10 D "The Astronomers Dream" by Arlene Gregorio De Castro

Shourya/Davrell

2024-01-30 03:09:13 UTC

The film uses 2 settings, with a deep depth of field, so the audience can see the whole image. The Production design is highly exaggerated, and expressionistic instead of naturalistic. It has a lucid mood, and the props similarly match the sytlistic nature of the production design.

Nevan

2024-01-30 03:13:02 UTC

The setting of the movie takes place in the Astronomers building most likely to be a tower. It appears to be a gothic or a victorian esque building based on the walls and archway. The area that the recording is taking place can be seen in one camera view with only one movement where they zoom more into the archway.

Kaja/Helena

2024-01-30 03:14:56 UTC

"The Astronomer's Dream" is set in an observatory building, where an astronomer is studying at his desk. The setting of the area changes slightly when the moon comes into view, with a few furniture props missing compared to the previous shot before the astronomer's encounter with the moon in the dream, causing a highly exaggerated and stylistic setting overtime simultaneously. The film has many noticeable cuts from each shot to implement different scenes and moments, with the building of the astronomer even changing from having a balcony with a telescope facing the moon into a wall with a knight statue in front of it for example.

David Kenneth

2024-01-30 03:18:38 UTC

The setting takes place in the astronomer’s house that resembles a medieval castle displaying the many tools that the astronomer uses. The film has two settings with the background being deep in field of depth letting the audience see everything. The way the background is designed looks like a cartoon or drawing and fictional. Overall the film feels like a lucid dream with some aspects of the film being exaggerated.

Kayla/Carol/Chyn

2024-02-02 04:34:13 UTC

The figures which surround the main character are in his mind, and are metaphorical. This is accentuated by the fantastical costumes and makeup, instead of realistic ones. Although the film is in black and white, we can see the dramatic costumes and makeup.

Annika/Jannice

2024-02-02 04:35:21 UTC

The film is set in an observatory tower where the astronomer gets to see the moon from up close. The film is displayed in black and white and is grainy, contributing to the sense of unconsciousness and dark atmosphere.

Kaja/Helena

2024-02-02 04:37:30 UTC

The costumes are meant to match the setting of a fantasy-themed story, so the main character is adorned with wizardly garments while the other characters are dressed according to the role they have in the short film. All costumes are exciting and impressive, and they represent the portrayals of the characters well.

Shourya/Davrell

2024-02-02 04:38:09 UTC

In the movie, the costumes are again very costume like, and overly exagerated, like the Wizard costume which looks more like a carnival costume. Then the costumes of the people coming out of the mouth seem symbolic, because some of them are dressed in all white, so it could be some type of metaphor.

Kayla/Carol/Chyn

2024-02-02 04:38:10 UTC

There is a variety of lighting used in order to elicit different types of emotion during 'The Astronomer's Dream'. Both high contrast and low contrast light is used. The low contrast was utilised when everything was falling apart, intensifying the chaos experienced by the characters. The source of light (back light) was used in the form of the moon, which was seen in the actual film. Front light can also be seen, especially in the close up of the moon when he is getting 'eaten up', in order to produce a clear image.

Owen, Kenneth, Ahmad the black

2024-02-02 04:39:04 UTC

In 'The Astronomer's Dream,' various lighting effects are employed to evoke distinct emotional responses. There is usage of both low contrast and high contrast lighting. When everything was coming apart, the low contrast was used to intensify the chaos in the scene. The moon, which was visible in the real movie, served as the source of light (back light). To create a clean image, front light is also visible, particularly in the close-up of the moon during his "eating up" process.

Kayla/Carol/Chyn

2024-02-02 04:39:28 UTC

"The actor is great at performing" - carol.

"The actor's performance really moved me in a way that no film has ever done before because the actor's performance was just so moving that I felt moved" - chyn.

"The actor's performance is able to capture the essence of the film - as they are able to represent the different emotions experienced by the astronomer in his dream, and use non-verbal cues and body language to communicate the plot. There are no dialogues, so the actors relied on their body movements and emotions displayed on their face." - KAYLA

Owen, kenneth, ahmad

2024-02-02 04:39:52 UTC

The Wizard suit, which resembles a carnival costume more than anything else, is only one example of how outrageous and costume-like the costumes are throughout the film. Then, because some of the individuals emerging from the mouth are all white, their outfits appear symbolic, suggesting that there may be a metaphor involved.

Shourya/Davrell

2024-02-02 04:40:13 UTC

There is likely 3 point lighting used, as there is a visible back light, and the fill/key light illuminate the entire front as there arent many shadows in the movie. The lighting is also Hihg-key because it is a very bright image. The frames are high contrast, as there are very deep blacks, it is monochrome, so there isn’t color variation, instead there is just shades of black/grey.

