Film Launguage - Pop Quiz

1. What are the four elements of Mise-en-Scene? Style of acting, props, setting, lighting  

2. Define the term shot?  Shot is any continuous piece of  uninterrupted filming. 

3. Define the term edit? An Edit is  any break in the film where one shot ends and the next shot begins.

4. Describe three ways that lighting could be used to establish mood in a scene? Make an environment feel hot, scary, danger, romance, heavenly mood, depressed.

5. What does the term "back lighting" refer to? Light is behind the person, silhouette.

6. In cinematography what does the term framing refer to? Framing refers to what the director choses to show in the shot (can be used to hide something).

7. Why is the rule of thirds an important framing technique? By applying the rule of thirds your images should naturally lead the viewer to the most interesting points in your image.

8. Explain 2 reasons that a cinematographer may choose to overexpose a particular shot? suspense, thrill, horror, action.

9.  What is an effect that can be achieved by underexposing a shot? make the other person feel powerful.

10.  Explain the difference created by shooting a lone character from low angle or a high angle? Etither makes them feel vulnerable or powerful.

11.     What does the term canted refer to in cinematography? If the camera was twisted or slanted on its side.