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What is a close-up shot, and when might a director use it?

A close-up shot focuses tightly on a person’s face or a specific detail. Directors use it to show emotions, reactions, or important details.

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How does a wide shot differ from a medium shot?

A WS captures a broad view of a scene, often showing the setting and characters. A MS typically shows characters from the waist up, focusing on on interactions

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What is diegetic sound, and how does it differ from non-diegetic sound?

Diegetic sound originates within the film’s world (dialogue, footsteps), non-diegetic sound comes from outside the film’s world (e.g. background music, VO)

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What effect does a low-angle shot have on how we view a character?

A low-angle shot makes the character appear larger, more powerful, or intimidating.

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Can you think of a famous prop from a movie and how it was used?

The lightsaber from "Star Wars" is a famous prop, symbolizing the Jedi and Sith, and is central to many key scenes and battles.

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What is a cut, and why is it used in film editing?

A cut is a transition from one shot to another. It’s used to change scenes, perspectives, or the flow of the story.

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How can lighting affect the mood of a scene?

Lighting can create atmosphere and evoke emotions; bright lighting can create a cheerful mood, while dim lighting can create tension or mystery.

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How can a high-angle shot change our perception of a scene?

A high-angle shot makes the character or scene appear smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable.

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What is the point of an establishing shot?

It sets the scene and puts it in context for the audience

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How does a montage sequence help tell a story?

A montage sequence condenses time, showing a series of events quickly to indicate progression or development, like training sequences in sports movies.

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What is a flashback, and why might a filmmaker use it?

A flashback is a scene set in an earlier time than the main story. They are used to provide background info, reveal character history, or explain current events

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What is an over the shoulder shot and how can it affect the way that the audience perceives a conversation?

OTS shots create intimacy and connection between characters, allowing viewers to see reactions and fostering a sense of involvement in the converstion

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