Goals 1. Level 3 or 4 for behaviour.

2. To describe characters using evidence from the film.

3. To write about the use and effect of one or more aspects of film.

Adventurous

Aggressive

Ambitious

Annoying

Boastful

Bold

Brave

Careful

Careless

Clever

Complex

Confident

Considerate

Courageous

Daring

Determined

Dreamer

Fighter

Frustrated

Fun-loving

Honest

Hopeful

impulsive

Imaginative

Independent

Leader

Mature

Melancholy

Add to descriptors your character handout as you watch.

Be a proactive learner! 1. Make a rough note of all the aspects that you do not correctly guess as you go through these slides.

2. Use your rough notes and handouts to neatly write the meaning of each word in your book under the heading Aspects of film I need to remember. Draw pictures if needed.

CAMERA MOVEMENTS?

CAMERA MOVEMENTS

CAMERA MOVEMENTS

• Pan – a stationary camera moves from side to side on a horizontal axis

• Tilt – a stationary camera moves up or down along a vertical axis • Zoom – a stationary camera where the lens moves to make an

object seems to move closer or further away from the camera. *With this technique, moving into a character is often a personal or revealing movement, while moving away distances or separates the audience from the character.

• Dolly/Tracking – the camera is on a track that allows it to move with the action. The term also refers to any camera mounted on a car, truck, or helicopter.

• Boom/Crane – the camera is on a crane over the action. This is used to create overhead shots.

Shot name? Effect?

• Establishing shot – Shows the location, setting or landscape of

a scene

• Close up – Generally any close up shot of an object give the

object meaning. If the close up is of the whole or part of the face then it usually shows emotion. Only one character is usually in a close up. This means that the character is on their own and can seem isolated in this type of shot.

Shot name? Effect?

• Extreme close-up/detailed shot – More magnified than a close up and will

focus on one part – a hand, an eye, a mouth etc.

• Long shot – Presents the action’s setting, with some

characters. A mood or sense of drama may be presented with this shot.

• Medium shot – From the waist up. More emphasis on the

characters and their emotions

Angles? Effect?

• High Angle A shot taken from above the action and actors. This can make us feel powerful and superior and the actors seem small and vulnerable.

• Low Angle – A shot taken from

below and actor, as if he/she is looking down on us. This may make us feel small and vulnerable and/or the actor seem powerful.

The 5 Elements of Mise en Scene?

Why do film makers consider mise-en-scene?

The 5 Elements of Mise en Scene?

• Settings & Props

• Costume, Hair & Make-Up

• Facial Expressions & Body Language

• Lighting & Colour

• Positioning of characters/objects within the frame

Each aspect of mise-en-scene has hidden meanings within a film and sends signals to the audience about how we are supposed to feel at a certain point

Types of Lighting? Effect?

Types of Lighting

• LOW KEY LIGHTING:

• Created by using only the key &

back lights

• Produces sharp contrasts of light

and dark areas

• Deep, distinct

shadows/silhouettes are formed

Example: Horror Films

Types of Lighting

• HIGH KEY LIGHTING:

• More filler lights are used.

Lighting is natural and realistic to our eyes

• Produces brightly lit sets or a sunny day (right)

Example: Rom-Coms

Sound?

Sound

Diagetic Sound:

Sound or music that is recorded on set as it happens.

This will include dialogue and sounds which take place

within the film e.g. a door closing, gun being fired,

police siren.

Non-Diagetic Sound:

Music or sound which is added to the film during the

editing process. Most often, non-diagetic sound is

music, which is used to create atmosphere or emotion.

Practice Makes Perfect

Describe the effect of one or more aspects of film on

this scene.

Possible aspects: Facial expression, shots, angles, sound, lighting,

props,

Useful Sentence Starters

How is the aspect used?

In this scene ___________ (aspect) is used to show __________ (who)

is ______________ (what) in/at/on/under/over____________ (where)

It is night/early morning/just before ___________ (when)

__________________ (character) is ___________________emotions

Why

The director is trying to….

It helps the audience understand…

This causes the audience to feel ________________(emotion) because…

The effect of ___________________ is reinforced by

__________________ (another aspect) because …..

It connects/reveals to/the… (theme/genre/a future part of the movie)

Useful Sentence Starters

How

In this scene _____ (who) is _______ (what) I

n/at/on/under/over____________ (where)

It is night/early morning/just before ___________

(when)

The mood/tone is (emotion)

Why

The director is trying to…

The effect is…

It helps the audience understand…

It is used in combination with (another technique) to

show…

It connects to…

Here is a very basic example of what you could write. It is incomplete.

Practise Write Up: Facial Expresson

How

In this close up shot the choir director is looking at the choir singing. She is facing

the front of the church where the choir is standing.

It is during the day in the middle of choir practice. The mood is joyful. The close up

shows that she is impressed by as well as proud of the girl singing.

Why

The film director is trying to show the audience how the choir is successful in

creating a beautiful sound when the soloist is focused on the group and the

message of the song instead of pop music and personal or relational issues.

The mood is joyful and triumphant. The smiles and knowing look on the choir

directors and choir faces show that they relish being part of a group that produces

such a joyful and harmonious sound. It also shows they are proud of the girl.

It helps the audience understand…

It is used in combination with (another technique) to show…

It connects to…