Card 1
Term
Dissolve
Definition
A transition where one shot gradually fades into another.
Card 2
Term
Long Shot
Definition
A shot that shows the entire subject in relation to their surroundings.
Card 3
Term
Fade In/Out
Definition
A gradual transition to or from a black screen.
Card 4
Term
Over-the-Shoulder Shot
Definition
A shot taken from behind a character, showing their perspective.
Card 5
Term
Point of View (POV) Shot
Definition
A shot that shows what a character is looking at, putting the audience in their shoes.
Card 6
Term
Establishing Shot
Definition
A wide shot that sets the scene and shows the location.
Card 7
Term
Zoom
Definition
Changing the focal length of the lens to make the subject appear closer or farther away.
Card 8
Term
Tilt
Definition
A vertical movement of the camera up or down.
Card 9
Term
Pan
Definition
A horizontal movement of the camera from one side to another.
Card 10
Term
Medium Shot
Definition
A shot that frames a subject from the waist up, balancing detail and context.
Card 11
Term
Tracking Shot
Definition
A shot where the camera moves along with the subject, often using a dolly or Steadicam.
Card 12
Term
Close-Up
Definition
A shot that tightly frames a person or object, emphasizing detail and emotion.
Card 13
Term
Montage
Definition
A series of short shots edited together to condense time or convey information quickly.
Card 14
Term
Non-Diegetic Sound
Definition
Sound that does not originate from the film's world (e.g., background music, narration).
Card 15
Term
Cut
Definition
An abrupt transition from one shot to another.
Card 16
Term
Diegetic Sound
Definition
Sound that originates from within the film's world (e.g., dialogue, footsteps).