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IS 303 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Why is the shot a basic unit in the construction of a film? What is the average
length of a shot? - (answer)A shot is often defined as the basic building block of
cinema because filmmakers work by creating a film shot by shot, and then, during
editing, they join these shots in sequence to compose the overall film.
the average shot only lasts 8-10 seconds but can be a fraction of a second. This
can make the shot appear more theatrical and set the mood for the scene
depending on how fast the shot is shot
What is auteur theory? What are some limits to the auteur theory in terms of a
finished film? - (answer)theory of filmmaking in which the director is viewed as
the major creative force in a motion picture. Arising in France in the late 1940s,
the auteur theory—as it was dubbed by the American film critic Andrew Sarris—
was an outgrowth of the cinematic theories of André Bazin and Alexandre Astruc.
Note that this theory is discussed a couple of times in these last chapters, so be
fully prepared to argue whether or not you think the auteur theory is valid in
terms of the movies we have watched. - (answer)The auteur theory, which was
derived largely from Astruc's elucidation of the concept of caméra-stylo ("camera-
pen"), holds that the director, who oversees all audio and visual elements of the
motion picture, is more to be considered the "author" of the movie than is the
writer of the screenplay. In other words, such fundamental visual elements as
camera placement, blocking, lighting, and scene length, rather than plot line,
convey the message of the film. Supporters of the auteur theory further contend
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that the most cinematically successful films will bear the unmistakable personal
stamp of the director.
Be familiar with the differences between film and live theater, especially in terms
of the roles of the director and portrayal of setting and decoration. Also be
familiar with the differences between realism and expressionism. -
(answer)Realistic films attempt to reproduce the surface of reality with a
minimum of distortion. ... Expressionists reject tradition and turn away from
realistic representations of nature and accepted concepts of beauty. The
Expressionist artist is concerned with the visual projection of his emotional
experience.
How have costuming and/or makeup have changed from earlier Hollywood films
to more contemporary films. - (answer)Two ways that costumes and makeup
have changed in film is that the color symbolism of costumes and makeup gives
men and women a more contemporary look. More contemporary films use colors
to suggest a change or transition in a character and also to help identify
characters. Makeup is used to disfigure the actor so that they can better match
their characters personality instead of just enhancing the actors own beauty
(glamour makeup used in Hollywood era)
What is the classical narrative structure? How is The General an example of
classical structure? Also be able to note how one other movie we watched this
semester conformed to this structure. Likewise, be familiar with what a formalist
narrative is and be able to note an example from the films we have watched this
semester. - (answer)The Classical Narrative Structure is called this because it is
the way most movies are made in Hollywood. It's the most common structure of
storytelling in mainstream films. It's based on a three-act format that organizes
story in the following way: Act I - The Setup, Act II - The Development, Act III - The
Resolution
IS 303 FINAL EXAM WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
Why is the shot a basic unit in the construction of a film? What is the average
length of a shot? - (answer)A shot is often defined as the basic building block of
cinema because filmmakers work by creating a film shot by shot, and then, during
editing, they join these shots in sequence to compose the overall film.
the average shot only lasts 8-10 seconds but can be a fraction of a second. This
can make the shot appear more theatrical and set the mood for the scene
depending on how fast the shot is shot
What is auteur theory? What are some limits to the auteur theory in terms of a
finished film? - (answer)theory of filmmaking in which the director is viewed as
the major creative force in a motion picture. Arising in France in the late 1940s,
the auteur theory—as it was dubbed by the American film critic Andrew Sarris—
was an outgrowth of the cinematic theories of André Bazin and Alexandre Astruc.
Note that this theory is discussed a couple of times in these last chapters, so be
fully prepared to argue whether or not you think the auteur theory is valid in
terms of the movies we have watched. - (answer)The auteur theory, which was
derived largely from Astruc's elucidation of the concept of caméra-stylo ("camera-
pen"), holds that the director, who oversees all audio and visual elements of the
motion picture, is more to be considered the "author" of the movie than is the
writer of the screenplay. In other words, such fundamental visual elements as
camera placement, blocking, lighting, and scene length, rather than plot line,
convey the message of the film. Supporters of the auteur theory further contend
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that the most cinematically successful films will bear the unmistakable personal
stamp of the director.
Be familiar with the differences between film and live theater, especially in terms
of the roles of the director and portrayal of setting and decoration. Also be
familiar with the differences between realism and expressionism. -
(answer)Realistic films attempt to reproduce the surface of reality with a
minimum of distortion. ... Expressionists reject tradition and turn away from
realistic representations of nature and accepted concepts of beauty. The
Expressionist artist is concerned with the visual projection of his emotional
experience.
How have costuming and/or makeup have changed from earlier Hollywood films
to more contemporary films. - (answer)Two ways that costumes and makeup
have changed in film is that the color symbolism of costumes and makeup gives
men and women a more contemporary look. More contemporary films use colors
to suggest a change or transition in a character and also to help identify
characters. Makeup is used to disfigure the actor so that they can better match
their characters personality instead of just enhancing the actors own beauty
(glamour makeup used in Hollywood era)
What is the classical narrative structure? How is The General an example of
classical structure? Also be able to note how one other movie we watched this
semester conformed to this structure. Likewise, be familiar with what a formalist
narrative is and be able to note an example from the films we have watched this
semester. - (answer)The Classical Narrative Structure is called this because it is
the way most movies are made in Hollywood. It's the most common structure of
storytelling in mainstream films. It's based on a three-act format that organizes
story in the following way: Act I - The Setup, Act II - The Development, Act III - The
Resolution
