MERGERS
This picture of a girl is an example of what type of merger?
Tonal Merger
Define COMPOSITION
- the orderly arrangement of elements in a scene which, when taken as a whole, conveys intent and meaning
What is meant by the phrase "Never say it if you can show it"?
Film makers should error on the side of using images over spoken word, since images have a greater impact than words.
When you use limited depth of field to make only one plane of focus in a scene sharp, thereby forcing an audience to concentrate on that area, that is called?
SELECTIVE FOCUS
This flower is an example of what?
RULE OF THIRDS
This picture is an example of what type of merger?
Dimensional Merger
Define STATIC COMPOSITION
Elements and guidelines of composition related to still images.
What is meant by the phrase "If in doubt, leave it out"?
make sure you edit or cut out unnecessary footage and/or shots. a good editor could cut most projects or productions down by at least half and in the process make them more effective and interesting
When might you use a cut away shot? Give an example.
a cut away shot is a shot of detail from outside the basic/primary scene that contributes relevant information. Your primary shot could be a bank robbery in progress, while your cut away might be to the police en route.
One of the elements of composition suggests that you control the number of prime objects in a scene. Which makes for stronger composition... an ODD number of objects or an EVEN number of objects?
ODD NUMBER OF OBJECTS... remember the windsurfers
True or False... It is possible to have multiple mergers effecting your shot?
TRUE
Define DYNAMIC COMPOSITION
Elements of composition related to the moving image and to the interrelationship between scenes
What is meant by the phrase "Content takes precedence over form"?
the intended message of a production is more important than things such as technical excellence or flashy embellishments
What is an Atmosphere Introduction?
Beginning a video segment with a scene or series of scenes intended to establish the conditions, habitat, environment, spirit, or climate of the central subject matter.
What is meant by "leading the subject"?
leaving room in front of the subject when they are looking, talking or moving in a direction across the screen
Describe what type(s) of merger is going on in this shot?
There is both a dimensional merger and tonal merger happening simultaneously that allows the book to blend semi-seamlessly with the reader's head/face.
What is an INSERT SHOT?
a close-up of something significant within the basic scene
Give an example of "multiple levels of meaning"
Describe how a specific film appeals to BOTH adult and children audiences.
Shifting the camera focus from one part of the scene to another is called?
RACK FOCUS
The arrows in this picture are indicating that there's too much WHAT in this picture?
HEAD ROOM
Define BOTH DIMENSIONAL MERGER and TONAL MERGER. (Must get both to get points).
Dimensional Merger: when objects in the background blend into the foreground creating a third image.
Tonal Merger: result when important objects in a scene appear to blend together and lose their identity because the objects are of similar tonal or color values
What is UNITY?
When all the elements of a shot combine to support a basic visual statement. Pertains to things such as lighting, wardrobe, setting, color.
"Guidelines not Rules"... describe what is meant by this. Give a specific example of when you might break a guideline/rule of composition.
Guidelines can occasionally be broken. But when they are it's generally by someone who understands the principles and recognizes how, in the interest of greater impact, they can be successfully broken to enhance the production
In regards to tone/balance, what area of a shot is the eye usually drawn to first?
The eye is usually drawn to light/bright areas first.
Describe framing the central subject matter. Why is it important?
By putting objects at one or more edges of the picture, a shot can be framed.
Framing a scene holds attention within the shot and keeps viewer attention from wandering or being distracted from the center of interest.