Classic Films
This 1939 film is known for the line "There's no place like home."
What is "The Wizard of Oz"?
He directed "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Jurassic Park."
Who is Steven Spielberg?
When the camera remains in one position but rotates up/down.
What is a tilt?
This genre involves cowboys, horses, and often occurs in the Wild West.
What is a Western?
The person responsible for operating the camera during filming.
What is a cameraman or director of photography?
This 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film is famous for its shower scene.
What is "Psycho"?
This director is known for "The Dark Knight" trilogy and "Inception."
Who is Christopher Nolan?
A technique where the camera moves smoothly around the subjects, often on a track or a dolly.
What is a tracking shot or dolly shot?
A genre known for suspense, tension, and surprises.
What is a thriller?
This person edits together the final version of the film from the raw footage.
Who is the film editor?
The classic film where you'd hear the line, "Here's looking at you, kid."
What is "Casablanca"?
This director's filmography includes "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction."
Who is Quentin Tarantino?
This technique adjusts the lens to change which elements are in sharp focus, often shifting attention or revealing new information in a scene.
What is a rack focus or focus pull?
This genre focuses on elaborate dance numbers and musical performances.
What is a musical?
This member of the crew is responsible for capturing clear dialogue during a scene.
Who is the boom operator or sound mixer?
This film features Marlon Brando saying, "I coulda been a contender."
What is "On the Waterfront"?
Known for his surreal style, he directed "Mulholland Drive" and "Blue Velvet."
Who is David Lynch?
This technique involves the rotation and leveling of the camera to capture a tilted horizon, often used to convey disorientation or unease.
What is a Dutch angle or canted angle?
Often set in the future, this genre explores the impact of science and technology.
What is science fiction?
Before filming starts, this person breaks the script down scene-by-scene to create a shooting schedule.
Who is the assistant director or production manager?
This silent film, directed by Charlie Chaplin, showcased the hardships of the Great Depression and a commentary on an adverse industrial future.
What is "Modern Times"?
This acclaimed Asian director made "Parasite" and "Snowpiercer."
Who is Bong Joon-ho?
This term refers to the arrangement of everything that appears in the framing – actors, lighting, décor, props, costume.
What is mise-en-scène?
This genre emphasizes humor and loving relationships.
What is romantic comedy?
This person oversees the visual aspects of the film, including sets, costumes, and lighting.
Who is the production designer?