Exam 6: Cinematography

A film stock's speed refers to ________.

In Do the Right Thing,DP Ernest Dickerson switches from high angle shots of Da Mayor to low angle shots,suggesting how he has earned Mother Sister's respect.

To produce _____________________ ,the camera records images at a speed faster than that at which it is projected.

Low-angle shots often exaggerate the size and volume of a subject,including the human body.

How does Ratcatcherdefy traditional coming of age stories?

Study this scene (to be decided by the instructor)and analyze how two aspects of cinematography play a role in how audiences might interpret this moment.

The trombone shot was created by ________.

Which of the following is a technique used to project a separately filmed background behind the actors?

The DP will often work with the editor during post-production in order to ensure that the desired look is achieved.

Identify one cinematographic technique used to suggest rising tension in Do the Right Thing.

Describe two common functions of camera movement (not to be confused with types of camera movement).

If a filmmaker can exercise a great deal of control over the light,as in the case of a studio set,then she would likely choose slow film in order to sharp,fine-grained images.

Briefly describe (in 1-2 sentences)why actors in the early decades of cinema were required to wear heavy theatrical make-up.

In ________ objects,remain in focus from points very close to the camera to positions at some distance from it.

In a ________ angle shot,the camera is positioned above the subject and films at a downward angle; this is not to be confused with an overhead shot,which films the subject from directly above.

During the first 100 years of cinema,cinematography was synonymous with photography.

A canted,or Dutch angle is often used to ________.

What happens when James returns a second time to his fantasy apartment in Ratcatcher?

Intentionally underdeveloping,or "pulling," a film will reduce the contrast of the image.