Film and Screen

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Elements of film and screen

  • Theme

    Theme is the main message of a film and how it shapes creative decisions, from the story and characters to the visuals and sound.

  • Narrative structure

    Narrative structure is the way a story is told on screen. It shows what happens, how it happens, and why it happens, helping shape the audience's experience.

  • Production design

    Production design is the look and feel of a film. It uses sets, props, costumes, hair, and makeup to show the time, place, and characters in the story.

  • Colour

    Colour helps tell a story by creating mood, showing character, and drawing attention to important parts of a scene.

  • Lighting

    Lighting helps show the audience what is happening. It creates mood, highlights important details, and helps establish the time and place.

  • Camera techniques

    Camera techniques are the shot sizes, angles, and movements used to tell a story. They help direct the audience's attention, create emotion, and show important details.

  • Framing

    Framing is how a shot is arranged. It helps focus the audience's attention and creates mood through the placement of people, objects, and camera angles.

  • Sound

    Sound is what the audience hears in a film. Dialogue, music, and sound effects help tell the story, create mood, and bring scenes to life.

  • Locations

    Locations are the places where a film is shot. They are chosen to suit the story and must be safe and approved for filming.

  • Editing

    Editing is the process of putting film clips together to create the final story. It helps shape the story, pace, and mood of a film.