Camera Angles & Movement
This type of shot shows the subject from the chest or shoulders up.
What is a medium close-up?
This kind of editing shows action happening at the same time in different places.
What is cross-cutting?
This type of sound comes from inside the scene (like a door slamming).
What is diegetic sound?
This includes everything in front of the camera like setting, props, and costumes.
What is mise-en-scène?
Jump scares and dark lighting are common in this genre.
What is horror?
This angle is filmed from the subject’s eye level and often makes the viewer feel equal to the character.
What is an eye-level shot?
This transition fades one image into another.
What is a dissolve?
This type of music is added over the scene to create mood.
What is non-diegetic sound?
This part of mise-en-scène can show a character's personality or time period.
What is costume?
Superheroes and high-tech gadgets are typical in this genre.
What is action or sci-fi?
This movement rotates the camera horizontally from a fixed position.
What is a pan?
This editing style makes scenes feel fast and exciting.
What is fast-paced editing?
A sudden loud sound can be used to do this.
What is create suspense or shock the audience?
A messy or broken-down setting might show this about a character.
What is chaos or struggle?
A love triangle is a common convention in this genre.
What is romance or teen drama?
This technique shows a scene from the character's own vision.
What is a point-of-view (POV) shot?
This editing technique shows a flashback or a memory.
What is a jump cut or non-linear editing?
Background music that plays during emotional scenes is called this.
What is a film score?
The way light is used in a scene is called this.
What is lighting?
Realistic settings and true stories are found in this genre.
What is documentary or drama?
This advanced shot uses a lens trick to zoom in while the camera moves backward, creating a warped background effect.
What is a dolly zoom (or Vertigo effect)?
This rule says not to cross the invisible line between two characters.
What is the 180-degree rule?
This is when sound carries over from one scene to the next.
What is a sound bridge?
Characters placed far apart in a frame can show this.
What is isolation or conflict?
This genre often breaks the "fourth wall" and includes satire.
What is comedy or mockumentary?