THTRFLM 1T03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Verisimilitude, Lowkey, Natural Key
13 Mar 2017
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12-9-16 lecture 2: mise-en-scene, sound effects, acting, narration, cinematography, editing, term originated in theatre. Refers to the staging of a scene through artful arrangement of various elements. Establishes the (cid:498)look(cid:499) of the play/film: establishes interpretive frame through. Illuminate the set and actors: creates meaning by: Establish mood and tone: quality (hard/soft, placement (direction of light, contrast (high/low, color, three point lighting: Period: creates possible patterns of movement/entrances and exit/significant blocking, creates mood(s) High-key lighting: eliminates shadows, provides illumination, key fill 2:1 or lower. Natural key lighting: key somewhat more intense, fill no longer eliminates shadows, key fill 4:1 - 8:1. Low-key lighting: produces dark shadows and high contrast, 16:1 -> 30:1. Play important roles shaping audiences(cid:495) understanding of space. Sound effects: defines location, suggests environments(cid:495) impact on characters, lend mood to environment, characteristics: *verisimilitude: audiences assume sounds that accompany images are (cid:494)true to life(cid:495, silence can be used.
