CHAP 5 QUESTIONS
does a movies mise-en-scene happen by accident? if not, what or who determines it?
mise-en-scene is the result of thorough planning. advanced decisions about the placement of people, objects, and elements of decor, determining their movements, lighting, etc. can occasionally occur by accident
what are the essential differences between the open frame and closed frame?
open frame- designed to depict a world where characters move freely within an open, recognizable environment closed frame- designed to imply that other forces have robbed the characters of their ability to move and act freely
what is composition? what are the two major elements of composition?
part of the process of visualizing and planning the design of a movie framing- the border between what the filmmaker wants us to see and everything else kinesis- movement on screen
what is the difference between the static frame and the moving frame?
static frame- camera doesn't move moving frame- camera does move
what are the two basic types of movement that we see on-screen?
the movement of objects and characters within the frame; the apparent movement of the frame itself
what are the principal responsibilities of the production designer?
to assist in realizing the overall look of a film works closely with the director in visualizing how the movie will appear on the screen
what is the literal meaning if the phrase mise- en-scene? what do we mean by the phrase more generally when we discuss movies?
"staging or putting on an action or scene" everything the audience sees, hears, and experiences while viewing the movie
why do most shots in a film rely on both on-screen and offscreen spaces?
as the frame moves it presents on the screen details that were previously offscreen, thus promoting is to be aware of the dynamic between offscreen and onscreen space
what are the two major visual components of mise-en-scene?
design- the process by which the look of the setting, props, lighting, and actors are determined composition- organization, distribution, balance, and general relationship of actors and objects within the space of each shot
name and briefly discuss the major elements of the cinematic design
setting, decor, properties setting- the enviroment in which the narrative takes place decor- the color and texture of the interior decoration, furniture, draperies, and curtains properties- props: objects such as paintings, etc. that help us understand the characters by showing us their preferences
