1.2 - The Language of Film
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Practice Questions
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What are two examples of camera angles?
💡 Hint: Think of how each angle can change the viewer's perspective.
Define mise-en-scène in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider elements like props, costume, and setting.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of editing in film?
💡 Hint: Remember how films change pace and flow during scenes.
True or False: Non-diegetic sound is any sound that characters can hear within the film.
💡 Hint: Focus on which sounds are part of the film's world.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how mise-en-scène can alter a viewer’s perception of a character's journey in a specific film.
💡 Hint: Look for scenes where the environment changes with the character.
Create a short narrative outline using both linear and non-linear structures and explain the impact of each on audience engagement.
💡 Hint: Draw from films that prominently use each structure.
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