4.2 - Shot Types (Framing and Emotional Closeness)
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Practice Questions
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What is a close-up shot?
💡 Hint: Think about where we see subtle emotional details.
Name one purpose of a wide shot.
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects viewer understanding of the narrative.
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What type of shot shows a character's face in detail, emphasizing emotions?
💡 Hint: Think about the shot that focuses solely on the face.
True or False: Wide shots are primarily used to focus on a character's details.
💡 Hint: Consider what a wide shot includes.
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Create a scene outline that effectively uses at least three different shot types to portray a character's internal conflict.
💡 Hint: Consider how different shots will change the narrative and emotional focus.
Analyze an existing film scene, identifying the shot types used and their emotional impact.
💡 Hint: Look for how the shift in shot types alters the feelings evoked.
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