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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