Film quiz by Lucy :)

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Lights, Camera, Quiz!

Test your knowledge of film concepts and terminology in this engaging quiz designed for cinema enthusiasts!

Explore key topics:

  • Film Structure
  • Camera Techniques
  • Mise-en-Scène
  • Character Roles
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by WatchingFilms24
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What is ellipsis?
Bits of the story that are left out because they're seen as unimportant
Things in film that are just learnt e.g. The screen fading to black showing passing time
Key elements such as sound or editing
The villain / opposition
What is forced perspective?
When the camera stays focused on one thing the whole time
When there is a foreground, middle ground and background in a shot
When one object is placed closer/further from the camera to make it look bigger/smaller
When a character stands out from their background
What does a high angle shot show?
Power
Vulnerability
Anger
Friendship
What word is used to describe when and where the story is set?
Verisimilitude
Denotation
Diegesis
Protagonist
Which character is usually portrayed as morally wrong/evil
The protagonist
The antagonist
Which is not involved in mise-en-scene?
Props
Costume
Setting
Plot
What shape shows structure and dependability?
Triangle
Square
Circle
Oval
When is the best time to use a close-up?
When a character is reacting to an action
When you want to show the setting
When 2 characters are in conversation
When you want to draw the audience's attention to something
What kind of lighting creates an up-beat and bright atmosphere?
High-key lighting
Low-key lighting
How many people have to be in a crowd shot?
3 or more
8 or more
7 or more
4 or more
What is a profile shot?
When the character is framed from the side
When the character is framed from the front
When the character's whole body is in shot
When only the character's face is in shot
What can it show when 2 characters occupy their own third, with a third between them?
Shows distance / conflict
Shows familiarity / friendliness
Shows aggression / anger
Shows fear / anxiety
What is it called when female characters have to talk about something that isn't men for a certain amount of time?
The final girl theory
The Bechdel test
An ensemble piece
Verisimilitude
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