Question 1

Matching:
-The approximately 10 percent image loss around the edges of any shot during transmission.

Accepted Answer

Picture cutoff refers to the approximately 10 percent image loss around the edges of any shot during transmission.

Answer: A
 Aspect ratio refers to the proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or screen.

Answer: J
 Framing refers to the composition of the shot and the placement of elements within it.

Answer: U
 Noseroom refers to the space in front of a character's face in the shot, which can enhance the viewer's sense of psychological distance.

Answer: O
 The leadroom principle refers to the idea that there should be space in front of a moving object or character to give the impression of movement and direction.

Answer: Aa
 Shot nomenclature refers to the terminology used to describe different types of camera shots and angles.

Answer: Bb
 A two shot or three shot refers to a shot featuring two or three characters in the frame together, often used for conversations or interactions.

Question 2

Matching:
-Names describing standard shot sizes; the shorthand commands directors use when requesting that camera operators compose shots thus described.
A)Aspect ratio
B)Bust shot
C)Canted angles
D)Central point of interest
E)Cinemascope format
F)Closure
G)Composition
H)Extreme Close-Up (ECU)
I)Extreme Long Shot (ELS)
J)Framing
K)Golden mean
L)H&S shot
M)HDTV
N)Knee Shot
O)Leadroom principle
P)Letterbox format
Q)Long Shot (LS)
R)Medium Close-Up (MCU)
S)Medium Long Shot (MLS)
T)Medium Shot (MS)
U)Noseroom
V)NTSC
W)OTS
X)Picture cutoff
Y)Reverse leadroom
Z)Rule of thirds
Aa) Shot Nomenclature
Bb)Two Shot (or three shot)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-Names describing standard shot sizes; the shorthand...

Question 3

Matching:
-The tendency of the mind to achieve a sense of completion by adding information not actually in a shot.

Accepted Answer

Closure refers to the tendency of the mind to complete an incomplete image by adding information that is not actually in the shot.

Answer: G 
 Composition refers to the arrangement of visual elements in a shot, including framing, angle, and movement.

Answer: Z 
 The rule of thirds is a guideline for composition that suggests dividing the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically, and placing the central point of interest at the intersection points.

Question 4

Matching:
-Also called a bust shot.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-Also called a bust shot.
...

Question 5

Matching:
-Also called a Leadroom Principle.

Accepted Answer

Leadroom, also known as noseroom, is the space in front of a subject in a composition, particularly when the subject is moving or looking in a particular direction.

Question 6

Matching:
-Director's shorthand for a shot in which talent is framed from just above or below the knee to slightly above the top of the head.

Accepted Answer

A knee shot is a shot that frames talent from just above or below the knee to slightly above the top of the head.

Answer: J
 Framing refers to how the shot is composed or framed, including the placement and movement of the talent within the frame.

Answer: T
 A medium shot frames the talent from the waist up, allowing for some detail in their expression and body language.

Answer: U
 Noseroom refers to the space in front of the talent's face, allowing them to look or move in a certain direction within the frame.

Answer: Z
 The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that suggests placing the talent or other elements of the shot at the intersection of imaginary lines dividing the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically.

Question 7

Matching:
-Shots in which camera tilt creates a slanted horizon.

Accepted Answer

Canted angles are shots in which the camera tilts to create a slanted horizon.

Answer: G
 Composition refers to the arrangement of visual elements within the frame of the shot.

Answer: T
 Medium Shot (MS) is a shot in which the camera is positioned at a medium distance from the subject, showing the subject from the waist up.

Answer: I
 Extreme Long Shot (ELS) is a shot in which the camera is positioned very far away from the subject, showing the subject in its entirety within its environment.

Answer: Z
 The Rule of Thirds is a guideline for composing visual images by dividing the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically and placing the subject at one of the intersections of the lines.

Question 8

Matching:
-A shot taken from behind the shoulder of talent providing a view of what the talent sees.

Accepted Answer

This description matches an Over The Shoulder (OTS) shot, which is taken from behind a person looking over their shoulder at the subject.

Question 9

Matching:
-To compose shots in which the central point of interest is seen through visual elements on the left and right that create an aesthetic border, guiding the audience's eyes to the center like blinders on a horse.

Accepted Answer

Framing is the technique described, where visual elements are used to guide the audience's focus to a specific point of interest.

Question 10

Matching:
-Camera operators can reduce viewer anxiety by providing space ahead of the subject.

Accepted Answer

The leadroom principle involves providing space in front of a moving subject to reduce viewer anxiety and create a balanced composition.

Question 11

Matching:
-When using a human subject, this shot is a very tight shot of the face, typically from the hairline to the chin.

Accepted Answer

An Extreme Close-Up (ECU) is a very tight shot of the face, typically from the hairline to the chin.

Answer: J
 Framing refers to the placement of objects within the frame of a shot.

Answer: U
 Noseroom is the space on the side of the frame where the subject is looking or facing.

Answer: Z
 The Rule of Thirds is a guideline for composition where the frame is divided into thirds both horizontally and vertically, and important elements are placed at the intersections of these lines.

Answer: Aa
 Shot Nomenclature refers to the common names used to describe different types of shots in film and video production.

Question 12

Matching:
-When using a human subject, a shot from below the knee up.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-When using a human subject, a shot...

