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    How much do you know about Silent Cinema?

    What is 'cinematography' in silent film and how did it differ from still photography?

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    The art of lighting; It differed in the use of artificial light.
    The art of capturing moving images; It differed from static photography in the need to consider movement, dynamic framing, rhythm, and narrative continuity across shots.Correct
    The art of editing; It differed in the assembly.
    The art of directing actors; It differed in facial expression.

    Cinematography in silent films referred to the art of capturing moving images. Unlike static photography, it involved considering movement, dynamic framing, pacing and narrative continuity across shots, requiring specific skills to tell a story visually.

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