Chapter 2

Question 1

frame

Answer 1

defining or reshaping a certain reality

Question 2

aspect ratio

Answer 2

the proportions of the rectangle (frame) of width to height

Question 3

letterboxing

Answer 3

• technique of displaying widescreen film or video to video with a 4:3 aspect ratio
• results in reproduction of the full widescreen image with a black band at the top and bottom of the frame

Question 4

pillarboxing

Answer 4

• displaying a full, undistorted 4:3 image on a 16:9 monitor
• results in black bars on either side of image

Question 5

windowboxing

Answer 5

includes both methods mentioned above

Question 6

closure

Answer 6

• psychological desire for wholeness

- if given a visual clue, viewer will mentally complete image - explains headshot looking disembodied

Question 7

symmetrical balance

Answer 7

approach to creating balanced computer within the frame in which the left half equals the right

Question 8

rule of 3rds

Answer 8

aesthetic concept describing the division of the rectangular frame into 3rds both horizontally and vertically placement of subs @ points of intersection = dynamic/pleasing

Question 9

asymmetric balance

Answer 9

sub on one side; balanced with something else on the other side

Question 10

lookspace

Answer 10

extra space allowed in the frame to balance subjects gaze

Question 11

leadroom

Answer 11

extra space in the frame that balances the momentum or implied direction

Question 12

headroom

Answer 12

space above subjects head to compensate magnatism of frames edge