Cinema Vocabulary

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Instructions: Lights, camera, action! How well do you know filmmaking terminology?

1.
In filmmaking, what is a 'dolly shot'?
A
A close-up of a character's face
B
A shot featuring a doll or puppet
C
A shot where the camera moves on a wheeled platform
D
A shot taken from above
2.
What does 'mise-en-scène' mean in cinema?
A
A scene filmed on location
B
A musical scene in a film
C
The final edited version of a film
D
The arrangement of everything that appears in the frame
3.
In film, what is a 'MacGuffin'?
A
A type of camera lens
B
A comedic character type
C
A plot device that motivates characters but has little importance itself
D
A special effects technique
4.
What is a 'gaffer' in film production?
A
The chief electrician responsible for lighting
B
The person who manages extras
C
The person who operates the boom microphone
D
The assistant director
5.
In cinema, what does 'montage' refer to?
A
A sequence of short shots edited together to condense time or information
B
The opening credits
C
A single long take without cuts
D
A mountain scene in a film
6.
What is a 'key grip' on a film set?
A
The lead actor's personal assistant
B
The person who holds the clapperboard
C
The head of the grip department responsible for camera support and rigging
D
The person who locks the set doors
7.
In film, what is a 'tracking shot'?
A
A shot that follows animal tracks
B
A time-lapse recording
C
A shot used to track continuity errors
D
A shot where the camera moves alongside or follows a subject
8.
What does 'foley' refer to in filmmaking?
A
A special camera filter
B
A film shot in slow motion
C
The reproduction of everyday sound effects added in post-production
D
A type of film festival
9.
In cinema, what is a 'jump cut'?
A
Editing out action sequences
B
A cut to a scene with jumping
C
An abrupt transition between two shots that breaks continuity
D
A cut from one camera angle to a drastically different one
10.
What is 'aspect ratio' in cinema?
A
The proportional relationship between the width and height of the image
B
The ratio of actors to crew members
C
The ratio of dialogue to action in a film
D
The percentage of the budget spent on special effects
11.
In filmmaking, what is 'ADR'?
A
Advanced Digital Recording
B
Assistant Director's Report
C
Artistic Design Review
D
Automated Dialogue Replacement
12.
What is a 'storyboard' in filmmaking?
A
A bulletin board listing the cast
B
A sequence of drawn panels illustrating planned shots and scenes
C
The schedule for filming
D
A board game based on a movie
13.
In cinema, what does 'pan' mean?
A
A panoramic landscape shot
B
A negative review of the film
C
A horizontal rotation of the camera from a fixed position
D
A cooking scene
14.
What is a 'cliffhanger' in cinema?
A
A scene filmed on a cliff
B
A dramatic camera angle from above
C
A stunt involving hanging from a height
D
An unresolved ending that leaves the audience in suspense
15.
In filmmaking, what is a 'best boy'?
A
The lead animal trainer
B
The youngest crew member
C
The chief assistant to either the gaffer or the key grip
D
The director's favorite actor

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