Film Techniques

2. angle A camera angle looking down on a subject to make them seem weak or small
3. shot A shot that shows a subject from the waist up
5. A gradual transition where one shot blends into another
7. When the camera moves left or right on a fixed base
9. up A shot that shows very little background and focuses closely on a subject’s face
10. shot A shot that shows a character from head to toe
12. Sound that comes from the world of the film and can be heard by characters
15. shot A shot that shows a large area to establish location
17. Music used to create mood or emotion in a film
19. over A narrator’s voice heard over the film but not spoken by characters on screen

1. eye view A shot taken from directly above the scene
4. of view A shot taken from a character’s perspective
5. Spoken words by characters in a film
6. level shot A camera angle looking straight at the subject, making them seem neutral
8. Sound added to a film that only the audience can hear, not the characters
11. angle A camera angle looking up at a subject to make them appear powerful
13. A camera movement that follows a moving subject
14. A transition where one shot instantly replaces another
16. A camera movement where the lens moves closer or further away
18. A sequence of short shots edited together to show time passing or ideas