Camera Angles & Movements
This shot shows how a character's face to emphasize emotion
what is a close-up?
The most basis transition, an instant change from one shot to another
what is a cut?
Sound that the characters hear
what is diegetic sound?
Lighting with high contrast and sharp shadows
what is low-key lighting
the "final girl" is a character type in this genre
what is horror?
A shot taken from below to make a character appear powerful
what is a low-angle shot?
This transition superimposes the end of shot A and teh beginning of shot B
what is a dissolve?
background noise like crows murmurs or wind
what is ambient sound?
a prop or costume item that symbolizes a characters trait
what is a motif?
sports films often focus on this character type overcoming odds
what is the underdog?
This movement involves the camera physically following a subject sideways
What is a tracking shot?
A sudden, jarring cut to a contrasting scene
What is a smash cut?
music created specifically for the film
what is a score?
makeup designed to exaggerate features
what is expressive makeup
musicals where characters sing in everyday life
what is a straight music?
A shaky, handheld shot often used to create tension
What is a handeld shot?
cutting between two scenes in different locations to build tension
what is cross-cutting?
harsh, unpleasant music used to signal danger
what are the two main types of acting?
what is appeal to plot, realism
Western films often feature this conflict
what is civilization vs. the lawless frontier?
This shot combines tilting and panning to reveal a large space, often using a mechanical arm
what is a crane shot?
Editing that shortens time by skipping parts of the action
what is elliptical editing?
The artist who creates sound effects like footsteps in post-production
The three lights used in standard cinematic lighting setups
what are key light, fill light, and backlight
a crime thrillers four comon character types
Hint: there are 4
what are victims, bystanders, forces of justice, and lawbreakers