Film Elements Review

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What is Traditional Translation in film adaptation?

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Traditional Translation refers to a film adaptation that closely follows the original source material, maintaining its core elements and themes.

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What is High Angle in cinematography?

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High Angle is a camera angle where the camera looks down at the subject, often making the subject appear smaller or weaker.

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What is a Dissolve in film editing?

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A Dissolve is a gradual transition between two scenes where the end of one scene is superimposed over the beginning of the next.

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What is Radical Translation in film adaptation?

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Radical Translation reshapes the original work in extreme ways, interpreting the literature and creating a film that stands as an independent piece.

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What is a Medium Shot in cinematography?

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A Medium Shot is a camera shot that frames the subject from the waist up, often used to show interactions between characters.

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What is Hollywoodization in film adaptation?

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Hollywoodization refers to the process of adapting a story for a mainstream audience, often altering elements to fit commercial expectations.

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What is a Low Angle shot?

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A Low Angle shot is when the camera is positioned low to the ground, looking up at the subject, which can convey power or dominance.

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What is a Close-Up shot?

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A Close-Up shot tightly frames a subject, often focusing on a character's face to convey emotions or reactions.

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What is a Long Shot in cinematography?

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A Long Shot captures a subject from a distance, providing context of the surrounding environment.

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What is the purpose of a Pan in cinematography?

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A Pan is a horizontal camera movement that scans a scene from left to right or right to left, often used to follow action.