A point of view shot is when:

The camera acts as the eyes for the subject

What effect does a high angle shot have?

To make the subject look weak and powerless

Is taken from a distance and sometimes shows the surrounds

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

An extreme close-up is:

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

What is the purpose of an establishing shot?

To establish setting and atmosphere

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1
What is the name for words said between characters?
Dialogue
Lines
Narrative
Speech
2
A narrative is:
The main character that the audience empathises with
A voice-over that tells you what is happening
When you turn a novel into a film
The story that is told
3
What are two ways to show the personality and emotions of a character?
Point of view shots and establishing shots
Juxtaposition and flashbacks
Close up shots and costume
Costume and establishing shots
4
A point of view shot is when:
The camera acts as the eyes for the subject
You feel empathetic towards the characters
The camera looks down on subject, also called a 'god shot'
The camera looks directly into the eyes of the subject
5
This is an example of:
Extreme close up shot
Close up shot
Mid shot
Establishing shot
6
What effect does a high angle shot have?
It doesn't have any effect
To show how bystanders in the scene see the character
To make the subject look weak and powerless
To make the subject look large and imposing
7
Which genres best describe 'Edward Scissorhands'? (You can pick more than one)
Romance
Fantasy
Thriller
Horror
8
This shot is taken looking upwards at the subject
High angle shot
Low angle shot
Close up
Long shot
9
Who directed Edward Scissorhands?
Tom Brady
Tim Minchin
Tim Burton
Tim Burtin
10
A long shot is
Is taken from a distance and sometimes shows the surrounds
Something that isn't likely to happen
A shot taken from a great height, that looks down on subject
A shot that uses a camera with a very long lens
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What effect does a low angle shot have?
It doesnt' have any effect
To show how bystanders are seeing the character
To make the character look weak and powerless
To make the character look strong and imposing
12
What is the function of music in a film?
To create the mood of the scene
To be catchy and make the film more enjoyable
Make you feel empathetic with characters
So the director can show you his/her favourite songs
13
This person guides the artistic vision and production staff on a film
Executive Producer
Casting director
Director
Producer
14
This is an example of:
A close up shot
An extreme close up
A mid shot
An establishing shot
15
This is an example of
Mid shot
Extreme close up shot
Close up shot
Establishing shot
16
What is the name for the location of the film?
The scene
The scenario
The situation
The setting
17
This shot is taken looking down on the subject
Low angle shot
Point-of-view shot
High angle shot
Aerial shot
18
An extreme close-up is:
When the frame is entirely taken up by a part of the subject
When the subject almost fills the entire frame
When the camera quickly zooms into the subject
When it's a close up of something really exciting
19
What is the purpose of an establishing shot?
The credits at the start of a film to tell you who is in it
To establish setting and atmosphere
To show the audience who the characters are
It doesn't have a purpose, it is just a convention of film
20
Tilt is when:
The camera moves back and forth, like the rocking of a ship
The camera is not stable, but hand held
The camera is at a skewed angle to give a sense of unease
The camera moves up or down

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