Film Codes
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kim_gurney on October 22, 2012
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Year 8 and 9 film codes
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 voice over | A form of narration in which an off-screen voice comments on the action, circumstances or attitudes. |
| sound effects | Recordings or imitations of sounds added to a film to highlight an object or make the scene appear real. |
| camera angles | Various positions of the camera (high, medium, or low; and left, right, or straight on) with respect to the subject, each giving a different viewpoint or effect. |
| camera shots | Different distances of a picture. Includes long shots, medium shots, close-ups and extreme close-ups. |
| special effects | Settings, events, and images that are created by skilled technicians using mostly computer and digital technology. |
| on-set text | Text which occurs in the setting which helps the viewer understand the time or place. |
| on-screen text | Text (usually at the bottom of the screen) to help the viewer understand a time or place. Eg. New York or 2012 |
| camera movement | Any motion of a camera in a shot, including panning, tilting or zooming. |
| lighting | The deliberate application of light to achieve an effect. |
| music | Music added to a scene after filming to enhance the emotional impact on the viewer. |
| credits | A list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the beginning and end of the film). |
| setting | The time and place in which the film is supposed to be set. |
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