Understanding CODE

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A system of signs which can be decoded to create meaning.

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CODE

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codes that can be decoded mainly on connotation level

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symbolic codes

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French term that means 'everything within the frame'

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Mise en scene

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actors portray characters in media products and contribute to character development

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acting

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formal written language used in a media product

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written codes

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a view of a figure's entire body in order to show action

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full shot

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a shot of a hand, eye, mouth or any object in detail

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extreme close up shot

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a full-screen shot of a subject's face showing the finest nuances of expression

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close up shot

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codes specific to a media form

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technical codes

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a view of a situation or setting from a distance

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long shot