key words Flashcards
What is the Plot??
The sequence of events in the play
____________ are the signs and symbols of drama and how they communicate meaning, with confidence.
Semiotics
State all vocal skills in drama:
pitch, tone, pause, clarity, rhythm, pace, tempo and accent.
Name all drama physical skills:
body language, gestures, movement, facial expressions, proxemics
____________ is light coming from upstage, behind scenery all the actors this is used to sculpted and separate them from the background.
Black light
What is a blackout??
The actor turning off or fading out stage lighting.
_________ is bringing another lighting state up to completely replace the current lighting state.
Cross fade
An increase ,decrease or change in the lighting level - definition of??
Fade
What is a follow spot?
A light beam that follows the actor on the stage
Definition of a spotlight
A stationary light, which focuses on the actor
What is a fresnel?
Lighting used for a softer edged effect, with a diffusing lens in front of the lamp
Definition of a flood light :
Lighting that produces a clear wide-angled light, but there’s little control over the spread of the light.
What is a strobe light??
a flashing light, used for special effects. (for example in BB it could be used for the gunshots)
What are conventions?
Theatrical techniques which can add effect and help to enhance drama.
Give some examples of conventions:
Monologue, Aside, Flash- back, Freeze- Frame and Voice over
What are sound effects used for??
To manipulate emotional response in the play.
Scene transition is known as what???
Changing from one scene to the next
What is a spot effect??
A lighting cue e.g thunder
Live SFX definition??
Sound effects that are made live
What is Timing??? e.g Cross fade
Length of the time it takes to introduce sound and/or mute sound.
Difference between onstage and offstage world:
Onstage -> What can the audience hear??
Offstage -> What should the audience believe is offstage??
Foley SFX meaning??
Sound effects that are created.
What are pre- recorded SFX ??
Sounds that are recorded in advance.
Barn doors definition??
Adjustable metal flaps attached to the front of a fresnel to shape the beam of light.
What is a gobo???
A thin metal plate cut into a pattern and placed into a lantern, to project shape onto the stage.
Personal props definition??
Objects that are carried on by the actor, can be used to show status.
Whether it can be seen or health/ safety.
Visibility and viability
Tailoring means??
The shape and fit of the clothing
Specials ( costume )
Refer to fat suits, shoulder pads, pregnancy bumps.
Flats definition =
Wooden frames covered in canvas which can be painted.
What is a Cyclorama ???
A white cloth which can be used to light or project onto.
