Camera Framing
Cowboy Shot
Shots that come from a low angle give power to the objects they look at.
Low Angle
This element of mise en scene refers to everything the audience sees within a particular scene. These details help build out the world of the location and add even more context to the story.
Set Design
Element of a narrative that refers to interactions between characters.
Dialogue
The highest-grossing movie of all time.
Avatar (2009)
Tightly frames the subject's entire face/object; can reveal emotions/ feelings
Close-up
A shot that is at the same level of the character's eyes. It conveys the feeling of reality and connection with the character.
Eye Level Shot
This element of mise en scene refers to the clothes actors wear and how they’re tailored to fit them.
Costumes
Element of a narrative that refers to the main issue or plot point within a stor.
Conflict
Who was the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress?
Halle Berry
Often shows (an exterior) setting; set at the beginning of the scene to establish setting.
Establishing Shot
The camera points down at your subject. It usually creates a feeling of inferiority, or “looking down” on your subject
High Angle Shot
This element of mise en scene refers to the deliberate selection of frames and camera angles that make up a shot.
Composition
Element of a narrative that refers to the sequence of events that occur in a film, and how the director chooses to present them.
Plot
What actress has won the most awards for best actress?
Establishes spacial relationships/ setting; returned to when these things need to be re-established.
Master Shot
The camera is slanted to one side. With the horizon lines tilted in this way, you can create a sense of disorientation, a de-stabilized mental state, or increase the tension.
Dutch Angle Shot
This element of mise en scene refers to the distance between people, props, and scenery, both in relation to one another and the camera.
Depth of Space
Element of a narrative that refers to is the conclusion of a film's plot. Also known as the denouement in literature.
Resolution
What 3 actors are tied for winning the most academy awards for best actor?
Daniel Day Lewis, Walter Brennan, and Jack Nicholson
Takes in a large expanse of the setting to establish location or isolation.
Extreme Wide Shot
This shot is taken from above, looking down on your subject. These are typically shot from 90 degrees above — anything less might be considered a high angle shot instead.
Bird's Eye View
This element of mise en scene refers to the appearance of the movie on the screen.
Film Stock
Element of a narrative that refers to the structure that includes seven main parts which are the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, dénouement, and themes.
Narrative Structure
What three movies are tied for winning 11 academy awards?
Titanic, Ben-Hur, and Lord of the Rings