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#''Briefly'' describe the mise-en-scene of the scene in which Sugarpuss kisses Bertram the ''second'' time.  How does mise-en-scene function in term of the narrative? That is, how does it help to build the characters and their relationship?  Be sure to discuss setting, costume, lighting, and the positioning of the actors. (15 points)
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==Classical Hollywood cinema==
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#Based on the "second kiss" scene, draw a single diagram of the professors' work room from an overhead, "bird's eye" view.  Indicate the main camera and actor positions. Label the camera positions for shot "1," "2," etc.--as we did in the class editing exercise.  Does the editing adhere to the 180 degree system?  Explain.
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#Explain in your own words what the concept of "sound perspective" means. How would you describe the sound perspective in the "second kiss" scene? Judging from how it sounds, what conventional position of the microphone was used? Explain.
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File:Narrative Structure - Classical Film.jpeg|alt=Diagram of classical narrative structure.|''Television'' Figure 3.6 The rise and fall of the narrative action in classical film.
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#What is the central narrative enigma of ''Ball of Fire''? Comparing the film's beginning and ending, how is that enigma posed to the viewer and is it resolved or not at the end?
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#How do the story time and the screen time of ''Ball of Fire'' differ in order and duration?
 
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#In one shot (below), Bertram speaks with Sugarpuss. Note: This shot is ''not'' from the scene of the second kiss, which is to be used in the mise-en-scene and editing questions. Discuss the cinematography (especially camera angle, framing and depth of field) of this shot in terms of how it supports the narrative.
 
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|File:BallOfFire035.jpg|alt1=''Ball of Fire'' screen shot.|Sugarpuss and Bertram's ''first'' encounter. Click image to enlarge.
 
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#Does Ball of Fire follow the narrative conventions of classical cinema—as Bordwell and Thompson explain it?  Explain, with specific reference to individual scenes.
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Does ''Always Be My Maybe'' fit the classical implementation of:
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#Is  the music in Ball of Fire diegetic, nondiegetic, or both?  Cite examples.
 
  
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== Bibliography ==
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#Single protagonist
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#Jeremy G. Butler, ''Television: Critical Methods and Applications'' (New York: Routledge, 2012).
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#Exposition
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#Motivation
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#Narrative enigma
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#Cause-effect chain
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#*''Story time'' versus ''screen time''--in terms of duration and order
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#Climax
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#Resolution
  
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==External links==
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==The television series==
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#[http://www.tcf.ua.edu/Classes/Jbutler/T440/AnalExIllustrations.htm Analytical Exercise examples]
 
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#*[http://www.tcf.ua.edu/EO/DV/MyOtherHusband_24_54.php Vincent and Alice scene (video clip)]
 
  
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[[Category:TCF440/540 Discussion]]
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File:Fig03-12 TV Series Narrative Structure - rendered.jpg|alt=Diagram of series-TV narrative structure.|''Television'' Figure 3.12 Linear-TV series' narrative structure must accommodate commercial interruptions and allow for a repeatable narrative problematic.
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Break down the "The Vartabedian Conundrum" episode from ''The Big Bang Theory'' (December 8, 2008). Number each scene and provide a ''brief'' description of it.
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*How many scenes does it have?
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Does the episode contain the conventional elements of a TV series? What are the key differences between its narrative structure and that of a classical film?
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#Multiple protagonists
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#Exposition
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#Motivation
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#Narrative problematic
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#Cause-effect chain
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#Climax
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#Resolution?
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[[Category:BUI301F2022]]
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[[Category:BUI301F2022 Discussion]]

Revision as of 19:40, 24 August 2022

Classical Hollywood cinema

  • Diagram of classical narrative structure.

    Television Figure 3.6 The rise and fall of the narrative action in classical film.

Does Always Be My Maybe fit the classical implementation of:

  1. Single protagonist
  2. Exposition
  3. Motivation
  4. Narrative enigma
  5. Cause-effect chain
    • Story time versus screen time--in terms of duration and order
  6. Climax
  7. Resolution

The television series

  • Diagram of series-TV narrative structure.

    Television Figure 3.12 Linear-TV series' narrative structure must accommodate commercial interruptions and allow for a repeatable narrative problematic.

Break down the "The Vartabedian Conundrum" episode from The Big Bang Theory (December 8, 2008). Number each scene and provide a brief description of it.

  • How many scenes does it have?

Does the episode contain the conventional elements of a TV series? What are the key differences between its narrative structure and that of a classical film?

  1. Multiple protagonists
  2. Exposition
  3. Motivation
  4. Narrative problematic
  5. Cause-effect chain
  6. Climax
  7. Resolution?
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