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Continuity refers to the space-time continuum of reality before it is photographed.
Continuity refers to the space-time continuum of reality before it is photographed.
True
Crane shot is a shot taken from a special device called a crane, which resembles a huge mechanical arm.
Crane shot is a shot taken from a special device called a crane, which resembles a huge mechanical arm.
True
Dissolve, lap dissolve refer to the fast transition of one shot to another without any fading effect.
Dissolve, lap dissolve refer to the fast transition of one shot to another without any fading effect.
False
Deep focus is a technique of photography which allows only the close-up range to remain clearly in focus.
Deep focus is a technique of photography which allows only the close-up range to remain clearly in focus.
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Dolly shot is taken from a moving vehicle.
Dolly shot is taken from a moving vehicle.
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Cross cutting is the alternating of shots from two sequences, often in different locales, to suggest the sequences are taking place simultaneously.
Cross cutting is the alternating of shots from two sequences, often in different locales, to suggest the sequences are taking place simultaneously.
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Bird's eye view is a shot in which the camera photographs a scene from a low angle.
Bird's eye view is a shot in which the camera photographs a scene from a low angle.
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Classical cutting emphasizes smooth transitions between shots, in which space and time are unobtrusively condensed.
Classical cutting emphasizes smooth transitions between shots, in which space and time are unobtrusively condensed.
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Thematic montage is a type of continuity where the continuity is based entirely on ideas, irrespective of literal time and space.
Thematic montage is a type of continuity where the continuity is based entirely on ideas, irrespective of literal time and space.
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Crane shot emphasizes dramatic or emotional logic between shots rather than one based strictly on considerations of time and space.
Crane shot emphasizes dramatic or emotional logic between shots rather than one based strictly on considerations of time and space.
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Dissolve, lap dissolve involves the gradual fading out of one shot and the gradual fading in of its successor, with a superimposition of images.
Dissolve, lap dissolve involves the gradual fading out of one shot and the gradual fading in of its successor, with a superimposition of images.
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Deep focus allows all distance planes to remain clearly in focus, from close-up range to infinity.
Deep focus allows all distance planes to remain clearly in focus, from close-up range to infinity.
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True or false: Dolly shot now includes smooth hand-held traveling shots
True or false: Dolly shot now includes smooth hand-held traveling shots
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True or false: Editing is the joining of one shot with another and is also called montage
True or false: Editing is the joining of one shot with another and is also called montage
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True or false: Establishing shot provides context for subsequent shots
True or false: Establishing shot provides context for subsequent shots
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True or false: Extreme close-up shows minutely detailed views of objects or people
True or false: Extreme close-up shows minutely detailed views of objects or people
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True or false: Extreme long shot is a panoramic view from a great distance
True or false: Extreme long shot is a panoramic view from a great distance
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True or false: Eye-level shot is taken from a height of 5 to 6 feet
True or false: Eye-level shot is taken from a height of 5 to 6 feet
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True or false: Fish-eye lens distorts images into a sphere
True or false: Fish-eye lens distorts images into a sphere
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True or false: Flash-editing involves very brief shot durations
True or false: Flash-editing involves very brief shot durations
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True or false: Full shot includes the entire human body in the frame
True or false: Full shot includes the entire human body in the frame
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True or false: Liminality is a state of ambiguity stuck in the in-between
True or false: Liminality is a state of ambiguity stuck in the in-between
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True or false: Long take is a shot of lengthy duration
True or false: Long take is a shot of lengthy duration
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True or false: Mise-en-scène is the arrangement of volumes and movements within a given space
True or false: Mise-en-scène is the arrangement of volumes and movements within a given space
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Study Notes
Cinematography and Film Terminology
- Dolly shot now includes smooth hand-held traveling shots
- Editing is the joining of one shot with another and is also called montage
- Establishing shot provides context for subsequent shots
- Extreme close-up shows minutely detailed views of objects or people
- Extreme long shot is a panoramic view from a great distance
- Eye-level shot is taken from a height of 5 to 6 feet
- Fish-eye lens distorts images into a sphere
- Flash-editing involves very brief shot durations
- Full shot includes the entire human body in the frame
- Liminality is a state of ambiguity stuck in the in-between
- Long take is a shot of lengthy duration
- Mise-en-scène is the arrangement of volumes and movements within a given space
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Test your knowledge of cinematography and film terminology with this quiz! From dolly shots to flash-editing and mise-en-scène, challenge yourself to identify and understand key concepts in the world of film production and visual storytelling.
