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Vocabulary Word Full Definition Sample Sentence Sample Sentence (Jasper Jones) Alternate Sample Sentence (Jasper Jones) Sample Sentence (Jasper Jones) Alternate Sample Sentence (Jasper Jones) The use of the camera to capture images on film; it The way the film captures the small-town atmosphere The cinematography in “Jasper Jones” effectively The cinematography in “Jasper Jones” draws your The cinematography in “Jasper Jones” effectively The cinematography in “Jasper Jones” uses a variety of determines what the audience sees and how - for and the tension of the murder mystery is a testament to captures the tension of the murder mystery, especially in attention to things without making them too obvious. captures the tension of the murder mystery, especially in shots and angles to enhance the storytelling, such as the Cinematography example, close-up or from a distance, as a static shot its excellent cinematography. the scene where Jasper shows Charlie the body. the scene where Jasper shows Charlie the body. overhead shots of the town that give a sense of its (the camera doesn’t move) or a tracking shot (the entire isolation. camera moves) The most common type of edit, in which one shot ends The smooth transitions between scenes in the film are The cut from the serene town to the chaotic cricket The cut from Charlie’s face to the moon in “Jasper Jones” The cut from the serene town to the chaotic cricket The cut from the intense confrontation between Charlie and the next begins immediately, usually with the sound achieved through effective cuts. match in “Jasper Jones” effectively contrasts the public suggests his feeling of being lost and alone after match in “Jasper Jones” effectively contrasts the public and his father to the peaceful glade where Jasper lives Cut continuing over the cut; for example, shots alternating and private faces of Corrigan. discovering the body. and private faces of Corrigan. underscores the stark differences in Charlie’s life. between the faces of two people having a conversation Any sound that can be heard within the world of the The sounds of the Australian bush that can be heard The diegetic sound of the cicadas in “Jasper Jones” The diegetic sound of the characters’ dialogue in “Jasper The diegetic sound of the cicadas in “Jasper Jones” The diegetic sound of the train in the distance in “Jasper Diegetic sound film, such as the characters’ dialogue, or sound effects within the world of the film are examples of diegetic creates a sense of unease that mirrors Charlie’s feelings Jones” contributes to the film’s sense of realism. creates a sense of unease that mirrors Charlie’s feelings Jones” often underscores the tension in key scenes. such as a door shutting or a phone ringing sound. about the town’s secrets. about the town’s secrets. The person who interprets the script, tells the actors Rachel Perkins, the director of the film, has done an The director of “Jasper Jones”, Rachel Perkins, uses the The director of “Jasper Jones”, Rachel Perkins, balances The director of “Jasper Jones”, Rachel Perkins, uses the The director of “Jasper Jones” uses the natural beauty of Director what to do and runs the film shoot excellent job in adapting the novel, balancing serious Australian bush setting to reflect the characters’ out the story with some lovely light-hearted moments. Australian bush setting to reflect the characters’ the Australian bush to contrast with the ugliness of the themes with light-hearted moments. isolation and fear. isolation and fear. town’s secrets. A kind of edit in which two shots overlap briefly as the The brief overlap of two shots in the film, where one The dissolve from Charlie’s face to the moon in “Jasper The dissolve from the peaceful town to the chaotic The dissolve from Charlie’s face to the moon in “Jasper The dissolve from the day to night in “Jasper Jones” Dissolve shot that is ending ‘dissolves’ into the next shot ‘dissolves’ into the next, is an example of a dissolve. Jones” suggests his feeling of being lost and alone after cricket match in “Jasper Jones” effectively contrasts the Jones” suggests his feeling of being lost and alone after often signifies a shift from safety to danger. discovering the body. public and private faces of Corrigan. discovering the body. A way of joining two shots; often the edit is so smooth The smooth transitions from one shot to another in the The edit from the peaceful town to the chaotic cricket The edit from Charlie’s face to the moon in “Jasper The edit from the peaceful town to the chaotic cricket The edit from the scenes of Charlie’s domestic life to his Edit that the audience does not notice where one shot ends film are achieved through effective edits. match in “Jasper Jones” effectively contrasts the public Jones” suggests his feeling of being lost and alone after match in “Jasper Jones” effectively contrasts the public secret meetings with Jasper highlights the double life and the next begins and private faces of Corrigan. discovering the body. and private faces of Corrigan. Charlie leads. A kind of edit in which the screen fades to black between The screen fading to black between shots in the film, The fade to black at the end of “Jasper Jones” leaves the The fade to black at the end of the scene where Jasper The fade to black at the end of “Jasper Jones” leaves the The fade to black as Charlie uncovers the