Camera Angle
This angle looks down on the subject and can make them appear weak or vulnerable.
What is a high angle?
This shot captures a subject’s entire body and some of the background.
What is a long shot?
This is the most natural type of lighting, often simulating sunlight.
What is high-key lighting?
The clothing and accessories characters wear in a scene.
What are costumes?
This person was the Chief Protector of Aborigines.
Who is AO Neville?
This angle places the camera at the subject’s eye level, creating a neutral effect.
What is an eye-level angle?
This is a very close shot, usually focusing on part of the face or an object.
What is an extreme close-up?
This technique places the main source of light behind the subject, creating a silhouette.
What is backlighting?
The physical location and environment where the action happens.
What is the setting?
This term refers to the way different shots are put together to create meaning.
What is editing?
This dramatic angle tilts the camera to one side, often to create unease or tension.
What is a Dutch angle (or tilt)?
This shot shows the subject from the waist up and is common in dialogue scenes.
What is a medium shot?
This style uses a single light source to create harsh shadows.
What is low-key lighting?
These objects placed in the scene help tell the story or represent themes.
What are props?
A sound that comes from within the story world, like a character speaking.
What is diegetic sound?
This angle positions the camera directly above the subject, often to show isolation or vulnerability.
What is a bird’s eye view?
This shot follows the action from behind or beside the character, often to immerse the audience.
What is a tracking shot (or follow shot)?
Lighting from below the subject, often used in horror films.
What is underlighting?
The placement and movement of actors within the frame.
What is blocking?
This angle is often used to show a character's point of view.
What is a POV shot?
Used to show power dynamics, this angle is often paired with a character looking down at another.
What is an over-the-shoulder low angle?
Used in action or crowd scenes, this shot captures a large area and many elements.
What is an extreme long shot (or establishing shot)?
This is the name for using three separate light sources to illuminate a scene.
What is three-point lighting?
This visual element can be symbolic and reflect mood, like clutter or cleanliness.
What is set design (or composition)?
Director of Rabbit Proof Fence.
Who is Phillip Noyce?