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size diminution

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a cue for suggesting represented depth in the image by showing objects that are further away as smaller than foreground objects.

slapstick

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a type of comedy, widely prevalent during the silent film era, which depends on broad physical action and pantomime for its effect rather than verbal wit.

soft lighting

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lighting that avoids harsh bright and dark areas, creating a gradual transition from highlights to shadows.

sound bridge

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at the beginning of a scene, the sound from the previous scene carries over briefly before the sound from the new scene begins. Or conversely, at the end of a scene, the sound from the next scene is heard, leading into that scene.

sound over

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any sound that is not represented as being directly audible within the space and time of the images on the screen. This includes both non-simultaneous diegetic sounds and nondiegetic sounds.

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