Point of view shot
DEFINITION: (Often abbreviated as 'POV'). A shot which shows the scene from the specific point of view of one of the characters.
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CITATION:
"Pilot: Wolf Moon." Teen Wolf: The Complete First Season . Writ. Jeff Davis and Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman. Dir. Russell Mulcahy. MTV Studios, 2011. DVD.
"Pilot: Wolf Moon." Teen Wolf: The Complete First Season . Writ. Jeff Davis and Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman. Dir. Russell Mulcahy. MTV Studios, 2011. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
This is a scene in the pilot episode of Teen Wolf, where our main character, Scott McCall (Tyler Posey) is in the woods, in werewolf form. Out of no where, these hunters come out and shoot at them with cross bows, one hits Scott in the arm. Before they can finish him off, another werewolf comes and causes a distraction, then he and Scott escape. But after Scott gets shot, there is a POV shot of the hunters. The viewer only focus on the hunter in the front, which send the message that he will be an important person to remember for later.
This is a scene in the pilot episode of Teen Wolf, where our main character, Scott McCall (Tyler Posey) is in the woods, in werewolf form. Out of no where, these hunters come out and shoot at them with cross bows, one hits Scott in the arm. Before they can finish him off, another werewolf comes and causes a distraction, then he and Scott escape. But after Scott gets shot, there is a POV shot of the hunters. The viewer only focus on the hunter in the front, which send the message that he will be an important person to remember for later.
Deep focus
DEFINITION: A technique in which objects very near the camera as well as those far away are in focus at the same time.
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CITATION:
Akeelah and The Bee. Dir. Doug Atchison. Perf. Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer. Lions Gate Films, 2006. Film.
Akeelah and The Bee. Dir. Doug Atchison. Perf. Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer. Lions Gate Films, 2006. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Akeelah is in the spelling bee and the audience is focusing on her listening, but using the technique of Deep Focus, the viewers are also focusing on the judges, who are telling her the word she has to spell. The viewers watch her comprehend the word while seeing the judges saying it.
In this scene, Akeelah is in the spelling bee and the audience is focusing on her listening, but using the technique of Deep Focus, the viewers are also focusing on the judges, who are telling her the word she has to spell. The viewers watch her comprehend the word while seeing the judges saying it.
extreme long shot
DEFINITION: A panoramic view of an exterior location photographed from a considerable distance, often as far as a quarter-mile away. may also serve as the establishing shot.
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CITATION:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Dir. Chris Columbus. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros. 2001. Film.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Dir. Chris Columbus. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros. 2001. Film.
EXPLANATION: In this scene, the audience watches the first year Hogwarts students sail to the school. Using the Extreme Long Shot technique is effective because the viewer sees the boats and then gets first their view of the castle, lit up and beautiful at night. with the music and setting it makes the viewer feel like they are really there.
Close up shot
DEFINITION: The subject framed by the camera fills the screen. Connotation can be of intimacy, of having access to the mind or thought processes (including the subconscious) of the character.
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CITATION:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Dir. John Hughes. Perf. Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara. Paramount Pictures, 1986. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
In the movie. we follow the story of Ferris Bueller, a teen who just wants to have fun and enjoy life. The cool thing about the movie is that the viewer does not just follow the story, Ferris talks to the viewer as it goes along. Using the Close Up Shot technique, they are able to have Ferris directly address the audience and talk to them about what is going on.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Dir. John Hughes. Perf. Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara. Paramount Pictures, 1986. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
In the movie. we follow the story of Ferris Bueller, a teen who just wants to have fun and enjoy life. The cool thing about the movie is that the viewer does not just follow the story, Ferris talks to the viewer as it goes along. Using the Close Up Shot technique, they are able to have Ferris directly address the audience and talk to them about what is going on.
extreme close up shot
DEFINITION: This intense close up usually focuses on only one part of the face, revealing nothing of the background or surroundings.
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CITATION:
X-Men: First Class. Dir. Matthew Vaughn. Perf. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence. 20th Century Fox, 2011. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is one of the last scenes in the movie, and it is the part where Magneto goes from being a good guy to being the villain. Using the Extreme Close Up Shot, the audience gets to focus on his eyes and see the subtle change in them, when he becomes evil and hurts his old friends. They see his brow furrow and a "flash" of anger and evil in this eyes.