truth about Fade shots, often indicating a significant change of pace or indicating a significant change of pace or time, is an audience contemplating the film’s themes. shows Charlie the body in “Jasper Jones” leaves the audience contemplating the film’s themes. Laura’s death in “Jasper Jones” signifies the end of his time example of a fade. audience in suspense. innocence. The people who contribute to the making of the film; the The people who contributed to the making of the film, The filmmakers of “Jasper Jones” have created a The filmmakers of “Jasper Jones” have done an excellent The filmmaker/s of “Jasper Jones” have created a The filmmaker/s of “Jasper Jones” effectively use the director is the most important, but the cinematographer, including the director, cinematographer, screenwriter, compelling coming-of-age story set in 1960s Australia. job in adapting the novel, a modern Australian classic by compelling coming-of-age story set in 1960s Australia. medium of film to explore complex themes of racism, Filmmaker/s screenwriter, actors, composer, editor, costumer actors, composer, editor, costume designer, and Craig Silvey. fear, and coming of age. designer and producer/s are also filmmakers producers, are collectively known as filmmakers. The way in which characters or objects are positioned The positioning of characters within the frame of the The framing of the characters in “Jasper Jones” often In “Jasper Jones”, the framing of Charlie in isolation in The framing of the characters in “Jasper Jones” often The framing of Charlie and Jasper within the confines of within the frame of the screen, including how much of screen in the film, including how much of the setting is places them against the backdrop of the Australian bush, many scenes visually represents his feelings of being an places them against the backdrop of the Australian bush, the glade in “Jasper Jones” symbolizes their status as Framing the setting is visible, which characters will be included in visible, is an example of framing. emphasizing their connection to the land. outsider in his own town. emphasizing their connection to the land. outsiders. the shot, and which characters or elements will be outside the frame A French term meaning all the visual elements within the All the visual elements within the frame of the shot in The mise en scene in “Jasper Jones” effectively conveys The mise en scene in “Jasper Jones” effectively conveys The mise en scene in “Jasper Jones” effectively conveys The mise en scene in “Jasper Jones”, from the costumes frame of the shot, such as setting, costumes and lighting the film, such as setting, costumes, and lighting, the time period and setting of the film. the tension of the murder mystery, especially in the the time period and setting of the film. to the props, immerses the audience in the 1960s Mise en scene collectively form the mise en scene. scene where Jasper shows Charlie the body. Australian setting. A series of very short shots, often overlapping and set to The series of very short shots in the film, often The montage of Jasper and Charlie investigating the In “Jasper Jones”, the montage of Charlie reading late The montage of Jasper and Charlie investigating the The montage of Charlie’s everyday life in “Jasper Jones” music, to show the passing of time overlapping and set to music, to show the passing of murder in “Jasper Jones” quickly conveys their actions into the night illustrates his determination to solve the murder in “Jasper Jones” quickly conveys their actions contrasts with the extraordinary events of the summer, Montage time is an example of a montage. over a long period of time. mystery. over a long period of time. highlighting the impact of Jasper’s secret on Charlie’s life. Any sound that can only be heard by the audience, not The music soundtrack in the film, which can only be The non-diegetic sound in “Jasper Jones”, particularly In “Jasper Jones”, the non-diegetic sound of the The non-diegetic sound in “Jasper Jones”, particularly The non-diegetic sound of the haunting score in “Jasper Non-diegetic within the world of the film, e.g. the music soundtrack heard by the audience, not within the world of the film, the music soundtrack, enhances the emotional impact of suspenseful music during the discovery of the body the music soundtrack, enhances the emotional impact of Jones” underscores the mystery and tension of the film. sound is an example of non-diegetic sound. the film. heightens the audience’s sense of fear and anticipation. the film. The script for the film, which contains all the dialogue as The script for the film, which contains all the dialogue as The screenplay for “Jasper Jones” effectively adapts the The screenplay for “Jasper Jones” skillfully incorporates The screenplay for “Jasper Jones” effectively adapts the The screenplay for “Jasper Jones” deftly balances well as brief descriptions of the settings and some shots well as brief descriptions of the settings and some shots, novel’s narrative for the screen. elements of mystery and coming-of-age drama to create novel’s narrative for the screen. moments of tension and relief to keep the audience Screenplay is known as the screenplay. a compelling narrative. engaged. The person who writes the screenplay The person who wrote the script for the film, containing The screenwriter of “Jasper Jones” has crafted a The screenwriter of “Jasper Jones” uses dialogue The