The cinema as a graphic art : on a theory of representation in the cinema (1959)

Record Details:

Title:
The cinema as a graphic art : on a theory of representation in the cinema
Date:
1959
Publisher:
New York : Hill and Wang
Volume:
The cinema as a graphic art : on a theory of representation in the cinema
Leaf #:
000121
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 11, 2024
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METHODS OF WORKING OUT THE SCENARIO However, the employment of this system in production involves the necessity jr an exceptionally long preparatory period. A similar system has been introduced in slightly different form by Kuleshov I the Soviet Union. By arranging for a long rehearsal period he makes it jssible to detail the scenario treatment within certain broad limits. Kuleshov jovides not only compositional schemes, but finished sketches of each shot for jje camera-man's side of the creative process. These sketches are prepared in two forms : (i) A sketch of the linearcmensional treatment, and (2) a sketch of the lighting and tone construction (ghting theme). We must also mention V. Zhemchuzhni's proposal to have two forms of i ing the preparatory scenario treatment, the first form to contain the scheme of l-ieardimensional and lighting composition, the second form containing a description of the proposed technical methods of effecting the compositional schemes Ir each given shot. FIRST FORM 1 5 9 Scheme for camera set-up and lighting Composition of the shot 2 6 10 3 7 ยป 4 8 12 Description of lighting Special attachments SECOND FORM camera-man's scenario CAMERA. i. Type of Camera. 2. Focal length of lens (75, 50, 35 . . .), and its type. 3. Light strength. 4. Filter. FILM NEGATIVE. 5. Character. 6. Footage. COMPOSITIONAL FACTORS. 7. Camera angle (Long-shot, mid-shot, close-up or figure indication). 8. Pans. (a) Horizontal. (b) Vertical. VARIOUS. 9. Diaphragms. (a) External : ins in. ins out. (b) Internal : ins in. ins out. 10. Dissolves. 11. Number of frames per second (24, 18, 40, 120 . . .). 12. Amperage. 123