GERM 1171 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: American Movie, Star System
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These actors are used primarily to provide a sense of a crowd. Amateur players who are chosen not because of their acting ability, but because of their authentic appearance- look right for a given part. Stage and screen performers are capable of playing a variety of roles in a variety of styles. Famous performers widely recognized by the public. Developed and dominated by american cinema, hardly unique to movies. The more realistic the directors techniques, the more necessary it is to rely on abilities of players. Realistic directors favor long shots, keeping the entire body of the performer in frame. The more formalistic the director, the less likely he or she is to value the actor"s contribution. Much of the dialogue in a movie is dubbed so a director can re-record a line until it"s perfect low -angle shots tend to make him seem taller.
