Film terms to know (quiz thursday)

Allusion

a direct or indirect reference to the bible, person, place, event, or film that is a well-known cultural idea.

Camera angle

the POV or perspective chosen from which to photograph a subject. the angles include, front, behind,side, top, high, low, straight, or eye level, etc…

Costume

refers to the garments or clothing worn but actors

dialogue

any spoken lines in a film by actor

epiphany

a moment of sudden spiritual insight for the protagonist, usually happening after or before the climax

flashback

a technique that alters the natural order of the narritvie

Flash-forward

opposite of flashback, projected to a future time that is beyond present time

foil

a role that is used for personality compare or contrast, to show a highlight of one character trait

Juxtaposition

the contiguous positioning of 2 images,characters, or objects to compare and contrast them or establish a relationship between them

mise en scene

a french term for “staging” or “putting into the scene or shot” all the elements placed by the director before the camera

montage

french word for “editing” or “putting together” editing scenes like a collage consisting of a series of short shots that are rapidly pout together

non diegetic score

commentary/non-literal sound any sound not from the films world

opening credits

intro to the film, introducing members of production and sets the scene for what movie you are about to watch

stock character

a minor character whose actions are completely predictable and stereotypical for who they are and what they do

subtext

deeper meaning of someones actions or words.