Exam 1 Study Guide

Question 1

Extreme long shot

Answer 1

full bodies of actors, but small in relation to setting.

Question 2

Long shot

Answer 2

full body or bodies of actors that fill up the frame.

Question 3

Medium long shot

Answer 3

the 3/4 shot or “plan American,” this shot cuts off the actors feet, hiding marks.

Question 4

Medium shot

Answer 4

a shot that shows roughly half the actors bodies, from the waist to the top of the head.

Question 5

Medium close up

Answer 5

shows the talent from the armpits to the top of the head.

Question 6

Close up

Answer 6

a head shot, from roughly the top of the shoulders to the top of the head.

Question 7

Pan (in relation to mobile framings)

Answer 7

lens only moves left to right.

Question 8

Tilt (in relation to mobile framings)

Answer 8

lens only moves up or down.

Question 9

Zoom (in relation to mobile framings)

Answer 9

focal length of lens changes, magnifying or widening range of frame.

Question 10

Tracking shot (camera in a mobile position)

Answer 10

camera moves through space, forwards, backwards or side to side. Now handheld or “steadicam” shots.

Question 11

Crane shots (camera in a mobile position)

Answer 11

camera is raised up or down on a dolly or jib arm.

Question 12

Angle (using space in the frame)

Answer 12

a rarity, since most shots are level but some directors will utilize tilted or canted angles.
EXAMPLE: Naked Kiss - opening scene.

Question 13

Level (using space in the frame)

Answer 13

camera placement is subtle, but important aspect of shooting. Is the action shot at eye level? Where is the camera placed?

Question 14

How many shots does an action film typically have?

Answer 14

3000 or more.

Question 15

Editing

Answer 15

the relationship between shots.

Question 16

Raw footage

Answer 16

various takes of the script

Question 17

Fade-in

Answer 17

transition that starts with a dark screen and lightens to show action.

Question 18

When is a fade-in typically used?

Answer 18

often used to open a scene or sequence.

Question 19

Fade-out

Answer 19

transition that gradually goes from action to dark screen.

Question 20

Dissolve

Answer 20

when one shot slowly ‘fades’ or ‘dissolves’ to show a 2nd shot beneath it.

Question 21

When are dissolves typically used?

Answer 21

in between scenes to show longer ellipses or that are motivated by character memories or dreams.

Question 22

Wipes

Answer 22

mannered transitions in which one shot pushes or “wipes” a second off the screen.

Question 23

Cutting

Answer 23

offers more direct guidance of viewer attention

Question 24

Deep focus

Answer 24

forces the viewer to be more active and constantly scan the screen looking for activity.

Question 25

Graphic matches

Answer 25

where objects or gestures in adjacent shots match - graphic relationships between objects in adjacent shots or scenes.

Question 26

Continuity editing

Answer 26

the form of editing that keeps an audience grounded and clear on where characters and action occurs in space.

Question 27

Axis of action

Answer 27

imaginary line between two characters in a scene.