Test Flashcards
Character
A person or figure in a story, movie, or play.
Protagonist / Antagonist
The main character (protagonist) who faces challenges, and the character (antagonist) who opposes or creates obstacles for the protagonist.
Visual Effects
Techniques used to create imagery that is not possible to film in real life, often using computer-generated imagery (CGI).
Cast
The group of actors who perform in a film or play.
Soundtrack
The collection of music and songs used in a film, including both original compositions and pre-existing tracks.
Voice Over
A production technique where a voice is recorded and added to the film or video to provide narration or commentary.
Dubbing
Replacing the original dialogue with a translated version or different language for international audiences.
Makeup Artist
A professional who applies makeup and special effects to actors to enhance their appearance or create character looks.
Director
The person responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a film, including acting, cinematography, and overall vision.
Editor
The person who cuts and arranges the film footage to create the final version of the film.
Editing
The process of selecting, arranging, and combining film footage to create a coherent and effective story.
Screenwriter
The person who writes the script or screenplay for a film or television show.
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Screenplay
The written script of a film or television show, including dialogue and directions for action. (Drehbuch)
Prequel
A film or story that takes place before the events of an existing film or story, providing background or context.
Sequel
A film or story that continues the events of an existing film or story, often expanding on the original narrative.
Remake
A new version of an existing film or story, often with updated elements or a different perspective.
Resolution
The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the plot reaches a conclusion.
Cinematography
The art and technique of capturing and composing visual images for film or television.
Tone
The general mood or atmosphere created by a film or scene, influencing how the audience feels.
Dialogue
The spoken words or conversations between characters in a film or play.
Narrative
The structured sequence of events and storylines in a film or literary work.
Suspense
The feeling of anticipation or anxiety about what will happen next in a story.
Flashback
A scene that takes place in the past and is inserted into the present story to provide background information.
Foreshadowing
A technique used to hint at or suggest future events in a story.
Perspective
The point of view from which the story is told or the camera angle used in a scene.
Climax
The most intense or exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
Conflict
The central struggle or problem faced by the characters, driving the plot forward.
Realism
A style that aims to represent life and events as they are, without exaggeration or idealization.
Surrealism
A style that seeks to depict the bizarre or dream-like, often with illogical or fantastical elements.
Motif
A recurring element, such as a symbol, theme, or idea, that has significance throughout the story.
Character Development
The process by which a character changes or evolves over the course of the story.
Setting
The time and place where a story or film takes place.
Theme
The central idea or underlying message of a film or story.
Pacing
The speed and rhythm at which a story unfolds, affecting the overall flow and tension.
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning.
Dramatic Irony
A situation where the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.
Breaking the Fourth Wall
When characters acknowledge or address the audience directly, breaking the illusion of the story.
Long Shot
A camera shot taken from a great distance, showing a wide view of the scene.
Full Shot
A camera shot that includes the entire subject, such as a full-length view of a character.
Medium Shot
A camera shot that frames the subject from the waist up, allowing for a more detailed view than a long shot.
Close Up
A camera shot that focuses tightly on a subject or object, highlighting details and emotions.
Detail Shot
A close-up shot that captures specific details of an object or scene.
Bird’s Eye View
A camera angle that looks down on the scene from above, providing a comprehensive view.
Worm’s Eye View
A camera angle that looks up from below, often creating a dramatic or exaggerated perspective.
Tracking Shot
A camera movement that follows a subject as they move through a scene.
Panning Shot
A camera movement that swivels horizontally to follow or reveal action within a scene.
Zoom
A camera technique that adjusts the lens to change the size of the subject within the frame, either magnifying or reducing the image.
POV Shot
A camera angle that shows the scene from a character’s perspective, making the audience see what the character sees.
Fade-In/Out Shot
A gradual transition where the image either slowly appears (fade-in) or disappears (fade-out) from or to black or white.
Establishing Shot
A wide shot used at the beginning of a scene to show the location and provide context.
Action
Films that focus on exciting sequences, often involving physical feats, chases, explosions, and battles.
Comedy
Films designed to amuse and entertain through humor, including jokes, playful situations, and witty dialogue.
Drama
Films that emphasize emotional narratives and character development, often dealing with serious or intense subjects.
Horror
Films intended to frighten or shock the audience through suspense, terror, and supernatural elements.
Science Fiction
Films that explore imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced technology, space exploration, time travel, and extraterrestrial life.
Fantasy
Films that create worlds with magical or supernatural elements that do not exist in the real world.
Romance
Films that focus on romantic relationships between characters, highlighting themes of love, passion, and emotional connection.
Thriller
Films designed to keep the audience on edge with suspense, tension, and excitement, often involving crime, mystery, or danger.
