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Question 1

Angle of Framing

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When filming from below or above the subject of the frame, it is known as a low or high angle.

Question 2

Extreme Long shot

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A very large amount of distance showing a landscape, an example of this would be New Yorks skyline

Question 3

Long shot

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shows the full length of the subject while also including a large amount of the surrounding area of the film setting. An example of this would be the full person as well as a large background

Question 4

Full shot

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Subject with the whole body and a bit of a background

Question 5

Mid shot

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a type of camera shot that shows the subject from the waist up. An example of this would be a pic of the person from waist up

Question 6

Close up

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A type of camera shot that tightly frames a person or an object. This is often used to show emotion

Question 7

Crane Shot

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A type of shot filmed by a mechanical arm that moves with the subject, often an overhead view of the scene

Question 8

Extreme close up

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An extreme close up shot is a more intense version of a close up shot. usually only showing a subjects eyes or another part of their face

Question 9

Fade out/ fade to back

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The gradual darkening or disappearing of an image or scene, also can work with sound

Question 10

Framing

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The space demarcated by the edges or limits of the camera, which is used to select and compose the visual picture.

Question 11

High angle

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A shot in which the subject or scene is filmed from above; contrast with the low-angle shot

Question 12

Jump cut

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A cut in film editing that joins two similar shots together, causing a jump in continuity, camera position, or time.

Question 13

Medium long shot

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A shot between a close shot and a long shot. Roughly half of a fairly large object (like a human body from the waist or knees up) fills up the screen.

Question 14

Mise en scene

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A term that refers to all objects within the scene eg props, setting , lighting, costume, make up and the actions of the characters

Question 15

Pan shot (panning)

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A horizontal scan, movement, rotation or turning of the camera ( to left or to the right)

Question 16

Scene

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Usually a shot or series of shots that together comprise a single, complete and unified dramatic event, action, unit or element of film narration

Question 17

Sound

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The audio portion of a film including dialogue, music, and sound effects.

Question 18

Wide angle shot

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A shot taken with a lens that is able to take in a wider field of view to capture more of the scene’s elements or objects than a regular or normal lens.

Question 19

Birds eye angle

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is an angle that looks directly down upon a scene. This angle is often used in conjunction with an extreme long shot to establish setting.

Question 20

eye level angle

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places the audience on an equal footing with the character/s. This is the most commonly used angle in most films as it allows the viewers to feel comfortable and familiar with the characters.

Question 21

Low angle

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 A low angle – is a camera angle that looks up at a character. This is the opposite of a high angle and makes a character appear more powerful. This can make the audience feel vulnerable and small by looking up at the character

Question 22

Dutch angle

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is used to demonstrate the confusion, madness or unease of a character. It is an irregular or slanted angle, often making the audience feel uneasy.

Question 23

Crane shot

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– is taken on a crane and is often used by composers of films to signify the end of a film or scene. The effect is achieved by the camera being placed on a crane that moves upwards.

Question 24

Tracking shot/Dolly shot

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have the same effect. A tracking shot moves on tracks and a dolly shot is mounted on a trolley to achieve the effect of ‘following’ a character as they move through a setting. By using a tracking shot or a dolly shot, the director gives the viewer a detailed tour of a situation.

Question 25

Tilting

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refers to the vertical movement of the camera (up and down), often to capture a character from head to toe.

Question 26

Lighting

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The use of light in the film/ scene

Question 27

Diegetic sound

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Diegetic sound refers to the sounds that the characters in the film can hear – these sounds emanate (come from) the world of the film. Some examples are:
Rain - Music - Traffic sounds - Police sirens - Foot steps - Dialogue

Question 28

Non Diegetic sound

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Non-diegetic sounds those that the audience can hear, but the characters cannot hear – they are outside the world of the film. Some examples are:
Music - Narration. - Sound effects

Question 29

Written codes

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Headings - Subtitles - Logos/emblems - Labels - Font & size - Placement of writing - signs - credits