Camera Angles & Movement
A close-up typically emphasizes this.
What is emotion or facial expression
This type of cut jumps from one shot to another to show progression in time.
What is a montage?
this kind of sound comes from a visible source onscreen
what is diegetic sound?
this term refers to everything visible in the frame
what is mise-en-scene
a horror film often includes this to build suspense
what is eerie music or jump scares
This angle is used to make a subject appear dominant or powerful.
What is a low-angle shot?
This editing technique connects two different scenes to suggest they're happening at the same time.
What is cross-cutting?
music that heightens the emotional impact but isn’t heard by characters.
what is non-diegetic sound
lighting from below typically creates this kind of tone
what is a sinister or eerie tone
romantic comedies typically follow this kind of plot structure
what is a meet-cute to conflict to happy ending
This type of movement follows a character or object in motion
what is a tracking shot
this cut intentionally disrupts continuity to draw attention
what is a jump cut
a collection of background sounds which reinforce the realism of a scene
what is soundscape?
this is the term for intensity of the lighting
what is quality?
this genre often includes slapstick humor and exaggerated physical comedy
what is a comedy
This unstable camera movement creates a feeling of chaos or disorientation.
What is a handheld shot?
this type of editing emphasized phycological tension or contrast between ideas
what is an intellectual montage
a recurring beat forming a pattern
what is a rhythm?
the two type of acting styles in film
what is appeal to plot and realism?
in horror, this common setting isolates characters and increases vulnerability
what is an abandoned house or remote location
This shot often uses both tilt and pan from a high position.
What is a crane shot?
this is a smooth, invisible cut maintains spatial and narrative flow
what is a match on action
sound which has its source in the scene 'world of the film'
what is diegetic sound?
type of light that fills in, softens, and eliminates shadows
what is fill light
in musicals, characters often do this to express inner thoughts or emotions
what is break into song