Terminology

LO: To explore media terminology used to analyse exam texts.


terminology 
 
noun

1. the system of terms belonging to or peculiar to a science, art or specialised subject
2. the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts


Camerawork:

• establishing shots - a shot in filmmaking or television that sets up the context for the scene ahead, designed to inform the audience where the action will be taking place
• low angle  - a shot from a camera angle positioned low on the vertical axis, anywhere below the eye line, looking up, this makes the subject look strong
• high angle - a cinematic technique where the camera looks down on the subject from a high angle, this can make the subject seem weak or powerless
• canted angle - an angle deliberately slanted to one side to portray unease, disorientation, frantic or desperate action, intoxication and madness 
• aerial shots - a shot taken from an elevated vantage point
• elaborate camera movement such as tracks - any shot where the camera follows backward, forward or moves alongside the subject being recorded
• steadicam - a mount for cameras that mechanically isolates the operator's movement, allowing for a smooth shot
• crane shots - a shot taken by a camera from a moving crane or jib
• hand-held camera - a shot taken by a camera that is held by someone without a mount of any kind. This often results in a shaky image, making it seem more home-made
• point-of-view shots - a shot that shows what the character in a film is looking at
• shallow focus - used to emphasise one part of the image over another, focuses one plane of the image is in focus while the rest is out of focus
• focus pulls - when you change focus during a shot, focusing from one thing to another

Editing:

• shot/reverse shot - 
• juxtaposition
• non-continuity editing
• crosscutting
• fast-paced editing
• less common transitions: dissolve, wipe, fade
• post-production effects

Soundtrack:

• music
• diegetic/ non-diegetic sound
• sound effects
• sound bridge
• voiceover

Mise en scéne:

• lighting (especially low-key lighting)
• location/set
• costume and makeup
• props
• casting and performance style
• blocking (the composition of elements within the shot)