Language of Film

Body Language: Used to identify a characters feelings 

Costumes: Used to create a character’s personality

Hairstyles: Just like costumes it brings out a character’s personality

Make-Up: Used to change the look and bring out a personality of a set character

Colour: Used to set the mood of a set Red could mean angry and Blue could mean Sad 

Lighting: Used to set the mood of a scene

Props: Objects used to make the scene more interactive

Setting: Used to often progress things and describe the surroundings

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

Sound Effects: Used to create a mood so the audience can sympathize 

Music: It is used to set a mood for the scene 

Silence: Used to make it scene more serious or scary in a way 

Symbols: A object used to represent an idea 

Special Effects: Used to make the film look more people realistic 

What am I learning?

I am learning visual and sound techniques used widely in film; why they are important, how they are used and what the definitions of these words mean. 

How does this show my learning?

By creating a crossword puzzle I am showing that I know the definition to key words related to visual and sound techniques and show that I am able to teach other people. 

What am I wondering as a result of my learning?

I am wondering what are some other things that are also important in visual and sound techniques; and also what are the most important to create a great film.