Parallel Editing-An editing technique that allows two or more simultaneous sets of action to unfold within a single film sequence
Continuity-suggest that a series of shots should be physically continuous, as if the camera simply changed angles in the course of a single event.
Establishing Shot- sets up, or establishes the context for a scene by showing the relationship between its important figures and objects.
Sequence Shots- allows for realistic and dramatically significant background and middle ground activity. Involves both a long take and sophisticated camera movement.
Cutting to Continuity- emphasizes smooth transition of time and space
Classical Cutting-emphasizes dramatic or emotional logic between shots rather than one based strictly on considerations of time and space
Thematic Montage-continuity is based entirely on ideas, irrespective of literal time and space
Master Shot Technique-A single uninterrupted shot, usually taken from a long or full shot range, which contains an entire scene. Later, the closer shots are photographed, and an edited sequence, composed of a variety of different shots, is subsequently constructed on the editor's bench.
Reaction Shot- A cut to a shot of a character's reaction to the contents of the preceding shot.
Cut Away- the interruption of a continuously filmed action by inserting a view of something else. It is usually, although not always, followed by a cut back to the first shot, when the cutaway avoids a jump cut.
First Cut- Film editors first cut that is molded to fit the directors vision.
Final Cut-the final edited version of a movie as approved by the director and producer
Reverse Angle Shot- a shot that views the action from the opposite side ofthe previousshot, as during a conversation between two actors, givingtheeffect of looking from one actor to the other.
Cross Cutting-The alternating of shots from two sequences, often in different locales, to suggest the sequences are taking place simultaneously.
Jump Cut- A transition between two shots that makes the scene seem to jump
Abstract Cutting-
Overlapping Shot Technique-
Cover Shots- extra shots taken during a scene so that you can have stuff to work with.
Flashback- a look back into the persons past or a past scene
Flash Forward- a look ahead into the persons future
POV- point of view shot of the person
High Key Lighting- bright light in the scene
Low key lighting- low light in the scene
High contrast- high contrast between light and dark in the shot
Low contrast- light and dark are less pronounced in the shot
Fill light- fills in spots on the shot
Back light- lighting on the back of the set that lights up the background
Color- color…duh
Cool color- darker colors, blues and greens
Warm color- lighter colors, reds and yellows
Rack focus- A shot where focus is changed while shooting
Mise en scene- visual theme. This means everything that appears on camera or in the scene
Montage- a compilation of shots in a movie
Aspect ratio- the proportions of the frame
Masking- Tape off the sides of a shot
Iris- The focus point of the camera, center of the lens
Pan- Horizontal movement of the camera
Tilt- Vertical movement of the camera lens
Crane- Whole camera is moved up or down
Dolly- When the whole camera is moved horizontally
Zoom- zoom lens moves in and out but the depth of field doesn’t change
Zolly- pulling the camera back while zooming in
Handheld- shooting a scene while holding the camera (not on a stable mount)
Realism- realistic shots and angles
Classicism- form, simplicity and restraint
Formalism- a formal set up of scene and dialogue
Expressionism- more about the expression of what the director wants and less about reality
EXLS- extreme long shot
LS- long shot
FS- focus shot
MS- middle shot
CU- close up
EXCL- extreme close up
Deep Focus- focus on the action farthest away from the camera
Over-the-shoulder Shot- the camera looks over the shoulder of someone
Wide-angle Lens- gets a wider angle of shot to show more
Telephoto Lens- Used as an equivalent to Long Lens
Fish-eye Lens- wide angle lens that takes in a lot
Zoom Lens- A variable focal length lens
Prime Lenses- A prime lens is one with a single focal length, wide, normal or telephoto
Bird’s-eye View- as if it was a bird flying over the scene
High Angle- a view from high up that looks down on the action
Eye-level Shot- a shot that’s level with the actors as if we are there as well watching
Low Angle- a shot from low down that looks up on the action
Dutch Angle- A composition with the camera viewing the scene at a diagonal
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