JCM412512/Analytical Exercise (Discussion)

http://www.tcf.ua.edu/Classes/Jbutler/T440/AnalExIllustrations.htm

1. Group 1: Describe the mise-en-scene of the scene shown in class (the second kiss). How does mise-en-scene function in term of the narrative? That is, how does it help to build the characters and their relationship? Be sure to discuss setting, costume, lighting, and blocking. (15 points)
2. Group 2: In one shot, Bertram speaks with Sugarpuss. Note: This shot is not from the scene of the second kiss, which is to be used in questions #1 and #5. Discuss the cinematography (especially camera angle, framing and depth of field) of this shot in terms of how it supports the narrative.
3. Group 3: How do the story and the plot of the film differ in order, duration and/or frequency?
4. Group 4: Does Ball of Fire follow the narrative conventions of classical cinema—as Bordwell and Thompson explain it? Explain, with specific reference to individual scenes.
5. Group 1: Draw a single diagram of the professors’ work room from an overhead, “bird’s eye” view. Indicate the main camera and actor positions of the scene shown in class of the second kiss. Label the camera positions “1,” “2,” etc.—as we did in the class editing exercise. Does the editing adhere to the 180 degree system? Explain.
6. Group 2: How would you describe the sound perspective in the Ball of Fire scene analyzed above? Judging from how it sounds, what conventional position of the microphone was used? Explain.
7. Group 3: Is the music in Ball of Fire diegetic, nondiegetic, or both? Cite examples.