27 Questions
What type of shot captures a subject from the waist up, commonly used for dialogue scenes?
Medium Shot
Which camera movement involves physically moving the camera towards or away from the subject?
Dolly/Tracking
What does a high angle camera shot typically aim to achieve?
Make the subject appear smaller or weaker
What is the purpose of an establishing shot in a scene?
Show the overall setting
What is a 'Cut' in film terminology?
An abrupt, but usually trivial film transition from one sequence to another
What is 'Low Key Lighting' characterized by?
Darkness and shadows, often used to create suspense or suspicion
What is 'Diegetic Sound' in film?
Sound that originates from within the world of the film
What is 'Flashback' in film terminology?
A scene that interrupts the present action of the plot to show events that happened at an earlier time
What is 'Cross-Cutting' in film?
Cutting between different sets of action that can be occurring simultaneously or at different times
What is 'Front/Back Lighting' used for in film?
Lighting a subject from the front or back, typically to create certain moods or effects
What is an 'Eye-Line Match' in film editing?
A film editing technique associated with the continuity editing system
What is 'Non-Diegetic Sound' in film?
Sound that does not originate from within the world of the film
What type of shot shows the entire object or human figure and is usually intended to place it in some relation to its surroundings?
Long Shot
Which camera movement involves physically moving the camera and its mount towards or away from the subject?
Dolly/Tracking
What is the purpose of an establishing shot in a scene?
To show the overall setting
What does a high angle camera shot often aim to achieve?
To make the subject appear smaller or weaker
What is 'Low Angle' in film terminology?
The camera looks down at the subject
What is 'Tilt' in terms of camera movement?
Vertical movement of the camera up or down
What is the purpose of a two-shot in film?
To feature two characters, typically framing them equally
What is 'Wipe' in film terminology?
A transition where one shot replaces another by travelling from one side of the frame to another
What is 'Shot-Reverse-Shot' in film technique?
A film technique where one character is shown looking at another character, and then the other character is shown looking back
What is 'High Key Lighting' used for in film?
A lighting scheme in which the light is diffused and even, often used in comedies and musicals
What does 'Front/Back Lighting' typically aim to achieve in film?
Lighting a subject from the front or back, typically to create certain moods or effects
What is 'Cross-Cutting' in film terminology?
Cutting between different sets of action that can be occurring simultaneously or at different times
What is 'Dissolve' in film terminology?
A gradual transition from one image to another
What is 'Low Key Lighting' characterized by in film?
Characterized by darkness and shadows, often used to create suspense or suspicion
What is 'Diegetic Sound' in film?
Sound that originates from within the world of the film
Test your knowledge of film terminology with this quiz on different types of shots used in cinematography. From establishing shots to long shots, challenge yourself to identify and understand the various techniques used to capture scenes in movies.
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