Visual Analysis Terms

Question 1

Camera shot/angle

Answer 1

denotes the positioning of a camera.

Question 2

Point of view

Answer 2

denotes where the viewer remains positioned.

Question 3

Composition

Answer 3

denotes the arrangement of all elements in a shot.

Question 4

Setting

Answer 4

denotes the physical location of an image.

Question 5

Background

Answer 5

denotes the area behind the main focus.

Question 6

Foreground

Answer 6

denotes the area in front of the main focus.

Question 7

Leveling

Answer 7

denotes the height of an element.

Question 8

Contrast

Answer 8

denotes the general arrangement of opposite elements.

Question 9

Juxtaposition

Answer 9

denotes the side-by-side arrangement of opposite elements.

Question 10

Salience

Answer 10

denotes the part of a text that initially attracts the viewer.

Question 11

Vector

Answer 11

denotes the visual pathway taken when looking at a visual.

Question 12

Symbolism

Answer 12

denotes the use of objects to represent ideas.

Question 13

Body language/facial expressions

Answer 13

denote non-verbal communication.

Question 14

Color theory

Answer 14

denotes that colors have meaning.

Question 15

Audio code

Answer 15

denotes the use of sounds to transmit information.