Film Terminology

5. camera is placed above the subject and tilted downwards
9. extreme version of the low angle, whereby the camera is looking up from the ground
12. the relationship between the viewer and the character is equal
15. used to show action
16. the organization and placement of actors and objects within the frame

1. used to establish setting
2. full soft lighting, like you would see in bright sunlight
3. lighting that is shone from three directions
4. used to show detail
6. extreme version of the high angle, whereby the camera is looking down from far above
7. camera is placed below the eye line of the subject and tilted upwards
8. used to show action and dialogue
10. an expression used to describe the design aspects of a theatre or film production
11. used to show emotions
13. camera is tilted on a horizontal axis.
14. a few strong lights create contrast and shadows