Basic film terminology
shot --> edit --> scene
shot : a shot is a continuous piece of filiming without interruption from the time the camera is turned on and starts fuming until it is turned off. in general most shots last for no more han 10 seconds. the camera or subject may move during a shot, however the filming is continuous.
edit : is a break in the film where one shot ends and the next shot begins.
The four common types of edit are:
- cut (straight into the next shot)
- dissolves ( fades into next shot )
- fades ( fades into black or white )
- wipes ( occasionally )
scene: a scene is a collection of shots arranged through editing into a specific order. When reading film it is common to analyse individual scenes rather than specific shots. a scene with two characters having a conversation would likely consist of fewer shots than a fast passed car chase.
GENRE:
A genere: : means kind (French) or sort (Greek genos) is a loose set of criteria for a category of composition; the term is often used to categorise literature and speech, but is also used for any other form of art.
Film Language:
mise en scene --> cinematography --> sound
--> editing
Mise en Scene (put in scene) - combination of all the visual elements within the frame (frame: the physical foundry that contains what the audience sees)
Style of acting --> props --> settng --> lighting --> style of acting --> props --> etc
Cinematography - Framing (whats in and out of the shot)
- Camera position
- focus
- perspective
- exposure (under exposed - dark & over exposed - light)
- speed (speed camera moving - editing fast)
Editing:
Graphic relationships: Jump cut: shortens events - match cut: graphic matching of one object visual element with another
Passing of time: rate at which the film operates e.g.. 20 years in 1 hour
Rhythm: beat of the film
Good notes overall Courtney!
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