Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Mode of Address/Direct Address

Mode of Address: This refers to the manner in which the narrative comes across to the audience. This includes the style of language used by the character. For example if the characters were higher class the dialect used would be different to the dialect used of those from a lower class. For example: at 2.50 The camera is placed in such a way that it looks as if the voice is talking directly to the audience. It is used to make the audience to make the audience feel more included in the scene.

Dialogue

Conversation between 2 or more playing as a feature in a movie or a play. This is shown at 1.56. This is used to make the scene same realistic and like an everyday activity that we all go through.

Tuesday, 9 October 2012

Ellipses

Ellipses and expansion of time Shot transitions that omit parts of an event, causing an ellipses in plot and story duration. Elliptical editing need not be confined to a same place and time. An example is shown at 2.06 I think it was used to help increase the sense of panic and fear as the character in this scene is a in a life or death situation.

Monday, 8 October 2012

Superimposition

Superimposition In graphics, superimposition is the placement of an image or video on top of an already-existing image or video, usually to add to the overall image effect, but also sometimes to conceal something. An example below is shown at 0.24 I think it was used here as it makes the audience believe this scene is actually happening and increases the fear sense.

Wednesday, 3 October 2012

Lighting

Artifical Lighting Artificial lighting is any lighting that is not sunlight. It can be turned on and off at a flick of a switch. Available Lighting The term usually refers to sources of light that are already available naturally (e.g. the sun, moon, lightning) or artificial light already being used (e.g. to light a room). It generally excludes flashes, although arguably flash lighting provided by other photographers shooting simultaneously in the same space could be considered available light. Key Lighting The purpose of the key light is to highlight the form and dimension of the subject. The key light is not a rigid requirement. Many key lights may be placed in a scene to illuminate a moving subject at opportune moments. Fill Lighting Lighting that is used to soften shadows within a scene. Used in conjunction with Key Lighting. Back Lighting n the context of lighting design, backlighting refers to the process of illuminating the subject from the back. In other words, the lighting instrument and the viewer are facing towards each other, with the subject in between. Set Lighting Set lighting is used to illuminate the set, rather than the characters. It helps highlight the significance of the surrounding set the characters are in.

Props

A theatrical property, commonly referred to as a prop, is an object used on stage by actors to further the plot or story line of a theatrical production. Smaller props are referred to as "hand props". Larger props may also be set decoration, such as a chair or table. The difference between a set decoration and a prop is use. If the item is not touched by a performer for any reason it is simply a set decoration. If it is touched by the actor in accordance to script requirements or as deemed by the director, it is a prop.

Make up and Costume

Makeup and costumes are an extremely important aspect of that because they help establish the film's overall look, which in term contributes to the mood and tone the filmmakers hope to establish. Some types of makeup are used to convey specific features about the character. In its most extreme form, makeup can be used to convey traumatic wounds or even transform an actor into an alien or inhuman creature. They can include jewelry and props such as belts or knapsacks in addition to proper clothing. In strictest terms, costumes help convey a sense of character--what this person might wear in day-to-day life--and actors often help pick out costumes that they feel best reflect that character. For example, the above picture from 'Downtownabbey' clearly tells the audience that its from todays time period simply by looking at the clothes.