Camera Shots
Camera Angles
Filming Terms
PSA Basics
PSA Creation
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What is a full shot?

This shot shows a person's entire body from head to toe.

100

What is an eye-level shot?

This angle is filmed at eye level.

100

Question: What is a script?


Answer: The written plan for dialogue and actions in a video.

100

Question: What is Public Service Announcement?


Answer: PSA stands for this.

100

Question: What is planning (or brainstorming)?

Answer: The first step before filming.

200

What is a close-up?

This shot frames a person's face and shoulders.

200

What is a high-angle shot?

This angle looks down on the subject.

200

Question: What is a storyboard?

Answer: A sequence of drawings that plans each scene before filming.

200

Question: What is to inform or persuade the public about an important issue?


Answer: The main purpose of a PSA.

200

Question: What is a message?


Answer: Every PSA should include one clear ______.

300

What is a medium shot?

This shot shows the subject from the waist up.

300

Question: What is a low angle shot?

Answer: This angle looks up at the subject, making them appear powerful.
 

300

Question: Who is the director?


Answer: The person responsible for guiding actors and making creative decisions.

300

Question: What is the target audience?

Answer: This group of people a PSA is meant to reach.

300

Question: What is a call to action?


Answer: This tells viewers exactly what they should do after watching.

400

What is an establishing shot?

This shot captures a wide view of the setting.

400

Question: What is a bird's-eye view?


Answer: This angle is taken directly above the subject.

400

Question: What is editing?

Answer: Rearranging video clips into a finished project.

400

Question: What is bullying, drug prevention, internet safety, recycling, mental health, or seat belt safety?

Answer: Name one common PSA topic.

400

Question: What is emotion (or emotional appeal)?


Answer: This helps viewers connect emotionally to the message.

500

What is a tracking shot?

This shot follows a moving subject while keeping them centered.

500

Question: What is an over-the-shoulder shot?

Answer: This angle places the camera behind one character while showing another.

500

Question: What is audio recording (or sound recording)?

Answer: This is the process of recording sound separately from video if needed.

500

Question: What is a slogan?

Answer: A memorable phrase that helps people remember the message.

500

Question: What is persuasive?

Answer: A strong PSA should be clear, memorable, and this.

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