Tables of analysis terminology.

1. Analysis Terminology
CAMERA WORK
Master Shot A shot that the director will cut from and return
to. This establishes clear spatial (space) and
temporal (time) relationships.
Aerial Shot A view from directly overhead emphasizes a
spectacle.
High Angle Shot Subject looks vulnerable, isolated and powerless.
Can be combined with a crane shot into a closer
shot of the subjects.
Wide Shot Shows a large crowd of people, or emphasize the
isolation of one person.
Long Shot Often used for establishing shot, or location.
EDITING
Dissolve “the mix” transition from one shot to the other,
with two images overlapped,- changes in time
and ,location, slow, or flash backs.
Wipe “A mix” the replacement of one image with
another by means of a horizontal, vertical or
diagonal line, which wipes the image off the
screen to be replaced by another.
Continuity Editing Editing appears seamless and disguises the text’s
construction.
Action Match Character leaves on the left of one frame, enters
shot on the right.
Cross-cutting/parallel action A cut from one shot in one location to a second,
back to the first. Suggests that events are
happening simultaneously.
Jump Cut Tv ads, two shots, same position, one follows the
other, appears that part of action missing,
creates excitement and tension.
Superimpose Writing on top of the image.
SOUND
Diegetic Sound/Non diegetic sound D- sound recorded synchronously with image or
added later.
ND- incidental music.
Incidental Music Music that punctuates a specific event or action.
FX Sound effects.
Ambient Sound Natural sound from location.
Mode of address/direct address (tv mainly) style used by presenters, mood and
tone, friendly? authorative? Fun?
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Back Projection A image projected behind actors to stimulate
real setting.
Chromakey A second video is superimposed over the top of
original shot, when main subject is in front of

2. blue background. (weather)
Graphics Use of design for words symbols or images,
specific for that film/program.
Pyrotechnics The spectacular use of explosions/fire.
MISE EN SCENE
Production Design Overall design.
Ambient Lighting Available lighting (outdoors)
Artificial Lighting High or low key lighting for effect.
Key Light The main light source- near camera.
Back Light Three point lighting, light placed behind the
subject and emphasises its depth and shape.
Fill Light A soft light that is diffused- placed other side
from key light- lower down fills shadows.