Learning Media Arts
Technical codes are the tools that media producers use to construct media products.
Camera |
In the Media Study Design Key Knowledge, we need to understand "the nature and function of and relationship between production elements in fictional media narrative, including; camera techniques, technologies and qualities for film and television".
Camera techniques and qualities are basically how the camera is used to record the narrative. |
Editing |
Within the element of editing, we need to look at editing of both vision and sound. Editing is completed in post-production and is when the film is put together.
Here are some elements of editing to focus on:
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Lighting |
Lighting within a film is the responsibility of the cinematographer, also known as the Director of Photography (DOP). Lighting is used to create an atmosphere or mood.
These are some common terms of lighting you will need to refer to:
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Sound |
Most sound is in a film is added in post-production. This is because sometimes the lines from the actors on location is not that good and needs to be dubbed over. All sound is there for a reason.
Diegetic Sound These are sound that occur within the film world: characters talking to each other, music coming from a specific source such as a radio, and realistic sound effects. Non-Diegetic Sound These are sound that are not part of the world film, sounds that the characters would not hear. Narrator, music score and sound effects added for dramatic effect are all part of non-diegetic sound. |
Special Effects |
Special effects are effects that happen practically on set. Many directors will opt to shoot in-camera in order to reduce cost later in post-production, Many directors feel that doing these effects this way make them feel more realistic rather than using Visual Effects in post-production.
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