LO3: Media Language and meaning

 

What do you expect to hear/see in a trailer? - These are the Codes and Conventions.

- Shot types of Characters (CLOSE UPS) 

- Mention of conflict/plot 

- Key scenes and action. 

- Sound Effects

- Title of film 

- Music/Soundtrack from film (non-diegetic music)

- Non-linear narrative structure.

- Title Graphics for release date

-Cuts and transitions. 

-Creating spectacle and enigma (e.g. SFX). 

Q6, 7, 8

You will be asked to analyse theoretically how a product of your choice creates meaning:

Macro Meaning: (wider context - social/cultural issues)

1- Genre

2- Narrative

3- Representation

Micro Meaning: 

1- Mise en scene 

2- Camerawork

3- Editing

4- Sound                                                                                                     (12-16 marks)

How we understand the genre, narrative and representation are through the use of the Micro meanings. 

Mise-en-scene and the Fantastic Four

Mise-en-scene is French for 'everything within the frame' (everything you see on screen.

- Costume and make up

- Props

- Location and iconography

- Acting gesture 

- Colour

- Lighting