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The 180 Degree Rule The 180 degree rule is a basic media guideline regarding the on-screen relationship between two characters. An imaginary straight line called the axis connects the two characters and the camera stays on one side of the axis so the audience have a clear understanding of what’s going on. The object/person being filmed must always remain in the centre while...

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Roland Barthes Barthes was a French literary theorist, philosopher, semiotician and critic. He came up with the theory of the codes, he said that texts can be unravelled into a wider range of potential meanings. Different meanings can be found by viewing the texts from different angles. Barthes said that texts can be open - left unanswered, or closed - with all questions...

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There are many different ways in which films can be shot and created, these all come down to the angles used when shooting and creating the films. Camera shots and angles are what creates the atmosphere within a scene. A close up can create the build up of tension and show a characters deep emotion for example. Each camera angle presents a different atmosphere...

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Mise en scene is the construct of the film to the eye on the set of a film or theatrically. This includes:PropsCostumeLightingActorsLocationMise en scene is a way of portraying a storyline and presenting the film. For example mise en scene is used within harry potter. We are introduced to the idea of wizards and witches through their wands, robes, dark lighting and an...

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Conventions of a Thriller Film The aim of a thriller film is to create suspense and excitement within the audience. Thrillers often use busy streets and busy atmospheres in a usually urban or suburban area. The narrative normally revolves around an enigma including a hero to whom is the only person to reveal the truth. Violence is very central to the thriller genre....

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Horror Film Pitch Recording This blog post is a video of Lucy Williams and mine horror film pitch ideas. In this short video we have explained what kind of shots, sounds, settings and Mis en scene we will be using to create the theme of Horror throughout our ideas. We have tried to include as much information as possible so that we can...

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