Camera Angles
camera is positioned near the subject
What is a close up shot?
camera appears to get closer to the subject
What is a zoom?
the standard light set-up for classical narrative cinema
What is 3 point lighting?
musical element that can establish setting, create atmosphere, foreshadow narrative, and shape the viewer's perspective
What is the soundtrack?
illuminates the back of a scene and the head and back of a subject
What is back lighting?
comes from a source not on the screen
What is non-diegetic sound?
filmed from the perspective of a character
What is point of view?
the main source of light in a scene
What is key light?
the most common use of sound effects
What is Foley sound?
camera is on the same plane as the subject
What is eye level shot?
most common camera framing technique used in film
What is rule of thirds?
style of lighting which leaves much of the frame in shadow
What is low key lighting?
music composed specifically for the movie to serve and enhance the story
What is a film score?
shows a subject within their environment
What is a wide angle shot?
when the camera frames a shot, an actor's face or eyes are placed here to make the frame pleasing to the eye
What is a intersecting lines?
Type of lighting that reduced the lighting ratio in the scene; dominated by white tones from bright lights
What is high key lighting?
Filmmakers use this to provide quick exposition, tell stories, narrate, and provide an intimate look into the mind of a character
What is voice over?