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