Convention and Devices of Films

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It refers to the creation of a scenery that depicts the “look” or physical appearance of the set for a film.

• SET-UP

• SETTING

• CHARACTERIZATION

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It is the physical movement of the actors relative to the position of the camera.

• DIALOGUE

• DIRECTION

• BLOCKING

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It is the exchange of spoken words between two or more characters in the film or moving pictures.

• DIRECTION

• DIALOGUE

• LIGHT

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It is the process of making sure that every component of a movie runs smoothly.

• ACTING

• CHARACTERIZATION

• DIRECTION

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It is both the time and geographic location within a film or within a work of film.

• SET-UP

• SETTING

• LIGHT

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It is a convention of films used to create a specific atmosphere. It is a very important aspect for shaping meaning in films.

• LIGHT

• ACTING

• SET-UP

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It affects the way an audience responds. This includes facial expressions, body language and delivery of lines.

• CHARACTERIZATION

• ACTING

• DIALOGUE

Identify the conventions and devices of films.

It is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of the character.

• DIRECTION

• ACTING

• CHARACTERIZATION

A film, also called a movie or motion picture, consists of moving pictures that have been recorded so that they can be shown at the cinema or on television.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Give at least three (3) different forms of film/movie.