Introduction to Film Analysis

These flashcards cover key concepts in film analysis, including definitions of film components such as shots and framing techniques.

What are the main skills used to analyze a film?

The same reading and analytical skills used to read a book.

What is a film?

A series of moving pictures, usually shown in a cinema or on television, often telling a story.

Define 'shot' in the context of film.

A single uninterrupted piece of film; the image seen on-screen until it is replaced by another.

What does 'framing' refer to in film?

The director's decision on how the object is positioned within the shot and how much of the movie screen it occupies.

What is a long shot?

A shot where the object on the screen appears small and is seen from a distance, making the background significant.

What is a close-up in film?

A shot where the object or subject takes up nearly 80% of the screen space, appearing very large and forcing the viewer's focus.

What characterizes a medium shot?

A shot that is between a long and close shot, commonly used and provides a neutral perspective without a cinematic effect.

What do angles in film refer to?

The position of the camera in relation to the subject.