Camera Shots
indicates a shot that focuses in closely on a particular subject, character, or action
Close-Up
the voice of someone not seen in the image who is describing or commenting on the image that is taking place; often this is the character’s thoughts not said out loud
Voice-Over
scene description, character movement, and sounds described in the screenplay
Action
one image
Shot
used as a transition or at the start of the slug line to indicate a sequence that happened in the past; may be followed by BACK TO PRESENT DAY
Flashback
a shot from a distance that establishes the location; it shows the viewer where we are
Establishing Shot
can refer to spoken dialogue, but the person speaking is not "in the shot;" they are off-screen, but we hear it anyway
Off Camera
describes anything happening in the background of the scene
Background
the scene occurs in is indoors
an editing transition whereby an image gradually disappears on the screen
Fade Out
the camera moves across something; whip/swish/flash pan is when the camera moves quickly across something
Pan
used to suggest that an actor should pause before continuing
Beat
the scene takes place outdoors
Exterior Setting
an editing transition whereby an image gradually appears on the screen
Fade In
means what the camera sees, and there are specific types
Angle On
direction for the actor to deliver their lines in a particular way; ex: (calmly) or (softly)
Parenthetical
an event that takes place in one location or time
a series of shots, usually without dialogue, which quickly tells a section of the story
Montage
the position from which an action of subject is seen, often determining its significance
Point of View
the text in ALL CAPS at the beginning of a scene that described the location and time of day
Slug Lines
simply a change in scene
Cut To/Dissolve To