MEET ME AT THE CONER: Silent Films

1. When was live music first added to silent movies? Why?
2. What does Ben Model do for a living? What skills does he need for this job?
3. Who were Louis and Auguste Lumiere? Why were they important to silent movies?
4. Explain the purpose mood music in silent films. Give some examples. Is it still used today? Where else is it used today? (Hint: this is not mentioned in this episode)
5. What does Ben Model say he like best about silent movies?
6. At the end of this episode Ben Model quotes Kevin Brownlee. Listen to the quote again. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer.
7. Design a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting silent movies and contemporary movies (movies made today).
8. What is a marquee? Create your own marquee.<,li>
9. Click on Other Fun Websites. Click on Ben Model’s webpage, scroll to the bottom of the page and watch one of the silent movies. Does the music fit the action and mood of the movie?
10. Click on Creating Music. Follow the direction for creating your own music. It’s lots of fun!