Technical and Symbolic codes

Technical

100

Do technical codes include technologies?

Yes

200

What are the 3 ways a camera can be manipulated?

Shot types (framing), camera angles and camera movement

300

In what ways can lighting be manipulated?

Low key or high key lighting

400

In what ways can you use editing to manipulate a production?

Through transitions, effects, music etc 

500

Can sound be manipulated in only post production?

False - you can record sound in unique ways before post-production

Symbolic

100

In what ways can costume represent a character?

The colour and type of clothes could symbolise something about the character that we won't necessarily be told

200

How might the setting of a scene communicate meaning?

Where the scene takes place can communicate about the characters or theme of the film

300

Can performance be used in a symbolic way?

Yes - There are many ways you may direct your actor to perform a line of dialogue

400

Colour theory refers to the meanings colours can have in a scene. If the colour red is used often, what might this symbolise?

Hate, anger, love, desire etc.

500

Mise en scene is the same thing as symbolic codes?

Yes! You might notice that what is included in mise en scene is the same as what's included in symbolic codes.