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*Explain what <strong>focal length</strong> is -- using the textbook illustrations. | *Explain what <strong>focal length</strong> is -- using the textbook illustrations. | ||
− | **How does a zoom in/out look different from a track in/out? | + | **How does a zoom in/out look different from a track in/out? |
*Explain what <strong>depth of field</strong> is -- using the textbook illustrations. | *Explain what <strong>depth of field</strong> is -- using the textbook illustrations. | ||
**What is the difference between deep focus and deep space (as in mise-en-scene)? | **What is the difference between deep focus and deep space (as in mise-en-scene)? |
Revision as of 15:58, 4 September 2012
- Explain what focal length is -- using the textbook illustrations.
- How does a zoom in/out look different from a track in/out?
- Explain what depth of field is -- using the textbook illustrations.
- What is the difference between deep focus and deep space (as in mise-en-scene)?
- Explain what aspect ratio is -- using the textbook illustrations.
- Also explain letterbox and pan-and-scan.
- What are the aspect ratios of Day for Night, Shakespeare in Love and Monster's Ball?
- Explain the significance of camera framing, height, and movement -- using the textbook illustrations.
- Examples:
- When might movement be used that does not follow a character? How is a Steadicam shot different from a handheld shot?
Cinematography and narrative
In the Monster's Ball scene we viewed, what narrative functions does the cinematography serve? Be sure to consider deep/shallow focus, focus shifts and framing in the third shot.
External links
- Television illustrations, Chapter 8.
- Cinematography illustrations
- Monster's Ball frame grabs
- Henri 2, Paw de Deux: black-and-white
Bibliography
- Jeremy G. Butler, Television: Critical Methods and Applications, 4th Edition (New York: Routledge, 2012).
- David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson, Film Art: An Introduction (New York: McGraw-Hill).