SUMMARY OF STUDIO SYSTEM

Based on our class discussions and resources on the blog, briefly summarise the Hollywood studio system, focusing on the following :



During which decades was the Hollywood  studio system at its most powerful ?

What were the major "big five " studios ?

What areas and roles in film production did the studio system have direct control over ?

Why was this factory method of production successful ?

RECREATING KEY SCENE

Plan, shoot and edit  a key scene from Casablanca as closely as possible, making sure you follow some of the rules of classical style in its use of film form.


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CASABLANCA : Written analysis

Analyse  how film form ( cinematography,editing, mise-en-scene,sound and performance  creates meaning and audience response in the Rick's bar sequence  and one other  scene from the film.
( 800 words minimum).

How does the use of  film form in the scenes follow the rules of  classical Hollywood style to create responses such as intrigue, tension , patriotism  , nostalgia, loss and excitement in these scenes ?  Does the film bend or break any of these basic rules of Hollywood filmmaking ?




Deadline :  Monday October 7th