IT's All About Film Techniques!
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- 1.What does an XLS (Extreme Long Shot) reveal to the audience? Type response below:
- 2.How are special effects used in the film, 'Avatar'? How do they create a setting? Why are these important in setting the scene for a Science Fiction film such as 'Avatar'?
- 3.The protagonist in a film is:
- A.
The main character
- B.
The villain
- C.
The love interest
- D.
The hero
- E.
The director's main assistant
- 4.Which is not an example of a camera angle?
- A.
Mid Shot
- B.
High Angle
- C.
Bird's Eye Angle
- D.
Low Angle
- 5.A 'Low Angle' looks down upon a subject or character. True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.
This is an example of a:- A.
Long Shot
- B.
Mid Shot
- C.
Panning
- D.
Low Angle
- 7.A 'High Angle' shot has many qualities. One of the qualities below is incorrect. Select the CORRECT answers.
- A.
Looks down upon a subject or character.
- B.
Known as a social shot.
- C.
The audience may gain the perspective or point of view of the character.
- D.
In some cases, it may present the character as vulnerable or small.
- 8.ONE difference between films and books is:
- A.
They have writers
- B.
They have heroes and villains
- C.
They take longer to create
- D.
Films tell their stories visually (using images)
- 9.A camera shot which shows the view from inside a character's head is known as a:
- A.
Voice Over
- B.
Head Shot
- C.
Mind Shot
- D.
Point of View Shot
- 10.A film's smallest unit is a _____, which is like a photograph.
- 11.Several frames make up a shot in a film. True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.A variety of scenes make up:
- A.
Sequences
- B.
Paragraphs
- C.
Words
- D.
Camera Angles
- 13.
The camera moves up and down along the vertical axis, often to emphasise impressiveness of character or a setting. What is this called?
- A.
Tilt
- B.
Pan
- C.
Zoom
- D.
Tracking/Dolly
- 14.The director shifts the focus from one object to another in the same shot, in order to direct the audience's attention, often signifying a shift in power. What is this known as?
- A.
Rack Focus
- B.
Main Focus
- C.
Focal Shot
- D.
Sequence
- 15.The focal length of the lens changes, making the object appear to move closer or further away. The lens focusses on an important object. What is this known as?
- A.
Zoom
- B.
Tilt
- C.
Panning
- D.
Close Up Shot
- 16.This camera angle adds tension to a frame and creates a sinister or distorted view of a character. What is this known as?
- A.
Dutch Angle
- B.
Close Up
- C.
Long Shot
- D.
Extreme Close Up
- 17.A collection of shots forming a unit. The shots are no longer perceived as individual shots. What is this known as?
- A.
Sequence
- B.
Long Shot
- C.
Stream
- D.
Extreme Close Up
- 18.High Key Lighting creates a bright, open scene, conveying warmth, comfort and happiness, whereas Low Key Lighting creates suspicion or suspense in a scene. True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
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