tv drama terms
- 1. G322A: TV Drama
Learn these terms or live with regret.
Mise-en-scene Sound
Lighting (key/ fill/ backlight; ambient/ naturalistic/ diegetic/ non-diegetic;
artificial/ low keyl; chiaroscuro; accent light/ spot Dialogue;
light) Voiceover;
colour, Incidental music;
location, Ambient sound;
setting, Themes and stings;
studio, Soundtrack;
set design, synchronous and asynchronous;
props, Sound effects;
costume sound motif;
make-up sound bridge;
mode of address/direct address;
sound mixing;
sound perspective
Editing techniques Transitions
Eye line match; fade in/ out;
Pace; cuts;
Cross cutting; wipes;
Graphic and action matching; dissolve;
180degree rule; superimposition;
parallel editing, long take;
cutaway; short take;
insert slow motion;
ellipsis and expansion of time;
post-production;
visual effects
Camera angles Shot types
Low; High; Eye Level; Master Shot;
Bird’s eye; Worm’s eye; Close up Shot;
Tilt/ Canted angle; Mid Shot;
Long Shot;
Aerial shot;
Point of View Shot;
Wide Shot;
Two Shot;
Over the Shoulder Shot
Composition (Cinematography) Camera Movement
Framing; Pan;
Rule of thirds; Track;
Use of diagonals; Tilt;
Deep and shallow focus; Dolly
Focus pulls; Crane;
Depth of field Steadicam;
Handheld Zoom/reverse zoom