Name that Technique!
A conversation between two or more people in a narrative.
Dialogue
The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
Setting
A camera shot where the frame is filled with a primary object or character.
Close-up shot
What is the effect of lighting in film?
Creating a visual mood, atmosphere or a sense of meaning. Lighting can be used to symbolise or foreshadow certain scenes.
A Chinese mum's life changes when her dumpling comes alive.
Bao
Music, effects, dialogue, background noise used to enhance the movie experience.
Sound
An object used by an actor or performer in a scene.
Props
A camera angle where the camera is looking down on a character/object.
High-angle shot
What is the effect of dialogue in film?
Dialogue moves the story along and reveals things about the characters.
A young alien bungles his first lesson in abduction.
Lifted
Visuals used to evoke tones and represent symbols or emotions/moods.
Colour
A set of clothes or accessories worn by the actor/character.
Costume
An overhead shot where the camera is placed directly above the subject.
Bird's eye view shot/aerial shot
What is the effect of sound in film?
To immerse the audience in the film and drive the mood or tone in the scene. It can make you feel as though you are in the scene.
A sandpiper exploring by the shore encounters scary waves.
Piper
Characterisation
The direction, quality or source of light in a scene.
Lighting
A camera angle that looks up at the character or object.
Low-angle shot/worm's eye view
Make the subject appear larger or more intimidating; scarier.
Small birds mock a big bird who tries to sit with them.
For the Birds
The use of symbols to represent ideas, qualities, emotions or metaphors.
Symbolism
The stage design and arrangement of actors, props, etc. in a scene.
Mise-en-scene
A camera angle that shows the character/object from the waist up. Background is included in the shot.
Mid/medium shot
What is the effect of a bird's eye view shot in film?
Can make things appear smaller, or to give an establishing shot of the setting.
The tug of war between Paul's head and his heart.
Inner Workings