Media Studies - Hollywood Film
Screenplay task

WJEC

Match up the key terms and definitions.

  • b.g. (background)
  • Crossfade
  • Cut to
  • Est shot
  • Ext
  • Int
  • O.S.
  • Slug line
  • Action
  • Beat
  • Used to describe which occurs in the rear plane of action.
  • This describes the transition when one scene fades to black before fading in to the next scene.
  • This transition is when the scene changes over the course of one frame.
  • This is usually a wide angle shot that establishes where and when the scene takes place.
  • Exterior: when the scene takes place outside.
  • Interior: when the scene takes place indoors.
  • When action or dialogue can be heard off camera.
  • The capitalised text that briefly gives location and time of day.
  • Portrayal of character movement, sounds and the scene as described by the screenplay.
  • An indication that the action or actor should pause for a moment.

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