Owen, Ahmad

2024-02-02 04:40:26 UTC

The scene is in the astronomer's home, which is furnished with many of the instruments he employs and has the appearance of a mediaeval castle. There are two distinct settings in the movie, and the spectator can see everything because of the background's deep field of view. The background's design gives it a fictitious, cartoon-like appearance. The whole movie has the feeling of a lucid dream, even though several scenes are overdone.

Shourya/Davrell

2024-02-02 04:41:55 UTC

The actors performance is very exaggerated and sytlistic, because he’s playing a character instead of a real character. The people coming out of the moon are sort of weird as well, and also don’t have a natural acting style, but seem more like they’re playing some character. The movements are also much larger as it is a silent film without any title cards to show words, so the entire story must be shown through acting instead of told with dialogue.

Mischa & Via

2024-02-02 04:41:56 UTC

“The Astronomer’s Dream” (1898) takes place in a medieval inspired observatory. The setting has a telescope and other interesting tools, showing the astronomer’s scientific nature. The director, Georges Méliès, adds a fanciful feel, turning the observatory into a place of wonder. Despite the early film era’s limitations, the setting captures the imaginative and creative spirit of Méliès’ storytelling and visual effects.

Kaja/Helena

2024-02-02 04:43:53 UTC

As a movie in black and white, the lighting may seem more harsher than it would be intended -- with the monochrome colors emphasizing the black/darkness in shadows and whites in areas meant to be brighter. Additionally, the lighting in each different scene and event occurring within the movie changes throughout. For example, between the initial scene where the astronomer is studying at his desk and when he encounters the moon, the lighting changes to be slightly darker when the moon is present. However, in other scenes such as the girl sitting on the crescent moon and the balcony of the building turning into a wall with a knight's statue in front, the lighting may be brighter to emphasize the brightness/'glow' of the moon or the details of the wall and armor lighting of the knight's statue. The lighting changes similarly back to how it originally was when the astronomer's dream ends, leaving him back in his desk as if nothing had happened.

Caitlin

2024-02-02 04:44:32 UTC

The primary setting of Georges Méliès' film "The Astronomer's Dream" is an astronomer's observatory. In this location, the astronomer engages in his work and experiences a dream that takes him on a fanciful journey to the moon. The scenes transition from the realistic setting of the observatory to the imaginative landscapes of the lunar environment, showcasing Méliès' pioneering use of special effects and visual storytelling in early cinema.

Mischa & Via

2024-02-02 04:44:46 UTC

In "The Astronomer's Dream" (1898), the characters wear old-fashioned clothes like those from Shakespearean times. The main character, the astronomer, dresses like a typical scientist. The makeup is bold, making facial expressions stand out on the screen. These choices by the director, Georges Méliès, add a playful and magical touch to the characters' appearance in the film.

Kayla/Carol/Chyn

2024-02-02 04:45:19 UTC

The film's setting of the astronomers building was filmed in different ways, with different depths of field in different scenes. The film's setting is not realistic, but expressionistic and fantastical. This is especially featured in the personification of the moon that we see in one scene, where the astronomer is eating him up - and it creates a darker mood for the viewers.

Shanika

2024-02-02 04:45:39 UTC

The first scene takes place in a medieval astronomer's tower, which is furnished with the astronomy instruments and furniture. Later, this scene transitions into the imaginative landscape of the lunar environment.

Cailtin

2024-02-02 04:46:14 UTC

In Georges Méliès' film "The Astronomer's Dream," the costumes and makeup reflect the theatrical and fantastical nature of early cinema. The characters, particularly the astronomer, are often dressed in attire reminiscent of the late 19th century, reflecting the film's production in 1898. The costumes are stylized, with attention to detail in fabrics and accessories.

As for makeup, it was relatively basic by today's standards, but Méliès did use makeup to enhance the characters' features, especially when portraying whimsical and otherworldly figures on the moon. This often included exaggerated facial expressions, painted features, and distinctive looks for the fantastical beings encountered during the dream sequence. The makeup and costumes contribute to the overall theatrical and imaginative quality of the film, showcasing Méliès' innovative approach to visual storytelling.

Mischa & Via

2024-02-02 04:46:29 UTC

In "The Astronomer's Dream" (1898), the lighting is bright and straightforward, ensuring everything is clear. Director Georges Méliès uses simple lighting to highlight the characters and the magical parts of the film. There aren't many shadows, keeping the atmosphere imaginative, fitting for the early days of cinema.

