AFR Unit 1A Study Guide

PRE-FILM Explain “The Persistence of Vision.” Who was its original theorist?  Who was Edward Muybridge, and what was his contribution to early film? Who “invented” the kinetoscope and kinetograph? Explain the difference between the two devices? Who did Edison employ to help him design his first film camera?

Early Film What was the name of the device the Lumiere Brothers created? How did it improve upon what Edison had? What are the early films of the Lumieres called? (as opposed to documentaries)? Who saw an early Lumiere film and was inspired to make his own? What 3 editing tricks di Melies bring to film? Who directed “The Great Train Robbery?” What is the name of the first Edison projector, and what convention was started with these early projections?

Mise-En-Scene/Continuity Editing What is the goal of continuity editing? What is the 180 Degree rule? What are the 4 elements of mise-en-scene discussed in class? What is the movement in film that began after WWI? Describe some of its features. Who directed Sunrise?