Angle
A shot in which the camera photographs a scene from directly overhead; implicitly passes judgement on these 'small' things
Bird's Eye View
The recording of a full scene, from start to finish, that has all of the talent and action in one framed sequence.
Master Shot
two totally different objects or people appear in back-to-back shots with a wipe or dissolve between them.
match-cut
rotating the camera side to side to capture a 360 degree view
pan
_________ and __________ are used in varying degrees to alter the tone or mood of the film.
light, shadow
two or more shots edited together that alternate characters, typically in a conversation situation
Shot/reverse shot
A specific type of extreme long shot used to tell the audience where and when the program takes place.
Establishing Shot
When several shots in a film are deliberately removed at once. Used to create the illusion of something springing forward at an unnatural or inhuman speed. Can be startling and are very popular in horror films.
jump cut
angling the camera up and down to get a top to bottom view
tilt
_____________ = unsettling,_________ = disorienting
long shots, fast shots
A shot in which the subject is photographed from below; makes actors seem larger; used to convey size and strength
Low angle/Worm's eye view
Shows subject and location/environment in its entirety; typically used for showing larger objects that are massive
Wide Shot
Most frequently used editing technique: multiple shots placed in sequence creates the illusion of events unfolding along a standard chronological passage of time
standard cut
literally named for sliding a camera along a track to change distance from a subject without zooming
tracking/dolly
A comic-book-like technique where one shot seems to melt into another can appear in all sorts of shapes and directions. Often used to convey a short passage of time.
wipe cut
Creates the illusion that two characters are actually looking at one another.
eyeline matching
A framing in which the scale of the object shown is of moderate size; a human figure seen from the waist up would fill most of the screen; the most common shot in film
Medium Shot
presenting multiple sequences in short succession, creates a sense of an unfolding story where each shot or scene blends seamlessly with the next
continuity editing
more gritty and realistic than stationary cameras
hand-held camera
The alternating of shots from two sequences, often in different locales, suggesting that they are taking place at the same time.
intercut
off centered/tilted angled
Dutch angle
Shows a particular part of a subject with more detail, example: framing a subject from shoulders up
Close up shot
placing shots that correspond to noteworthy beats in the music
rhythmic editing
A camera mount, worn by the operator, that allows the camera to remain level even when the operator moves, ensuring extremely smooth hand-held traveling shots.
steadicam
All of the elements placed in front of the camera to be filmed: the settings and props, lighting, costumes and makeup, and figure behavior.
mis-en-scene