Shots
This shot is a long, or wide, shot generally used at the beginning of a film to show setting
Establishing Shot
This is when the camera moves left to right or right to left on an even plane
Pan Shot
Refers to the location and time period in which the story unfolds
Setting
The name of the process when a director is okayed (with money) from a studio to start the film
Green-light
The villain in a story, usually working for evil purposes again the hero
Antagonist
This shot shows (for example) just an actor's eyes, or just what's in a hand
Extreme Close Up
This is an angle used to show unease or all is not right with the world
Dutch Angle
To describe the type of film. Ex: horror, rom-com, fantasy
Genre
The set of drawings to help the creative team (director, cinematographer) plan the shots
Story Boards
Person in charge of the film
Director
This shot is from the knees up
Cowboy Shot
When the camera moves in or out, through the lens, not its actually positioning
Zoom
The camera looks down on the actor
High Angle
This equipment is used to aid filming high above buildings or across large geography
Drone Shot
The person who cuts film shots together for story and continuity
Editor
This shot has two people in frame, but you see only one person's face
Over the shoulder shot
When the camera follows an actor, say, during a chase
Tracking Shot
The name for a "script" in film making
Screenplay
What are the three elements of sound in a film?
Dialogue, music (score) and sound effects
The team who add sound effects to a film during post-production
Foley Artists
Shot which is eye level, as though through the eyes of the speaker
Point of view shot
When the camera stays on its base, but moves up or down on its axis
Tilt
What is the name for a film which is based on a true story or fact?
Documentary
This is announced to ensure people are silent as filming starts
"Quiet on Set"
The person in charge of the cameras and filming artistry
Cinematographer