Superhero Films

Question 1

ECU - Extreme Closeup

Answer 1

The extreme close up is used to reveal very small details in the scene. It might be used in a mystery to show some small clue or a detail the detective picks up on

Question 2

CU - Close Up

Answer 2

Used to reveal detail

Question 3

Head and Shoulders

Answer 3

Used in news broadcasts

Reveals enough detail to see the subject’s lips move and the expression on their face

Question 4

Bust Shot

Answer 4

From above the knees to above the head

Used the subject of the shot is doing something that requires the audience to see some detail

Question 5

MS - Medium Shot

Answer 5

Used of the person is animated with their hand movements

Question 6

MLS - Medium Long Shot

Answer 6

Used to show expression on the persons face, while getting more information from what is going on around the person

Question 7

LS - Long Shot

Answer 7

Used on someone walking of moving

Question 8

ELS - Extra Long Shot

Answer 8

Gives the viewer perspective as to where the subject is. Important if the subject is moving to new locations or times. Lets the viewer know where the film is taking place

Question 9

2 shot

Answer 9

Used when two people are having an important interaction

Good way to introduce conversation

Question 10

OS - Over Shoulder

Answer 10

Simulates a view of the subject as seen from the second person’s eyes

Question 11

What are the elements to camera work

Answer 11

Framing of a shot

Movement of the camera

Question 12

Framing of a shot

Answer 12

What is included in the cinematic space, what we see on screen

Question 13

Pan

Answer 13

The camera surveys a screen by turning around its vertical or horizontal axis

Question 14

Tilt

Answer 14

The camera moves up or down from a fixed axis

Question 15

Teaching shot/ pulling shot

Answer 15

The camera follows (tracks) or precedes (pulls) an object that’s in motion itself

Question 16

Zoom

Answer 16

The camera moves in on or away from an object by smoothly extending or shortening it’s focal length

Question 17

Crane shot

Answer 17

The camera is mounted one a crane and moves up or down at ground level

Question 18

What is editing

Answer 18

How film editors connect scenes

Question 19

What are the most common transitions

Answer 19

A straight cut 
A fade out 
A dissolve 
A wipe cut 
A jump cut

Question 20

What do transitions affect

Answer 20

The pace and mood of the scene and how the sense of the film is communicated to the audience

Question 21

What idea does mise en scène reinforce

Answer 21

The idea that films are constructed - nothing appears by chance in the filmic frame. Everything is placed carefully so that the audience enters and understands the filmic world

Question 22

Through which areas do we understand mise en scène

Answer 22

Setting & props 
Costume, hair & make-up
Facial expression & body language 
Lighting and colour 
Position of characters and objects within a frame

Question 23

What are settings

Answer 23

Where a film takes place

Question 24

What can settings help us understand

Answer 24

When and where the film is set

Question 25

What does setting need to be linked to

Answer 25

The correct costumes and props. All of these combined will help create a filmic world to represent a time in the past that the viewer understands

Question 26

What are the types of sound

Answer 26

Diegetic | Non-diegetic

Question 27

Diegetic sound

Answer 27

Refers to sound which exist 'within the world of the film' | Such as, dialogue and all the wider noises made by objects, processes snd forces in the world around us (sound effects)

Question 28

Non-diegetic

Answer 28

Refers to sounds which no character or spectator 'inside' the film can hear. Have been added to give information or create a reaction from the audience. Such as, music overlaying action - prompts our expectations and emotions, voice-over or hear certain sound effects even though there is nothing causing them in the action

Question 29

Setting conventions of superhero films

Answer 29

``` Often in an American city Factories Secret Headquarters High crime rates Alleyways ```

Question 30

Theme conventions of superhero films

Answer 30

Something personal to the superhero (secret) Something that threatens everyone in public (public) Importance of family 'With great power comes great responsibility'

Question 31

Character conventions of superhero films

Answer 31

Must be heroic Usually a quiet person in real life Someone in distress The hero is emulated Good guy turned bad (usually a medical experiment) Hero wants to fight for truth and justice A woman who may lead the hero off track A strong, determined woman who falls in love with the hero

Question 32

Prop conventions of a superhero film

Answer 32

``` Specialised suit (Batman, Spiderman, X-Men) Special weapons ( spider web) Special transport (Batmobile) ```

Question 33

Narrative and plot conventions in superhero films

Answer 33

Always Good vs. Evil Often a franchise (Batman - Dark Knight) The hero is overcoming a personal challenge High concept

Question 34

High concept

Answer 34

Simple plot but huge special effects and huge special effects and production