Sunday, February 17, 2013

Film Language - Pop Quiz

1.  What are the four elements of Mise-en-Scene?

Settings, props/costumes

2.  Define the term shot?

It's a continues piece of uninterrupted footage.

3.  Define the term edit?

A cut, fade, disolve etc. from one shot to another.

4.  Describe three ways that lighting could be used to establish mood in a scene?

If you used a behind light effect, it can create a feeling of mystery or a heaven like feeling. If you use an under light on a person, it makes them look scary. And if you used an over light, it can make the person under the light look powerful.

5.  What does the term 'back lighting' refer to?

A light that is shot from behind the main object.

6.  In cinematography what does the term framing refer to?

Framing refers to the frame of the shot or the outline of what can be seen in the shot.

7.  Why is the rule of thirds an important framing technique?

The rule of thirds is important because it places the object of focus on the screen in a curtain place so that your eyes lead to that place. It's a kind of grid on the screen that tells you the most appropriate place to put objects.

8.  Explain 2 reasons that a cinematographer may choose to overexpose a particular shot?

a) To make it seem like the temperature is really hot.

b) To make it seem like a person is sleepy, drugged or delusional.

9.  What is an effect that can be achieved by underexposing

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