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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

English - Film Language

 Today's blog post is my completed work of my definitions of film language. 

Body Language: The conscious or unconscious movements and postures that are portrayed by how the character/person is feeling.

Examples of Body Language

Costumes: Clothes used to describe the personality of a character. 

Showcasing Period Costumes and Dances - Hamilton - Eventfinda

Hairstyles: The way a persons hair is done can be used to portray a character. 

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Make-up: Cosmetics like lipstick or eye shadow that can help describe a character. 

The best makeup storage options we've found on Pinterest | Miss FQ

Colour: How to set the mood of a scene, ext red for angry, blue for sad. 

Got The Blues? Sadness Changes How You See The Color Blue, But Not Red

Lighting: Exaggerated to make something or someone stand out or dimmed when something is upsetting or less exciting. 

Learn the Lingo: 15 Weird Filmmaking Terms

Props: Things used to make a scene more realistic or detailed. 

photo props hats_glasses | instax Instant Photography

Settings: A place with different types of surroundings to describe the story better. 

Can You Match The Settings To The Right Disney Movie? | Playbuzz

Dialogue: Used to either elevate a plot or reveal something new about a character. 

Sound Effects: Sounds used to make a scene more emphasising or create a mood. 

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Music: Music is also used to set a certain mood or make a scene more interesting. 

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Silence: Used to create a serious or sad atmosphere. 

The psychology of silence and how it can help us - The Jerusalem Post

Symbols: Most of the time an object used to suggest new ideas. 

Movie Icons, Mono Vector Symbols Royalty Free Cliparts, Vectors, And Stock  Illustration. Image 24539840.

Special FX: Used to create a more realistic look for a movie or show. 

What Great Movies Look Like Without Special Effects - YouTube


What am I learning? I am learning the definitions film language. 

How does this work show my learning? It shows my learning because I gave my own worded definitions.

What am I wondering as a result of this learning? I'm wondering if there is more for me to know about. 

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