90's
Live Action
Live Action
In this 1990 holiday movie, Kevin McCallister defends his house from two bumbling burglars.
What is Home Alone?
This snow queen sings “Let It Go” and accidentally freezes her kingdom.
Who is Elsa?
This three-legged stand keeps the camera steady for still shots.
This tight shot shows just a person’s face, often used to show something important like a characters emotions.
What is a close-up?
Home Alone and Mrs. Doubtfire are two movies in this laugh-out-loud genre.
What is a comedy?
This 1996 film teams up Michael Jordan with Bugs Bunny for a game of hoops.
What is Space Jam?
This Disney character wears glass slippers and leaves one behind at the royal ball.
Who is Cinderella?
This part of the camera is like its “eye” and can zoom in or out.
This shot shows the full body and background, helping the audience see movement and characters relation to their environment.
The Sixth Sense and Goosebumps both have ghosts, creepy scenes, and big scares — they belong to this genre.
What is a horror?
Starring Robin Williams, this 1995 adventure has jungle animals leaping off the board and into the real world.
What is Jumanji?
In The Lion King, this wise mandrill lifts Simba high above Pride Rock in the opening scene.
Who is Rafiki?
This type of microphone is long and narrow, and usually placed just out of the frame to record voices.
What is a shotgun mic?
This shot frames a person from the shoulders up and is best for dialogue.
What is a medium close-up?
The Lord of the Rings and Percy Jackson & the Olympians feature magical quests, mythical creatures, and epic battles in this genre.
What is a fantasy?
Starring Will Smith, this 1997 movie features a secret agent duo who protect Earth from aliens.
What is Men In Black?
In Toy Story, this kid next door loves to blow up toys and turns them into creepy creations.
Who is Sid?
This professional video camera is often used at Young Moviemakers and has XLR ports and a flip-out screen.
What is a C100
This shot is usually the first in a scene and shows where the story is taking place.
What is an establishing shot?
Star Wars and The Matrix both take place in futuristic or alternate worlds with advanced technology — they fit in this genre.
What is sci-fi?
In The Sandlot, the kids try to rescue a baseball signed by this legendary player — while avoiding a massive dog called “The Beast.”
Who is Babe Ruth?
This whip-carrying archaeologist has his own ride in Disneyland and made his film debut in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Who is Indiana Jones?
This thick audio cable has three pins and is used to connect professional microphones to cameras.
What is an XLR cable?
This type of shot is used during conversations and is framed from behind one character, looking at the person they’re talking to.
What is an over-the-shoulder shot?
The Maltese Falcon and Double Indemnity are classic black-and-white films with detectives, shadows, and mystery — they belong to this dark, stylish genre.
What is film noir?