Which of the Following Is an Example of Cinematic Manipulation

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of cinematic manipulation of space?

• A) the shooting of a scene with gauzy filters
• B) an abrupt cut that moves the action of a movie forward thousands of years in the future
• C) the clever editing of sequence to make it appear as if all shots were taken in the same room when in reality they were not
• D) dramatic, shadowy lighting
• E) deliberately and painstakingly choreographed actors

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