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Camera Work
Editing
Soundtrack
Mise-en-Scene
Genre Conventions
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What effect could zooming in have?
To emphasize something. To create a sense of urgency or excitement.
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What is fast paced editing used for?
Suggests excitement, action, confrontation and so on.
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What is the effect of dialogue?
Gives you information about the characters, relationships, why there is conflict/action.
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What kinds of things are part of Mise-en-scene?
Lighting Casting Costumes Props The set/location Blocking
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Who is usually on a quest or in danger?
A hero (or band of heros).
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What is a high angle shot used for?
To make the subject look small and powerless
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What could slow paced editing be used for?
Could be used to add tension or give a sense of spectacle.
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What is the effect of music?
To emphasize suspense or excitement (may reach a climax as the scene does)
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What is low-key lighting?
Dim lightening so there are many shadows
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What is the cause of the danger?
Villain, band of villains or a dangerous force of nature.
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What is a high angle shot used for?
To make a subject look larger and more powerful.
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What is the effect of changing the editing pace?
It usually signals an important change, like the beginning of an action scene.
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What is the effect of background sounds?
To let you know what is happening off-screen.
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Why is low-key lighting used in action adventure?
To suggest danger/suspense/horror
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What does the danger lead to?
Action, preparation for action, (violence, explosions etc...)
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What is an establishing shot?
A shot of the place (city, town, planet, building etc...) where the scene is going to take place.
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What is Cross cutting?
Cutting from one action or location to another and then back again.
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What is the effect of sound effects?
To emphasize the action/violence.
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What effects can the set/location have?
They set the tone – for example they may create spectacle or a sense of being trapped in a confined space.
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The setting will be what?
Exotic, threatening or trapping.
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What is a 'Whip Pan' and what is it used for?
It is when the camera pans very quickly (camera stays in the same place but is turned). It is used to create a sense of action.
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What is the effect of cross cutting?
Usually adds to the excitement or suspense.
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Explain diegetic and non-diegetic sounds
Diegetic sounds are heard by the audience and the characters. Non-Diegetic sounds are only heard by the audience (example: music)
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Why is casting important?
So the characters look/act their part (hero, villain, etc...)
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What are the other conventions?
- Fast moving language - Active camera work - Fast-paced editing - Dense and exciting soundtrack (sound effects and music)