1. Elements of Film

2. Narration/Storytelling · The author creates the universe, people, and events within the story. ·The author also chooses how the story is told and how the plot unfolds.

3. Actors/Characters ·Characters exist in the story, and actors are chosen to play certain parts and are valued for how well they play the parts.

4. Special Effects The illusions used to stimulate imagined events in a story. Special effects include editing, camera techniques, computer generated effects, and visual effects.

5. Costume/Set Design Costume consists of wardrobes or how the characters dress. Set Design consists of the design of the scenery in a film.

6. Music/Sound Filmmakers use music and sound to elevate the experience of viewing the movie.

7. Themes Just like in literature, themes are the lessons the writers want us to learn from film. Most-to-all movies contain themes.