Film study

Question 1

Genre

Answer 1

This is the type of film
determines much of the film itself
techniques
characters
stereotypes
themes
lighting

Question 2

title

Answer 2

identifying feature for film

consider whether the title is literal or symbolic and which feature it focuses on

Question 3

camera shot

Answer 3

refers to how much of a subject can be seen because of how far away the camera is

Question 4

Extreme long shot / Established shot

Answer 4

• the camera is far away
• the setting can be seen, but little detail
• it is often used to establish setting and atmosphere

Question 5

long shot

Answer 5

• the whole of the subject can be seen

- more detail is visible

Question 6

medium shot

Answer 6

-roughly half subject can be seen
-gives more detail on attitude, emotion
-consider what chaaracter traits are suggested
context and environment are still seen, which contributes to the effect

Question 7

Medium two shot

Answer 7

• shows detail of relationship (consider posture, tension, distance, body language)
• consider line composition

Question 8

Medium close up shot

Answer 8

Much more detail can be seen (subtleties of facial expression, emotion, etc. can be seen)

Question 9

Close up shot

Answer 9

• head face is seen (allows focus on emotion/reaction)

- consider effect of choosing close up

Question 10

Extreme close up shot

Answer 10

• allows for fine detail to be seen
• focus on important item/symbol
• consider what is suggested/revealed through this

Question 11

Camera angles

Answer 11

Refers to tilting o the camera

Question 12

Birds’ eye view/aerial shot

Answer 12

1: 00 angle
- Extreme high angle
- creates map like or target affect
- can be used to show setting
- Consider context, Intention effect

Question 13

High view/angel

Answer 13

2: 00
- camera positioned above subject and tilted down towards subject
- subject appears smaller
- can suggest inferiority, insignificance, vulnerability, isolation etc.

Question 14

Neutral view/ Eye level

Answer 14

3: 00
- camera not tilted, held straight on, looking straight at subject
- neutral, unbiased and natural or shows the character’s view

Question 15

Low view/angle

Answer 15

4: 00
- camera below subject and tilted up
- subject appears bigger
- can show intimidation, power, authority, fear, superiority etc.

Question 16

Worms eye view

Answer 16

5: 00
- extreme low angle
- exaggerates insignificance and view seen
- consider context, intention and effect

Question 17

Movement

Answer 17

Refers to movement of whole camera

Question 18

Tilting

Answer 18

• Camera moves vertically on axis

- Can emphasis size, tension etc.

Question 19

Panning

Answer 19

• camera moves horizontally on its axis

- often used to show setting, space

Question 20

Tracking/craning/dolly

Answer 20

• camera mounted so it can follow the action
• can assist with point of view perspective
• often gives sense of action and immediacy

Question 21

Zooming

Answer 21

• changes shot and we can see this happening
• consider reason for change
• actual zooming process can have specific intention

Question 22

Synchronous sound

Answer 22

These are natural; sounds matching the action

Birds

Question 23

Non-synchronous sound

Answer 23

Added in editing to create specific emotional and atmospheric effects
(Music)

Question 24

Natural lighting

Answer 24

• Neutral, objective
• Doesn’t suggest anything specific about subject
• Can link to atmosphere

Question 25

Lighting from above

Answer 25

• creates glow at top of subject

- radiance suggests goodness

Question 26

Lighting from below

Answer 26

Creates strange shadows

Question 27

Back lighting (lighting from behind)

Answer 27

• allows only silhouette to be seen

- ominous, uncertain, sinister etc.

Question 28

Lighting from the side

Answer 28

• allowing half subject to be visible and half in shadow
• suggests hypocrisy, deceit, untrustworthiness or uncertainty, conflict, mystery
• consider symbolism of light and darkness

Question 29

Color

Answer 29

• used for symbolic effect
• consider in context for mood, character traits, atmosphere.
• consider reason for recurring color

Question 30

Composition

Answer 30

Each frame placed carefully. 
Consider:
-positioning of characters 
-setting visible 
-background
-important details or symbols 
-angles
-lines
-color
-proxemics range/distance (how far characters are from one another)

Question 31

Framing

Answer 31

Each frame can be seen as a photograph and discussed

Question 32

Mis en scene

Answer 32

Overall visual effect of all elements of a frame

Question 33

Line

Answer 33

-images positioned to suggest certain linear effect or direction (affects movement and atmosphere)
horizontal lines - give sense of broadness to the frame, allowing space, peace, rest-fullness, or expanse
Vertical lines - these can suggest strength, or importance. Consider setting and atmosphere
Diagonal lines - create movement, suggest dynamic activity

Question 34

Cut (editing)

Answer 34

• two different frames literally cut and put together.

- create sense of time passing, or sudden change, contrast or simply a different view

Question 35

Fade (editing)

Answer 35

Fade out - the frames fades to black

Fade in - from a dark screen, the image slowly became visible

Question 36

Dissolve (editing)

Answer 36

One frame fades as another appears simultaneously

Question 37

Superimposition (editing)

Answer 37

Two different frames are visible simultaneously, one being on top of the other. The