Different Forms and

Conventions of Film and

Moving Pictures - Lights
Viewing EN6VC-Ia5.1.1
Attitude EN6A-Ia-16, EN6A-Ia-17, EN6A-Ia-18
Observe the following
posters. Is the
background dark or
bright?
 FILM
• Also called a movie or motion
picture that consists of moving
pictures that have been recorded
so that they can be shown at the
cinema or on television.
 FILM
• Tells a story or shows a real
situation.
• The process of filmmaking is
both an art and an industry.
 Different Forms of Film
1. Action 7. Horror
2. Adventure 8. Musical/Dance
3. Comedy 9. Science Fiction
4. Crime and gangster 10. War
5. Drama 11. Fantasy
6. Epics/Historical
 Conventions and
Devices Used in Film
1. Lighting
2. Blocking
3. Direction
4. Characterization
5. Acting
6. Dialog
7. Setting
8. Set-up
Lighting
• Is a convention of films used to create
a specific atmosphere.
• It is a very important aspect for shaping
meaning in films.
• It can manipulate a viewer’s attitude
towards a setting or a character.
Lighting
• The way light is used can make
objects, people and environments
look beautiful or ugly, soft or
harsh, artificial or real.
• Light may be used expressively or
realistically.
Three Point
Lighting