A frequent question asked throughout filmmaking is “what qualities make up cinema?” Characteristics of cinema are infinite and continuous. Is there an answer; a set limit or expectation that makes something cinematic? Is it the color of the film, sound on set, frame rate, acting, locations, or camera movement? Why is something considered cinematic, or why is something not considered cinematic?
Concepts throughout visual literacy are something that is important in understanding film. It is powerful. People who have studied these concepts may have a stronger understanding in interpreting art forms and images. They may have answers that are highly developed compared to some who may have not know concepts of visual literacy. People who …show more content…
Characteristics give the film much stronger content and keeps viewers interested throughout the movie. Ben is young, inexperienced and uptight. Mrs. Robinson is older, experienced and portrays a calm personality. Ben is a young man who was weakened by Mrs. Robinson’s manipulations. His character worked so well because of how he said things. Mrs. Robinson would say she is too afraid to walk into her house alone to act like she is vulnerable. Another way she would manipulate is to act sweet by saying she is family since she has known Ben all her life. Her ulterior motive is for him to feel safe with her so that she could get away with what she wanted. (Edborg Cal. The Graduate.) Another important thing about The Graduate is that it is known for being part of the “ pushing the limit” of the production code. In the late 1960’s, some films had content beyond the limit what was acceptable and appropriate for everyone to see during that period. Rating, which are used, now, explain content in a film within each rating in which material may not be appropriate for younger age …show more content…
For example, in it happened one night, Peter Warne would have the dominance over Ellie Andrews, who was a spoiled wealthy daughter of a millionaire father. Ellie has, against her will had become engaged to a pilot forced by her father. This is an example of patriarchy. Back then, women had little to no power and were always do as told. This makes Ellie (Colbert) run away from her forced engagement and accomplish things on her own. She runs into Peter (Clark Gable) and he ends up taking control of her mistakes. He Peter sees her mistakes and ends up helping her but then she surprises him with her independence she has learned. For example, when they were both hitchhiking for a lift, Peter kept failing at attempts with getting a ride. Ellie tries by lifting her skirt high up on her leg and gets a ride first try. Peter then comes to realize she isn’t a complete dependence on
Concepts throughout visual literacy are something that is important in understanding film. It is powerful. People who have studied these concepts may have a stronger understanding in interpreting art forms and images. They may have answers that are highly developed compared to some who may have not know concepts of visual literacy. People who …show more content…
Characteristics give the film much stronger content and keeps viewers interested throughout the movie. Ben is young, inexperienced and uptight. Mrs. Robinson is older, experienced and portrays a calm personality. Ben is a young man who was weakened by Mrs. Robinson’s manipulations. His character worked so well because of how he said things. Mrs. Robinson would say she is too afraid to walk into her house alone to act like she is vulnerable. Another way she would manipulate is to act sweet by saying she is family since she has known Ben all her life. Her ulterior motive is for him to feel safe with her so that she could get away with what she wanted. (Edborg Cal. The Graduate.) Another important thing about The Graduate is that it is known for being part of the “ pushing the limit” of the production code. In the late 1960’s, some films had content beyond the limit what was acceptable and appropriate for everyone to see during that period. Rating, which are used, now, explain content in a film within each rating in which material may not be appropriate for younger age …show more content…
For example, in it happened one night, Peter Warne would have the dominance over Ellie Andrews, who was a spoiled wealthy daughter of a millionaire father. Ellie has, against her will had become engaged to a pilot forced by her father. This is an example of patriarchy. Back then, women had little to no power and were always do as told. This makes Ellie (Colbert) run away from her forced engagement and accomplish things on her own. She runs into Peter (Clark Gable) and he ends up taking control of her mistakes. He Peter sees her mistakes and ends up helping her but then she surprises him with her independence she has learned. For example, when they were both hitchhiking for a lift, Peter kept failing at attempts with getting a ride. Ellie tries by lifting her skirt high up on her leg and gets a ride first try. Peter then comes to realize she isn’t a complete dependence on