Angles 101

What is a close-up shot primarily used for in filmmaking?

• To make objects appear smaller

• To show the emotion on a character's face

• To capture the entire scene

• To establish the setting of the film

What does a medium shot allow viewers to see?

• Details of the subject and the surrounding setting

• The full length of the subject

• A very far view of the subject

• Only the face of the subject

What is the purpose of a long shot in filmmaking?

• To show minute details of the subject

• To focus on a character's emotions

• To set the scene and show the character's place within it

• To make the subject appear vulnerable

What effect does an extreme close-up shot have?

• It establishes the location of the scene

• It shows the subject from a high angle

• It makes the subject appear powerful

• It conveys the emotion of the subject without dialogue

What is an extreme long shot used for?

• To focus on the subject's face

• To show a lot of the setting at once

• To make the subject appear larger

• To capture dialogue between characters

What does a high-angle shot typically convey about the subject?

• Strength and power

• Closeness to the subject

• Vulnerability or weakness

• The subject's full body

What is the psychological effect of a low-angle shot?

• It makes the subject appear strong and powerful

• It blurs the background of the shot

• It makes the subject look smaller

• It makes the subject seem weaker

What is the purpose of an over the shoulder shot?

• To show where characters are looking during a conversation

• To establish the setting

• To show the subject from above

• To focus on the subject's emotions

What does a bird’s eye view shot capture?

• A tilted perspective of the scene

• The action from overhead

• The subject's face in detail

• A low angle view of the subject

What is the effect of using a Dutch angle/tilt in filmmaking?

• It focuses on the subject's emotions through a close-up

• It makes the scene appear level

• It creates a sense of psychological distress or tension

• It shows the subject in a powerful position