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Reflection In The Humanities: Elements Of Philippine Motion Picture

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Elements of Philippine Motion Picture

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Janiola, Claire
Mangana, Katrena
Monton, Lester
Orillo, Gemmalyn
Rana, Geraldine

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Prof. Max Ursos

Elements of Philippine Motion Picture
Motion picture, also called film or movie, series of still photographs on film, projected in rapid succession onto a screen by means of light. Because of the optical phenomenon known as persistence of vision, this gives the illusion of actual, smooth, and continuous movement. (Arthur D. Murphy, Robert Sklar, Ralph Stephenson, Dudley Andrew, Roger Manvel)
Elements are the various parts that come together to make a motion picture. In Philippine Motion Picture, it includes the music and musical director, make-up, coiffeur, …show more content…

It has been an integral part of films since their invention in 1890s. Before silent films were accompanied by a piano or organ player. It enhance the storytelling and set the tone of the movie. When sound was integrated into the film-making process music, sound effects and dialogue became essential tools for enhancing a film’s visual …show more content…

It is the latest innovation in cinematography. Color in film can build harmony or tension within a scene, or bring attention to a key themes.
Color in local movies was attempte d in 1941 by LVN Pictures Inc. in Ibong Adarna. Batallion XIII which was introduce by LVN Pictures Inc. was the first colored picture shown to the public at the Avenue Theater, Manil, in December 1949 (Introduction to Humanities by Sanchez, Abad and Jao).. Today, all the film are already in color.
Set and Art Director
On a film set, an art director is responsible for all of the artistic and visual designs used for a production including all aspects of set design. Beautiful setting gives beauty to the pictures and pleases the eye. Settings can act as an extension of your character, helping to communicate their emotional state or inner thoughts. Art directors should know the natural setting and build artificial sets

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