Film History, Composition & Shots

A shot produced by one uninterrupted run of the camera.

Who filmed the first screened film?

the _____ is a shot of long duration, with no cuts.

A _____ shows a head to waist view of an individual.

__is the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes.

Movement of the cameras “line of sight” in a horizontal plane

A short synopsis of a film. 1 -2 paragraphs.

What was the title of the first screened film?

A sequential series of drawings somewhat like a comic book

The camera moves closer to or further from the subject, the subject remains stationary.

The mount that the camera is on moves vertically up or down.

Where should you NEVER film?

Why does it matter that you sign out the correctly numbered camera?

Movement of the cameras line of sight in a vertical plane

A shot that establishes the surroundings and gives the viewer a sense of place.

A ______ shows the view of a persons face, part of the top of the head may be cropped.

Melies introduced what with his film the Haunted Castle?

What was Porters great success, which introduced cutting away before the end of an action?

The room in front of an actor's face is called...

Who did Porter work for in 1900?

What year was the first film screening?

What type of shot includes the head to feet view of a person?

A mobile camera that follows the action – the subject is moving.

The rule of _______ divides the picture plane into even sections and enhances visual interest.

Who introduced editing as we know it today?

The camera does not "cross the line" in what rule?

Why do we "roll camera" before we cue talent?

When you are filming from place to place, how should you travel with the camera?