Technology Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first film to have a synchronised soundtrack?
A
The Jazz Singer (1927)
2
Q
What is the first full feature film in colour?
A
Becky Sharp (1935)
3
Q
What occurred in 1948?
A
The Paramount court case:
- Prevented studios from owning full chains of production, distribution and exhibition
- Led to the emergence of independent ‘indie’ companies
4
Q
What decade did 3D film first become popular?
A
1950s
5
Q
What decade was Steadicam technology occur?
A
1970s
6
Q
What decade did computer generated imagery see an explosion of use?
A
1990s
7
Q
What were the 5 major studios operating in Hollywood during the 1940s?
A
Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Warner Brothers, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, RKO Radio Pictures
