Camera Angle / Shot
The camera is placed above the subject looking down towards it and the ground.
Birds Eye View
The camera moves closer to the subject in the frame focusing on a particular detail.
Zoom
A recording of the musical accompaniment of a film.
Soundtrack
The primary light used in the scene. It is the direct light source of the entire scene.
Key Light
The process of selecting and joining together shots to create a finished film.
Editing
A camera angle that looks downwards, tends to draw attention to the importance of the subject in the scene.
High Angle
The camera moves to the left or right. This movement is used to follow the subject across the frame.
Tracking
A piece of narration in a film that is not accompanied by a visual of the speaker.
Voiceover
A light that hits the subject from behind to give the subject more shape and depth.
Back Light
What is worn by characters and why are significant in films?
Costume – can be used to symbolise a deeper idea or message in a film.
A camera angle that looks upwards, tends to focus attention on the size and significance of the subject.
Low Angle
The camera moves towards or away from the subject. Often used to give the audience the impression they are approaching or moving away from the subject.
Dolly
What type of sound am I?
Diegetic Sound
A light that comes from the side parallel to the actor. It is ideal for creating a dramatic mood.
Side Light
What is the signature device Star Wars uses in ALL their films?
Opening crawl
A camera shot that usually keeps the actor’s face in full frame, capturing even the smallest facial variations.
Close-Up
Often used in a gliding movement above the subject. It draws the audience in making them feel a part of the events.
Crane / Helicopter
Give an example of a scene that uses non-diegetic sounds.
Opening scene - soundtrack is non-diegetic
A lighting that makes the scene predominantly dark as it has more shadows than light. Commonly used in horror films.
Low Key Light
A type of film transition where one shot replaces another by travelling from one side of the frame to another.
Wipe
A shot that typically shows the entire landscape of the scene. It is commonly used to highlight the relations of the subject to its surroundings.
Long Shot (also known as wide shot)
Allows the audience to follow the action very closely in the film. Often mimics the movement of the subject in point of view shots.
Handheld (usually jerky) / Steadicam (smoother movements)
Give an example of a special effects sound in Star Wars other than lightsaber. You must try to mimic the sound effect!
Darth Vader breathing
Android sounds
Chewbacca
Space ship sounds
A lighting that makes the scene bright and shadow-less.
High Key Light
What is the conversational exchange called that occurs between two or more people?
Provide an example of this in Star Wars.
Dialogue