Chiara

2024-02-02 04:47:16 UTC

The setting of the movie 'The Astronomers dream" takes place in a building, like a tower, where it uses a deep depth of space in order to show the entire interior of the place. Its very dark and gothic and very monochromatic, with only shades of white and black and a bit of grey. This film has a very lucid atmosphere, like a lucid dream, where aspects are very exaggerated by the shadows.The scenes have a realistic transition and the observatory shows the characters almost like a cartoon

Shanika

2024-02-02 04:47:35 UTC

The costumes match the setting of a fantasy story; the astronomer is portrayed using wizard-like garments, the caped woman is adorned in stars, and the woman on the moon uses greek-inspired clothes. The only one not using dramatic clothing is the man in all black. This may be representative of their roles in the story.

Caitlin

2024-02-02 04:47:50 UTC

In "The Astronomer's Dream," Georges Méliès employed natural lighting in the observatory scenes for a realistic feel. During the dream sequence on the moon, he used artificial front lighting to illuminate characters and the lunar landscape, and some backlight to showcase the brightness of the moon, enhancing the fantastical atmosphere. The creative use of lighting accentuates the contrast between the ordinary observatory and the dreamlike lunar setting.

Mischa & Via

2024-02-02 04:49:09 UTC

In "The Astronomer's Dream" (1898), the actors give lively and dramatic performances. Director Georges Méliès guides them to use big movements and expressive faces, creating an exaggerated style which could be easily seen in the earlier forms of film by audiences.

Nevan Sol

arlene34_2 — 2024-02-02 04:50:34 UTC

The short film "The Astronomer's Dream" has costumes that are built very accurate its year of release; 1898. The costumes are very traditional, found in a lot of films and they demonstrate a typical royal fashion type of theme. The costumes of the people emerging from the moon are white, possibly reflecting the color of the moonlight which is symbolic or how it is attentive to his dream.

chiara

2024-02-02 04:50:46 UTC

Astronomer: Likely wore typical attire of the late 19th century, such as a suit with a waistcoat, tailored jacket, and trousers. He might have worn a bowtie or ascot, along with a hat.

Celestial Beings: These characters were probably dressed in fanciful, ethereal costumes, possibly adorned with shimmering fabrics, and perhaps with accessories resembling stars or planets.

Moon: If there was a representation of the moon itself, it might have been depicted as a personification, wearing a costume resembling a celestial body, possibly with silver or white tones.

Astronomer: Makeup would have likely been minimal, emphasizing a natural appearance typical of the late 19th century. Perhaps a bit of facial hair grooming, if the actor had a beard or mustache.

Celestial Beings: Makeup might have included pale or iridescent tones to create an otherworldly glow. Facial features might have been accentuated with subtle enhancements to give a mystical appearance.

Moon: If the moon was depicted as a character, makeup might have included pale tones to create a serene and cool complexion, possibly with silver or blue accents to evoke the lunar atmosphere.

chiara

2024-02-02 04:51:36 UTC

In "The Astronomer's Dream," Georges Méliès utilized ambient lighting in the observatory scenes to create an authentic ambiance. In the dream segment set on the moon, he employed artificial frontal lighting to highlight characters and the lunar environment, complemented by backlighting to emphasize the moon's brilliance, intensifying the fantastical mood. The inventive application of lighting serves to underscore the distinction between the commonplace observatory and the surreal lunar backdrop.

Nevan Sol

arlene34_2 — 2024-02-02 04:54:10 UTC

The color elements of the film are mostly white and black, but that could be because of the technology of film production at the time. It shows a nice blend of both colors though. The lighting shifts as the film progresses through different panels, where it is noticeable that the lighting shifts when the moon disappears from the building.

Chiara

2024-02-02 04:54:10 UTC

"The Astronomer's Dream," directed by Georges Méliès, impresses with visionary staging, skillful actor performances, and pioneering special effects. Meticulous observatory scenes transition seamlessly into dreamlike lunar settings, creating a visually striking contrast. The silent actors convey curiosity and wonder, while Méliès' groundbreaking effects, including stop-motion and multiple exposures, add enchantment. This short film is a testament to Méliès' innovative vision, delivering a captivating cinematic experience that remains influential even today.

Nevan Sol

arlene34_2 — 2024-02-02 04:57:14 UTC

The movements of the character expresses character and emotion. Such as the wizard when he is in shock or the kids playing around. It makes sense for the film to do this because at the time, the film production industry had no such technology to record audio during filming. "It shows a great deal of style and effort along with touches of elegance, it reminds me of the show I played in once." -Sol Jin