to other works.
What is the purpose of a script in filmmaking?
it is a written document outlining dialogue, actions, and other information necessary for production.
What does “mise en scène” refer to?
The arrangement of everything that appears on screen, including actors, props, and lighting, influencing the scene’s meaning.
How can the arrangement of elements in a shot affect meaning?
Different arrangements can convey chaos vs. simplicity, open vs. closed frames, and other contrasts that shape viewer perception.
What are some key elements filmmakers consider in creating a film?
Location, costumes, set design, sound, point of view, ideology, and more.
