Camera Angles
The camera looks down on a character, making them seem small or weak. What is this angle called?
High angle
Name ONE thing a character's costume can reveal about them.
Personality, job, status, or how they are changing (any one)
How can HIGH notes make an audience feel, compared to LOW notes?
High notes = light or happy; low notes = dark or scary
Name two "warm" colours used in film.
Red, orange, or yellow (any two)
Fast-paced films with stunts, fights, and high stakes — like Die Hard or Mad Max: Fury Road. Name the genre.
Action
The camera looks up at a character, making them seem strong or powerful. What is this angle called?
Low angle
Bright vs dull costume colours can show us this about a character.
Their mood or personality
What effect can LOUD music create, compared to QUIET music?
Loud music builds drama; quiet music can build suspense
Name two "cool" colours used in film.
Blue, green, or purple (any two)
Lighthearted or humorous movies designed to make the audience laugh. Name the genre.
Comedy
The camera is level with a character, so it feels normal and equal. What is this angle called?
Eye-level angle
Clean, neat clothes vs torn, messy clothes tell us this about a character.
A story about them — e.g. their situation, care, or hardship
Fast music often feels exciting or tense, while slow music feels calm or sad. What element of music is this?
Tempo
What feelings can warm colours create on screen?
Cosy, exciting, or dangerous
Speculative stories involving futuristic technology, space, or science. Name the genre.
Science Fiction
The camera looks straight down, showing the whole scene from above. What is this angle called?
Bird's-eye view
What can a costume CHANGE over the course of a film show about a character?
That the character is growing or changing
What can complete SILENCE (no music at all) do in a film moment?
Make the moment feel powerful or tense
What feelings can cool colours create on screen?
Calm, sad, or lonely
Non-fiction films that present factual information about real people and events. Name the genre.
Documentary
A scene moves from a high angle to a low angle on the same character. What does this suggest?
The character is gaining power/strength
An old-fashioned costume vs a modern costume tells the audience this.
Information about the time period or place (setting) of the story
Tempo, pitch, and volume all increase together during a scene. What effect does this create?
Builds tension and excitement
What might dull or faded colours show about a character or scene?
Sadness, fear, or a difficult mood
Serious, character-driven stories focusing on realistic emotional struggles — like The Shawshank Redemption. Name the genre.
Drama