Media Vocabulary Mix and MatchOnline version The following media vocabulary words or concepts will be useful to you as you analyze, discuss, and write about the video we will be watching. by Courtney Gasser 1 Term 1 2 Term 2 3 Term 3 4 Term 4 5 Term 5 6 Term 6 Narration DEFINITION: The commentary that accompanies a film. IMPORTANCE: May be used to clarify events or add background and further information. Audio DEFINITION: Relating to the sound of a film. IMPORTANCE: This includes narration, music, and real-world sounds that are part of the video. Close-Up DEFINITION: A camera shot taken from a short distance. IMPORTANCE: These are used to show facial expressions and details. Contrast DEFINITION: The amount of difference between bright and dark elements in filming and viewing. IMPORTANCE: The use of this can create atmosphere and change the mood. Pan DEFINITION: The vertical or horizontal camera motion used to follow a subject. IMPORTANCE: This allows a cameraperson to follow action through a scene, or to show a wider or taller expanse on the screen. Synchronization (sync) DEFINITION: The coordination of motion and sound. IMPORTANCE: This is important for sounds and actions to match up like they would in real life.
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