X-Men: First Class. Dir. Matthew Vaughn. Perf. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence. 20th Century Fox, 2011. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is one of the last scenes in the movie, and it is the part where Magneto goes from being a good guy to being the villain. Using the Extreme Close Up Shot, the audience gets to focus on his eyes and see the subtle change in them, when he becomes evil and hurts his old friends. They see his brow furrow and a "flash" of anger and evil in this eyes.
backlighting
DEFINITION: The main source of light is behind the subject, silhouetting it, and directed toward the camera.
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CITATION:
Lincoln. Dir. Steven Spielburg. Perf. Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn. DreamWorks SKG, 2011. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In the movie, Lincoln does a lot of thinking about the war and slavery and what to do. This is one of those scenes, using the Backlighting technique and good music, makes it very dramatic and much more real for the viewers. The outlining of Lincoln is very impressive and attention grabbing.
Lincoln. Dir. Steven Spielburg. Perf. Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn. DreamWorks SKG, 2011. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In the movie, Lincoln does a lot of thinking about the war and slavery and what to do. This is one of those scenes, using the Backlighting technique and good music, makes it very dramatic and much more real for the viewers. The outlining of Lincoln is very impressive and attention grabbing.
Follow shot
DEFINITION: A tracking shot or zoom which follows the subject as it moves.
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CITATION:
Star Trek: Into Darkness. Dir. J.J. Abrams. Perf. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch. Paramount Pictures, 2013. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is the first scene in that movie. We see Captain Kerk and Doctor McCoy running from this primitive race that is chasing and throwing spears at them. The use of the Follow Shot technique works because the viewer feels like they are running with them as they are escaping this undeveloped species.
Star Trek: Into Darkness. Dir. J.J. Abrams. Perf. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch. Paramount Pictures, 2013. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is the first scene in that movie. We see Captain Kerk and Doctor McCoy running from this primitive race that is chasing and throwing spears at them. The use of the Follow Shot technique works because the viewer feels like they are running with them as they are escaping this undeveloped species.
Aerial Shot
DEFINITION: A shot taken from a crane, plane, or helicopter. Not necessarily a moving shot.
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CITATION:
The Avengers. Dir. Joss Whedon. Perf. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. Marvel Studios, 2012. Film.
EXPLANATION:
So this is one bit of the major battle of New York in the movie. Hawkeye or Agent Barton (Jeremy Renner) jumps off of the building and using his amazing skill with a bow and arrows, is able to shoot a grappling hook to save himself from the explosion on the top of the building and helps him land through a window to safety. The use of the Aerial Shot technique is very effective because the viewer sees this slow motion view of him turning in mid-air, and making the perfect shot to safety, reassuring the viewer of his insane abilities.
The Avengers. Dir. Joss Whedon. Perf. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. Marvel Studios, 2012. Film.
EXPLANATION:
So this is one bit of the major battle of New York in the movie. Hawkeye or Agent Barton (Jeremy Renner) jumps off of the building and using his amazing skill with a bow and arrows, is able to shoot a grappling hook to save himself from the explosion on the top of the building and helps him land through a window to safety. The use of the Aerial Shot technique is very effective because the viewer sees this slow motion view of him turning in mid-air, and making the perfect shot to safety, reassuring the viewer of his insane abilities.
Camera angle
DEFINITION: The angle at which the camera is pointed at the subject: Low, High, Tilt.
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CITATION:
"Alpha Pact." Teen Wolf: The Complete Third Season. Writ. Jeff Davis. Dir. Tim Andrew. MTV Studios, 2013. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Derek Hale's sister is dying and to save her, he gives up his Alpha strength and power and becomes a Beta. The Camera Angle in this scene is high, which was a good choice because now the viewers see Derek's eye color change from the red of an Alpha, to the blue of a Beta who has taken an innocent life.
"Alpha Pact." Teen Wolf: The Complete Third Season. Writ. Jeff Davis. Dir. Tim Andrew. MTV Studios, 2013. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Derek Hale's sister is dying and to save her, he gives up his Alpha strength and power and becomes a Beta. The Camera Angle in this scene is high, which was a good choice because now the viewers see Derek's eye color change from the red of an Alpha, to the blue of a Beta who has taken an innocent life.
Establishing shot
DEFINITION: Shot used at the beginning of a movie or the beginning of a new episode or section; establishing setting and mood.
