Asked by Marina Alcaide on May 05, 2024

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What cinematographic technique did Gregg Toland and Orson Welles extensively utilize in the making of Citizen Kane?

A) split screen
B) split diopter
C) three-point lighting
D) deep focus

Deep Focus

A technique that exploits depth of field to render subjects both near the camera lens and far away with equal clarity and permits the composition of the image in depth. A shot in which both the foreground and background planes are in sharp focus.

Gregg Toland

An influential American cinematographer known for his innovative work on films such as "Citizen Kane" and "The Grapes of Wrath."

  • Detect and explicate the narrative designs and approaches adopted in quintessential cinema of the early 20th century.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Gregg Toland and Orson Welles extensively utilized deep focus in the making of Citizen Kane. Deep focus allowed everything in the foreground, middle-ground, and background to be in sharp focus simultaneously, creating a more realistic and immersive visual experience for the audience.