Film Unit Test?

What is a Pan in camera movement?

A horizontal camera movement commonly used to view wide panoramas or follow a character's gaze.

What is a Tilt in camera movement?

A vertical camera movement used to look at tall objects or people.

What distinguishes a Dolly shot from a Tracking shot?

A Dolly shot moves in and out, while a Tracking shot moves left and right, both generally using platforms with wheels.

What is Zoom in film?

A frame transition that shifts from a wide shot to a close-up or vice versa without moving the camera.

What is focus pull (rack focus)?

Adjusting focus between subjects at different distances while keeping the other out of focus.

What defines a Master/establishing shot?

A wide shot that reveals where the scene takes place and orients the audience.

What is a Full shot (FS)?

A shot that shows the full subject in relation to its surroundings, typically from head to toe.

What does a Medium shot (MS) portray?

Shows a character from belly button to just above the actor's head, providing intimacy while allowing breathing space.

What is the difference between a Close-up (CU) and an Extreme close-up (ECU)?

A Close-up shows a subject from neck to just above the head, while an ECU tightens in closer than a CU, focusing on details like the eyes.

What is an insert shot?

A shot filmed from a different angle from the master shot, emphasizing a different aspect of the same action.