Cinematography
Sound that the characters hear as well as the viewer
What is diegetic?
When opposites are put together in design to create visual interest
What is contrast?
Music that was recorded previously (existing songs) and included in a film
What is a soundtrack?
Lighting with few shadows, relatively flat, often used in comedies/less "serious" film moments/genres
What is high key lighting?
The camera itself is moving with/following the action
What is tracking?
A narrator speaking over the characters non-diegetically
What is voiceover?
The way actors show emotions with their body
Acting & Expression
Sound effects that are created, recorded, and added to the film's sound mix AFTER filming is done.
What is foley?
Objects placed in a setting and/or used by characters as part of the narrative
What are props?
A shot that is tilted sideways to create tension/anxiety
What is dutch tilt?
Background sound that is not consciously noticed by the viewer, but which helps them understand the setting.
What is ambient sound?
a shot of a person looking, then a cut to what they saw - this technique is used to make it clear that they are looking at that thing
What is an eye-line match?
What acronym do we use to discuss the elements of mise-en-scene?
What is CCLAMPS?