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Analysis Terminology

CAMERA WORK

Master Shot A shot that the director will cut from and return to. This establishes clear spatial (space) and temporal (time) relationships.

Aerial Shot A view from directly overhead emphasizes a spectacle.

High Angle Shot Subject looks vulnerable, isolated and powerless. Can be combined with a crane shot into a closer shot of the subjects.

Wide Shot Shows a large crowd of people, or emphasize the isolation of one person.

Long Shot Often used for establishing shot, or location.

EDITING

Dissolve “the mix” transition from one shot to the other, with two images overlapped,- changes in time and ,location, slow, or flash backs.

Wipe “A mix” the replacement of one image with another by means of a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, which wipes the image off the screen to be replaced by another.

Continuity Editing Editing appears seamless and disguises the text’s construction.

Action Match Character leaves on the left of one frame, enters shot on the right.

Cross-cutting/parallel action A cut from one shot in one location to a second, back to the first. Suggests that events are happening simultaneously.

Jump Cut Tv ads, two shots, same position, one follows the other, appears that part of action missing, creates excitement and tension.

Superimpose Writing on top of the image.

SOUND

Diegetic Sound/Non diegetic sound D- sound recorded synchronously with image or added later.ND- incidental music.

Incidental Music Music that punctuates a specific event or action.FX Sound effects.Ambient Sound Natural sound from location.Mode of address/direct address (tv mainly) style used by presenters, mood and

tone, friendly? authorative? Fun?

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SPECIAL EFFECTS

Back Projection A image projected behind actors to stimulate real setting.

Chromakey A second video is superimposed over the top of original shot, when main subject is in front of blue background. (weather)

Graphics Use of design for words symbols or images, specific for that film/program.

Pyrotechnics The spectacular use of explosions/fire.

MISE EN SCENE

Production Design Overall design.Ambient Lighting Available lighting (outdoors)Artificial Lighting High or low key lighting for effect.Key Light The main light source- near camera.Back Light Three point lighting, light placed behind the

subject and emphasises its depth and shape.Fill Light A soft light that is diffused- placed other side

from key light- lower down fills shadows.