Camera Angles & Movement
A shot that has no movement
What is a static shot?
A cut between two different scenes happening at the same time.
What is parallel editing (or cross-cutting)?
Sound that the character can hear
What is diegetic sound?
This part of mise-en-scène includes clothing and accessories
What is costume?
This character often survives until the end in a slasher film
What is the "final girl"?
Signify an immediacy and realism
What is a Hand-Held Movement?
This editing technique speeds up time in a film.
What is a montage?
Sound technique adds drama or emotion and isn’t heard by the characters.
What is non-diegetic sound (like a soundtrack)?
Lighting that creates a high contrast between light and shadow
What is low-key lighting?
Horror films often use this setting to isolate characters
What is a remote or abandoned location?
May move on tracks or a smooth surface
What is a Dolly shot?
This kind of cut creates a jarring jump in continuity.
What is a jump cut?
They make the sounds match the image projected
What is a Foley Process?
This mise-en-scène element shows the emotional state through the surroundings
What is the setting?
This convention heightens fear by limiting the audience’s sight
What is low lighting or darkness?
Often signifies a turning point in the character's story
What is a Reverse Zoom?
This edit transitions from one scene to another using gradual visibility.
What is a dissolve?
A collection of background sounds that reinforce the realism of a scene
What is a Soundscape?
The placement of actors and objects within the frame
What is a composition?
Mystery films usually center around this unanswered element
What is a crime or missing person?
This specific shot type combines tilt and pan to reveal space.
What is a crane shot?
This type of edit creates tension by showing many short shots quickly.
What is fast-paced editing?
Refers to music played low in the mix to create mood or atmosphere
What is a Soundbed?
The coordinated use of color in a scene to represent mood or symbolism
What is a color palette?
This kind of narrative twist shocks the audience
What is a plot twist or red herring?