Terminology Flashcards
Structure
Linear/non linear, etc
Convention
Theatrical tools to help make the drama more interesting
Form
Scripted/improvised, etc
Tone
The emotion in the voice
Body language
Emotion shown through the body
Pitch
Whether your voice is high or low
Target audience
A specific group of people a drama is aimed at
Types of music/SFX
Live and pre-recorded
Foley SFX
Sound effects that are created with other objects
Profile spotlight
A spotlight with a defined edge
Fresnel spotlight
A spotlight with a soft edge
Gel
A sheet of heat resistant plastic used to change the colour of a light
Gobo
A metal sheet (with a shape cut out of it) used to change the shape of the light
Stage section names
Upstage right, upstage centre, upstage left, centre stage right, centre stage, centre stage left, downstage right, downstage centre, downstage left
Is stage left and right the audience’s or actors’ left/right?
The actors’ left/right