1 / 7

Key elements of film

Key elements of film. Camera position. Camera position affects how viewers feel about a scene. A shot is a single, continuous view taken by a camera. A low-angle shot looks up at an object or person. This type of shot can make a character appear more important or threatening.

eshana
Download Presentation

Key elements of film

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Key elements of film

  2. Camera position Camera position affects how viewers feel about a scene. • A shot is a single, continuous view taken by a camera. • A low-angle shot looks up at an object or person. This type of shot can make a character appear more important or threatening. • A high-angle shot looks down on an object or person. This type of shot can make a character seem vulnerable or insignificant. • Point of View (POV) shots show parts of a story through a character’s eyes and are used to help viewers identify with that character.

  3. Lighting Filmmakers use lighting to direct viewers’ attention or to create a mood. • High-key lighting uses an overall bright light and soft shadows, and can convey happiness or security. • Low-key lighting has a sharp contrast between light and dark, and harsh shadows. Filmmakers often use this type of lighting to convey suspense or drama.

  4. Composition Sometimes viewers can learn more about a scene by analyzing the composition. • The composition of a single shot refers to the arrangement of objects and characters within the frame and the relationship of these elements to each other. • Characters or objects might appear in the center of the frame or in the foreground to suggest dominance. On the other hand, characters and objects may be positioned in the background to suggest weakness.

  5. Sound Music and sound effects are an important part of most movies. • Music can have a powerful effect on the way viewers feel about the story. For example, fast-paced music helps make viewers feel excited during an action scene. • Sound effects can make movie scenes more exciting and real.

  6. motion A moving camera can create energy, reveal information, or establish a mood. • Filmmaker’s create motion by moving the camera, by moving the characters or objects, or by manipulating motion in the editing process. • Slow motion is often used to show a flashback or a character’s dream; motion that is speeded up is often used for comic effects.

  7. Editing The way a film is edited affects viewers’ understanding of a scene. • Editing is the selecting and arranging of shots to form a complete film. • The selection of shots can convey important meanings. For example, an editor might choose to show close-up shots of a character crying to help viewers sympathize with that character. • Editing determines a scene’s pace, or the length of time each shot stays on screen. Short, quick cuts can be used to create tension in an action film; long cuts might be used to make a romantic moment last forever.

More Related