Unit B322 – Question 2Media Language

L/O: To understand what question 2 will ask you to do in the exam & how to answer the question

to a Level 4 standard.

Question 2 – 20 marks

• Explain how each of the following is used to create effects:

• Camerawork• Soundtrack• Editing• Mise-en-scene

Question 2 – 20 marks

• Explain how each of the following is used to create effects that fit the action adventure genre:

• Camerawork• Soundtrack• Editing• Mise-en-scene

Level 4 – What is needed?

• Accurate use of terminology to identify the techniques being used.

• Analysis of why the technique has been used – the connotative effect of it.

• At least 2 examples for each of camera, editing, sound and mise-en-scene.

CAMERA

In 30 seconds…..

• Write as many camera techniques you know!

Camera Technique

What is in the shot? What is the effect? What does it communicate? Why has it been used?

Camerawork

• Shot type.• Camera movement.• Camera angle.• Camera position/composition.

Key Question is…

• Why has this camera technique been used?• What is the director signifying or connoting

(communicating) through this particular shot?

Question 2 – 20 marks

• Explain how the following is used to create effects:

• CameraworkCamera Technique

What is in the shot? (THIS MAKES SURE YOU HAVE A SPECIFIC EXAMPLE).

What is the effect? What does it communicate? Why has it been used?

The key thing here is to make sure that you: Correctly identify some of the techniques that are being used and explain HOW and WHY they have been used. I.E. – What techniques are used and what is the intended effect on the audience? What is the director trying to communicate to the audience by using the technique?

So, if itʼs a chase scene it is supposed to be fast paced and exciting - this fits the action adventure genre and is enjoyable for the audience. How do the camera techniques make it seem fast and exciting?

There is a wide angle tracking shot used in the extract.

The director uses this shot when Neo is running against a wall while shooting from 2 guns at his numerous opponents.The tracking shot connotes Neo’s skill as it clearly signifies that he is able to move quickly to evade being shot himself while at the same time he is firing from 2 weapons with considerable success. This is exciting for the audience as they can see that Neo is -outnumbered and therefore in great jeopardy but his extra-ordinary abilities which are showcased by the tracking shot suggest that he will be victorious and able to continue with his quest.Neo’s ability with the guns is also signified by a close up…

POINT – A close up shot is used to show that the antagonists are better equipped than the protagonists.EXAMPLE – The director uses a close up of a deadly metal spike that is attached to the wheel of a chariot that the antagonists use.ANALYSIS – This connotes that this is not a fair fight and that the protagonists are expected to die in the coliseum. They have no such weaponry or equipment and are fighting on foot. This excites the audience as they wonder how it will be possible for the protagonists to escape this situation.LINK – The unequal nature of the fight is also shown by the…

MODEL ANSWERS

MODEL ANSWERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTxCc1S3LcM

(The dark knight)

Camera technique What’s in the shot Why has it been used?

Camera technique What’s in the shot Why has it been used?

Establishing shot The city/buildings To establishing location in the city and to show the particular building, the glass breaking shows there is clearly a robbery taking place

Zoom The mask To highlight he is anonymous and trying to mask his identity

Tilt The ground below zipwire

To signify how high they are, to elaborate the danger

The director uses a tilt in the camera movement……..

The director uses a tilt in the camera movement. This is used when the thieves are breaking out of the window to zipline from one building to another. This has been used to signify the height of the building, emphasizing the danger and risk they are taking which creates tension, making it exciting for the audience. Furthermore, it connotes the thieves are dangerous and skilled as they are willing to zip-line over great heights to achieve their goal and not get caught.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOHPq2Rx4lg

The 2nd camera technique is:

For level ¾, do 2nd answer in a box in your book like…..