Creative Media Key Terms Quiz

What does mise-en-scène refer to?

• Camera angles only
• Everything placed in front of the camera
• Editing sequence
• The film’s soundtrack

Which of these is non-diegetic sound?

• Dialogue between characters
• Soundtrack music
• Ambient street noise
• Footsteps

Which of the following are shot types?

• Close-up
• Medium shot
• Wide shot
• Voiceover

The rule that keeps screen direction consistent when filming dialogue is called the __________ rule.

A storyboard is mainly used to:

• Write dialogue
• Map out shots before filming
• Edit sound
• Build sets

What does auteur theory suggest?

• A film belongs to its editor
• The director’s vision defines the film
• The producer has final control
• All films follow the same formula

Which are continuity techniques?

• Match on Action
• Eyeline Match
• Jump Cuts
• 180° Rule

A sequence of quick cuts that condenses time or shows meaning is called a _______

Which three settings control exposure?

• Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
• Lens, Flash, Filter
• Zoom, Focus, White Balance
• Brightness, Contrast, Saturation

The warm, soft light shortly after sunrise or before sunset is called ______ hour.