The film form contributes to the meaning and purpose of the film. The elements that make up the film are cinematography, editing, mis-en-scene, sound and performance.
Cinematography
- this is the use of the camera and lighting- lighting adds to the meaning and mood e.g bright lighting would set a positive mood
- shot types e.g. close up - close up shots are often used to show facial expressions
- movement e.g. zoom, pan
Editing
- relationship between scenes e.g. cut, fade
- editing sometimes links to narrative as the editing helps tell the story
Mis-en-scene
- what is in the shot
- focus on background, props used, setting
- the mis-en-scene sets the scene and often introduces us to the movie
Sound
- e.g. music, sound, fx, spoken sound
- sound can be diegetic or non diegetic
- Diegetic = realistic noises. If the characters can hear it, its diegetic e.g. sound of cutlery
- Non-diegetic = sound that the character can't hear e.g. narrator
Performance
- the way that the actors act
- this includes the actors mannerisms, expressions and movement
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