CTVR 3 Final Exam Review

CTVR 3 Final Exam Review A key pioneer in the science of motion picture technology, using horses and trip wires to shoot a series of stills, was: - Edward Muybridge The man who standardized the format of 35mm film and 24 frames per second was: - William Dickson One of the very first methods of showing motion pictures was the: - Kinetoscope An early Victorian-era toy that showed pictures moving was called: - Zoetrope The name for the early movie theaters was - Nickelodeon One of the key attributes that made movies particularly popular among the immigrants in America is: - Both of the above The silent comedian know for his use of pathos that brought a vulnerable-but-good-hearted complexity to his character was: - Charles Chaplin The frozen-faced comedian was also known for his stunt work such as having a building wall fall on him - Buster Keaton The most popular comedian of his era, he was known for his amazing stunt work such as when he dangled out over a 10-story building in the movie Safety Last. - Harold Lloyd Generally considered to be the founding American narrative picture was: - The Great Train Robbery The Director of this film that is considered to be the founding American narrative motion picture is: - Edward Porter Perhaps the first genuinely modern film, utilizing advanced techniques such as cross-cutting, POV and close-up shots, and flashbacks was: - Birth of a Nation The Director of this first genuinely modern film was: - D.W. Griffith A key attribute of the Feature Film is: - All of the above The movement towards naturalistic acting, dream sequences, artistic camera use, and personal action/psychological stories are hallmarks of: - French Impressionism The movement towards distorted and graphic settings, lighting, and art direction along with legendary/supernatural stories is the hallmark of: - German Expressionism The movement towards a high number of shots, faster cutting, and more variety of shots is a hallmark of: - Soviet Montage The trend towards using actual locations, non-actors, regular clothing and props, and more realistic storylines are all attributes of: - Italian Neo-Realism Mise en Scene is: - The arrangement and design of the actors and objects within the picture Hollywood dominates the motion picture industry. One key factor is: - Its penchant for producing tightly structured, clear stories The key difference between surprise and suspense is: - Giving the audience key information The MacGuffin is: - A plot device he