Film language and techniques

Part ofMoving Image Arts (CCEA)

  • Film language and techniques

    • Camera

      Filmmakers can make audiences feel more connected to their stories by using simple camera techniques.

    • Sound

      It's impossible to analyse cinema without understanding how filmmakers use sound.

    • Lighting

      Most film-makers want to create scenes where the lighting adds mood and meaning.

    • Editing

      A well crafted edit can create meaning and take audiences on emotional journeys.

    • Mise-en-scène

      How the physical aspects of a film combine to create a convincing world on screen.