Cinematic Techniques

6. The camera is tilted to create a sense of tension or unease
7. A shot from directly above, showing layout or movement
8. How objects and characters are positioned within the shot
10. When action is shown slower than normal speed for dramatic effect
11. A sequence of short shots edited together to show time passing or progress
14. The camera is placed at the same height as the subject’s eyes for a neutral effect
15. Focuses on a tiny detail like an eye or a key turning in a lock
16. A shot that tightly frames a person’s face or an object to show detail or emotion.
17. A shot taken from behind one character looking at another

1. Everything placed in the frame including setting costume props
2. The opening shot that sets the scene’s location
3. When the camera shows what a character sees
4. The camera looks up at a subject, making them appear powerful or intimidating
5. Sound added for the audience like background music or narration
6. Sound that exists within the film world and can be heard by the characters
9. Shows the full body of a character and their surroundings.
12. The clarity of the image which can be deep or shallow to direct attention
13. The camera looks down on a subject, making them seem small or weak