Lesson 2  Quiz 7-2

Target 

A cinematic technique is any tool used in film making to influence the audience's understanding of the context, the characters, and the plot of the film.

Cinematic techniques directors employ can be broken down into six main areas:
      1. Camera Movement
      2. Transitions
      3. Types of Shots
      4. Framing
      5. Sound
      6. Lighting

In this lesson you will learn about a variety of cinematic techniques that directors use to convey their stories visually.

At the end of the lesson, instead of an assignment, you will complete an "open-book" quiz.


      The Shot, The Scene, The Film


      A shot occurs when all the action is filmed in one take, without disruption.  Films are made up of multiple shots, all edited together into scenes. Once assembled, these scenes form the entire film from start to finish.
      Sounds easy enough? Let's dig a little deeper...