Cameras and Lighting - Word Drop

Camera techniques and lighting are ______ that convey meaning and engage the audience. Camera angle is where the camera is placed. A ______ looks down and makes a character seem powerless and vulnerable, while a low angle looks up and makes them appear powerful and dominant. An aerial shot from a drone or crane shows a wide landscape.

Shot type is how close the camera is to the subject. A shot that opens a scene and shows where it takes place is an ______. A ______ shows actors from the waist up, so it suits conversations. A ______ shows a character's face filling the frame, so the audience can read how they feel.

Camera movement adds impact. A ______ turns left and right from a fixed position, so it can follow a character. A ______ turns up and down, which can show the height of an object. In a ______ the camera moves while the zoom is adjusted, making a character seem unsettled.

How bright the light is, or its ______, matters most at night or in low light. A ______ measures the light falling on a subject so the operator can choose settings. Where shadows and highlights fall shows where a light was placed. A ______ sits behind the subject, which creates a shadow effect. Codes are chosen to suit the product's purpose, the ______ it targets and its context.