The hero is presented with a problem, challenge, or adventure to undertake. Once presented, he/she can no longer remain indefinitely in the comfort of the ordinary world.
What is The Call to Adventure.
100
A single staff or pole used to help support cameras.
What is monopod.
100
First shot of a new scene, designed to show the audience where the action is taking place. Usually a very wide shot.
What is an establishing shot.
100
The frame is divided into nine imaginary sections. Based on the golden ratio developed in ancient Greece.
What is rule of thirds.
200
The hero needs some help, probably from someone older wiser. (Haymitch from Hunger Games)
What is assistance or mentor.
200
Commonly provided with small clips for attaching to collars, ties, or other clothing. May be transmitted by radio or routed directly to a recording device.
What is a Lavalier Microphone.
200
A shot of someone or something taken from the perspective or camera angle from the shoulder of another person.
What is over the shoulder shot.
200
Keeping the camera on one side of the subject.
What is the 180 Degree Rule?
300
The hero hit bottom in a direct confrontation with his/her greatest fear. He faces the possibility of death and is brought to the brink in a battle with a hostile force.
What is crisis or "the ordeal".
300
In a situation where only the sun is providing your backlight, this item would be useful since it would provide you with fill/key light.
What is reflector.
300
Usually framed tightly on a person or an object. One of the standard shots used regularly.
What is a close-up shot.
300
Very useful to juxtapose with interview material. May be used to cover up mistakes, and propel the narrative.
What is B-Roll Footage?
400
The hero who has been to the realm of the dead must be reborn and cleansed in one last ordeal of death and resurrection before returning to the Ordinary World of the living.
What is New Life.
400
Portable memory, very fragile and should always be backed up, locked after recording footage, and transported in a separate case.
What is SD Card.
400
Shows a small detail that would otherwise be missed in a wider shot.
What is a detail shot or extreme close-up (ECU).
400
A character looking at something off-screen. Camera lens/height/distance to subject and geography of location are important attributes.
What is the eye line?
500
Wrote the book, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"
Who is Joseph Campbell.
500
Provides you with range of different focal lengths.
What is zoom lens.
500
A portrayal of a person's response to an event or to a statement made by another.