MOVIE+TECHNIQUES

When we study a movie we don’t just study the story. We must also study the way the movie is made and the techniques that the director has used. The following techniques are the most common in a movie. Do these tasks, using your device.
 * Movie techniques **

A. CAMERA SHOTS/ANGLES/MOVEMENT

Draw OR copy and paste an example of the following shots Underneath, describe the effect that the director is trying to create: These websites will help you: [] For effects: []

= CAMERA SHOTS =
 * Extreme Close-Up **
 * Close up **
 * Medium shot **
 * Long shot **
 * Extreme long shot **
 * Establishing Shot **
 * Over the Shoulder shot **
 * Two Shot **
 * Point of View Shot **

= CAMERA ANGLES =
 * Low angle **
 * High angle **
 * Tilt (Dutch angle) **

= CAMERA MOVEMENT =
 * Pan **
 * Tracking **
 * Hand-held **

B. SOUND [] What is diegetic sound? Give examples

What is non-diegetic sound? Give examples

C. LIGHTING [] 1. What type of lighting is used in horror films?

2. What type of lighting creates a sense of mystery?

3. How can lighting create the illusion of a bright, sunny day?

D. EDITING 1. Editors sometimes speed up film. What is the purpose of this?
 * What do you think? **

2. Sometimes the film is slowed up. What would be the purpose of this?

3. Film can be coloured afterward. What atmosphere do you think a yellow or sepia colour would create?

4. What is a cut and what is the effect?
 * Go here for answers to the following** []

5. What is a cross cut and its effect?

6. What is a jump cut and what is the effect?

7. What is meant by dissolve? How is this different from fade?

Look up these terms and explain their meaning E. MISE-EN-SCENE

F. SPECIAL EFFECTS


 * ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY **
 * Think about a movie you have seen recently OR a movie that is a favourite. Write about any movie techniques that were used in this movie that made it engaging for you. **