Question 1

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Action
A)the scene description, character movement, described in a screenplay
B)font character
C)action script
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The term "Action" in media, especially in the context of screenwriting or filmmaking, refers to the scene description, character movement, and other visual elements described in a screenplay. It guides the director, actors, and crew on what is happening in the scene and how characters interact with each other and their environment.

Question 2

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Beat
A)the actor should pause a moment, in silence, before continuing the scene
B)statement
C)interview
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

In media and acting, "beat" often refers to a brief pause that an actor takes for dramatic effect, to allow a moment to 'land' or to punctuate the pacing of a scene.

Question 3

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-b.g.
A)curtain
B)anything occurring in a rear plane of action
C)below ground
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

B.G. stands for "background," referring to anything occurring in a rear plane of action in media productions, such as film, television, or animation.

Question 4

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Character
A)character actor
B)the character\s name can then be written in script
C)behavior
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

In media, "Character" often refers to a role or persona in a script, and the character's name is used to identify their lines and actions in the script.

Question 5

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-INSERT
A)insert an actor
B)bring something very small into full frame
C)inserting a page
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

"INSERT" in media terminology often refers to a shot or scene where something very small is brought into full frame to show detail, such as a close-up of an object or a detail within a scene.

Question 6

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Extreme Long Shot
A)to give a general impression rather than specific information
B)large size of shot
C)big close up
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Extreme Long Shot is used to give a general impression of a setting or location, often used to show the audience where the action is taking place. It's not about the size of the shot but the perspective it offers.

Question 7

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Long Shot
A)showing the entire human body
B)showing close up
C)showing apart
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A long shot in media typically shows the entire human body, often within a larger setting to provide context or show the environment around the subject.

Question 8

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Medium Shot
A)a figure from the knees/waist up
B)full figure
C)back ground
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A Medium Shot typically frames a subject from the knees or waist up, commonly used in film and television to capture characters while still showing some background.

Question 9

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Close-Up
A)this shows very little background, and concentrates on either a face
B)full figure
C)action
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Close-Up in media typically refers to a shot that shows very little background, concentrating on a face, detail of an object, or any specific element to draw attention or convey a significant detail.

Question 10

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Extreme Close-Up
A)an extreme version of the close up
B)long shot of a character
C)full figure
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

An extreme close-up (ECU) is a shot that tightly frames a person or an object, focusing on a specific detail, such as the eyes or mouth of a person, rather than the whole body or scene. It's used to convey emotion or importance of the detail.

Question 11

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-CLOSE ON
A)shot description for a close-up
B)closing of shots
C)start
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

"CLOSE ON" is a term used in screenwriting and film production to indicate a close-up shot of a subject or object, focusing closely on details.

Question 12

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-CLOSER ANGLE
A)new angle nearer to the subject.
B)corner of an interior room
C)close up
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A closer angle in media refers to a camera shot that is taken from a position nearer to the subject, offering a tighter view than the previous shot.

Question 13

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-CONTINUOUS
A)action that moves from one location to another without any interruptions in time
B)continuity
C)page continuity
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Continuous action in media refers to a sequence that transitions smoothly from one location to another without any apparent breaks or interruptions in time, maintaining a seamless narrative flow.

Question 14

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-CRAWL
A)superimposed titles move across on screen
B)a camera movement
C)an equipment
D)a trolley.

Accepted Answer

CRAWL in media refers to superimposed titles that move across the screen, typically used for news tickers or other continuous information streams.

Question 15

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-CROSSFADE:
A)fade to black then fade to next scene
B)cross fire
C)crossing of unwanted elements
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A crossfade in media refers to a technique where one scene fades out as the next scene fades in, often used to transition smoothly between scenes.

Question 16

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Dialog
A)people are supposed to say according to the script
B)discussion with script writer and director
C)title card
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Dialog in media refers to what characters are supposed to say according to the script. It is the written conversation between two or more characters in a film, play, or other forms of storytelling.

Question 17

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Director
A)head of an institution
B)person converting a script into a movie.
C)set designer
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A director in the context of media, specifically film or television, is the person responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a project, including converting a script into a visual performance. They guide the actors, choose the locations, and make decisions on the visual and storytelling aspects of the production.

Question 18

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-DISSOLVE TO
A)a common transition
B)dissolving materials
C)solving an issue
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

DISSOLVE TO is a common transition in film and video editing where one scene gradually fades out while the next scene gradually fades in.

Question 19

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-Dolly
A)a mechanism for camera movement
B)a chair carrying actors
C)a game
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A dolly is a mechanism used in filmmaking and television production to create smooth horizontal camera movements.

Question 20

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ?
-ESTABLISHING SHOT
A)establishment
B)beginning of a film to suggest where the story takes place
C)final shot
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

An establishing shot is used at the beginning of a film or scene to show the overall setting and to give viewers a sense of location and context.

Quiz 1: Understanding Film Techniques: Exploring Shots, Angles, and Editing

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Action

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Beat

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -b.g.

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Character

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -INSERT

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Extreme Long Shot

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Long Shot

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Medium Shot

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Close-Up

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Extreme Close-Up

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -CLOSE ON

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -CLOSER ANGLE

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -CONTINUOUS

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -CRAWL

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -CROSSFADE:

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Dialog

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Director

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -DISSOLVE TO

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -Dolly

What does these abbreviation /keyword mean in Media ? -ESTABLISHING SHOT