Year 7 Media

SWAT Codes

100

What does SWAT mean in Media terms?

Symbolic, Written, Audio, Technical

200

Provide an example of the Written code.

Credits, Subtitles, Text within a shot

300

Camera Work refers to which SWAT code?

Technical

400

COPS (Colour, Objects, People, Setting) refers to which SWAT code?

Symbolic

500

What is non-diegetic sound? (and provide an example)

Sound added into the scene - characters cannot hear it.

- Narration, Music, Foley Design / Sound Effects

 

Camera SAM

100

What are the two human names given to assist in remembering this acronym?

Samantha and Samuel

200

What does Camera SAM mean?

Camera Shots, Angles, Movement

300

Name ALL 5 examples of Camera Shots.

Extreme Long Shot, Long Shot, Mid Shot, Close Up, Extreme Close Up

400

Name ALL 5 types of Camera Angles.

High Angle, Bird's Eye, Low Angle, Worm's Eye, Eye Level, 

500

Name ALL 6 types of Camera Movement.

Pan, Tilt, Dolly, Track, Zoom, POV

Camera Setup

100

What is the changeable storage device called within the camera?

SD-Card

200

What is the default Camera Mode?

Auto

300

How do you zoom in or out?

Rotate the lens barrel clockwise or anticlockwise.

400

What is the button called to take a photo?

The Shutter Button.

500

Explain what a tripod is and why it is used?

A tripod is a three-legged stand designed to support a camera, increasing stability. This also allows the camera to smoothly pan left and right or tilt up and down.

Production Process and Roles

100

What are the THREE stages of production?

Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production

200

In one word, what is Production?

Filming

300

Name at least 4 parts of Post-Production.

Editing, Title Sequences, Credits, Colour Correction, Sound Mixing, Special Effects, Distribution

400

Name EVERY part of Pre-Production

Ideation (Brainstorming), Scriptwriting, Storyboard, Shot List

500

Describe the role of a 'Director'.

Mentions at least one of the following:

• Responsible for the creative vision of the film.
• Works closely with actors and the crew to achieve the desired look, feel, and tone.
• Oversees rehearsals, shots, and pacing to shape the final story.

Stop Motion Animation

100

Describe what Stop Motion Animation is.

A frame-by-frame sequence of multiple images that constructs a film by moving a piece of the scene or scenery.

200

What materials can be used to make a stop motion animation? (name at least 2)

Objects, Clay, Puppets, People

300

In animation, how many frames typically equal to 1 second?

12

400

What is the 'skeleton' of a puppet called?

An armature

500

What is the most 'basic principle of animation?'

More frames = Slower movement
Less frames = Faster movement