FILMING TECHNIQUES QUIZ

What angle is being used in this scene from the opening of The Shining?

Bird's-eye view

Low angle

Dutch angle

Point of view

What is a long shot in filming?

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a close distance to focus on the subject

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

This shot from the film, The Shining, is used to set the scene where the main character Jack Torrence will work as a caretaker of the Overlook hotel.

Establishing shot

Close-up shot

Medium shot

High angle shot

What is a close-up shot in filming?

A shot taken from a close distance to focus on the subject

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

What is an extreme close up shot in filming?

A shot that focuses on a specific detail or part of the subject

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

What is a medium shot in filming?

A shot that shows the subject from waist up

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

What is a low angle shot in filming?

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a close distance to focus on the subject

What is a high angle shot in filming?

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

A shot taken from a close distance to focus on the subject

What is an eye level shot in filming?

A shot taken at the same height as the subject's eyes

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

What is the purpose of a storyboard in filmmaking?

To visually plan and organize the sequence of shots and scenes

To record dialogue and sound effects

To create special effects

To edit and assemble footage

What is a dutch angle shot in filming?

A shot taken with the camera tilted to create a sense of unease or disorientation

A shot taken from a distance to show the subject and its surroundings

A shot taken from a high angle to create a sense of power

A shot taken from a low angle to create a sense of vulnerability

What is diagetic sound in filming?

Sound that originates from within the world of the film

Sound that is added in post-production

Silence in a film

Background music in a film

Which of these lighting techniques involves placing a light source behind the subject?

What is non-diagetic sound in filming?

Sound that is added in post-production and does not originate from within the world of the film

Sound that originates from within the world of the film

Silence in a film

Background music in a film

What is high key lighting in filming?

Bright, even lighting that minimizes shadows and creates a cheerful or upbeat mood

Low, dramatic lighting that creates strong contrasts and shadows

Lighting from below that creates a sense of mystery or menace

Lighting from above that highlights the subject's features

What is low key lighting?

Dark, dramatic lighting that creates strong contrasts and shadows

Bright, even lighting that minimizes shadows and creates a cheerful or upbeat mood

Lighting from below that creates a sense of mystery or menace

Lighting from above that highlights the subject's features

What type of lighting is being used in this scene from The Shining?

Low key lighting

High key lighting

What is top lighting in filming?

Lighting from above that highlights the subject's features

Bright, even lighting that minimizes shadows and creates a cheerful or upbeat mood

Low, dramatic lighting that creates strong contrasts and shadows

Lighting from below that creates a sense of mystery or menace

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