Test 1 Flashcards
Genre Conventions
The rules of character, setting, and narrative that films belonging to a certain type of film generally obey
Avant-garde film
Films that are not pursuing commercial success but artistic convention
Closure
a characteristic of conventional narrative form, where the conclusion of the film wraps up all the loose ends in a form of resolution
Composition
the visual arrangement of objects, actors, and space within the frame
Motif
any narrative, visual, or sound element that is repeated and thereby acquires and reflects its significance to the story, the characters, or themes of the film
Voice over
a direct vocal address to the audience
Parallels
a similarity established between two characters or situations that invites comparison
shot
the building block of a scene; and uninterrupted sequence of frames
Turning Points
a narrative moment that signals an important shift of some kind in character or situation
Fade-out
a shot transition where shot A slowly disappears as the screen becomes black before shot B appears
Intertextual references
a narrative, visual, or sound element that refers viewers to other works of art
compilation film
a film composed entirely of footage from other films
product placement
an agreement between filmmakers and those who licence the use of commercial products to have those items appear on film
descriptive claim
a neutral account of the basic plot and style of a film, part of a film, or a group of films
plot summary
a brief chronological description of the basic events and characters in a film
