Literary Terms - Part 3

Flashcards covering key literary terms related to film study.

Shot

Continuous recording from a camera viewpoint, from the moment the camera starts rolling until it stops.

Symbolism

The use of objects, colors, and other elements to convey a deeper meaning.

Theme

Central idea, message, or main subject that a film explores, often by an individual or collective experience.

Flashback

A narrative technique where the story jumps back in time to show events that occurred before the present timeline, often used to reveal character motivations or explore unresolved mysteries.

Editing

To prepare a video by deleting, arranging, and splicing while synchronizing the sound record with the film.

Angle

A shot angle dictated by where the camera is placed in relation to the character or subject.

Memoir

Non-fiction writing style that focuses on the personal experience of individuals within the film industry, often on specific events.

Emotive Music

The deliberate use of music within a film to evoke, enhance, or manipulate the emotional responses of the audience.

Mood

Overall emotional atmosphere or feeling evoked in the audience through the visual and auditory elements of a film.

Contrast

The difference in brightness or luminance between the lightest and darkest areas of an image.