Camera Angles & Movement
What is a close-up?
This shot is usually used to show emotion on someone’s face.
What is a straight cut?
This basic transition cuts instantly from one shot to the next without any effects.
What is diegetic sound?
This type of sound exists inside the world of the film and can be heard by characters.
What is costume and makeup?
This includes the clothes and appearance of characters, which can show personality, time period, or mood.
What is a low-angle shot?
This angle looks up at the subject to make them look strong or powerful.
What is cross-cutting?
This editing pattern switches between two scenes happening at the same time.
What is non-diegetic sound?
This sound is added for the audience only and not heard by the characters within the film.
What is setting?
This refers to the physical location or environment where a scene takes place, either real or built.
What is a tracking shot?
This movement follows a character or object as they move through space.
What is an eyeline match?
This type of cut shows a character looking at something, then cuts to what they’re seeing.
What are Foley sounds?
These are manually created sounds made in a production studio to create realism.
What is high key lighting?
This style of lighting has low contrast, soft edges, and few shadows, often used in comedies or daytime scenes.
What is a tilt?
This type of shot tilts the camera up or down to follow action or reveal information.
What is match on action?
This edit cuts between a character starting an action and then completing it in another shot.
What is ambient sound?
Background sounds like wind, birds, or distant traffic that help make a scene feel real.
What is expressive makeup?
This kind of makeup is used to emphasize certain features or create dramatic effects, such as aging or fantasy characters.
What is a pan?
This shot uses a fixed camera to scan a scene horizontally, to reveal surroundings or follow action.
What is a montage?
This editing style uses fast cuts to show a series of events over time.
What is a soundbed?
This is music played quietly under dialogue or action to help set the mood or atmosphere.
What is staging and performance?
This part of mise-en-scène focuses on how actors move, express emotion, and deliver performance within the frame.