18 Questions
What type of shot is used to quickly provide visual information necessary to understand the meaning of a scene?
Insert shot
What camera angle makes the subject look weak or vulnerable?
High-angle shot
What type of camera movement involves moving the camera horizontally?
Pan
What type of shot views a subject from directly above?
Aerial shot
What type of camera movement involves moving the entire camera forward and backward?
Dolly
What type of shot is used to show a character's response to an action?
Reaction shot
What type of shot is used to show a person's entire body in order to display action?
Full shot
What type of shot is used to show a scene from a character's perspective?
Point of view shot
What is the purpose of an establishing shot?
To indicate the location or setting of a scene
What is the term for a shot that frames a subject from the knees up?
Medium long shot
What is the term for a shot that shows a scene from behind and slightly to the side of a character, showing both characters in a dialogue scene?
Over the shoulder shot
What type of shot is used to highlight details such as eye movement or mannerisms?
Close-up shot
What type of code uses language style and textual layout in media texts?
Written code
What is the study of signs and symbols in media texts called?
Semiotics
What is an example of a technical code used in filmmaking?
Camera angles
What type of code uses iconic symbols that are easily understood?
Symbolic code
What is the purpose of codes in media texts?
To convey meaning
What is an example of a sound technique used in filmmaking?
Minor sounding
Test your understanding of media languages, codes, and conventions, including semiotics, signs, and symbols in media texts. Learn about the polysemic nature of signs and how they create meaning in media messages. Explore the different types of codes and their role in shaping media narratives.
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