Unit 6: Film analysis Flashcards
The sequence of events in a film that make up the storyline.
Plot
The process of developing and portraying characters in a film, including their traits, motivations, and relationship.
Characterization
The time, place, and overall environment in which a film takes place.
Setting
The central idea, message, or underlying concept explored in a film.
Theme
A category or classification of films based on their distinctive style,content, or subject
Genre
The way in which a story is told or the structure of the plot in a film.
Narrative
The art and technique of capturing and recording images onfilm, including camera angles, movements, and lighting.
Cinematography
The process of selecting, arranging, and manipulating shots and scenesto create a coherent and cohesive film.
Editing
The musical score, dialogue, and sound effects used in a film toenhance the storytelling and create atmosphere
Soundtrack
The use of objects, images, or actions to represent abstract ideasor concepts in a film
Symbolism
The use of hints or clues in a film to suggest future events oroutcomes
Foreshadowing
A technique in film editing in which a series of short shots are editedinto a sequence to condense time
Montage
A narrative device in which a scene or sequence takes the viewerback to events that occurred earlier in the timeline of the story.
Flashback
A recurring element, image, or idea that has symbolic significance in a film
Motif
The specific methods or approaches used by filmmakersto convey meaning, emotion, or enhance the visual and auditory experience
Cinematic techniques
Computer-generated or enhanced visuals used in a film to createillusions or enhance the storytelling
Visual effects
The use of specific colors in a film to convey emotions, themes,or symbolism
Symbolic color
The acting and portrayal of characters by the actors in a film.
Performance
A detailed analysis or evaluation of a film, examining its strengths,weaknesses, and overall quality
Critique
The person responsible for overseeing the artistic and creative aspects of a film’s production, including guiding the actors and making directorial decisions.
Director
The underlying or implied meaning or message in a film that may not beexplicitly stated.
Subtext
