Key Terms

Key Terms

Editing - where you cut your shots

Shot Duration - how long a shot lasts before its cut, a long shot duration creates a sense of suspense, whereas when it is a slow shot duration then it gives the idea of fast motions. 

Mise-en-scene - 'put in scene', lighting, blocking, colour, props, people, costumes etc. 

Cinematography - Everything to do with the camera. 

- Low angle shot - the camera is positioned below the subject - makes the subject look big.

- High angle shot-the camera is positioned above the subject-makes the subject look small/vulnerable. 

Shot Type - different types of shot, for example, long shot/close up etc

Positioned - The ways in which a text locates members of the audience, this is one of the primary ways in which a producer can effect.



Short Horror Film

Title - No Answer 
Location - 'Forest' 

Sounds
- Wind blowing
- Twigs crunching
- Phone ringing
- Voicemail
- Blocked number ringing
- gasp (stand on twig)

Shots

Low Angle Shots 

1. Leaves blowing 
2. Trees

High Angle Shots

1. On Talia
2. Phone

Empty Shot

1. Forest path
2. Leaves
3. Trees

Extreme Close Ups

1. Talia's Hand
2. Phone on Voicemail
3. Feet crunching twigs