english - film metalanguage

Question 1

extreme long shot

Answer 1

contains a large amount of landscape. Used with the intention to establish a general location or setting in the film, can boost the sense of the importance of a scene/setting amongst the audience

Question 2

long shot

Answer 2

contains landscape but gives the viewer a more specific idea of the setting. Defines the character and the setting to the audience

Question 3

full shot

Answer 3

a complete view of the characters. Can demonstrate the relationships between the characters. Full shots enable the spectator to see the emotions on the character’s face while also enabling them to see their physicality, body language, and actions

Question 4

mid-shot

Answer 4

characters from the waist up. informs the audience of what is going on whilst also the way