Film Studies (2023/2024) with Complete Solutions

Film Studies (2023/2024) with Complete Solutions Shot One uninterrupted run of the camera. A shot can be as short or as long as the director wants, but it cannot exceed the length of the film stock in the camera. Sequence A series of edited shots characterized by inherent unity of theme and purpose. Long shot Shot taken from a distance. Shows full subject. A shot that shows the full human body, usually filling the frame, and some of its surroundings. Establishing shot Sets the scene or emphasizes setting Close up Image being shot takes up at least 80% of the screen Medium shot Subjects seen from waist up Low key lighting Darkness and shadows. Often create suspense/ suspicion High key lighting Light, bright, open looking. Creates warmth and happiness Neutral lighting Lighting is not intentionally manipulated. Bottom/side lighting Direct lighting from below or side. Associated with secrecy, dangerous or evilness, moral ambiguity, slit personalities Front/rear lighting Direct lighting from front/ behind. Angelic and innocent expression Soft focus Intentional edge blur. Innocence, new life Rack focus When the director shifts the focus from one object to another in the same scene. Changes attention. Signifies power or significance. Deep focus When the foreground and background are in the same focus. Low angle Shooting subject from below. Makes them look important and powerful. Eye level Natural angle. Dutch angle Tilted sideways on a horizontal line. Adds tension to static frame. Sinister/distorted view of character. "Also known as Dutch Shot or oblique-angle shot. A shot in which the