Film Study Flashcards
What is misé en scène
The way in which a shot had be composed or put together
What elements does mise en scène include
Camera shots, camer angles, lighting, camera movement, focus, line, colour, costume, hair, props, makeup, positioning and sound
What do lighting and colour do to a scene
They set the mood of the scene
What is a camera shot
How far away the camera is from tte subject.
What are the different types of shots
Extreme long shot, long shot, medium shot, close-up shot, extreme close-up shot, over the shoulder shot, point of view shot
What are the different types of camera angles
High, low, oblique, eye level, birds eye view, worms eye
What is a camera angle
Where the camera is in relation to the subject
What is a high angle
When the camera is above the subject
What is a low angle
When the camera is below the subject
What is an oblique angle
When the subject appears tilted
What is eye level
When the camera is level with the main person’s eyes
What is birds eye view
When the camera is high in the air, looking down on the subject
What is worm’s eye
When the camera is low on the ground, looking up at the subject
What is an extreme long shot
The subject is far away
What is a long shot
The whole subject can be seen
What is a medium long shot
Top of head to thighs of the subject can be seen
What is a medium shot
Top of head to waist of object can be seen
What is a medium-close up shot
Top of head to chest of the subject can be seen
What is a close-up shot
Top of head to shoulders of the subject can be seen
What is a big close-up
Top of head and shoulders of the subject can be seen
What is an extreme close-shot
À part of the subject’s face can be seen
What is an over the shoulder shot
A shot take from over the shoulder
What is the use of an extreme long shot
Generally used to establish the setting (when answering such questions always say it’s an establishing shot where it is and what gives it away it is where it is)
What is the use of a long shot
Shows the image as approximately life size, to show the body language of the character
What is the use of a medium shot
Used for dialogue scenes, or to show some detail of action
What is the use of an over the shoulder shot
To create mystery (other person is not shown), to show there is a dialogue going on
What is the use of a close up shot
To magnify a certain object or detail (to show it’s of importance in the scene), it takes us into the mind of the character because it is an intimate shot (in real life we only ever get that close to our mothers, children and lovers), to make us feel extra comfortable or extra uncomfortable about a character, to show facial expression and emotions the character may be feeling
What is the use of an extreme close-up shot
The same as the uses of a close up shot
What is the use of a birds eye view angle
To show a scene directly over head from a verb unnatural/ strange angle, makes the people photographed seem inferior and insignificant, puts the audience in a godlike position
What is the use of a high angle
Makes the character seem harmless, smaller and less significant/ inferior
What is the use of an eye level angle
The camera is positioned as though a human is actually observing a scene so it makes us more comfortable when viewing a scene,
What is the use of a low angle
To make the character superior and scary/ intimidating and relevant (because they take up most of the screen), gives the character a sense of power and respect
What is the use of an oblique angle
They suggest tension, transition or impending movement, they make the viewer uneasy because the camera is at a strange unnatural angle, they can be used to show that a character is dizzy or is losing consciousness
What are the different types of lighting
Top, bottom, front, back and side lighting. Blurred, low-key, dim, bright, sharp and shadows describe lighting techniques
What is the use of top lighting
Shows an object as angelic, innocent, good.
What is the use of bottom lighting
Makes the character look sinister and evil and bad/up to no good
What is the use of side lighting
Portrays a character as untrustworthy, deep, distinct shadows/silhouettes are formed (creating mystery and an eerie atmosphere)
What is the use of front lighting
The lighting is natural and realistic to our eyes therefore it makes us feel comfortable
What is the use of bright lighting
To portray happiness or daylight
What is the use of dim lighting
To portray sadness, sombre mood, night time
What is the use of back lighting
The subject is silhouetted for a sinister, threatening effect
What Is focus
The way the camera lens is adjusted to show the image with crisps or softened lines
What are the types of focus
Soft focus, sharp focus differential focus
What is soft focus used for
To make the subject romantic, creates a dreamy, mystical effect.
What is the use of sharp focus
Creates clarity, portrays reality/truth, lines are clearly seen
What is the use of differential focus
Part of the picture is focused to put emphasis on specific detail
What are lines
The show motion across a space
What are the different types of lines
Horizontal lines, vertical lines, diagonal lines and curved lines
What be is the use of a horizontal line
To demonstrate peace, balance, harmony and stability
What is the use of a vertical line
To emphasise strength and spirituality
What is the use of a diagonal line
Movement, activity, a sense of energy
What is the use of a curved line
To show that everything is smooth and rolling.
What are colours divided into
Warm, cool and neutral colours
What are examples of warm colours
Orange and red
What are examples of cool colours
Blue and green
What are examples of neutral colours
White and black
What does red signify
Danger, passion, excitement
What does orange signify
Warmth, cheerfulness
What does blue signify
Coldness, coolness and mystery
What does green signify
Growth, gentleness and promise
What does white signify
Purity, innocence
What does black signify
Evil, threats, menace, doom
What are the different types of sound
Diegetic and non-diegetic sound
What is diegetic sound
Sound that all happens on set
What is non diegetic sound
Sound that is off set suspense music etc
