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Film

Film. Terminology. Narrative. A term that can be used when discussing an image. Stories are told through image, shot, angle, etc. CAMERA SHOTS. Long Shot. Gives reader an overview of the location and/or action. Medium or Mid-Shot.

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Film

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  1. Film Terminology

  2. Narrative • A term that can be used when discussing an image. • Stories are told through image, shot, angle, etc.

  3. CAMERA SHOTS

  4. Long Shot • Gives reader an overview of the location and/or action.

  5. Medium or Mid-Shot • Allows us to see the character in the location, performing actions – think about that picture of the limbless man swimming the channel.

  6. Close-Up • Head and shoulders. • So you can see what people are thinking and feeling.

  7. CAMERA ANGLES

  8. Eye-Level Shot • Balanced, most common shot • Creates a sense of normality

  9. Low Angle Shot (if it’s really low, it can be referred to as a worm’s eye view) • The camera points upwards • Used to make the subject appear powerful.

  10. High Angle Shot (if it’s really high, it can be referred to as a bird’s eye view) • The camera points downwards • Subject appears weak / vulnerable.

  11. LIGHTING

  12. High Key • Usually suggests an upbeat / positive mood.

  13. Low Key • Often used for shadowy scenes. Creates a sense of mystery/unease.

  14. A COUPLE MORE TERMS!

  15. Dominant Contrast What our eyes are attracted to. Lighting, colour, placement, focus, content, etc. can all contribute to dominant contrast.

  16. What are your eyes attracted to?

  17. What are your eyes attracted to?

  18. What are your eyes attracted to?

  19. Mise-en-scène Placement of characters (incl. facial expressions, body language, gestures, costume), props and scenery within a frame/shot. Colour, lighting & focus are also important ingredients.

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