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12th Grade
04/30/2023

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Media Language
Definition
the way in which the meaning of a media text is conveyed to the audience
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Signs and Symbols
Definition
one of the ways media language works is to convey meaning through --- and ---
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Decoding
Definition
turning communication into thoughts, giving meaning on the signs and symbols
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Visual, Aural, Written, Verbal, Non-Verbal Language
Definition
5 types of media languages
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Visual Language
Definition
Sense of sight, has something to do with television and film
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Visual Language
Definition
what is on the screen has been chosen specifically to generate a series of effects and meanings
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Visual Language
Definition
Specific camera angles and movements are chosen to tell the story and the meaning of a scene
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Aural Language
Definition
sense of hearing, has something to do with sounds
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Sounds
Definition
It can help create a scene and construct the environment, atmosphere and mood.
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Aural Language
Definition
It can also help us determine the genre of a piece
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Written Language
Definition
the print-based media, also in text such as captions for photographs; subtitles
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Caption
Definition
allows the publication to present a story in a particular way
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Verbal Language
Definition
how the language is delivered and its context used are important factors in the way meaning is generated for the audience
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Verbal Language
Definition
pointing out dialogue, conversation, already spoken
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Non-Verbal Language
Definition
body language such as gestures and action.
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Non-Verbal Language
Definition
The meaning received by the audience is seen through how the actor uses his body
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Proxemics
Definition
space/distance
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Text
Definition
utilized to depict any media item
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Text
Definition
the main point of our study in understanding how media language create meaning
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set of codes
Definition
any native language is a
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Codes
Definition
systems of signs which create meaning to communicate ideas and impression to an audience, producer and stakeholders
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Technical Codes and Symbolic Codes
Definition
Categories of Codes
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Technical Codes
Definition
All the ways in which equipment is used to tell the story in a media text
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Symbolic Codes
Definition
uses symbolisms
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Conventions
Definition
the generally accepted ways of doing something
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Conventions
Definition
they are the norms, standards and rules
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Codes and Conventions
Definition
they are used together in a study of genre
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Setting
Definition
sets the time and geographic location of a narrative
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Realism, Atmosphere, Symbolism
Definition
Purposes of Setting
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Realism
Definition
Time and place of setting is made known
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Atmosphere
Definition
reinforces desired mood
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Theme
Definition
serves as the subject, concept or the central idea in a narrative
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Sympathetic and Unsympathetic Character
Definition
Two types of character
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Sympathetic Character
Definition
Protagonist
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Sympathetic Character
Definition
with whom the audience strongly identifies with, they share qualities and values
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Sympathetic Character
Definition
they build mutual association with the audience
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Unsympathetic Character
Definition
Antagonist
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Unsympathetic Character
Definition
audience dislikes them
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Unsympathetic Character
Definition
they increase sympathy to the main character
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Unsympathetic Character
Definition
they build tension and create conflict
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Props, sets and location
Definition
they can influence our interpretation of character as contribution to the atmosphere of the film
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Props
Definition
all of the things or materials used to add color to a production
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Linear Plot, Flashback, Climax and Resolution, A sting in the tail, Open Ending
Definition
Types of Narrative and Plot
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Linear Plot
Definition
Events would occur in the same order they would occur in real life
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Flashback
Definition
Manipulation of time wherein it takes the narrative back in the past
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Climax and Resolution
Definition
Main problem occurs, comes to head and is sorted out
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A sting in the tail
Definition
Ending is a complete surprise and unexpected
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Open Ending
Definition
Audience may be left wondering as story seems not over
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Sound
Definition
sensation perceived by our sense of hearing
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Image Analysis
Definition
the extraction of meaningful information from images
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Form
Definition
how the image was created
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Content
Definition
what is in the image
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Framing of the Image
Definition
one of the key elements in terms of form
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Framing
Definition
the position from which the image was created
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Framing
Definition
border between the space we are allowed to see and that which is out of our sight
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Angle
Definition
how a scene is captured
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Low Angle
Definition
Often used to indicate a position of power as it empowers the subject
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High Angle
Definition
It makes the subject look weak or vulnerable
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Level
Definition
refers to the camera's horizontal angle, left to right or vice-versa, eye level
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Level
Definition
as with the vertical angle, usually it is straight on but the camera can also be tilted on its side to the left or right.
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Distance
Definition
refers to the distance of the object to the camera
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Extreme Long Shot
Definition
landscape, covers a wide area; subject and its surroundings
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Long Shot
Definition
also called as full shot or wide shot, shows a group of people fully from head to toe and shows people's gestures and movement
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Medium Shot
Definition
captures one or two people
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Medium Close-Up
Definition
also called as waist shot, captures part of a body; usually used for interviews or newscasting
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Close-Up
Definition
face
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Extreme Close-Up
Definition
part of a face, it highlights details such as eye movements and mannerisms
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Depth of Field
Definition
refers to the distance between the nearest and the farthest area from the camera which is in focus
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Deep Focus Photography, Conventional Photograph, Soft Focus
Definition
Types of depth of field
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Wide-angle lenses, Extreme wide angle, telephoto lens
Definition
Lens type
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Wide-angle Lenses
Definition
make the scene appear deeper than it is
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Extreme Wide Angle
Definition
will give a fish-eye effect
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Telephoto Lens
Definition
pulls objects closer together
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Panorama, Tracking, Tilt, Crane, Handheld, Zoom
Definition
Types of camera movements
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Panorama
Definition
the camera moves horizontally from a static position
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Tracking
Definition
it is also called as dolly, the camera moves on tracks or wheels to give a smooth movement
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Tilt
Definition
the camera moves up or down vertically from a static position
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Crane
Definition
The camera moved on a device that can move up and down and laterally
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Handheld
Definition
It gives the frame a shaky look wherein a picture is taken with the camera being supported only by the operator's hands and shoulder
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Zoom
Definition
it is technically not a movement but the change of focal length brings us closer or away from the object in the frame
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Mise-en-scene
Definition
put into the scene
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Mise-en-scene
Definition
refers to anything that goes into a shot, including sets, props, actors, costumes, camera movements and performances
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Mise-en-scene
Definition
often seen as the principal vehicle by which a film's meaning is conveyed
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Subject, Lightning, Setting
Definition
Parts of the Mise-en-scene Analysis
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Lighting
Definition
how the image is lit
Term
key, fill, backlight
Definition
Three-point lighting
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Three-point lighting
Definition
most common set up of lights
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Key Light
Definition
the main source of illumination and is directed on the subject
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Key Light
Definition
it is hard and direct light which produces sharply defined shadows
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Fill Light
Definition
the soft or indirect light that fills in the shadow formed by the key light
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Back Light
Definition
it shines from behind the subject, usually to differentiate it from the background; to highlight the subject
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Semiotics
Definition
the study of signs and symbols which discusses the literal and potential meanings
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Semiotics
Definition
it explores how words and other signs make meanings
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Denotation, Connotation
Definition
Two identified orders of signification
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Denotation
Definition
it is the literal or obvious meaning, dictionary meaning
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Connotation
Definition
it is the potential or suggested meaning, implied meaning, depending on one's interpretation
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