Elements of 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.

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