ORU Hewitt film analysis midterm review

What do warm colors like red, orange, and yellow symbolize in color psychology?

Energy, passion, and intensity.

What does black and white symbolize in film?

Timelessness, nostalgia, and artistic effect.

In which film is selective coloring used to emphasize characters and objects?

Sin City.

What is the standard aspect ratio for early television?

1.33:1 or 4:3.

What does the widescreen aspect ratio (1.85:1 or 2.35:1) signify?

Cinematic scope.

What does the Bates Motel symbolize in 'Psycho'?

Norman’s fractured psyche.

In 'The Dark Knight', what does the Joker's messy costume represent?

Chaos.

How does the makeup of the Joker in the 2019 film express his character?

It reflects internal madness.

What does a low angle shot typically convey?

Power.

What kind of angle is used in 'Psycho's' shower scene to denote weakness?

High angle.

What does the Dutch tilt angle create in films?

A sense of unease.

What filming technique provides a smooth motion for scenes?

Steadicam.

What is a common effect of using shallow focus?

It isolates the subject.

What does deep focus achieve in cinematography?

Everything in the frame is sharp.

What is an objective point of view in film?

A neutral perspective.

How is subjective POV characterized in films like 'Requiem for a Dream'?

It shows the character’s perspective.

What is continuity editing designed to maintain?

Logical flow in storytelling.

What is a jump cut used to do in films?

Disorient time.

What does cross-cutting or parallel editing show?

Two events happening simultaneously.

What cinematic technique condenses time through a sequence of images?

Montage.

What emphasizes dramatic moments in films like 'The Matrix'?

Slow motion.

What captures a final moment in films, as seen in 'Goodfellas'?

Freeze frame.

What is diegetic sound?

Sound that exists within the film world.

What does non-diegetic sound refer to?

Sound that is added for effect, such as a film score.

How does close-up sound enhance intimacy in a scene?

It increases the audience's emotional connection.

What film uses silence effectively for horror?

A Quiet Place.

What is the purpose of overlapping dialogue in films?

To create realism.

What are j-cuts in film editing?

Audio precedes a new scene.

What do l-cuts do in film transitions?

Audio lingers into the next shot.

How does music enhance mood, as heard in 'Jaws'?

The two-note theme signals impending danger.

What is diegetic music?

Music that the characters can hear.

What are musical leitmotifs used for?

To signal themes associated with characters or ideas.

What is method acting?

When actors fully embody their roles.

How does film acting differ from stage acting?

Film acting uses subtle facial expressions.

What does body language convey in acting?

An actor's physicality and emotions.

What role do facial expressions play in acting, as seen with Joaquin Phoenix in Joker?

They convey internal emotional transformations.