Film studies Flashcards
1
Q
Context
A
Time which something is made in
2
Q
Connotation
A
Hidden meaning
3
Q
Denotation
A
Literal meaning
4
Q
Demographic
A
An audience
5
Q
Pan
A
Camera movement from right or left
6
Q
Tilt
A
Camera movement where camera swerves upwards or downwards
7
Q
Tracking
A
A mobile framing that travels forward backward or laterally
8
Q
Dolly
A
A camera support with wheels used to make tracking shots .
9
Q
Steadicam
A
A gyroscopically balanced body rig which a camera is attached to generate smooth hand held shots
10
Q
“hard” light
A
Creates sharp shadows
11
Q
“Soft” light
A
Creates less of a contrast between light and dark
12
Q
Under lighting
A
Shadow from below
