1. Cinematography Brief overview of some terms
Things to look for in the films we study in the future

2. Mise en scene French word for “staging” Setting
Subjects being filmed (usually people)
Composition: arrangement within the frame
Lighting

3. Some basic vocab.
Shot: an uninterrupted picture. Can contain camera movement, and considerable length of time.
Sequence: a series of related consecutive scenes, perceived as a major unit of a narrative film, such as the Sicilian sequence in the The Godfather
Cut: a sever, splice, while editing; transition b/w shots
Narrative: series of unified consecutive events situated in one or more settings
Flashback: shot, a few shots, brief scene or an entire sequence that interrupts a film narrative to show earlier events

4. Framing Basics: Empty space – sense of loss, sense of freedom
Lack of space – sense of confinement, chaos, pressure
Horizontal lines – usually peaceful
Vertical, diagonal lines – often menacing, chaotic

5. Horizontal

6. Vertical

7. Framing
Loose framing – subject has ample space and isn’t hemmed in by the edges of the frame (Freedom)
Tight framing – little visible space around the subject. As a consequence, the subject usually feels trapped or at least somewhat confined

8. Loose framing

9. Tight framing

10. Both – Creative use of perspectives

11. Reflections
Allow directors to occasionally present all the visual information in ONE SHOT, which maintains the continuity of action, space, and time.

12. Reflections – multiple subjects