Movie magic
What color screen is often used behind actors so that a different background can be added later?
What is Green Screen.
Every story has one. It’s the person the story is mostly about.
Who is the Protagonist (Main Character).
This kind of shot shows a character’s face up close to help the audience see their feelings.
What is a close up.
What is Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
This dragon might not have teeth, but he sure has a bite of personality! What’s his name?
Who is Toothless.
This movie trick makes it look like something explodes, but it's actually just made with sound, smoke, and editing. What’s it called?
What is special effects or visual effects.
This part of a story tells us where and when it happens.
What is the setting.
Movie's are made up of these. Usually there are 3.
What are Acts.
"Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
What is The Wizard of Oz.
She’s frozen with fear at first but soon lets it go and becomes a queen!
Who is Elsa.
When a movie uses drawings or computer graphics instead of real people, what type of movie is it?
What is an animated movie.
In most stories, the main character faces a problem. What do we call that problem?
What is the conflict.
An Act in a movie is made up of smaller parts that happen in one place and at one time. What are they called?
What are scenes.
"A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down".
What is Mary Poppins.
This green ogre smashes stereotypes and proves even the biggest creatures have a heart of gold,
Who is Shrek.
This type of movie magic uses computers to create things that don’t exist, like dragons or superhero powers. What’s it called?
What is CGI.
In every story, the main character wants something—like saving the world, finding a friend, or winning a game. What do we call the thing the character is trying to do or get?
What is the objective.
In a movie, what do we call one picture or clip the camera takes before it stops?
What is a shot.
"I'm the king of the world!"
Titanic.
This raccoon loves guarding the galaxy and has a rockin’ friend named Groot.
Who is Rocket the Racoon.
In some movies, actors wear special suits covered in dots to help animators turn them into digital characters. What is that process called?
What is motion capture.
When a character changes on the inside—like becoming braver, kinder, or learning a big lesson—what do we call that kind of growth?
What is the character arc.
hen the camera moves slowly from one side to the other without moving forward or backward, what is this camera movement called?
What is a pan.
"You shall not pass!"
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
This incredibly strong mom always knows how to save the day and keep her family together.
Who is Elastigirl.