Question 13

Matching:
-The part of any shot one wishes to emphasize more than all others.

Accepted Answer

The central point of interest is the part of any shot that one wishes to emphasize more than all others.

Answer: G
 Composition refers to the arrangement and placement of visual elements within the frame of the shot.

Answer: J
 Framing refers to how the image is composed within the borders of a shot, including what is included and excluded.

Answer: Z
 The Rule of Thirds is a guideline for composing shots by dividing the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically, using the intersections of those lines to place the central point of interest.

Answer: Aa
 Shot Nomenclature refers to the specific names and classifications given to different types of shots in filmmaking.

Question 14

Matching:
-A motion picture format with an aspect ratio of 2.5:1.

Accepted Answer

Cinemascope format has an aspect ratio of 2.5:1.

Answer: A
 Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of the frame.

Answer: I
 Extreme Long Shot (ELS) shows the subject from a distance, often used for establishing shots.

Answer: W
 OTS stands for Over The Shoulder shot, used to show a conversation between two characters.

Answer: Z
 Rule of thirds is a guideline for composition that suggests dividing the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically.

Answer: Aa
 Shot Nomenclature refers to the different types of shots used in filmmaking.

Question 15

Matching:
-Director's shorthand for a shot of two people (three people).
A)Aspect ratio
B)Bust shot
C)Canted angles
D)Central point of interest
E)Cinemascope format
F)Closure
G)Composition
H)Extreme Close-Up (ECU)
I)Extreme Long Shot (ELS)
J)Framing
K)Golden mean
L)H&S shot
M)HDTV
N)Knee Shot
O)Leadroom principle
P)Letterbox format
Q)Long Shot (LS)
R)Medium Close-Up (MCU)
S)Medium Long Shot (MLS)
T)Medium Shot (MS)
U)Noseroom
V)NTSC
W)OTS
X)Picture cutoff
Y)Reverse leadroom
Z)Rule of thirds
Aa) Shot Nomenclature
Bb)Two Shot (or three shot)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-Director's shorthand for a shot of two...

Question 16

Matching:
-A theory suggesting composition is strengthened by placing the central point of interest at points other than the absolute center of the frame.

Accepted Answer

The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline that suggests placing the central point of interest at intersections or along lines that divide the frame into thirds, rather than at the absolute center.

Question 17

Matching:
-The art of creatively framing elements in a shot to best convey the communicator's meaning to the audience.

Accepted Answer

Framing elements in a shot to convey meaning is known as composition, which involves arranging visual elements to create a harmonious and effective image.

Question 18

Matching:
-A way to present a wide-screen format film on television without chopping off the left and right sides of the picture.

Accepted Answer

Letterbox format is a technique used to present widescreen films on standard television screens without cutting off parts of the picture. It involves displaying the film with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, resulting in a cinematic effect.

Question 19

Matching:
-When using a human subject, a shot from just below the waistline up.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching:
-When using a human subject, a shot...

Question 20

Matching:
-The relationship between the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the television screen.

Accepted Answer

Aspect ratio is the relationship between the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the television screen.

Answer: I
 Extreme Long Shot (ELS) refers to framing where the camera is positioned far away from the subject.

Answer: G
 Composition refers to the arrangement of elements in a shot, including subject placement, framing, and camera angles.

Answer: J
 Framing refers to how the subject is positioned within the shot and the size of the shot.

Answer: Z
 The Rule of Thirds is a guideline for composing shots in which the subject is positioned along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds.

Answer: Aa
 Shot Nomenclature refers to the specific names given to camera shots, such as Extreme Close-Up (ECU), Long Shot (LS), and Medium Shot (MS).

Answer: Bb
 Two Shot (or three shot) refers to a shot that includes two (or three) people in the frame.

Quiz 4: Fundamentals of Composition

Matching: -The approximately 10 percent image loss around the edges of any shot during transmission.

Matching: -The tendency of the mind to achieve a sense of completion by adding information not actually in a shot.

Matching: -Also called a bust shot.

Matching: -Also called a Leadroom Principle.

Matching: -Director's shorthand for a shot in which talent is framed from just above or below the knee to slightly above the top of the head.

Matching: -Shots in which camera tilt creates a slanted horizon.

Matching: -A shot taken from behind the shoulder of talent providing a view of what the talent sees.

Matching: -To compose shots in which the central point of interest is seen through visual elements on the left and right that create an aesthetic border, guiding the audience's eyes to the center like blinders on a horse.

Matching: -Camera operators can reduce viewer anxiety by providing space ahead of the subject.

Matching: -When using a human subject, this shot is a very tight shot of the face, typically from the hairline to the chin.

Matching: -When using a human subject, a shot from below the knee up.

Matching: -The part of any shot one wishes to emphasize more than all others.

Matching: -A motion picture format with an aspect ratio of 2.5:1.

Matching: -A theory suggesting composition is strengthened by placing the central point of interest at points other than the absolute center of the frame.

Matching: -The art of creatively framing elements in a shot to best convey the communicator's meaning to the audience.

Matching: -A way to present a wide-screen format film on television without chopping off the left and right sides of the picture.

Matching: -When using a human subject, a shot from just below the waistline up.

Matching: -The relationship between the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the television screen.