Exploring Film Techniques and Vlogging

Which of the following best describes 'mise en scène' in film studies?

• The editing and post-production process

• The arrangement of everything that appears in the frame, including setting, lighting, costume, and actors

• The use of sound effects and music

• The script and dialogue

What is a 'high angle' shot most commonly used to convey?

• Power and dominance of a character

• Vulnerability or weakness of a character

• Equality between characters

• Confusion in the scene

Which camera movement involves the camera moving horizontally from left to right or right to left on a fixed base?

• Tilt

• Pan

• Dolly

• Zoom

Which of the following is an example of diegetic sound?

• The film’s background score

• A character’s voiceover narration

• A car engine heard as it drives past in the scene

• The director’s commentary

What is a key difference between major (studio) films and indie (independent) films?

• Indie films always have higher budgets

• Major films are usually produced by large studios with significant funding, while indie films are often produced with lower budgets and more creative freedom

• Indie films never use professional actors

• Major films are only shown at film festivals

According to the Uses and Gratifications theory, why might someone watch a horror film?

• To learn about world history

• To experience excitement and suspense

• To improve their maths skills

• To listen to classical music

Which of the following is an example of intertextuality in film?

• A film using a famous painting as its poster

• A character referencing another film or TV show within the dialogue

• A film using only black and white colours

• A film with no dialogue

Which of these is a common convention of vlogging?

• Using a static, unmoving camera

• Directly addressing the audience by speaking to the camera

• Only using professional actors

• Filming in a studio with a large crew

What does a 'close-up' shot typically focus on?

• The entire landscape

• A character’s face or a specific detail

• A group of people

• The background only

Which of the following best describes non-diegetic sound?

• Sound that characters in the film can hear

• Sound that only the audience can hear, such as a soundtrack or voiceover

• Sound effects created on set

• Dialogue between characters