Question 1

In full animation,

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A) figures are rendered in fine detail,with tiny,nonrepetitive movements. 
B) a large "cast" of characters is involved. 
C) various areas of the screen use cut-outs at different times. 
D) movement takes place on all areas of the screen at all times. 
A) figures are rendered in fine detail,with tiny,nonrepetitive movements. 
B) a large "cast" of characters is involved. 
C) various areas of the screen use cut-outs at different times. 
D) movement takes place on all areas of the screen at all times.

Question 2

A film is a documentary if it

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A) is labeled as such. 
B) records events precisely as they occur. 
C) contains no staged re-creations. 
D) consists only of verifiable truths. 
A) is labeled as such. 
B) records events precisely as they occur. 
C) contains no staged re-creations. 
D) consists only of verifiable truths.

Question 3

Some non-narrative films draw on aspects of narrative form to organize sections or parts.Choose one non-narrative film that draws on narrative principles.What sort of non-narrative principles organize the overall film? How does it draw on narrative principles of organization? What purposes are fulfilled by the narrative portions of the film? Point to specific sequences that support your claims.

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One non-narrative film that draws on nar

Question 4

Associational form works most like

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A) traditional portrait painting in oils. 
B) motet form in choral music. 
C) folkloric storytelling. 
D) metaphorical poetry. 
A) traditional portrait painting in oils. 
B) motet form in choral music. 
C) folkloric storytelling. 
D) metaphorical poetry.

Question 5

Railroad Turnbridge,Scorpio Rising,and Ballet mécanique are all examples of

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A) experimental film. 
B) rhetorical form. 
C) direct cinema. 
D) found footage. 
A) experimental film. 
B) rhetorical form. 
C) direct cinema. 
D) found footage.

Question 6

"3D" computer animation is so named because it

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A) gives an impression of depth when viewed through special glasses in a theatre. 
B) makes two-dimensional drawings look three-dimensional (with "volume"). 
C) is made to be shown on special 3D movie screens. 
D) involves the 3D's: drawing,detail,and description. 
A) gives an impression of depth when viewed through special glasses in a theatre. 
B) makes two-dimensional drawings look three-dimensional (with "volume"). 
C) is made to be shown on special 3D movie screens. 
D) involves the 3D's: drawing,detail,and description.

Question 7

Create a table that delineates the characteristics of categorical,rhetorical,abstract,and associational formal systems.Include in the table brief examples of each system.

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Sure, here is a table that delineates th

Question 8

Koyaanisqatsi uses almost no recognizable human speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ballet mécanique is an example of a(n)______ film.

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A) rhetorical documentary 
B) associational experimental 
C) abstract experimental 
D) categorical documentary 
A) rhetorical documentary 
B) associational experimental 
C) abstract experimental 
D) categorical documentary

Question 10

Experimental films are also known as avant-garde films.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Animated films are distinguished from live-action ones by the kinds of work done at the ______ stage.

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A) development 
B) pre-production 
C) production 
D) post-production 
A) development 
B) pre-production 
C) production 
D) post-production

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of documentary film?

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A) The compilation,created by assembling images from archival sources 
B) The interview or talking-heads documentary 
C) Direct-cinema documentary,a recording of events as they happen 
D) Staged documentary,which consists entirely of re-creations of events with professional actors 
A) The compilation,created by assembling images from archival sources 
B) The interview or talking-heads documentary 
C) Direct-cinema documentary,a recording of events as they happen 
D) Staged documentary,which consists entirely of re-creations of events with professional actors

Question 13

How did the animation technique used to make Duck Amuck differ from that used to make Sita Sings the Blues?
What makes each film visually interesting and unique? How do the films reflect the time periods in which they were made? Use specific examples from each film to illustrate you ideas.

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The animation technique used to make Duc

Question 14

In The River,Pare Lorentz explores a number of balanced viewpoints on his subject,leaving the audience to form their own conclusions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One place where the average viewer is likely to be exposed to avant-garde cinema (or at least its influence)is in

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A) television commercials. 
B) music videos. 
C) Facebook status updates. 
D) educational films used in middle school health classes. 
A) television commercials. 
B) music videos. 
C) Facebook status updates. 
D) educational films used in middle school health classes.

Question 16

When a documentary is referred to as synthetic it means it's a false documentary,or a mockumentary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the four attributes of rhetorical form in a documentary film?

