Language of Film

Language of Film

• Body Language- Body Language gives the viewers clues as to what the character’s attitude or feelings are.
• Costumes- Costumes are used to dress someone and turn them into a particular character.
• Hairstyles- Hairstyles are part of the costume because it's used to show the viewer what the character is going to be like.
• Make-up- Make-up is used to transform an actor to a character that they play/act as.
• Colour- Colour is used to portray the mood in the scenes.
• Lighting- Similar to Colour, lighting is also used to portray an emotion in a scene but it can also be used to make something or someone stand out.
• Props- Props are used by the characters in the film. Props can be interactive or it can just be something to add to a background of the scene.
• Settings- It is a place or surrounding where the event or the scenes takes place.
• Dialogue- A dialogue or a script is what the characters say when they are having a conversation in a film.
• Sound Effects- Sound effects can also set the mood. Loud music can sometimes mean something intense is happening.
• Music- Music is also used to set the mood. It can be a sign of an event that is about to happen in a scene.
• Silence- Silence is used to create a serious or sometimes suspenseful atmosphere.
• Symbols- Symbols are often objects that are seen in parts of a film.
• Special FX- Special FX is used to elevate the visuals of a film. Special FX can also be used when doing an actor's make-up so that particular character stands out.

-What am I learning?

I am learning about The Language of Film.

-How does this work show my learning?

I showed my learning by making my own dictionary by defining the language used in films.

-What am I wondering as a result of this learning?

I am wondering if these are all the languages that are used in film.