Camera Angles
Which camera angle looks down on a character?
High Angle
Which technique uses brightness and darkness to create a mood?
Lighting
Which literary device compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What do we call the feeling a film creates for its audience?
Mood
A character is filmed from above while sitting alone. What might this suggest?
They may feel small, powerless or vulnerable.
Which camera angle looks up at a character to make them seem powerful?
Low angle
Which technique includes music, background noises and sound effects?
sound effects
Which device gives human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
What can a character's facial expressions help the audience understand?
characters emotions of feelings
A character says, "I am so hungry I could eat a horse!" Which literary device is used?
hyperbole (exaggeration)?
Which camera shot focuses closely on a character's face?
close up
Which technique uses clothing to communicate a character's personality or role?
Costume
Which device directly compares two things, such as "He is a lion"?
Metaphor
What mood might dark lighting, shadows and slow music create?
A student stands up to a bully. A low-angle shot is used. How might this influence the audience?
It may make the student appear powerful, brave or confident.
Which shot shows a character's whole body and the surrounding setting?
Long shot
Which technique involves moving the camera to follow a character?
camera movement
Which device repeats beginning sounds, such as "Peter picked purple petals"?
alliteration
What do we call the main message or big idea explored in a film?
Theme
A character smiles while sad music plays. How might this affect the audience?
It may suggest the character is hiding sadness or create concern and curiosity.