General Terminology

Question 1

Mise-en-scene

Answer 1

What is filmed (costumes, props, makeup, lighting, color, composition, actors, setting, …)

Establish mood, create world.

Question 2

Cinematography

Answer 2

How it’s filmed (camera work: position, movement, DOF, focus)

Question 3

Editing

Answer 3

How are images put together (post-film)

Question 4

Sound

Answer 4

Dialogue, music, sound effects, etc.

Question 5

F-stop (Aperture)

Answer 5

Smaller = larger –> more light, shallow DOF.

Bigger = smaller –> less light, more DOF.

Question 6

ISO

Answer 6

Sensitivity to light.
Lower = more light needed –> cleaner.
Higher = less light –> more grainy.

Question 7

Base ISO

Answer 7

Lowest ISO number available

Question 8

Steps to using camera

Answer 8

Battery
SD card
Turn on
Lens off
Flip/Touch Screen
Frame rate & Resolution (30, 1920)
Shutter speed (60)
Aperture
Iso
Film, preview, delete.

Question 9

Setting

Answer 9

Time & Place. Creates mood.

Question 10

On location shooting

Answer 10

Real-world setting (inside/outside)

Question 11

Film set

Answer 11

Sets constructed on soundstage (indoor/outdoor)

Question 12

Human Form

Answer 12

Costumes, props, makeup, digital effects, placement, acting style, facial expression, roles (lead, supporting, extra)