Photoplay Studies (1939-1940)

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think this a good policy ? Why ? How will it affect characterization? Express your ideas in a letter to Mr. Towne at the RKO Radio Studio. Your letter will be acknowledged and appreciated. 2. Character development, an important factor in any plot, is given unusual scope in the case of at least four characters. Who are they? Choose one and show the step-by-step evolution of his character by referring to episodes in the play. Include references to changes in his speech, facial expression, posture, mannerisms, costume, attitudes, and ideals. 3. Which character in the story gives its actor the best role in the film? Why? 4. The film actor must be able to express as much by facial expression and body movement as by speech. As an example, recall the scene in which the Robinsons, one by one, show without speaking their realization that Ernest will recover. What other examples can you find? CINEMATOGRAPHY 1, "Montage," according to the definition of its foremost Hollywood exponent, Slavko Vorkapich, "is puttingtogether two or more images, one after another, or one super-imposed on another, (1) to depict an event, (2) to suggest a lapse of time, (3) to convey an idea, (4) to rouse an emotion, (5) to express a state of mind, (6) to create a mood for atmosphere." An excellent example of montage to depict an event shows the dismantling of the Robinsons' English home. Describe other examples of montage in this film. For which of the six purposes is each used? 2. Close-ups are especially effective in conveying an emotion or atmosphere to the audience. As Mr. Robinson watches at Ernest's bedside during The tree home. IB