This test is a simple fill in the blanks quiz, asking students to identify the different types of SHOT TYPE, CAMERA ANGLE and COMPOSITION. This is inspired by the LET HITCHCOCK TEACH YOU SHOT COMPOSITION AND RULES information sheet I have previously published (link at bottom of post). I've also included a short quiz on … Continue reading Media Knowledge Test 3
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: How the heroes are introduced in Avengers Assemble – 4
One useful exercise when examing moving image in a Media course is to investigate how characters are introduced through FILM LANGUAGE. By looking at the SHOT TYPE, CAMERA ANGLE, COMPOSITION and USE OF COLOUR - indeed the whole MISE EN SCENE, you can "decode" the messages that the filmmakers are trying to present to the … Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA: How the heroes are introduced in Avengers Assemble – 4
BRUCE BANNER: How the heroes are introduced in Avengers Assemble – 3
One useful exercise when examing moving image in a Media course is to investigate how characters are introduced through FILM LANGUAGE. By looking at the SHOT TYPE, CAMERA ANGLE, COMPOSITION and USE OF COLOUR - indeed the whole MISE EN SCENE, you can "decode" the messages that the filmmakers are trying to present to the … Continue reading BRUCE BANNER: How the heroes are introduced in Avengers Assemble – 3
NATASHA ROMANOFF: How the heroes are introduced in Avengers Assemble – 2
One useful exercise when examing moving image in a Media course is to investigate how characters are introduced through FILM LANGUAGE. By looking at the SHOT TYPE, CAMERA ANGLE, COMPOSITION and USE OF COLOUR - indeed the whole MISE EN SCENE, you can "decode" the messages that the filmmakers are trying to present to the … Continue reading NATASHA ROMANOFF: How the heroes are introduced in Avengers Assemble – 2
Language in Moving Image Media
In Media, we often talk about the “language” of texts and many incorrectly assume we mean that in an English Studies sense. Of course, we mean how technical aspects (codes) are used in text to suggest narrative, story, mood and meaning. This page is intended to discuss a wide range of “language” in moving image … Continue reading Language in Moving Image Media
Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules
When you are learning how film works, the technical information you need to remember can be dizzying. Let master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock teach you the basic shot types, composition and "rules". This is a primer - there are many more terms and details, but use this as a starter guide! 1. EXTREME CLOSE UP (Psycho … Continue reading Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules



