Writing about what makes a film good or bad involves a similar analytical skillset as writing about literature. However, because film is a medium that is newer and more collaborative than literature, and because film production involves very different technologies, film writing requires its own unique vocabulary.
This webpage covers terminology related to:
- types of camera shots
- camera movement
- shot composition
- cuts & other postproduction transitions
You may also find the section "starting places for writing on film" helpful.