CTVA 300 (FINAL EXAMS) questions
with verified answers graded A+
What is the musical structure of the R.E.M. video "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?"? What's
the relation of that musical structure to the video's visual structure?
four basic units: intro and verse 1, verse 2, short instrumental bridge, verse 3 and brief outro;
low intensity, more intensity, least intensity, highest intensity
How do editorial decisions help structure the video?
verses 2 and 3 are more dynamic with the most and quickest cuts in comparison to verse 1 and
the bridge
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How does color help structure the video? What are the color schemes of the section of the
video?
unifies sections, structures, and is manipulated to build intensity
intro & verse 1 - affinity of high tone blue from shot to shot with a singular flash of orange
verse 2 - dichromatic contrast of color within the shot red and blue briefly switching to
monochromatic contrast from shot to shot; contrast of tone (blue to flash blue, dark blue bg
and bright red flash fg) over the course of the shot
bridge - saturated high tone monochromatic blue
, verse 3 - energy associated with color contrast reaches its height with more dynamic contrasts
of color (green, yellow, blue, red) within the shot and from shot to shot
What effect on visual intensity does the constant photoflashing of the set in this video have?
it creates a dynamic contrast in tone
Describe the placement of the camera in the various sections of the video.
verse 1 - frontal shots
verse 2 - oblique (slanted) set-ups to the left
verse 3 - all and more: left, right, behind, frontal
Describe the rendition of space in verse 1. in verse 2. in the bridge. in verse 3.
verse 1 - flat space
verse 2 - more depth (not deep space)
bridge - flat space
verse 3 - breaking of 180 degree rule, placement to the right
Does image size differ from section to section of the video? If so, how?
ECUs and CUs used in verse 2 & 3 regularly cut to wide shots and increase dynamism
Describe the camera operation/movement in the sections of the video.
with verified answers graded A+
What is the musical structure of the R.E.M. video "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?"? What's
the relation of that musical structure to the video's visual structure?
four basic units: intro and verse 1, verse 2, short instrumental bridge, verse 3 and brief outro;
low intensity, more intensity, least intensity, highest intensity
How do editorial decisions help structure the video?
verses 2 and 3 are more dynamic with the most and quickest cuts in comparison to verse 1 and
the bridge
ADVERTISING
How does color help structure the video? What are the color schemes of the section of the
video?
unifies sections, structures, and is manipulated to build intensity
intro & verse 1 - affinity of high tone blue from shot to shot with a singular flash of orange
verse 2 - dichromatic contrast of color within the shot red and blue briefly switching to
monochromatic contrast from shot to shot; contrast of tone (blue to flash blue, dark blue bg
and bright red flash fg) over the course of the shot
bridge - saturated high tone monochromatic blue
, verse 3 - energy associated with color contrast reaches its height with more dynamic contrasts
of color (green, yellow, blue, red) within the shot and from shot to shot
What effect on visual intensity does the constant photoflashing of the set in this video have?
it creates a dynamic contrast in tone
Describe the placement of the camera in the various sections of the video.
verse 1 - frontal shots
verse 2 - oblique (slanted) set-ups to the left
verse 3 - all and more: left, right, behind, frontal
Describe the rendition of space in verse 1. in verse 2. in the bridge. in verse 3.
verse 1 - flat space
verse 2 - more depth (not deep space)
bridge - flat space
verse 3 - breaking of 180 degree rule, placement to the right
Does image size differ from section to section of the video? If so, how?
ECUs and CUs used in verse 2 & 3 regularly cut to wide shots and increase dynamism
Describe the camera operation/movement in the sections of the video.