screenwriter of “Jasper Jones” has crafted a The screenwriter of “Jasper Jones” uses sharp dialogue all the dialogue and brief descriptions of the settings and compelling narrative that explores themes of prejudice, effectively to reveal character relationships and tensions. compelling narrative that explores themes of prejudice, and well-paced scenes to bring the characters to life. Screenwriter some shots, is known as the screenwriter. class, justice, and death. class, justice, and death. The scenery and props as arranged for shooting a film The scenery and props as arranged for shooting the film, The set of “Jasper Jones”, particularly the town of The set of “Jasper Jones” effectively conveys the time The set of “Jasper Jones”, particularly the town of The set of “Jasper Jones”, from the rustic houses to the Set particularly the town of Corrigan, form the set. Corrigan, is a character in its own right, reflecting the period and setting of the film, immersing the audience in Corrigan, is a character in its own right, reflecting the untamed bush, creates a vivid and immersive world for insular and secretive nature of the community. 1960s Australia. insular and secretive nature of the community. the story. A continuous, uninterrupted section of the film - most Each continuous, uninterrupted section of the film, most The shot of Jasper showing Charlie the body in “Jasper Another memorable shot in “Jasper Jones” is the long The shot of Jasper showing Charlie the body in “Jasper The long shot of Charlie running through the town in Shot shots do not last for more than ten seconds of which do not last for more than ten seconds, is known Jones” is a pivotal moment in the film, revealing the take of Charlie running through the town, Jones” is a pivotal moment in the film, revealing the “Jasper Jones” conveys his desperation and fear. as a shot. mystery that drives the plot. mystery that drives the plot. A type of edit that creates a clear dividing line on the The clear dividing line on the screen between one shot While “Jasper Jones” doesn’t frequently use wipes, one Another instance of a wipe in “Jasper Jones” is when the While “Jasper Jones” doesn’t frequently use wipes, one In “Jasper Jones”, a wipe is used to transition from the screen between one shot and the next, so that we see and the next in the film, where we see the new shot notable instance is when the scene transitions from the scene transitions from the night of Laura’s disappearance notable instance is when the scene transitions from scene of Charlie and Eliza in the schoolyard to Charlie Wipe the new shot appear in part of the screen to ‘wipe away’ appear in part of the screen to ‘wipe away’ the shot that Jasper’s secret glade to the town, indicating a shift from to the following morning, indicating the passage of time Jasper’s secret glade to the town, indicating a shift from alone in his room, highlighting his feelings of isolation. the shot that it is replacing it is replacing, is an example of a wipe. a place of safety to one of danger. and the onset of new challenges for the characters. a place of safety to one of danger. In “Jasper Jones”, the costumes, such as the The costumes in “Jasper Jones”, like the police The outfits worn by the actors that convey The costumes in “Jasper Jones”, particularly Charlie’s The costumes in “Jasper Jones” reflect the The costumes in a film can reveal a lot about a characters’ vintage everyday clothing and Jasper’s uniform worn by the town’s constable, help to Costumes information about the character, the setting, and the school uniform and Jasper’s worn-out clothes, characters’ personalities, such as Eliza’s elegant character’s personality and status. worn-out, patched clothes, provide visual cues to the establish the roles of different characters within the time period. highlight the contrast between their lives. dresses that contrast with her rebellious spirit. audience about the era in which the story is set. community. The cricket bat in “Jasper Jones” is a significant prop In “Jasper Jones”, the props, such as the letters that The props in “Jasper Jones”, like the book that The props in “Jasper Jones”, such as the bicycle that Objects used by actors or present in the scene that Props in a film can be used to provide insight into a Props that symbolizes Charlie’s normal life before he meets Eliza burns, add depth to the narrative and symbolize Charlie is always seen reading, tell us about his Charlie uses to travel around the town, help to add depth to the narrative. character’s interests or to foreshadow future events. Jasper. key themes in the story. intellectual nature and love for literature. establish the setting and time period of the story. The lighting in “Jasper Jones” changes dramatically The use of light in a film to create a mood, reveal The lighting in “Jasper Jones” is used effectively to The lighting in “Jasper Jones”, particularly the use of Lighting plays a crucial role in creating the The lighting in “Jasper Jones” often casts long during the scene where Charlie discovers Laura’s Lighting details, or draw attention to a specific character or highlight the isolation of the characters, especially in natural light in outdoor scenes, helps to establish the atmosphere and mood in a film. shadows, creating a sense of mystery and tension. body, reflecting the shift in his understanding of his object. the night scenes. film’s realistic style. town.