Camera terminology
Codes
Conventions
Media Terminology
General Media Trivia
100

A one word term for when the camera moves from left to right

Panning/ Pan

100

What is the media code that starts with an 'm'. Spell correctly to get full points

Mise en scene

100

What is a pan?

This camera movement involves moving the camera horizontally from a fixed position.

100

One example of print media

Magazine, zine, poster, comic, graphic novel, newspaper

100

Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer both opened in theaters on July 21, 2023. What was the name of the meme that emerged in the weeks leading up to their release?

Barbenheimer

200

A two word term for how much you fit into a frame

Shot size/ type

200

The two subcategories of sound

Diegetic, non-diegetic

200

What is narrative structure?

This narrative technique refers to the way a story is told, including the order of events and the perspective from which it is told. The beginning, middle and ending of a story. 

200

Two examples of the moving image media form

TV series, film, animation, video

200

This director is known for films such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, and Jurassic Park

Steven Spielberg

300

A one word term for when the camera follows a character?

Tracking

300

What are the four key codes of media? 

Symbolic, written, audio, technical

300

What is a match cut?

A cut from one shot to another that matches a similar action or composition.

300

What is multi-platform content?

This type of media content is designed to be consumed across different platforms, ensuring that each platform adds unique value to the overall experience. (online, gaming, streaming, social media)

300

On The Mandalorian, what is Baby Yoda's real name?


Grogu

400

What is synthesising media? 

The process of combining and editing various media elements to create a cohesive final product.

400

What is a motif?

A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

400

Two examples of time structures in a film narrative

Linear time, non-linear time, slow/ fast motion/ parallel actions/ fast forward/ backward.

400

What is visual language in film?

This term refers to the visual elements in a film, such as lighting, composition, and color, which convey meaning.

400

What 2019  film is the highest-grossing movie of all time, surpassing $2.8 billion at the global box office.

Avengers End Game

500

A three word term for how much you have in focus

Depth of field

500

What is intertextuality?

The inclusion of cultural references within a media text to create a deeper level of meaning. (Cultural codes)

500

What is temporal manipulation?

The way in which time is manipulated and presented in a narrative.

500
Two examples of the digital media form

Podcast/ Streaming video or audio, digital newspaper, video games, digital comics, magazine

500

Who direct Inception?  What year was it released?

This 2010 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, involves a thief who enters the dreams of others to steal secrets.