Camera Shots
Often a long shot or a series of shots that sets the scene; it used to establish setting and to show transitions between locations.
Establishing Shot
a scene is flooded with light; creating a bright and open-looking scene.
High Key Lighting
a stationary camera where the lens moves to make an object seems to move closer or further away from the camera
Zoom
sounds that show the environment or items being used
sound effects
a shot that shows detailed aspects of the character or scene. The image takes up at least 80 percent of the frame.
Close up shot
the scene is flooded with shadows and darkness
a stationary camera moves from side to side on a horizontal axis
Pan
sounds that underscore a film
soundtrack or music
a shot taken from some distance, showing the full body of the character(s).
Long Shot
direct lighting from below or the side, which often makes the subject appear dangerous
Bottom or Side Lighting
a stationary camera moves up or down along a vertical axis
Tilt
sound that can logically be heard by the characters in the film (dialogue, background noise, sound of things in the scene)
Diegetic Sounds
the shot usually contains two figures, one with their back to the camera and the other facing the camera
Over the shoulder shot
soft lighting on the actor’s face or from behind which gives the appearance of innocence or goodness, or a halo effect
Front or Back Lighting
the camera moves with the action
Tracking
sound that cannot be heard by the characters but is designed for the audience reaction only
Non-Diegetic Sounds