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Sound and
Lighting
The building blocks of the cinematic
language.
SHOTS AND ANGLES CREATE A POINT OF
VIEW
shows entire
body,
including
the setting.
Medium Long Shot (MLS):
• subject
presented
from the
thigh up
(with head
room).
Medium Shot (MS):
shows subject
above the waist.
Close Up (CU):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uqTuo2yQBXM
Other
• Set Design: includes all the scenery and
props used and how it is set up (hard and
soft surfaces).
• Properties (props): all of the objects that
the actors use to support their role i.e.
mirrors, canes, books, hairbrushes etc.
• Costume: all clothing and accessories worn
by actors-used to support setting, character
and action.