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CITATION:
Gangster Squad. Dir.Ruben Fleischer. Perf. Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone. Langley Park Productions, 2013. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In the beginning of the movie, the viewer sees the ruthless gang leader Mickey Cohen hitting a punching bag around while a narrator tells us all about him. The audience hears just how bad of a person he is and all of the horrible things he has done. The tone of violence and danger is set in this scene by using the Establishing Shot.
Gangster Squad. Dir.Ruben Fleischer. Perf. Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone. Langley Park Productions, 2013. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In the beginning of the movie, the viewer sees the ruthless gang leader Mickey Cohen hitting a punching bag around while a narrator tells us all about him. The audience hears just how bad of a person he is and all of the horrible things he has done. The tone of violence and danger is set in this scene by using the Establishing Shot.
overhead shot
DEFINITION: Shot which looks down onto a subject
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CITATION:
The Avengers. Dir. Joss Whedon. Perf. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. Marvel Studios, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the viewer sees Thor and captain America looking up at the sky at the Chitauri army of Loki. The viewer sees the disbelief and dismay in their eyes at the massive amount of enemies facing them, and using the Overhead Shot technique, it looks as if the audience is the army that they are looking at.
The Avengers. Dir. Joss Whedon. Perf. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson. Marvel Studios, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the viewer sees Thor and captain America looking up at the sky at the Chitauri army of Loki. The viewer sees the disbelief and dismay in their eyes at the massive amount of enemies facing them, and using the Overhead Shot technique, it looks as if the audience is the army that they are looking at.
Flashback
DEFINITION: a scene or sequence (sometimes an entire film), that is inserted into a scene in "present" time and that deals with the past. the flashback is the past tense of the film.
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CITATION:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros, 2011. Film.
DutchHPfan1992. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 - Snape's memories part 1." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, Nov. 26, 2011. Web. Oct. 6, 2013.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Harry goes into the pensive and witnesses memories of his now dead professor Snape. The viewer goes through Snape's happy memories with Harry's mother, Lily, and his not so happy memories with Harry's father, James. This scene gives the viewer more knowledge about Snape and both the audience and Harry learn and even start to like Snape. The use of Flashback is very effective in this scene because without it, the audience would never appreciate Snape as they do after they watch the memories.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Dir. David Yates. Perf. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson. Warner Bros, 2011. Film.
DutchHPfan1992. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 - Snape's memories part 1." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, Nov. 26, 2011. Web. Oct. 6, 2013.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Harry goes into the pensive and witnesses memories of his now dead professor Snape. The viewer goes through Snape's happy memories with Harry's mother, Lily, and his not so happy memories with Harry's father, James. This scene gives the viewer more knowledge about Snape and both the audience and Harry learn and even start to like Snape. The use of Flashback is very effective in this scene because without it, the audience would never appreciate Snape as they do after they watch the memories.
Reverse Angle
DEFINITION: A shot from the opposite side of a subject. In a dialogue scene, a shot of the second participant.
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CITATION:
"The Great Game." Sherlock: Season One. Writ. Steven Moffat, Steve Thompson and Mark Gatiss. Dir. Paul McGuigan and Euros Lyn. Hartswood Films, 2012. DVD.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the viewer is drawn in to the dramatic ending for the first season. Sherlock (Cumberbatch) is about to meet his greatest foe, Jim Moriarty. He has been chasing him the whole episode, but the audience now gets to see the man behind the murders. using the Reverse Angle technique adds this dramatic feeling to the scene. Its like the viewer is right behind Sherlock, experiencing the tense and gripping face off with him.
"The Great Game." Sherlock: Season One. Writ. Steven Moffat, Steve Thompson and Mark Gatiss. Dir. Paul McGuigan and Euros Lyn. Hartswood Films, 2012. DVD.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the viewer is drawn in to the dramatic ending for the first season. Sherlock (Cumberbatch) is about to meet his greatest foe, Jim Moriarty. He has been chasing him the whole episode, but the audience now gets to see the man behind the murders. using the Reverse Angle technique adds this dramatic feeling to the scene. Its like the viewer is right behind Sherlock, experiencing the tense and gripping face off with him.
Tracking Shot/Travelling shot/dollying shot
DEFINITION: Terms used for a shot when the camera is being moved by means of wheels: on a dolly (a low tracking shot) in a car, or even a train.
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CITATION:
TheSupererogatoryGuy. "Skyfall- Opening Scene: Train Fight With Digger (1080p)." Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 3 July 2013. Web. 14 Oct. 2013.
