THE STORYTELLER’S TOOLBOX: A COMPARISON OF THE TOOLS DIRECTORS USE TO GUIDE ATTENTION IN FILM AND IN THEATREShow full item record
Title | THE STORYTELLER’S TOOLBOX: A COMPARISON OF THE TOOLS DIRECTORS USE TO GUIDE ATTENTION IN FILM AND IN THEATRE |
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Author | Massengale, Ethan |
Date | 2023-05-19 |
Abstract | This paper discusses the crucial role of guiding attention in storytelling and details the tools at a director's disposal to manipulate audience attention in both film and theatre. The concept of the "toolbox" is introduced, which refers to the set of techniques used by artists to create their art. Initially the paper defines and discusses the tools used to guide attention in theatre, including the use of lighting, blocking, and color, to create focus and enhance the audience's experience. It then explores how many of these same tools are similarly used in filmmaking, while discussing additional tools uniquely available to the film director such as editing, composition, and aperture. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding the tools available to directors in both theatre and film, and the significance of using these tools intentionally to guide attention and shape the audience's experience. To demonstrate the application of these tools in practice, the author describes his experience of creating The Theatre TCU Welcome Video, a music video which involved adapting performances of theatrical songs for the screen. The author then discusses his various roles in the creation of the video, including director, music director, sound engineer, and editor. |
Link | https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/59401 |
Department | Theatre |
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