An extreme close-up is:

When the frame is entirely taken up by a part of the subject

What effect does a low angle shot have?

To make the character look strong and imposing

What is the function of music in a film?

To create the mood of the scene

Is taken from a distance and sometimes shows the surrounds

A point of view shot is when:

The camera acts as the eyes for the subject

What is the purpose of an establishing shot?

To establish setting and atmosphere

What effect does a high angle shot have?

To make the subject look weak and powerless

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1
Tilt is when:
The camera is not stable, but hand held
The camera moves back and forth, like the rocking of a ship
The camera moves up or down
The camera is at a skewed angle to give a sense of unease
2
An extreme close-up is:
When the camera quickly zooms into the subject
When the frame is entirely taken up by a part of the subject
When the subject almost fills the entire frame
When it's a close up of something really exciting
3
What effect does a low angle shot have?
To make the character look weak and powerless
To show how bystanders are seeing the character
It doesnt' have any effect
To make the character look strong and imposing
4
Which genres best describe 'Edward Scissorhands'? (You can pick more than one)
Romance
Fantasy
Horror
Thriller
5
What is the function of music in a film?
Make you feel empathetic with characters
To be catchy and make the film more enjoyable
So the director can show you his/her favourite songs
To create the mood of the scene
6
A long shot is
A shot that uses a camera with a very long lens
A shot taken from a great height, that looks down on subject
Something that isn't likely to happen
Is taken from a distance and sometimes shows the surrounds
7
This is an example of
Mid shot
Close up shot
Extreme close up shot
Establishing shot
8
A point of view shot is when:
You feel empathetic towards the characters
The camera looks directly into the eyes of the subject
The camera looks down on subject, also called a 'god shot'
The camera acts as the eyes for the subject
9
What are two ways to show the personality and emotions of a character?
Juxtaposition and flashbacks
Close up shots and costume
Point of view shots and establishing shots
Costume and establishing shots
10
This shot is taken looking down on the subject
Point-of-view shot
Low angle shot
High angle shot
Aerial shot
11
What is the purpose of an establishing shot?
It doesn't have a purpose, it is just a convention of film
To establish setting and atmosphere
To show the audience who the characters are
The credits at the start of a film to tell you who is in it
12
Who directed Edward Scissorhands?
Tim Burton
Tom Brady
Tim Burtin
Tim Minchin
13
This is an example of:
Extreme close up shot
Close up shot
Mid shot
Establishing shot
14
What is the name for words said between characters?
Narrative
Speech
Lines
Dialogue
15
This person guides the artistic vision and production staff on a film
Producer
Casting director
Executive Producer
Director
16
What is the name for the location of the film?
The setting
The situation
The scenario
The scene
17
This is an example of:
A close up shot
A mid shot
An establishing shot
An extreme close up
18
This shot is taken looking upwards at the subject
High angle shot
Long shot
Low angle shot
Close up
19
A narrative is:
The main character that the audience empathises with
When you turn a novel into a film
The story that is told
A voice-over that tells you what is happening
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What effect does a high angle shot have?
To make the subject look weak and powerless
To show how bystanders in the scene see the character
It doesn't have any effect
To make the subject look large and imposing

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