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- 2. / A _____ angle is a camera angle that looks up at a character. This is the opposite of a high angle and makes a character look more powerful. This can make the audience feel vulnerable and small by looking up at the character. This can help the responder feel empathy if they are viewing the frame from another character's point of view.
- 3. cut / Abrupt switch from one scene to another which may be used deliberately to make a dramatic point.
- 6. / _________is a very important aspect for shaping meaning in films. What kind of atmosphere is created in a room lit by candles? Have you ever heard of mood lighting? A room that is brightly lit by neon lights might seem to be sterile or a shadowy room might be eerie or scary. The lighting technicians in a film crew have the task of creating lighting to suit the mood and atmosphere of each scene in a film.
- 10. / A _________ contains just one character's face. This enables viewers to understand the actor's emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character. This is also known as a personal shot.
- 11. shot / Any shot, usually a cutaway, in which a participant reacts to action which has just occurred.
- 12. / __________ and harsh lighting. Soft and harsh lighting can manipulate a viewer's attitude towards
- 17. / _____________ is the combination of the techniques described in this chapter. This includes camera shots, camera angles, camera movement and lighting. Use the term cinematography to group all of these together, for example, 'The cinematography in that film was exceptional.'
- 18. / An _________ angle puts the audience on an equal footing with the character/s. This is the most commonly used angle in most films as it allows the viewers to feel comfortable with the characters.
- 20. / A break in the chronology of a narrative in which events from the past are disclosed to the viewer.
- 22. / A ______ angle is a camera angle that looks down upon a subject. A character shot with a high angle will look vulnerable or small. These angles are often used to demonstrate to the audience a perspective of a particular character. The example above demonstrates to us the perspective or point of view of a vampire. As a viewer we can understand that the vampire feels powerful.
- 24. / Sudden change of shot from one viewpoint or location to another.
- 25. / An _________ close-up contains one part of a character's face or other object. This technique is quite common in horror films, particularly the example above. This type of shot creates an intense mood and provides interaction between the audience and the viewer.
- 28. / A __________ shot and a dolly shot have the same effect. A tracking shot moves on tracks and a dolly shot is mounted on a trolley to achieve the effect in the example above. This camera movement is used in a number of ways but is most commonly used to explore a room such as a restaurant. By using a tracking shot or a dolly shot the composer of a film gives the viewer a detailed tour of a situation. It can also be used to follow a character.
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- 1. / __________ In zooming in the camera does not move; the lens is focussed down from a long-shot
- 4. / A ___________ (POV). A shot made from a camera position close to the line of sight of a performer who is to be watching the action shown in the point-of-view shot.
- 5. / A _______ shot contains the characters or a character from the waist up. From this shot, viewers can see the characters' faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. This is also known as a social shot
- 7. / A ________ shot is often used by composers of films to signify the end of a film or scene. The effect is achieved by the camera being put on a crane that can move upwards
- 8. / A ____________ angle is an angle that looks directly down upon a scene. This angle is often used as an establishing angle, along with an extreme long shot, to establish setting.
- 9. / A _________ shot contains a complete view of the characters. From this shot, viewers can take in the costumes of characters and may also help to demonstrate the relationships between characters.
- 13. / _______ dissolve (mix). Both fades and dissolves are gradual transitions between shots.
- 14. / A romantic heroine is often backlit to create a halo effect on her hair.
- 15. / (SFX). Any sound from any source other than synchronised dialogue, narration or music.
- 16. / A horizontal movement of the camera – left or right while the camera mounting stays fixed.
- 19. / A _______ shot contains landscape but gives the viewer a more specific idea of setting. A long shot may show the viewers the building where the action will take place.
- 21. setting or a character. The way light is used can make objects, people and environments look beautiful or ugly, soft or harsh, artificial or real.
- 23. / A vertical movement of the camera - up or down- while the camera mounting stays fixed.
- 26. a close-up whilst the picture is still being shown. The subject is magnified, and attention is concentrated on details previously invisible as the shot tightens (contrast tracking).
- 27. en Scene / __________ refers to all the objects and characters in a particular frame. More specifically, it refers to the composition of the frame. When you use the term mise en scene, you are discussing where the composer or director has placed all the elements of the scene within the frame.