Cinematography Flashcards
what is an extreme closeup?
a shot that is extremely zoomed into an object or part of subject, often to highlight detail or emotion
what is a closeup?
A shot that focuses on a subject’s face or a key object to emphasize emotion or significance.
what is a medium shot?
Shows a subject from the waist up, balancing focus between character and background.
what is a long shot?
Frames the subject fully, typically including the entire body, giving context to surroundings.
what is an extreme long shot?
A very wide shot that places the subject in a vast environment, often used for establishing scenes.
what is a high angle?
The camera looks down on the subject, making them appear small, weak, or vulnerable.
what is a low angle?
The camera looks up at the subject, making them seem powerful or dominant.
what is eye level?
A neutral perspective where the camera is positioned at the subject’s eye height.
what is over-the-shoulder?
A shot taken from behind a character, often used in conversations.
what is dutch tilt?
A slanted camera angle that creates a sense of unease, tension, or instability.
what is panning?
The camera moves horizontally from a fixed position to scan a scene.
what is tilting?
The camera moves vertically up or down from a fixed position.
what is tracking/dolly?
The camera moves with the subject, often on a track, to create a smooth following motion.
what is crane?
The camera moves up or down dramatically, often to reveal a scene.
what is handheld?
The camera is held by an operator, creating a shaky, realistic, or documentary-style effect.
what is zoom?
Adjusting the lens to move closer or further from a subject without moving the camera.
what is deep focus?
Everything in the frame (foreground, middle ground, and background) is sharp and in focus.
what is shallow focus?
The subject is in focus while the background is blurred to emphasize them.
