COMP 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Diegesis, 6 Years, In Society
24 Aug 2018
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1890s; first experiments into capturing motion, not just still images; cinematography . Viewed through eye-piece machines; sometimes with music (un-synced) Often in silent films" there was background music. Part of environment, not like modern film scores. In theaters; background music performed sometimes while movies played. Production, exhibition, distribution; 3 main areas in film business. Large theaters expensive and uniquely for film industry; not suitable for live theater. Began as a novelty, but caught on quickly. Rush to retrofit theatres for this new type of film. Suddenly hired many new york musicians, brought to california to write film music. Director of music department rko for 6 years. King kong 33, gone with the wind "39, casablance 42. Music often went through the entire score, constantly. Written with little time; rarely synchronized well with score/dialogues. Note: in our 3rd paper, on a film from the 50s, conventions are often modified. Musician in society: working conditions (early-mid 19th century)
