Camera Movements
What the camera sees, and there are specific types. For example, ANGLE ON TOMMY means we see Tommy on the screen. HIGH ANGLE means the camera is above the subject and LOW ANGLE means the subject is shot from below
What is ANGLE ON
This describes anything happening in the background of the scene
Simply a change in scene. We can either quickly "cut" to a new scene (immediate), or we can "dissolve"-- a slow blackening of the screen, followed by a slow re-lighting in the new scene
What is CUT TO or DISSOLVE TO?
Used to suggest that an actor should pause before continuing;
What is a Beat?
The position from which an action of subject is seen, often determining its significance.
What is P.O.V.?
The scene takes place outdoors
What is EXT.?
An editing transition whereby an image gradually appears on the screen; usually a film script begins with this.
What is FADE IN /FADE TO?
Direction for the actor to deliver their lines in a particular way
What is a Parenthetical?
The action where the camera moves across something, either a whip/swish/flash or slow of these.
What is a PAN?
The scene occurs in is indoors
What is INT.
A series of shots, usually without dialogue, which quickly tells a section of the story.
What is a MONTAGE?
Scene description, character movement, and sounds described in the screenplay
What is an Action?
Indicates a shot that focuses in closely on a particular subject, character, or action
What is CLOSE ON or CLOSE UP
the voice of someone not seen in the image who is describing or commenting on the image that is taking place; often this is the character’s thoughts not said out loud
What is V.O.?
An editing transition whereby an image gradually disappears on the screen; usually a film script ends with this
What is FADE OUT?
The text in ALL CAPS at the beginning of a scene that described the location and time of day; slug lines are always short and direct and begin with either “INT.” or “EXT.”
What is a Slug Line?