What are the micro aspects of film language?

Explain how one of these techniques could be used to create meaning to the audience.

Objective: To understand how the micro features of film are used to create meaning in the helicopter crash sequence featured in Superman: The Movie (1978).

Outcomes: - You will be able be able to identify the micro features with a film sequence and describe them using correct film terminology - You will be able to explain how they impact on and create meaning to the audience

- You will begin to evaluate how the sequence effectively uses genre codes and conventions

How do we analyse a film?

Going for the A

D C A If you can show some analytical thinking, then you could be heading for an A or B. Your analysis uses all the correct terminology when discussing the micro features of film language. You are able to explain how these techniques create meaning and impact on the audience. Your work will also show evidence of analytical thinking through an ability to link your points to the macro aspects genre, narrative and institution. If your written work is mainly If you add some analysis, then descriptive, then the best grade you should be heading for a C. youre likely to get is a D. Your work uses some technical terms to describe film language techniques. You will begin to show some awareness of how the micro features create meaning to the audience, and how they might react to film or film sequence. Your work builds on your ability to successfully describe the film language and you are able to discuss the meaning that is created for the audience. You will also show the impact on the film had on the audience.

Question 1
The 5 minute helicopter crash sequence is taken from Superman: The Movie (1978) directed by Richard Donner and starring Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder. (a) Identify one camera shot from the extract. (b) Briefly explain why this shot is used. (1) (2) (c) How are two of the following used to create tension in this extract?

Sound Editing Cinematography Mise-en-scene Special Effects (7) (10)

Question 2
(a)
(b) (c)
Identify one typical feature of Superhero films in the extract. (1)
Why is it typical? Show how one of the following genre characteristics is used in the extract and in another Superhero film. (6) (10) (3)

Setting Costume Characters