SWAT Codes
What does SWAT mean in Media terms?
Symbolic, Written, Audio, Technical
What are the two human names given to assist in remembering this acronym?
Samantha and Samuel
What is the changeable storage device called within the camera?
SD-Card
What are the THREE stages of production?
Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production
Describe what Stop Motion Animation is.
A frame-by-frame sequence of multiple images that constructs a film by moving a piece of the scene or scenery.
Provide an example of the Written code.
Credits, Subtitles, Text within a shot
What does Camera SAM mean?
Camera Shots, Angles, Movement
What is the default Camera Mode?
Auto
In one word, what is Production?
Filming
What materials can be used to make a stop motion animation? (name at least 2)
Objects, Clay, Puppets, People
Camera Work refers to which SWAT code?
Technical
Name ALL 5 examples of Camera Shots.
Extreme Long Shot, Long Shot, Mid Shot, Close Up, Extreme Close Up
How do you zoom in or out?
Rotate the lens barrel clockwise or anticlockwise.
Name at least 4 parts of Post-Production.
Editing, Title Sequences, Credits, Colour Correction, Sound Mixing, Special Effects, Distribution
In animation, how many frames typically equal to 1 second?
12
COPS (Colour, Objects, People, Setting) refers to which SWAT code?
Symbolic
Name ALL 5 types of Camera Angles.
High Angle, Bird's Eye, Low Angle, Worm's Eye, Eye Level,
What is the button called to take a photo?
The Shutter Button.
Name EVERY part of Pre-Production
Ideation (Brainstorming), Scriptwriting, Storyboard, Shot List
What is the 'skeleton' of a puppet called?
An armature
What is non-diegetic sound? (and provide an example)
Sound added into the scene - characters cannot hear it.
- Narration, Music, Foley Design / Sound Effects
Name ALL 6 types of Camera Movement.
Pan, Tilt, Dolly, Track, Zoom, POV
Explain what a tripod is and why it is used?
A tripod is a three-legged stand designed to support a camera, increasing stability. This also allows the camera to smoothly pan left and right or tilt up and down.
Describe the role of a 'Director'.
Mentions at least one of the following:
What is the most 'basic principle of animation?'
More frames = Slower movement
Less frames = Faster movement