FILM 111 Approaches to Film Form: Exam Review

A series of flashcards based on key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture notes on film form and analysis.

Film Form

The overall structure and organizing principles of a film.

Narrative Form

The way a story is told in a film; includes elements like plot and structure.

Mise-en-scene

The arrangement of everything that appears in the framing of a shot, including actors, settings, props, and lighting.

Cinematography

The art of capturing moving images on film or digital media, encompassing camera work and lighting.

Editing

The process of selecting and combining shots into sequences to create a finished motion picture.

Diegetic Sound

Sound that originates from the world of the film, such as dialogue or sounds made by objects in the scene.

Nondiegetic Sound

Sound that does not originate from the film's world, such as background music.

Aspect Ratio

The ratio of the width of the image to its height, which affects how the viewer perceives visually.

Long Take

A continuous shot that lasts for an extended duration without cut.

Types of Edit

Different methods to transition between shots, including cuts, fades, dissolves, and wipes.

Experimental Film

A genre of film that often challenges traditional narrative and visual forms, exploring abstract ideas.

Documentary Modes

Various approaches in documentary filmmaking, such as expository, observational, and participatory.

Color Grading

The process of altering the color and mood of a film for stylistic purposes.

Framing

The presentation of the visual composition of a shot, influencing viewer perception.

Sound Perspective

The perceived distance of sound in relation to the viewer, enhancing realism in films.