FF - Cinematography Terms

Question 1

What is the purpose of a close-up shot in filmmaking?

Answer 1

To focus on a specific detail or emotion of a character or object.

Question 2

What is the difference between a high angle shot and a low angle shot?

Answer 2

A high angle shot is taken from above the subject, while a low angle shot is taken from below the subject.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a tracking shot?

Answer 3

To follow a subject’s movement or create a sense of fluidity in the scene.

Question 4

Which camera movement technique involves rotating the camera horizontally whilst on a fixed pivot?

Answer 4

Pan.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Dutch angle shot?

Answer 5

To create a sense of unease or disorientation in the viewer.

Question 6

Which camera movement technique involves moving the camera vertically?

Answer 6

Tilt.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a wide shot in filmmaking?

Answer 7

To establish the setting or show the relationship between characters and their environment.

Question 8

Which camera angle is commonly used to show a character’s perspective?

Answer 8

POV (Point of View) shot.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a dolly zoom/contrazoom shot?

Answer 9

To create a disorienting or dramatic effect by zooming in or out while moving the camera.

Question 10

Which camera movement technique involves moving the camera closer or further away from the subject?

Answer 10

Zoom.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a bird’s eye view shot?

Answer 11

To show a scene from directly above, giving a unique perspective.

Question 12

Which camera angle is commonly used to make a character appear powerful or dominant?

Answer 12

Low angle shot.

Question 13

What is the purpose of a crane shot?

Answer 13

To capture elevated or sweeping shots that are not possible with a stationary camera.

Question 14

Which camera movement technique involves moving the camera in a circular motion around the subject?

Answer 14

Orbit.

Question 15

What is the purpose of a establishing shot in filmmaking?

Answer 15

To set the scene or provide context for the following shots.

Question 16

Which camera angle is commonly used to make a character appear vulnerable or weak?

Answer 16

High angle shot.

Question 17

What is the purpose of a handheld shot?

Answer 17

To create a sense of immediacy or realism by simulating a character’s perspective.

Question 18

Which camera movement technique involves moving the camera up and down while keeping the horizon level?

Answer 18

Pedestal.

Question 19

What is the purpose of a two-shot in filmmaking?

Answer 19

To show two characters in the same frame, often to emphasize their relationship.

Question 20

Which camera angle is commonly used to show a character’s vulnerability or fear?

Answer 20

Eye-level shot.

Question 21

What is the purpose of a whip pan shot?

Answer 21

To create a quick transition or reveal between two scenes or characters.

Question 22

Which camera movement technique involves moving the camera in a rapid side-to-side motion?

Answer 22

Whip pan.

Question 23

What is the purpose of a reaction shot in filmmaking?

Answer 23

To show a character’s response to an event or dialogue, often without showing the cause.

Question 24

Which camera angle is commonly used to show a character’s emotional state?

Answer 24

Close-up shot.