Key Terms

Camera Shots

Ariel shot: This is when the camera is above the characters and scene and is looking down on them. It is similar to a birds eye view.

Tilt shot: This is when the camera is stationary but moves up and down. It gives the effect of allowing the audience to see the full scale of something or someones size.

Pan shot: Is when the camera moves across the screen side to side. This allows the audience to see a wider shot of the scene.

Tracking shot: This is when the camera moves with the character or things within the shot. It creates the effect of showing speed and energy. It is used mainly in car chasing scenes or fighting scenes so the audience feel more involved.

Close up shot: This is when the camera is right up to someone or something and it makes the audience focus on what is in the shot. Usually see closeups of faces' as to show characters emotions.

Long shot: This is when the whole of a character can be seen to either reinforce their body language or to show isolation within a large area.


Sound And Music

Parallel sound: This is sound which links in with what is happening in the scene. For example, a siren when seeing a police car.

Non digetic sound: This is sound or music used that only us as the audience can hear. For example, classical music used in a romantic film.