Theoretical Framework

 Wednesday 29th September 

LO - To apply the theoretical framework to the media texts 

Media Language 

-All the different elements used to construct any media product 

-Camerawork

shot size- 

Establishing Shot - Usually opening of the scene, transition between scenes, where the scene takes place

Wide Shot - Places a object/person in a location

Long/Full shot - Shows the object within their surroundings

Medium Long/Full Shot - Shows character from their knees up 

Medium/Mid Shot - Shows from the top of their head to their waste 

Medium Close Up Shot - A shot just above their head to the middle of their torso

Close Up - Shows their face to portray their different feelings 

High Angle - Camera is looking down 

Low Angle - Camera is looking up

-Soundtrack

Soundtrack includes all sound in a film/TV show

-Music

-Sound Effects

-Dialogue 

-Voiceover 

Diegetic - When the character hears what is being filmed

Non Diegetic - Soundtracks that have been added separately to the film

The Bourne Identity (Diegetic) - Punches, stabbing, voices, objects falling, footsteps, paper, bone breaking, 

-Mise-en scene

-Costume 

-Prop

-Setting 

-Hair & Makeup

-Lighting 

-Actor positioning

-Body language and facial expression 

Editing-

-Transitions 

-Pace & speed of cuts

-CGI

-Green screening 

-Graphics