Classical Cinematic Technique Classical Cinematic Technique and and

Shadow of a DoubtShadow of a Doubt

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PurposePurpose

To examine the elements of film technique in relation to Shadow of a Doubt utilizing John Belton’s Classical Hollywood Cinema: Style.

Class OutlineClass Outline Lecture on classical

economy and mise-en-scene.

Discuss camera and lighting techniques with students defining terms as they come up.

Discuss sound techniques with students breaking into groups for discussion.

Discuss editing with students defining terms as as they come up. Short discussion within groups will ensue.

After the lecture and group discussions, time will be allotted for questions.

*Time will be allotted after each small group discussion to allow for sharing of answers and class discussion.

Classical Hollywood FilmClassical Hollywood Film

Classical Hollywood films are character-driven with techniques utilized to further character development and action.

Classical EconomyClassical Economy

Detail, Details, Details! Everything in the scene serves a purpose

and is there to further the narrative. In groups of three or four, find a scene in

which you all feel exemplifies classical economy.

Mise-En-SceneMise-En-Scene

Literally, “putting on stage”Mise-En-Scene is the relationship of

everything in the shot to everything else in the shot.

Includes:

Technique: The CameraTechnique: The Camera

Angle– High-Angle Shot: – Low-Angle Shot:

Distance– Extreme Close-Up: – Close-Up: – Medium Close-Up:

Technique: The Camera, p.2Technique: The Camera, p.2

Movement– Zoom: – Pan: – Tracking Shot: – Dolly Shot: – Crane Shot:

Technique: LightingTechnique: Lighting

Natural Lighting: Star Lighting:Three-Point Lighting: Dominant source of

light that eliminates shadows. Includes:– Key Light: – Back Light: – Fill Light:

Technique: Lighting, p.2Technique: Lighting, p.2

High-Key Lighting: Low-Key Lighting:

Technique: SoundTechnique: Sound

Dialogue: Sound and Continuity: Sound Track:

In your groups, discuss one scene from Shadow of a Doubt in which you think the sound track plays an integral part.

Technique: EditingTechnique: Editing

Editing is the primary means of organizing the film.

Invisible Editing:

Technique: Editing, p.2Technique: Editing, p.2

Transitions/Editing from scene to scene:– Cut: – Fade:

Fade-in: Fade-out:

– Dissolve: – Wipe: – Iris:

Technique: Editing, p.3Technique: Editing, p.3

Editing and Narrative Structure:– Linear: – Circular/Symmetrical: – Flashback:

Brainstorm within your same group and try come up with an example of each form.

Technique: Editing, p.4Technique: Editing, p.4

Editing within a scene:– Matches:

Eyeline match: Graphic match: Point of View (P.O.V.):

– The 180-Degree Rule: Is there an example of eyeline match

within Shadow of a Doubt? If so, what is the significance of this match?

ConclusionConclusion

Review of lecture.Question anyone?