FILM

FILM – refers to a sequence of moving pictures, which is typically

shown on television or in a cinema.

Elements of Film

1. Time
Aspects of Time
● Physical Time – refers to time for an action to take place as it is
being filmed and projected on the screen.
● Psychological Time – refers to the impression of the viewer on
how long does it take for a certain action to take place and how he
or she feels when watching that particular action.
● Dramatic time – signifies the timeline of events portrayed in the
film.
2. Space – dimensions on the screen
a. Scale – this aspect indicates the size of objects on the screen
and these objects relate with the area surrounding them.
b. Shooting angle – denotes the location or angle from where the
camera records the scene.
c. Lighting – the position of lights can affect how the illusion of
depth is created in the film.
d. Sound – includes background music, theme melodies, and
silence.

Techniques of Cinema
● Cutting or Editing
This involves joining one shot with another, making sure that
these two shot are logically connected. This helps in ensuring that
only the scenes that are required in the story will be shown.
Camera Movement
This is done in order to have a smoother change of view, to help in
gradual growth of emotions, or to simulate a familiar experience.

Framing
This helps in bringing
balance to the film as it is being viewed. Framing can also get the
attention of the audience and sustain that attention.

Forms and Types of Film

1. Action
2. Animation
3. Bomba (X rated)
4. Dokyu (Documentary)
 5. Drama
6. Experimental
7. Fantasy
8. Historical
9. Horror
10. Comedy
11. Musical
12. Period – centers on characters and events which are recreated
in the movie, occur in a historical place and time.
Example : Oro Plata Mata (1982), which tries to reconstruct life in
Negros before, during and immediately after the occupation of the
Japanese. This movie, however, centers on a fictional extended
family of a sugar baron.