‘‘Movies are a door to knowledge — knowledge of society, knowledge of history, knowledge of art.’’ ~Martin Scorsese (3)

‘‘Cinematography’’ is literally writing in movement (1).

Sounds (1) Sound can achieve strong effects yet remain unnoticeable. There are 4 main kinds of sound in movies (2) : Dialogue Sound effects Music Voice-over Sound can shape the followin g: our perceptions & interpretations. our attention. our attention clarify image events or contradict them. shape our expectations. shape our expectations

The Mise-En-Scene The Mise-En-Scene (1) This term refers to the setting, costumes, characters & lighting. Color: shape our sense of screen space (light on dark background; warm vs. cool colors) (1). Lighting to show passing of time as well as direct audience attention.

Shots (1) Cinematographic qualities involve three factors: 1. Photographic aspects of the shot Black and white films Bleached look (old, damaged) Technicolor Hand coloring Filters (‘‘day-for-night’’: shoot during the day but looks like night)day-for-night 2. Framing of the shot Full-frame (pan and scan) Widescreen Straight on angle High angle (looking down) Low angle (looking up) Point of view

Shots (1) 3. Duration of the shot Long shots or long takes: one run of the camera that records a single shot. Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope contained only 8 shots, each running the full length of a reel of film.

When comparing and contrasting Be specific! Use the details you have observed to explain how the two scenes are the same and different. Answer all the questions asked on the handout. Use Claim, Evidence, and Warrant to explain your answer. Say the obvious and go beyond the obvious.

Examples (W) This is way too vague. I could write this without watching the video. What are some descriptive words a writer could use to describe the feeling of the scene?

Difficult/Unpleasant Feelings ANGRYDEPRESSEDCONFUSEDHELPLESS irritatedlousyupsetincapable enrageddisappointeddoubtfulalone hostilediscourageduncertainparalyzed insultingashamedindecisivefatigued sorepowerlessperplexeduseless annoyeddiminishedembarrassedinferior upsetguiltyhesitantvulnerable hatefuldissatisfiedshyempty unpleasantmiserablestupefiedforced offensivedetestabledisillusionedhesitant bitterrepugnantunbelievingdespair aggressivedespicableskepticalfrustrated resentfuldisgustingdistrustfuldistressed inflamedabominablemisgivingwoeful provokedterriblelostpathetic incensedin despairunsuretragic infuriatedsulkyuneasyin a stew crossbadpessimisticdominated boilinga sense of losstense fuming

Example (S) This example uses the words “disgust” and “heartbroken” to describe Hamlet’s feelings-more than just sad or upset. Furthermore, the student explains why Hamlet is feeling this way.

What details do you notice? What expression(s) does the actor use? How does/do the actor(s) use his voice? What is the setting? How does the actor use props? What does this convey?

What details do you notice? What expression(s) does the actor use? How does/do the actor(s) use his voice? What is the setting? How does the actor use props? What does this convey?

Sources ) Bordwell, David and Kristin Thompson. Film Art: An Introduction. Costanzo, William. Reading the Movies thestoryofmovies.com