1. How to Read Music Video Finding meaning using film language

2. To gain a good mark in this standard you must demonstrate an understanding of: Three Features of Film Language Breakdown the Feature by describing how Elements of Film language are used in the text Explain connotative meaning of film techniques and how they Enhance the Feature Analyse how elements combine to make meaning Analyse the effect of feature on the audience

3. What is a Feature There are SIX Features of film language to choose from – Setting – Atmosphere – Camera Work – Mode of Address – Character – Manipulation of Time

4. Each Feature uses many film techniques to create meaning. You must identify and explain at least THREE techniques that has an effect on your feature. Good examples include:

5. Setting Establishing Shot (E.S) Setting (location, time, recognisable landmarks) Costume Props Lighting (particularly time of day, or lighting that enhances a time period) Actions/Actors

6. Atmosphere Camera Shots Camera Angles Camera Movement Lighting Colour Film Type (grainy, stylised, handicam, modern) Setting

7. Camera Work Camera Shots – Close Up, Mid Shots, Long Shots, Wide Shots, Camera Angles – Birds-Eye, High Angle, Neutral, Low Angle, Worms- Eye, Dutch Camera Movement – Dolly, Zoom, Pan, Tilt, Crane, Helicopter, Handheld, Steadiecam Establishing shots

8. Mode of Address Camera Shots Camera Angles Camera Movement Acting Depth of field – Focal Depth Composition Lighting

9. Character Costume Props Acting Lighting Camera Shots Camera Angles Camera Movement

10. Manipulation Of Time Setting Compression of Time – Montage, Fast cutting, sped-up film Expansion of Time – Slow Motion, Slow Cutting, Extended shot Parallel Action Flashback Dissolve Fade In / Fade Out

11. Exercise #1 Watch the opening scenes from The Killers – ‘Dustland Fairytale’ Explain how the director uses film elements to establish setting