Skyfall. Dir. Sam Mendes. Perf. Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris. Eon Productions, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, James Bond is chasing down a bad guy on a train, involving a digger, gun shots, and a couple of smashed up VW Beetles. The Tracking Shot is great for this sceen because the viewer can keep up with the action and feel like they are moving right along with Bond as he saves the world with style.
TheSupererogatoryGuy. "Skyfall- Opening Scene: Train Fight With Digger (1080p)." Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 3 July 2013. Web. 14 Oct. 2013.
Skyfall. Dir. Sam Mendes. Perf. Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris. Eon Productions, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, James Bond is chasing down a bad guy on a train, involving a digger, gun shots, and a couple of smashed up VW Beetles. The Tracking Shot is great for this sceen because the viewer can keep up with the action and feel like they are moving right along with Bond as he saves the world with style.
Voice-over
DEFINITION: The narrator's voice when the narrator is not seen. Common in television commercials, but also in film noir.
EXAMPLE: (0:00-0:24) (the first 24 seconds are the only voice over parts, but the whole scene is beautiful and I would highly recommend watching it)
EXAMPLE: (0:00-0:24) (the first 24 seconds are the only voice over parts, but the whole scene is beautiful and I would highly recommend watching it)
CITATION:
vmville. "Disney's Hercules opening scene (Gospel truth) HD Quality." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 25 Dec. 2012. Web 14 Oct. 2013.
Hercules. Dir. Ron Clements and John Musker. Perf. Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods, Susan Egan, Rip Torn. Walt Disney Pictures, 1997. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
This movie tells the tale of one of the most famous Greek heroes, Hercules. The beginning starts off with this serious narrator voice, talking of what makes a true hero, then the muses cut in and do their own musical narration. The use of Voice-Over for this scene is good because they can get the point across by just telling the viewer what is up in a short span of time, versus how a movie tells a story in 2 hours.
vmville. "Disney's Hercules opening scene (Gospel truth) HD Quality." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 25 Dec. 2012. Web 14 Oct. 2013.
Hercules. Dir. Ron Clements and John Musker. Perf. Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods, Susan Egan, Rip Torn. Walt Disney Pictures, 1997. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
This movie tells the tale of one of the most famous Greek heroes, Hercules. The beginning starts off with this serious narrator voice, talking of what makes a true hero, then the muses cut in and do their own musical narration. The use of Voice-Over for this scene is good because they can get the point across by just telling the viewer what is up in a short span of time, versus how a movie tells a story in 2 hours.
Medium shot
DEFINITION: A shot intermediate between a close-up and a full shot
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CITATION:
Argo. Dir. Ben Affleck. Perf. Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman. Warner Bros., 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
This scene is just him going over the case files and reading up on the 6 people who were able to escape the United States embassy and into the Canadian embassy. The Medium Shot works well for this scene because it is just an average scene, and the director must have wanted the audience to see it as if they were there with him.
Argo. Dir. Ben Affleck. Perf. Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman. Warner Bros., 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
This scene is just him going over the case files and reading up on the 6 people who were able to escape the United States embassy and into the Canadian embassy. The Medium Shot works well for this scene because it is just an average scene, and the director must have wanted the audience to see it as if they were there with him.
Rack focusing
DEFINITION: A technique that uses shallow focus (shallow depth of field) to direct the attention of the viewer forcibly from one subject to another. Focus is "pulled", or changed, to shift the focus plane, often rapidly, sometimes several times within a shot.
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CITATION:
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Dir. Harald Zwart. Perf. Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan. Constantin Film Produktion, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the Rack Focusing technique works quiet well because you are first focusing on Jace (in front), then you shift to Alec, and then Isabelle. This is the first scene that these characters are introduced in, and our main character Clary is seeing them for the first time.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Dir. Harald Zwart. Perf. Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan. Constantin Film Produktion, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the Rack Focusing technique works quiet well because you are first focusing on Jace (in front), then you shift to Alec, and then Isabelle. This is the first scene that these characters are introduced in, and our main character Clary is seeing them for the first time.
Shot
DEFINITION: Relates to camera distance with respect to the object within the shot. Shot also refers to the framing or composition of the image.
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CITATION:
Friends With Benefits. Dir. Will Gluck. Perf. Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake, Patricia Clarkson. Screen Gems, 2011. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
This scene, the main characters are just hanging out and becoming friends. The use of a Shot, this type of shot, is how the director wanted the viewers to see the scene and experience the movie.
