British sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb aired on Channel 4 from 2003 to 2015. Follows dysfunctional friends Mark and Jeremy sharing a flat in Croydon. Uses point-of-view shots with voice-overs for character thoughts. Became Channel 4's longest-running comedy in 2010
Close-up is a tight framing shot showing detailed subject from head to neck. Early filmmakers like Edison and Lumières preferred long shots. George Albert Smith pioneered medium close-ups in 1898. D.W. Griffith popularized close-ups with his films
Match cuts match elements between shots, like Indiana Jones' hat transition. Jump cuts create time travel effects by removing frames while keeping camera still. L and J cuts hide editing by overlapping audio between shots. Cutaways provide additional context in interviews and documentaries. Cut-on-action moves viewers through scenes by cutting on actions
Profile is the outline of a face viewed from the side. Profile can refer to seeing someone from the side. Profile is a short article describing someone's life and character
Film cuts are instantaneous transitions between shots or scenes. Cuts are both technical and creative elements in filmmaking
Imagery is language that stimulates the reader's senses. Authors use imagery to create rich, believable experiences. Imagery helps transport readers into the world of the text