Complete IB Film Glossary

A brief reference to a person, object, place, or event not explicitly mentioned, drawing on general knowledge.

Natural background noise in media providing continuity between shots, dialog, and setting the scene's mood.

Adjustable opening in a camera limiting light passing through, affecting depth of field.

All individuals interacting with media; can be mass (large audience) or niche (specific group).

Mise en scene aspect describing evenness or proportion achieved through various forms like symmetry.

Outward gestures conveying thoughts and emotions non-verbally, influenced by cultural norms.

Natural background noise added to dialogue to enhance realism, also known as room tone.

Position of the camera in relation to the subject, influencing viewer perception.

Classification system determining the amount of subject matter visible in the frame.

Camera position above the ground in relation to the subject.

Different types include Fixed, Mobile, and Apparent Movement, impacting visual storytelling.

Reflection of a light source in a subject's eye, adding depth and life to the image.

Strong contrast between light and shadow areas, creating dramatic lighting effects.

Optical aberration causing color fringing around the subject due to lens imperfections.

Person responsible for camera and lighting, ensuring artistic and technical quality.

Bringing a story to completion, tying loose ends and answering questions.

Luminosity of a pure color without black or white modifications.

Pure colors on the color wheel with high vividness and saturation.

Limited selection of colors for creative harmony in imagery.

Colors opposite on the color wheel creating strong contrast and unity.

Arrangement of elements within the frame, including balance, leading lines, and symmetry.

Unobtrusive editing style ensuring smooth sequence flow and natural transitions.

Brief shot interrupting the main action to emphasize or introduce something.

Technique simulating night scenes during the day using filters or post-production methods.

Technique keeping elements in different depth planes in focus simultaneously.

Distance in front of the camera where all elements are sharply focused.

Diegetic sound from within the narrative world, non-diegetic from an external source.

Transmission of sound and visuals using binary code.

Using lighting and composition to guide the viewer's focus.

Moving camera revealing an object or person previously undisclosed.

Movement of subjects, objects, and camera within the frame influencing audience perception.

Adding sound to film, including music, dialogue, or entire soundtracks.

Process of assembling and arranging footage to create a coherent sequence.

Shortening plot duration by omitting intervals or sections of the narrative.

Concluding scene reflecting on preceding events.

Self-contained segment in an anthology film or serial.

Film composed of loosely-related segments or episodes.

Conveying important background information for the story's events.

Cut between shots creating the illusion of a character looking at an object.

Altering narrative order by showing events from the past or future.

Degree of sharpness or distinctness of an image, manipulated by lens adjustment.

Adding sound effects in post-production to enhance the film's audio.

Supplying hints within a film about future plot developments.

Structure or skeleton of a text and its narrative framework.

Imaginary barrier between the film's world and the audience, sometimes broken for effect.

Area on film holding a single image, or adjusting the camera position to compose an image.

Composing a shot and surrounding subjects with boundaries within the frame.

Scale measuring the size of the iris opening on a camera lens.

Chief electrician responsible for lighting design on a film set.

Classification of media texts into categories like news, horror, or documentary.

Crew member handling equipment setup and movement on set.

Using light beams to illuminate specific parts of the subject.

A brief shot that interrupts the main action to emphasize a detail or foreshadow something.

Alternating shots of two simultaneous events to create suspense.

A brief film scene not tied to the plot within a film.

Placing two images or scenes together to compare or contrast them.

Guiding audience perceptions through editing techniques.

Audio and video edit not starting simultaneously.

A recurring theme associated with a person, idea, or action.

Recording background sound on location for realism.

A short summary of a film found in the screenplay.

Optimum time for filming romantic scenes with warm lighting.

Continuous shot showing the main action of a scene.

Associating a scene or character with an implied representation.

Everything put in the frame to be photographed.

Editing technique creating a significant effect through sequences.

A recurrent thematic element in a film.

The way a plot or story is told.

Blank areas in the frame emphasizing another subject.

Preparations before filming begins.

The process of filming.

Processes between filming and completed film.

Information collected firsthand.

Research through observation and analysis.

Statistical data obtained from closed questions.

Making meaning in images and words.

Information from external sources.

An oversimplified representation of people or places.

The surface appearance of a media text.

Matching or mismatching sound with action.

Short trailers shown before a full-length trailer.

The overall impression given by a media text.

Relationships among characters and camera distance.

Isolating a detail or body part for emphasis.

Detailed shot isolating a character or object.

Framing from the chest up.

Showing the figure from the waist up.

Showing the entire human body.

Showing the figure as "life" size.

Scene-setting shot from a distance.

Relationship between the camera and the object.

Overhead view showing a scene from above.

Elevated view making the object seem smaller.

Neutral shot at human eye level.

Shot from below to increase height and speed.

Tilted camera angle for imbalance or instability.

Horizontal movement scanning a scene.

Vertical movement scanning a scene.

Camera movement technique where the camera is placed on a moving vehicle to follow action or characters.