Video Language Review Quiz

Define the video term shot.

If an image is like a word in verbal language, what units in video language correspond to (1)verbal sentences, (2)paragraphs, and (3)chapters?

Give two examples of camera angles named by horizontal position.

Give two examples of camera angles named by height.

Give two examples of camera angles named by shot purpose.

Give two examples of camera angles named by shot population.

Explain the term matching action.

Describe the difference in appearance between a fade and a dissolve.

Explain why digital video effects (DVEs) are so widely used in commercials and music videos.

The individual pieces of video are called _____.