Shehlizeh Omer

  In the vast realm of visual storytelling, film stands as a captivating medium that has transcended mere entertainment to become a powerful tool for expression, exploration, and reflection. With its ability to combine elements such as cinematography, narrative structure, sound, and symbolism, film offers an immersive experience that engages the senses and stimulates the intellect. From the early silent films to the latest blockbusters, each cinematic work carries its own unique voice, reflecting the cultural, social, and political contexts of its time. As we embark on the study of film, we embark on a journey of discovery, exploring not only the artistry behind each frame but also the profound impact that cinema has on our understanding of the world around us.

  ·        Agenda: A plan or belief system within a group, normally hidden from others. For example, there is a belief that the BNP has a racist agenda. ·        Antagonist: An antagonist is a character that opposes the protagonist and creates the main conflict. ·        Archetype: An archetype is a character. Idea, or pattern that appears repeatedly in stories from different cultures. Archetypes are recognizable symbols or characters that connect people across time and culture. For example, the hero, the princess, the damsel in distress, the loyal friend, the villain, the temptress. ·        Binary Opposites: Binary opposites are opposing main characters in media narratives. They can be used to create conflict and drives the plot forward. For example, Hero vs. Villain, Good vs. evil, Masculinity vs. femininity etc. ·        C...

 Lighting (general): It can be used to highlight important characters. High key lighting: It is a lighting style that uses a lot of light and minimal shadows to create bright scenes and subjects. It's often used in photography, film, and television. Low key lighting: It is a lighting style that's used in photography, film, and television. It's characterized by shadows, high contrast, and dark tones. Chiaroscuro lighting: It is a high contrast technique that uses light and shadow to create a three-dimensional quality in a two-dimensional image. Rembrandt lighting: It is a technique utilizing one light and one reflector or two separate lights. Body shape and Language: Body language is a type of communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words. are used to express and convey information. It can also refer to the movements and positions of people's bodies that express their thoughts and feelings. Facial features and Expression: A facial expression is a m...

Diegetic sound:                                                                                                                                        Diegetic sound is any sound that comes naturally from the world of a video or movie. it's a sound that characters hear in their world. Diegetic sounds can be on-screen, such as dialogue, or off-screen, such as sirens, chatter, applause, and walking sound effects. Non-diegetic sound:                                                                ...

 

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 Shot Reverse Shot:     A shot-reverse shot starts with a shot of a character, and then cuts to a shot of what or who that character is looking at (the reverse of the angle from the first sho t), and finally cuts back to the initial shot to show the character's reaction.  Parallel Editing/Cross-cutting:   Parallel editing is an editing technique used in film and video where the main action is cut together with two (or more) different sets of action.  Montage:   Montage editing is a film editing technique that combines a series of short shots or clips into a single sequence. The word "montage" comes from French and means "assembly" or "editing".   Jump Cut:  A jump cut is a cut in film editing that breaks a single continuous sequential shot of a subject into two parts, with a piece of footage removed to create the effect of jumping forward in time. Camera positioning on the subject across the sequence should vary only slightly to achieve the e...

  Aerial shot : An aerial shot is a camera angle or shot taken from a position above the subject, providing a birds-eye view. Canted angle: A canted angle is a camera shot technique that involves tilting the camera at an angle and tilting the entire scene. it's also known as a Dutch angle, Dutch tilt, German angle, canted camera, or oblique angle. Close up: A close-up shot is a photograph or movie shot taken of a subject or object at close range intended to show greater detail to the viewer. Crab Shot: A crab shot is a type of camera movement, also known as lateral tracking, that involves moving the camera horizontally along with a subject. Crane shot: A crane shot is a video production technique that uses a camera mounted on a moving crane or jib. Deep focus: A camera technique that keeps both near and far objects in focus simultaneously. 

Rembrandt lighting is a standard lighting technique that is used in studio portrait photography and cinematography, it is also used in contrast with butterfly lighting. It can be achieved using one light and a reflector, or two lights, and is popular because it is capable of producing images which appear both natural and compelling with a minimum of equipment.