Monday 26 September 2011

Lesson one

Key words 

Genre type of category.


Conventions the recognizable elements that are common to the genre. 


Target audience the group that the film is intended.


Mise-en-scene is an expression used to describe the design aspects of a theatre or film production, which essentially means 'visual theme' or 'telling the story'. When applied to the cinema, mise-en-scene refers to everything that appears before the camera and it arrangement - Locations, lighting, costume, props, choice of actors and compositions. These are all areas overseen by the director. 


Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic moment, with tension being a primary emotion felt as part of the situation. 


Mystery something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain. 


Low key lighting is a style of lighting for photography, film or television. It is necessary element in creating a chiaroscuro effect. Low-key light accentuates the contours of an object by throwing areas into shade this helps to create suspense. 

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