Film

Q.1 In this clip from 1975's Jaws, director Stephen Spielberg uses a camera technique that we learned about called the Dolly Zoom or the "Hitchcock" Zoom.  Explain how this effect is created and why a filmmaker might decide to use it.

Q.2 Discuss the image in terms of composition.  Comment on the line, movement, color, texture, and mass of the image.  How is the image layed out in the frame?  What expressive qualities does the image have?

Q.3 Discuss the image in terms of composition.  Comment on the line, movement, color, texture, and mass of the image.  How is the image layed out in the frame?  What expressive qualities does the image have?

Q.4 Discuss the image in terms of composition.  Comment on the line, movement, color, texture, and mass of the image.  How is the image layed out in the frame?  What expressive qualities does the image have?

Q.5 Discuss the overall mise en scene of the film?  How do the filmmakers frame and light the film?  How does this film differ from more modern movies in terms of pace and overall look and feel? ( Casablanca movie ).

Q.6 Discuss Rick's overall character arc in the film?  How does he change?  In the beginning of the film he says that he is politically neutral.  How do the filmmakers show his position changing?  ( Casablanca movie ).