motion media codes and conventions

Question 1

signs that have meaning and interpretations

Answer 1

codes

Question 2

time and place where the action is taking place.

Answer 2

setting

Question 3

he entire frame including the cam shots, the lighting, the blocking, the production design

Answer 3

mise en scene

Question 4

portrayal of a character through gestures, facial expressions, body language, movement, and vocal qualities

Answer 4

acting

Question 5

cultural in nature, with connotations and underlying messages. In studying media texts, take note of dominant colors, themes, contrasts, and symbolisms of colors used.

Answer 5

colors

Question 6

tilted angle and used in psychological thriller or comedy films (rare

Answer 6

dutch tilt

Question 7

angle used to make the character appear weak and vulnerable

Answer 7

high angle

Question 8

angle used to make the character look stronger and superior

Answer 8

low angle

Question 9

drone shots. angle that Establishes a scene or a setting.

Answer 9

birds eye view

Question 10

angle establishes the scene or setting in the perspective of the character being small

Answer 10

worms eye view

Question 11

camera movement towards the subject

Answer 11

dolly in

Question 12

camera movement away from the subject

Answer 12

dolly out

Question 13

movement of the camera being stationary moving up and down

Answer 13

tilt

Question 14

camera moving side to side

Answer 14

pan

Question 15

the camera is following and focused on 1 subject

Answer 15

tracking