Ch 10 - The Theory of Linear Structure

Question 1

180-degree line

Answer 1

imaginary axis that connects two subjects (guided by their respective gazes) or is defined by directional movement and provides a constriction for camera movement; remaining on one side of the line maintains consistent continuity of screen direction

Question 2

b-roll

Answer 2

visual footage used to support the soundtrack (narration or interview) in a documentary film or video production

Question 3

continuity

Answer 3

the result of following stylistic conventions that create a logical, linear story

Question 4

deductive reasoning

Answer 4

method of gathering information that starts with larger context (ex. wide shot) and gradually reveals the details

Question 5

eyeline

Answer 5

direction in which a subject or actor is looking

Question 6

inductive reasoning

Answer 6

method of gathering information that starts with details (ex. close-ups) and gradually reveals the larger context

Question 7

jump cut

Answer 7

edit that breaks the continuity of a film or video production

Question 8

matched cut

Answer 8

edit of two shots that matches one point in the action from two different angles or shot sizes to create the sense of continuous action

Question 9

montage

Answer 9

editing technique used in film and video production that allows the viewer to create interpretive meaning by contrasting and comparing the content of adjacent shots or the relationship between the sound and image

Question 10

motivated edit

Answer 10

edit justified by the action or content of a sequence

Question 11

reverse angle

Answer 11

shot taken from the opposite angle of the action from a first shot that does not cross the 180-degree line

Question 12

sound bite

Answer 12

short piece of interview footage

Question 13

verbally driven structure

Answer 13

approach to creating a media production where the primary story or information is provided by narration