Section A of the exam

Structure notes on each micro concept (editing, Mise en scene, sound, camera angles)



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Micro Element          ⇒       Technique used          ⇒        Example          ⇒         Explain/meaning

Key Terms (Todorov)

Disequilibrium

The period of instability and insecurity in the film's narrative

Equilibrium 

A state of peace and calm, whicoften exsists at the begninning of a film's narrative.

Enigma

The question or mystery that is posed within the film's narrative

Iconography

The objects within a film that are used to envoke particular meanings

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      Tv Drama's are based on realism (veridimilitude - the construction of a believeable world)

Editing

• jumpy between shots, quick shots of people around the room (glances), shot - reverse - shot, 180 degree rule

Sound

Mise en Scene

Camera angles