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Survey Of Motion Pictures Exam 1 Practice

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The feature of the Black Maria that allowed daylight into the studio is called what?
Correct Answer:
Black Maria Roof
Explanation:
Visible daylight was essential for filming in the earliest studios. The Black Maria was Edison’s mobile, tar-black wagon studio, designed so the sun could illuminate the interior. The feature that made this possible was the roof, which could be opened to admit daylight directly into the studio. This skylight-style opening allowed the crew to shoot with natural light while the wagon could be oriented toward the sun as needed. The other options refer to a rotating aspect of the setup or to devices used for viewing or projecting film, not to a roof that lets daylight in.

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