FIST 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Sound Film, Institute For Operations Research And The Management Sciences, Shallow Focus
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Each shot needs to be structured in a way that guides our eyes and attention (angle, lighting, etc) We simultaneously read films narratively and stylistically (style in the way movie is written is going to inform us the way we receive the story) How a film is shot ensures that mise-en-scene is never just itself". The way the film is shot informs us the way we interpret the film. Not just what is it but how does it appear on the screen . The battle of algiers (1965) narrative fiction historical film. shot in black and white. appears authentic and real - our understanding of documentary. Singin" in the rain (1952) extreme lighting, bright. Tonalities: the tone and look of the film, ex: colour is contrasting or saturated. Speed of motion: ex: slow motion draws the attention, etc. Perspective: at which the audience is looking at the shot. Contrast: ratio of dark to light in an image.
