Camera Angles and Shots Quiz

What is the purpose of a low angle shot in cinematography?

• To make the subject appear weak and insignificant

• To make the subject appear more powerful, dominant, or intimidating.

• To show the subject from a normal eye level perspective

• To capture the subject's facial expressions more clearly

Explain the rule of thirds in camera shot composition.

• The rule of thirds is a guideline for composing visual images by dividing the frame into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines, and placing key elements along these lines or at their intersections.

• The rule of thirds is a guideline for using only vertical lines to divide the frame

• The rule of thirds is a guideline for placing key elements in the center of the frame

• The rule of thirds is a guideline for dividing the frame into four equal parts

Name three different types of camera movement techniques.

• Pan, tilt, dolly

• Cut, dissolve, wipe

• Zoom, rotate, focus

• Crane, truck, pedestal

What is the difference between a long shot and a close-up shot?

• Distance and level of detail

• Color and lighting

• Sound and movement

• Time and space

Describe the use of a dolly shot in filmmaking.

• A dolly shot is used to add special effects in filmmaking.

• A dolly shot is used to create a sense of intimacy in filmmaking.

• A dolly shot is used to capture still images in filmmaking.

• A dolly shot is used to create smooth and dynamic movement in filmmaking.

What is the significance of a high angle shot in storytelling?

• It makes the subject appear larger and more powerful

• It has no significance in storytelling

• It creates a sense of vulnerability and smallness for the viewer

• It can make the subject appear vulnerable or small, and can also create a sense of power or dominance for the viewer.

List three different types of camera angles commonly used in filmmaking.

• Front angle, back angle, overhead angle

• Wide angle, medium angle, close-up angle

• Long angle, short angle, diagonal angle

• Top angle, bottom angle, side angle

Explain the concept of framing in camera shot composition.

• The concept of framing in camera shot composition refers to the way in which subjects and objects are positioned within the frame of the shot.

• Framing in camera shot composition is the process of adding decorative frames to the final photograph.

• Framing in camera shot composition is the technique of physically framing the subject with a border while taking the photograph.

• The concept of framing in camera shot composition refers to the type of wood used for the frame of the camera.

What is the purpose of a tracking shot in cinematography?

• To capture a still image of the subject

• To focus on the background of the scene

• To follow a subject's movement or create a sense of movement within the scene

• To create a sense of disorientation for the audience

Differentiate between a wide shot and a medium shot in filmmaking.

• A wide shot shows the entire scene and its surroundings, while a medium shot frames the subject from the waist up.

• A wide shot only focuses on the subject's face, while a medium shot captures the entire scene.

• A wide shot is used for close-up shots, while a medium shot is used for long-distance shots.

• A wide shot frames the subject from the waist up, while a medium shot shows the entire scene and its surroundings.