Camera Angles
Which angle gives a broader view of the setting from above?
Bird's-eye view
How does a mid shot differ from a close-up shot in terms of what it reveals?
A mid shot shows a character from the waist up, providing context about body language while still focusing on the character.
Describe what happens during a zoom shot (without using the word zoom!).
A zoom shot adjusts the focal length of the camera to move closer to or further away from the subject, emphasizing details or context.
What is another name for non-diegetic sounds?
Soundtrack sounds
What is the type of lighting created when a character is lit from the back and we can see few, if any, details about them.
Silhouette lighting
What angle is used to suggest that a character is powerful by placing the camera below them?
Low angle
What is an extreme close-up shot?
An extreme close-up shot focuses closely on a specific detail
What is panning?
Panning involves the camera pivoting from left to right (or vice versa) while remaining in a fixed position
What is another name for diegetic sounds?
Story sounds
How does side lighting with harsh shadows contribute to our understanding of character?
It creates a sense of mystery or indicates a character has multiple sides to them.
What is the term for a shot that appears tilted, suggesting chaos or confusion?
Canted angle
What is another name for an extreme long shot?
An establishing shot
What is the purpose of using tracking shots in action scenes?
Tracking shots are used in action scenes to follow a subject smoothly, enhancing the feel of movement.
Define mise-en-scène.
Mise-en-scène refers to the arrangement of everything that appears in the frame, including sets, props, and actors.
Name a common association of the color purple in film.
Ambiguity, extravagance, rarity, royalty, mystery
How does a high angle shot typically affect the audience's perception of a character?
A high angle shot typically makes the audience perceive a character as weak or vulnerable.
What is the significance of using a big close-up shot during a moment of heightened emotion?
A big close-up shot highlights a character's facial expressions during moments of heightened emotion, drawing the audience's attention to those feelings
What effect does handheld camera (random) movement often create for the audience?
Handheld camera movement creates a sense of realism, making the audience feel like they are in the action.
What is "framing" in reference to mise-en-scene?
Framing is when an object in the shot is used to create a border or area of focus around a subject.
What is the type of lighting that originates from a single light source with no fill lighting?
Low-key lighting
Describe the effect of a worm's eye view shot on how the audience perceives a scene.
A worm's eye view shot makes the audience perceive the scene as imposing or intimidating.
Give an example of an extreme long shot from a movie we have watched together.
What is a boom shot?
In a boom shot, the entire camera moves up and down (as opposed to tilting from a single point).
Identify an example of diegetic sound and its effect on our understanding of the story from a movie that is NOT Wicked!
Mrs. Jacobs will be the judge on this one!
Name three of the four types of color pallettes we discussed.
Monochromatic, Complimentary, Analogous, Discordant