Film Terms flashcard

Front

What is the feeling evoked by a film?

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Tone

Front

What camera angle creates a personal tone between the audience and the subject?

Back

Eye level

Front

What camera angle makes the subject look big and powerful?

Back

Low

Front

What is a type of cut where one scene gradually goes away while another gradually appears?

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Dissolve

Front

What type of lighting is typically used in dramas or horror films?

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Low key

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a film?

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Plot

Front

What is the term for a secondary storyline in a film?

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Subplot

Front

What is the term for the overall message or theme of a film?

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Purpose of film

Front

What camera angle is used to make the audience feel superior to the subject?

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High

Front

What is the term for a transition that wipes one scene off the screen while bringing another on?

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Wipe