Film Studies II - Vocabulary Review

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Across
  1. 2. a fundamental filmmaking principle that guides how to position a subject within a frame for a more visually appealing and balanced composition (HINT: Think 9 equal parts)
  2. 4. the art and craft of capturing moving images to tell a visual story
  3. 5. a category that groups movies based on shared narrative, thematic, and stylistic elements
  4. 6. a motion picture created by photographing a sequence of drawings, puppets, or computer-generated images, giving the illusion of movement when played back
  5. 8. the art or occupation of providing the voices for characters in animated films, dubbed foreign language films, audio dramas, etc
  6. 10. a composition technique where elements within a frame are arranged in a way that creates a balanced, harmonious, and often visually striking image
  7. 12. the speed at which a film's story progresses, and is a critical element in film editing
  8. 13. a single still image within a sequence of images that make up a motion picture
  9. 15. original music composed specifically to accompany a film, enhancing its emotional impact and narrative
  10. 16. a small character part in a play or movie, played by a distinguished actor or a celebrity
  11. 19. an academic film approach where the primary focus is on the detailed exploration of a central character's personality, motivations, and internal conflicts
  12. 20. a film-editing technique that connects two different shots by matching visual elements
  13. 21. the primary light source used to illuminate a scene or subject
  14. 23. a continuous action taking place at a specific time and location, often defined by a change in location or character entry/exit
  15. 24. the process of creating the physical environment for a film, television show, or theater production
  16. 25. place this three letter prefix in front of another term to refer to sounds that are not inherent to the film's setting (musical score, internal monologue narration, voiceover, etc)
Down
  1. 1. sound that is inherent to a film's setting (actor/actors speaking, vehicles, voiceovers generated from a tv or radio that exists in the setting, etc)
  2. 3. a continuous, uninterrupted recording by a camera
  3. 7. the process of visually shaping a movie's world, encompassing set design, costume design, props, and overall atmosphere (also known as production design)
  4. 9. the set of principles that guide filmmakers in using color to enhance storytelling, evoke emotions, and create specific moods
  5. 11. the arrangement of visual elements within a frame to create a visually appealing and meaningful shot
  6. 14. a marketing technique where brands pay to have their products featured within movies or TV shows to subtly promote them
  7. 17. the creative leader of a movie production, responsible for bringing the script to life on screen
  8. 18. effects created physically on set, rather than digitally in post-production
  9. 19. an abrupt, but usually trivial film transition from one sequence to another (otherwise known as a transition)
  10. 22. effects that span a range of techniques used to create illusions and enhance visual elements, making impossible or impractical events appear feasible on screen (abbreviated as SFX)