Friends With Benefits. Dir. Will Gluck. Perf. Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake, Patricia Clarkson. Screen Gems, 2011. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
This scene, the main characters are just hanging out and becoming friends. The use of a Shot, this type of shot, is how the director wanted the viewers to see the scene and experience the movie.
focus
DEFINITION: The sharpness of the image. A range of distances from the camera will be exceptionally sharp. Possible to have deep focus, shallow focus.
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CITATION:
Die Hard. Dir. John McTiernan. Perf. Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, 1988. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, our hero and our villain are meeting for the first time, and the viewers hear an exchange of witty remarks and threats. The use of Focus helps the audience to go from focusing on Bruce Willis to focusing their attention on Alan Rickman
Die Hard. Dir. John McTiernan. Perf. Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, 1988. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, our hero and our villain are meeting for the first time, and the viewers hear an exchange of witty remarks and threats. The use of Focus helps the audience to go from focusing on Bruce Willis to focusing their attention on Alan Rickman
Framing
DEFINITION: The way in which subjects and objects are framed within a shot produces specific readings. Size and volume within the frame speak as much as dialogue.
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CITATION:
The Proposal. Dir. Anne Fletcher. Perf. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White. Touchstone Pictures, 2009. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Sandra Bullock is running after an eagle who took her phone, trying to get it to take the dog instead. It is a comical scene, and the Framing on it helps to make it feel like a funny scene.
The Proposal. Dir. Anne Fletcher. Perf. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White. Touchstone Pictures, 2009. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Sandra Bullock is running after an eagle who took her phone, trying to get it to take the dog instead. It is a comical scene, and the Framing on it helps to make it feel like a funny scene.
pull back shot
DEFINITION: A shot that moves back from the subject to reveal the context of the scene.
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CITATION:
Thor. Dir. Kenneth Branagh, Joss Whedon. Perf. Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman. Paramount Pictures, 2011. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, Thor is about to be crowned king of Asgard by his father. Using the Pull Back Shot, the viewer goes from seeing the back of Thor to seeing the whole crowd cheering for him.
Thor. Dir. Kenneth Branagh, Joss Whedon. Perf. Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman. Paramount Pictures, 2011. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, Thor is about to be crowned king of Asgard by his father. Using the Pull Back Shot, the viewer goes from seeing the back of Thor to seeing the whole crowd cheering for him.
Cross-cutting
DEFINITION: Literally, cutting between different sets of action that could be occurring simultaneously or at different times. Cross-cutting is used to build suspense, or to show the relationship between the different sets of action.
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CITATION:
TGHfansite. "The Hunger Games #8 Movie CLIP - Cornucopia Bloodbath (2012) HD Movie." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 24 Aug. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
The Hunger Games. Dir. Gary Ross. Perf. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. Lionsgate, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the viewer sees the start of the gruesome games. Using the Cross-Cutting film technique, the audience gets to see close ups of the tribute's faces, and scenes of dramatic and disturbing violence once the games begin. It creates a lot of suspension and fear as the movie cuts from fight to fight, witnessing the brutal murders of several kids.
TGHfansite. "The Hunger Games #8 Movie CLIP - Cornucopia Bloodbath (2012) HD Movie." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 24 Aug. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
The Hunger Games. Dir. Gary Ross. Perf. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth. Lionsgate, 2012. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
In this scene, the viewer sees the start of the gruesome games. Using the Cross-Cutting film technique, the audience gets to see close ups of the tribute's faces, and scenes of dramatic and disturbing violence once the games begin. It creates a lot of suspension and fear as the movie cuts from fight to fight, witnessing the brutal murders of several kids.
match Cut
DEFINITION: The exact opposite of a jump cut within a scene. These cuts make sure that there is a spatial visual logic between the differently positioned shots within a scene. thus, where the camera moves to, an the angle of the camera, makes visual sense to the spectator. Match cuts then are also part of the seamlessness, the reality effect, so much favored by Hollywood.
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CITATION:
MOVIECLIPS Trailers. "Now You See Me Official Opening Scene (2013)..." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 8 May, 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
Now You See Me. Dir. Louis Leterrier. Perf. Jesse Eisenburg, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman. Summit Entertainment, 2013. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is the opening scene to the movies, where the viewers meet the soon to be "Four Horsemen." The audience sees who they were before they were selected to be a team. The use of Match Cut is effective because the viewer gets to go from one character to another, in a very smooth and continuous way.
