Plan

Question 1

General plan

Answer 1

Plan General
Shows all the protagonists in their topological context

Question 2

Comprehensive plan

Answer 2

Plan d’ensemble
Takes all the characters in it.Plan of exhibition par excellence

Question 3

Half-set plan

Answer 3

plan de demi-ensemble
covers only part of the scenery of action. Focuses attention on a particular group

Question 4

Plan or plan means foot

Answer 4

Plan moyen ou plan pied
Fits one or more characters in the foot

Question 5

Italian plan

Answer 5

plan italien
shot of a character to the knees

Question 6

American plan

Answer 6

plan Américain Fits the characters mid-thigh. Typical of the American movies of the 1930s and 40s

Question 7

Close-size or close-waist plan

Answer 7

Plan rapproché ou plan-taille
Shows the characters from the belt mainly. Helps us focus on what they say and do without attracting undue attention to fine details of their play-acting

Question 8

Close chest

Answer 8

Plan rapproché-poitrine
Same function as close-waist, accentuating the facial features of the characters

Question 9

Close-up

Answer 9

Gros plan
Only part of the character is seen. Plan of the psychological analysis

Question 10

Very close

Answer 10

très gros plan
Shows a single object, a detail on the face. Draws attention to a detail that is dramatically striking.

Question 11

Plan detail

Answer 11

Plan détaillé
The equivalent of a close-up but for an object. Used to highlight a detail of the decor.