The codes and conventions in media can
be separated into 3 distinct groups -
- Technical (camera techniques & shots),
- Symbolic (ie clothing, colours)
- Written and audio (music etc).
These give the film meaning and determine the response of the viewer. They can be used as a basis for simple film analysis.
- Technical (camera techniques & shots),
- Symbolic (ie clothing, colours)
- Written and audio (music etc).
These give the film meaning and determine the response of the viewer. They can be used as a basis for simple film analysis.
Codes and conventions: the familiar and predictable forms and techniques used by the media to show a wanted impression. Code include the special devices of an individual media, such as camera angles, lighting and special effects. Conventions are the typical plot and elements including conflicts and resolutions of a particular medium.
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