Classical Cinematic Technique and Shadow of a Doubt SE PowerPoint

Purpose To examine the elements of film technique in relation to Shadow of a Doubt utilizing John Belton’s Classical Hollywood Cinema: Style.

Class Outline Lecture on classical economy and mise-en-scene. Discuss camera and lighting techniques with students defining terms as they come up. Discuss sound techniques with students breaking into groups for discussion. Discuss editing with students defining terms as as they come up. Short discussion within groups will ensue. After the lecture and group discussions, time will be allotted for questions. *Time will be allotted after each small group discussion to allow for sharing of answers and class discussion.

Classical Hollywood Film Classical Hollywood films are character-driven with techniques utilized to further character development and action.

Classical Economy Detail, Details, Details! Everything in the scene serves a purpose and is there to further the narrative. In groups of three or four, find a scene in which you all feel exemplifies classical economy.

Mise-En-Scene Literally, “putting on stage” Mise-En-Scene is the relationship of everything in the shot to everything else in the shot. Includes:

Technique: The Camera Angle High-Angle Shot: Low-Angle Shot: Distance Extreme Close-Up: Close-Up: Medium Close-Up:

Technique: The Camera, p.2 Movement Zoom: Pan: Tracking Shot: Dolly Shot: Crane Shot:

Technique: Lighting Natural Lighting: Star Lighting: Three-Point Lighting: Dominant source of light that eliminates shadows. Includes: Key Light: Back Light: Fill Light:

Technique: Lighting, p.2 High-Key Lighting: Low-Key Lighting:

Technique: Sound Dialogue: Sound and Continuity: Sound Track: In your groups, discuss one scene from Shadow of a Doubt in which you think the sound track plays an integral part.

Technique: Editing Editing is the primary means of organizing the film. Invisible Editing:

Technique: Editing, p.2 Transitions/Editing from scene to scene: Cut: Fade: Fade-in: Fade-out: Dissolve: Wipe: Iris:

Technique: Editing, p.3 Editing and Narrative Structure: Linear: Circular/Symmetrical: Flashback: Brainstorm within your same group and try come up with an example of each form.

Technique: Editing, p.4 Editing within a scene: Matches: Eyeline match: Graphic match: Point of View (P.O.V.): The 180-Degree Rule: Is there an example of eyeline match within Shadow of a Doubt? If so, what is the significance of this match?

Conclusion Review of lecture. Question anyone?