Deck 5: Mise en Scène

Question 1

________ light,from a large light source that is diffused before it strikes the subject,minimizes unwanted facial details such as wrinkles.

A) Available
B) Hard
C) Soft
D) Low key

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT contribute to a balanced composition?

A) distributing bright and dark areas equally across the frame
B) centering actors in the shot
C) distributing actors and objects equally across the frame
D) All of the above could contribute to a balanced composition.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In Thelma and Louise,the main characters' decision to drive over the side of the Grand Canyon represents the women's ________.

A) continuing pursuit of independence and freedom
B) inability to cope with modern technology
C) desire to destroy all their ties to material things
D) all of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In Thelma and Louise,the men who pursue the main characters are associated with ________.

A) open spaces
B) confined spaces
C) desolate landscapes
D) the desert

Question 5

________ play supporting roles in many films but do not achieve the recognition of lead actors.

A) Extras
B) Character actors
C) Method actors
D) Cameo actors

Question 6

A character who occupies the ________ of a scene gains visual prominence through their apparent proximity to the viewer.

A) lowground
B) background
C) highground
D) foreground

Question 7

________ eliminates virtually all shadows and provides an even illumination of the subject.

A) High-key lighting
B) Low-key lighting
C) Natural-key lighting
D) Back-key lighting

Question 8

________ colors are vibrant,rich,and bright.

A) Saturated
B) Desaturated
C) Warm
D) Cool

Question 9

Which is NOT an attribute that light exhibits?

A) quality
B) glow
C) placement
D) contrast

Question 10

Named after a classical painting technique,the term ________ refers to the use of contrasting areas of lightness and darkness to create compositional effects.

A) fresca
B) chiaroscuro
C) focaccia
D) cinecitta

Question 11

Filmmakers can design a set using forced perspective to ________.

A) encourage the audience to identify with one character
B) guarantee that the audience notices an important detail in the frame
C) withhold important information about screen space from the audience
D) exaggerate the audience's perception of depth.

Question 12

In Citizen Kane when the adults discuss the future of young Charles Kane,the figure placement and movements convey the idea that ________ is the most powerful figure in Charles's life.

A) Mary Kane (Charles's mother)
B) Jim Kane (Charles's father)
C) Mr. Thatcher (the banker)
D) Charles himself

Question 13

The primary function of setting is to ________.

A) establish time and place
B) introduce ideas and themes
C) create mood
D) all of the above

Question 14

Critics have argued that German Expressionism reflects ________.

A) German interest in mysticism
B) the German industry's desire to distinguish itself from Hollywood
C) the characters' extreme states of subjectivity
D) all of the above

Question 15

Acting in a way that shatters the theatrical illusion for the purpose of eliciting an intellectual response in the audience is known as ________.

A) postmodern mise en scène
B) method acting
C) Brechtian distanciation
D) deconstructionism

Question 16

Which of the following is not a component of mise en scène?

A) setting
B) human figures
C) lighting
D) camera angles

Question 17

Both of the wedding scenes in The Godfather utilize lavish d cor and an exotic setting to underscore the Corleone's consistently wealthy lifestyle.

Question 18

Using a strong ________ appears to separate the subject from the background and produces a silhouette effect.

A) available light
B) rear projection
C) back light
D) natural-key light

Question 19

Filming "on location" means that filming is done in the exact geographical location where the story's events take place.

Question 20

________ describes an image in which figures have a great deal of open space around them,often suggesting either freedom or isolation.

A) Loose framing
B) Tight framing
C) Spacial framing
D) Fit framing

Question 21

Moveable objects owned or used by characters are ________.

Question 22

Briefly (in 1-2 sentences)explain how the two different settings in Full Metal Jacket suggest the breakdown of order.

Question 23

Three dimensional makeup attached to faces and bodies is called ________.

Question 24

One setting,such as a beach or a national monument,can produce very different meanings when placed in the context of individual films.

Question 25

The places in which a film's action unfolds are known as the ________.

Question 26

Method actors,who play each role with a consistent approach and form,were popular during the classical Hollywood era because studios could bank on audiences recognizing the actors' familiar personas.

Question 27

The Piano,The 400 Blows,and Black Girl all include scenes taking place at ________.

Question 28

Identify two things a character's costuming might reveal.

Question 29

Identify two advantages of repeatedly casting an actor in similar roles.

Question 30

________ is when an actress is repeatedly cast in a kind of role she has played before.

Question 31

French Poetic Realist films are known for their extensive use of on-location filming.

Question 32

French Poetic Realism put great emphasis on the movement of the camera.

Question 33

A filmmaker inspired by Bertolt Brecht's approach to theater would encourage her actors to immerse themselves in their roles,creating performances designed to provoke audience identification with the characters.

Question 34

Three-point lighting was a technique used early in cinema to ensure that actors' faces could be seen. Later,more sophisticated film stock was developed,eliminating the need for this complicated lighting.

Question 35

Location shooting is often less expensive than shooting on a constructed set.

Question 36

In Thelma and Louise,the men who pursue the main characters are associated with tight,confined spaces.

Question 37

In silent films,subtlety of expression and movement was the primary style actors used to convey the story to the audience.

Question 38

Directors during the Hollywood studio era preferred working with available light to give their films a more realistic look.

Question 39

Identify two advantages of shooting on a set instead of shooting on location.

Question 40

Brief appearances in films by well-known actors playing themselves are called ________.

Question 41

Explain the differences between Susan's and Charles's personalities. Then illustrate how the use of setting in this shot illustrates these differences.

Question 42

Name the three attributes that light exhibits.

Question 43

Identify two characteristics of German Expressionism's visual style as evident in The Cabinet of Dr.Caligari.

Question 44

Discuss two elements of composition in this shot that help convey the dynamics of Susan's relationship with Charles. Be sure to DESCRIBE these elements and to ANALYZE how they help develop the characters.

Question 45

Briefly describe the two wedding scenes that are depicted in The Godfather. What factors of each scene make up its mise en scène? How does the mise en scène in these different scenes inform our understanding of the characters?