Visual Storytelling Exam 1 Flashcards
space, line, and tone :) (54 cards)
define frame
a single exposed image on film/video
describe shot
an exposed image from start to stop (recording)
describe sequence
event that takes place in one setting in a continuous time period
what is a POV shot
establishes how we are viewing the scene… through whose eyes we are seeing
define camera angles
the height, distance, and angles of the cameras
describe continuity
how one shot flows to the next, the process of getting multiple shots to work together
describe cutting
how the shots are edited & cut together. deciding which pieces to cut out improves our continuity
describe close up
lets us get more into the character’s emotions and understand how they feel/react
define composition
how graphic elements direct the viewer’s attention to convey a specific meaning. for example: position of everything in the frame. what room, whats on the walls, the color palate, etc
what is: extreme long shot
aka “establishing shot,” tells us where the scene takes place, helps set up the overall mood/scene
what is: long shot
see person full frame. situates character in their location, establishes character relationships. sets the vibe, gives us a sense of space
what is: medium shot
aka “standard shot,” its framed somewhere around the waist. emphasizes relationships, good for walking/talking, also includes “shot/reverse shot” and over the shoulder in conversations
what is: close up
from neck to top of head, these get into facial expression/emotion/reaction. creates feeling of intimacy between audience & character
what is: extreme close up
shock value. just a body part. cannot be missed. very important.
what are frontal planes
- no vanishing point
- emphasizes the flatness of the screen
- flat wall, head on. does not have a corner
what are longitudinal planes?
- they DO have vanishing points
- have at least one vanishing point and create depth
- things appear to reach a corner, or the horizon if outside
what is multiple point perspective?
for this class, just know its different than a frontal plane!
using perspective to create receding lines gives you…
longitudinal planes
what are some deep space cues?
- longitudinal plane
- size difference
- perpendicular object movement
- camera moves on a dolly
- diverse textures
- aerial diffusion varies with depth
- tonal separation varies
- color separation varies
- objects have overlap
- focus is on deep space
what are some flat space cues?
- frontal planes
- size consistency
- parallel object movement
- camera pans & tilts
- similar textures
- aerial diffusion consistently overwhelms
- tonal separation limited
- color separation limited
- objects have slight to no overlap
- focus is on shallow space
longitudinal planes
show perspective (deep)
frontal planes
remove perspective (flat)
___ shot, aka tracking shot, is when the camera moves horizontal
dolly shot
___ shot (flat) is when the camera swivels horizontally
pan shot
