Film Language - Post 8

Camera
1. Shot sizes
  1. Extreme Close Up- shows the characters emotions
  2. Mid Shot - show interaction between character
  3. Establishing shot - establishes the setting and characters relationship
2. Camera Angles
  1. High Angle Shot - when the shot is filmed from a high angle to make the character look small and insignificant.
  2. Low Angle Shot - when the shot is filmed from a low angle to make the character look powerful and superior
  3. eyeliner match - when the camera is at the same level as the characters eyeliner- makes the aduaince appear equal to the character
3. Camera Movement
  1. Tracking - used a dolly to track backward or forwards
  2. Panning - camera pans around the room from a fixed post - establishes location
Editing
1. Montage - clips edited together to develop character relationships or tell the story quickly
2. Continuity
  1. correct placement of shots so a film flows in a linear motion
  2. Lack of continuity confused the audience
  3. Making sure the mise-en-scene stays the same throughout a scene helps keep continuity
3. Transitons - used between shots to cut between scenes, such as a cross dissolve or dip to balck, not used in drama films as they take away realism
Mise-en-scene
1. Lighting - creates atmosphere in the scene
2. Character Movement - sets the relationship between the character and helps show their personality
3. Costume and Makeup - helps give the character identity - important in period dramas as to sets the scene
Sound
1. Non-diagetic sound that the character cannot hear, such as music played over a scene
2. Diagetic - sound that the character can hear
3. Soundtrack - music played over the scene, helps connect with the characters emotions

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