MOVIECLIPS Trailers. "Now You See Me Official Opening Scene (2013)..." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 8 May, 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
Now You See Me. Dir. Louis Leterrier. Perf. Jesse Eisenburg, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman. Summit Entertainment, 2013. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is the opening scene to the movies, where the viewers meet the soon to be "Four Horsemen." The audience sees who they were before they were selected to be a team. The use of Match Cut is effective because the viewer gets to go from one character to another, in a very smooth and continuous way.
Bridging shot
DEFINITION: A shot used to cover a jump in time or place or other discontinuity. Examples are falling calendar pages, railroad wheels, newspaper headlines, seasonal changes, etc.
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CITATION:
snitch3ll. "Sued." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 9 Sept. 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
The Incredibles. Dir. Brad Bird. Perf. Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter. Pixar Animation Studios, 2004. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is one of the opening scenes, where the viewer gets a taste of why the supers had to go into hiding. They show the Glory Days and then the problems that followed. The Bridging Shot technique is perfect because it takes the viewer from the great times of the Glory Days to the fall of them.
snitch3ll. "Sued." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 9 Sept. 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
The Incredibles. Dir. Brad Bird. Perf. Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter. Pixar Animation Studios, 2004. Film.
EXPLANATION:
This is one of the opening scenes, where the viewer gets a taste of why the supers had to go into hiding. They show the Glory Days and then the problems that followed. The Bridging Shot technique is perfect because it takes the viewer from the great times of the Glory Days to the fall of them.
dolly
DEFINITION: A set of wheels and a platform upon which the camera can be mounted to give it mobility. Dolly shot is a shot taken from a moving dolly. Used with tracking shot or follow shot.
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CITATION:
uahmedm. "Fast Five- Police Car Race." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 22 May, 2011. Web. 17 Nov. 2013.
Fast Five. Dir. Justin Lin. Perf. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson. Universal Pictures, 2011. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
So in this scene, the guys have a bet one who can with the race. they have stolen cop cars and are racing around downtown Rio. The use of a Dolly really helps to make this scene great as the camera follows the progress of the race.
uahmedm. "Fast Five- Police Car Race." Online video clip. Youtube. Youtube, 22 May, 2011. Web. 17 Nov. 2013.
Fast Five. Dir. Justin Lin. Perf. Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson. Universal Pictures, 2011. Film.
EXPLAINATION:
So in this scene, the guys have a bet one who can with the race. they have stolen cop cars and are racing around downtown Rio. The use of a Dolly really helps to make this scene great as the camera follows the progress of the race.
editing
DEFINITION: Editing refers literally to how shots are put together to make up a film. Traditionally a film is made up of sequences or in some cases, as with avant-garde or art cinema, or again, of successive shots that are assembled in what is known as collision editing or montage.
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CITATION:
"Lie With Me." The Carrie Diaries: Season One. Candace Bushnell and Amy Harris. Dir. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Fake Empire, 2013. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
In this episode, Carrie is just looking for some alone time with Sebastian. They talk on the phone constantly, and by using Editing, the director can make it look like they are in the same room when they are really miles apart.
"Lie With Me." The Carrie Diaries: Season One. Candace Bushnell and Amy Harris. Dir. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Fake Empire, 2013. DVD.
EXPLANATION:
In this episode, Carrie is just looking for some alone time with Sebastian. They talk on the phone constantly, and by using Editing, the director can make it look like they are in the same room when they are really miles apart.
eyeline matching
DEFINITION: A term used to point to the continuity editing practice ensuring the logic of the look or gaze. In other words, eyeline matching is based on the belief in mainstream cinema that when a character looks into off-screen space that spectator expects to see what he or she is looking at. Thus, there will be a cut to show what is being looked at: object, view, or another character. Eyeline refers to the trajectory of the looking eye.
EXAMPLE:
EXAMPLE:
CITATION:
Iron Man. Dir. John Favreau. Perf. Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard. Paramount Pictures, 2010. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Tony Stark is showing off his latest weapon, the Jericho. The viewer, using Eyeline Matching, feels as if they are right there, watching these missiles destroy the desert in front of them.
Iron Man. Dir. John Favreau. Perf. Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard. Paramount Pictures, 2010. Film.
EXPLANATION:
In this scene, Tony Stark is showing off his latest weapon, the Jericho. The viewer, using Eyeline Matching, feels as if they are right there, watching these missiles destroy the desert in front of them.