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A) It addresses the viewer openly. 
B) The subject of the film is usually a matter of opinion or interpretation,and not necessarily scientific truth. 
C) The subject of the film is usually presented as a highly controversial issue. 
D) It appeals to our emotions,rather than relying purely on factual evidence. 
E) It attempts to persuade the viewer to make a choice. 
A) It addresses the viewer openly. 
B) The subject of the film is usually a matter of opinion or interpretation,and not necessarily scientific truth. 
C) The subject of the film is usually presented as a highly controversial issue. 
D) It appeals to our emotions,rather than relying purely on factual evidence. 
E) It attempts to persuade the viewer to make a choice.

Question 18

In addition to narrative documentaries,documentaries may take non-narrative forms,including

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A) portrait and categorical. 
B) rhetorical and categorical. 
C) rhetorical and visionary. 
D) portrait and visionary. 
A) portrait and categorical. 
B) rhetorical and categorical. 
C) rhetorical and visionary. 
D) portrait and visionary.

Question 19

Describe how animation differs from live-action filming.Explain the common types of animation and give examples of each.

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Animation differs from live-action filmi

Question 20

When a documentary filmmaker wants to make an argument or convince people of something,he or she employs categorical form.

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A) True 
 B)False

In full animation,

A film is a documentary if it

Associational form works most like

Railroad Turnbridge,Scorpio Rising,and Ballet mécanique are all examples of

"3D" computer animation is so named because it

Create a table that delineates the characteristics of categorical,rhetorical,abstract,and associational formal systems.Include in the table brief examples of each system.

Koyaanisqatsi uses almost no recognizable human speech.

Ballet mécanique is an example of a(n)______ film.

Experimental films are also known as avant-garde films.

Animated films are distinguished from live-action ones by the kinds of work done at the ______ stage.

Which of the following is NOT a type of documentary film?

How did the animation technique used to make Duck Amuck differ from that used to make Sita Sings the Blues? What makes each film visually interesting and unique? How do the films reflect the time periods in which they were made? Use specific examples from each film to illustrate you ideas.

In The River,Pare Lorentz explores a number of balanced viewpoints on his subject,leaving the audience to form their own conclusions.

One place where the average viewer is likely to be exposed to avant-garde cinema (or at least its influence)is in

When a documentary is referred to as synthetic it means it's a false documentary,or a mockumentary.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four attributes of rhetorical form in a documentary film?

In addition to narrative documentaries,documentaries may take non-narrative forms,including

Describe how animation differs from live-action filming.Explain the common types of animation and give examples of each.

When a documentary filmmaker wants to make an argument or convince people of something,he or she employs categorical form.

Film As Art

The Significance of Film Form

Narrative Form

The Shot- Mise-EN-Scene

The Shot- Cinema-to-Graphy

The Relation of Shot to Shot- Editing

Sound in the Cinema

Summary- Style and Film Form

Film Genres

Historical Changes in Film Art

Filters

Exam 10: Documentary, Experimental, and Animated Films

In full animation,

A film is a documentary if it

Associational form works most like

Railroad Turnbridge,Scorpio Rising,and Ballet mécanique are all examples of

"3D" computer animation is so named because it

Create a table that delineates the characteristics of categorical,rhetorical,abstract,and associational formal systems.Include in the table brief examples of each system.

Koyaanisqatsi uses almost no recognizable human speech.

Ballet mécanique is an example of a(n)______ film.

Experimental films are also known as avant-garde films.

Animated films are distinguished from live-action ones by the kinds of work done at the ______ stage.

Which of the following is NOT a type of documentary film?

How did the animation technique used to make Duck Amuck differ from that used to make Sita Sings the Blues? What makes each film visually interesting and unique? How do the films reflect the time periods in which they were made? Use specific examples from each film to illustrate you ideas.

In The River,Pare Lorentz explores a number of balanced viewpoints on his subject,leaving the audience to form their own conclusions.

One place where the average viewer is likely to be exposed to avant-garde cinema (or at least its influence)is in

When a documentary is referred to as synthetic it means it's a false documentary,or a mockumentary.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four attributes of rhetorical form in a documentary film?

In addition to narrative documentaries,documentaries may take non-narrative forms,including

Describe how animation differs from live-action filming.Explain the common types of animation and give examples of each.

When a documentary filmmaker wants to make an argument or convince people of something,he or she employs categorical form.

Film As Art

The Significance of Film Form

Narrative Form

The Shot- Mise-EN-Scene

The Shot- Cinema-to-Graphy

The Relation of Shot to Shot- Editing

Sound in the Cinema

Summary- Style and Film Form

Film Genres

Historical Changes in Film Art

Filters