Camera Work
What is a medium shot?
Camera work where people are seen from the waist up
What is low-key lighting?
scene is flooded with shadows and darkness to create suspense and suspicion
What is fade?
scene slowly goes to black or white to imply time has passed
What is a close-up?
A shot used to show a character's emotions
Why is costuming important?
informs the audience about a character, their social position, personality, and contributes to the creation of the world of a play
What is mise-en-scene?
Everything that appears within the frame of the shot including costumes, props, acting, lighting and makeup.
What is high key lighting?
scene is flooded with light creating a bright and open-looking scene
What is dissolve?
an image fades into another to create a connection between images
What is a long shot?
a shot taken from a distance showing the full subject and surroundings
What is a motif?
a recurring idea, image, or phrase that appears throughout a work
What is a panning shot?
A stationary camera moves left or right
What is contrast?
The ration between light and dark in a scene
What is cross-cutting?
cut back and forth to action that is happening simultaneously
What is an establishing shot?
a shot that sets the scene
What is symbolism?
a way authors use objects, characters, settings, or events to represent abstract ideas, qualities, or themes
What is a tracking shot?
a camera movement where the camera follows a subject or moves alongside the action, often for a prolonged period.
What is back lighting?
creates a halo effect
What is a montage?
a series of shots placed quickly together to show events in time
What is diegetic sound?
sound that can be heard logically by the characters
Why is setting important?
It can establish mood, provide context, and immerse the reader in the story's world, making it more relatable and engaging