Camera Shots
A shot that starts from the left or right and moves horizontally to the opposite (left or right) side
What is a Pan shot?
What is the definition of a stereotype?
a stereotype is a generalised belief about a particular category of people
What does CAMELS stand for?
Camera, acting, mis-en-scene, editing, lighting, sound
What is narrative photography?
Narrative photography is a genre of photography that tells a story or conveys a message through a series of images.
**Define "codes" and "conventions" in the context of media. How do they contribute to the creation and interpretation of media texts?
Codes refer to the systems of signs, symbols, and languages used within media texts to convey meaning. These can be visual, auditory, linguistic, or symbolic elements that carry specific messages or representations.
Conventions are the established norms, practices, and expectations within a particular media form or genre. These can include recurring themes, character archetypes, narrative structures, visual styles, and storytelling techniques that audiences have come to recognize and expect.
A shot that starts from the top or bottom and moves vertically to the opposite (up or down) side.
What is a Tilt Shot?
How are traditional gender roles and stereotypes depicted in "Modern Family"?
Gender roles and stereotypes are often over exaggerated in Modern Family to create humour.
Explain the rule of thirds and its significance in composition
The rule of thirds is a fundamental guideline in visual composition, often used in photography, film, and other visual arts. The main elements of the composition should be placed along these lines or at their intersections, known as "power points" or "sweet spots."
Character development in narrative photography involves creating and portraying characters with depth, complexity, and relatability, much like in literature or film. While characters in narrative photography may not have the same level of textual backstory, photographers use visual cues, composition, and storytelling techniques to develop characters within a series of images.
Give 2 examples of different types of codes used in media texts.
symbolic codes, technical codes, cultural codes etc
It is a type of shot employed in the film industry in which the frame encompasses a view of two people
What is a Two Shot?
Complete these statements -
Teenagers are……
Rap musicians always……
Women should …….
Americans believe ……..
Hippies are …….
Teenagers are…… LAZY
Rap musicians always…… ALWAYS SWEAR
Women should ……. BE IN THE KITCHEN
Americans believe …….. THEY RULE THE WORLD
Hippies are ……. SMELLY
What is the impact of different editing techniques on the pacing of a film?
Editing techniques have a significant impact on the pacing of a film, influencing how the story unfolds and how the audience perceives the passage of time.
Why was Wayne Quilliam's piece 'Silent Strength' so important to the Indigenous culture?
He was the first Indigenous person to win the National Photography award
Discuss the role of conventions in shaping audience expectations and understanding of media genres.
Conventions play a significant role in shaping audience expectations and understanding of media genres by providing familiar frameworks, themes, and stylistic elements that audiences recognize and associate with specific genres.
A camera changing the focal lens is a _____________ as it changes the distanced perceived in the shot.
What is a Zoom?
Name 5 different genres of film
Action, drama, sci - fi, romance, comedy, thriller, horror, romcom etc
How does sound design enhance the storytelling in a film?
Sound design plays a crucial role in enhancing storytelling in a film by adding depth, atmosphere, and emotional impact. It involves the creation and manipulation of audio elements, including dialogue, sound effects, ambient sounds, and music.
Discuss 2 artistic elements used in 'Silent Strength'. How were they shown?
Composition, tone, colour, lighting, body language, expression, framing, contrast, symbolism, theme
How do conventions help establish the identity of a particular genre?
It is a shot that shows the subject or person from approximately the waist level and up.
What is Medium or Mid Shot?
what genre is the film 'Mean Girls'?
List three things that tell us this
Comedy/drama
teenagers, friendship issues, burn book, humour, additional scenes etc
How do the elements of CAMELS work together to create a cohesive production?
The elements of CAMELS (Camera, Acting, Makeup, Editing, Lighting, and Sound) work together to create a cohesive production by harmonizing their individual contributions to enhance the overall narrative, emotional impact, and visual and auditory experience of the film.
Personal response - who was the artist you researched for your narrative photography assessment? Why is their work so special? What is their style? How did you use their style to influence your assessment?
Personal response
Discuss the cultural and ideological implications of using specific codes and conventions in media.
The use of specific codes and conventions in media has significant cultural and ideological implications, as they reflect and perpetuate societal norms, values, power dynamics, and belief systems.
For example -