Film Techniques-General

A segment of film involving a complete stretch of action. 

Means ‘everything in the scene.’ refers to all the visual elements in the frame

The editor crosscuts from one scene to another to allow two or more storylines to be developed

A voice is heard but not on screen-narrator or character's thoughts

Track the action. This gives the viewer the sense of active involvement in the scene 

The time, place, and circumstances in which a narrative, drama, or film takes place

It can create mood, especially through the use of shadows and colour

Is the art of capturing images on film-the narrative and reflect the aims, ideas and values

A series of quick or still shots, often accompanied by music

The camera looks down. This angle can emphasise a character’s weakness or submissive feelings. 

Footsteps; a door being closed; traffic noise, natural phenomena such as rain, or birds etc. 

To follow an object or person from a fixed position. Camera moves horizontally or vertically

Clothes worn by the actors, individual props (such as jewellery), make-up and hairstyle

The unsteadiness of the image can produce an unsettling effect

This includes facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, pace of delivery

Shows a person’s facial features and expression. Used at moments of high emotion or tension 

Smooth change in focal length to make the objects in the frame appear to come closer or recede