Composition
Terminology
Technical
Details
Language
100
What is this framing called?
The Rule of thirds
100
What is “motion blur”?
When moving objects appear blurry.
100
What are “props” in a movie or photo?
Objects that actors or subjects use in the scene.
100
What is cropping?
Cutting parts of an image to improve composition.
100
What does “colour correction” do?
Adjusts colours to make them look natural or match a style.
200
What is this composition called?
The Golden Ratio or the Fibonacci Spiral
200
What does “exposure” refer to?
The amount of light captured in a photo.
200
What is a “low-angle shot” used to show?
That a character is powerful or important.
200
What colour often represents danger or passion?
Red
200
What is an extreme close-up?
Shows only part of the subject, like an eye or hand.
300
What is the difference between portrait and landscape orientation?
Portrait is vertical; landscape is horizontal.
300
What does “audience” refer to in media arts?
The people who view, interpret, or consume the media text.
300
What is natural lighting?
Light that comes from the sun.
300
What is artificial lighting?
Light created by lamps, flashes, or other man-made sources
300
What is a point-of-view (POV) shot?
Shows what the character sees.
400
What Depth of Field does this photo show?
Shallow Depth of Field or Small Depth of Field
400
What does “genre” mean?
The type or style of a film or photo (e.g., comedy, horror).
400
What is soft lighting?
Gentle light that reduces harsh shadows.
400
What does a “high-angle shot” usually show?
That a character is small, weak, or vulnerable.
400
What is a photo of a person’s face or body called?
Portrait photography.
500
What two composition rules does this show?
Leading Lines and Horizons (or horizontal lines)
500
What does CGI stand for?
Computer-generated imagery.
500
What is hard lighting used for?
To create strong shadows and dramatic effects.
500
What is negative space?
Empty space around the subject to make it stand out.
500
What is a monochrome image?
An image using only one colour or shades of one colour.