Camera Work
Sound Terminology
Non-Diegetic
Title Music: The theme tune of the programme usually at the start of the program.
Incidental Music: Orchestral music used to create suspense and atmosphere. Usually used in horror films or programs.
Sound Motifs: Sound, when played, reminds the audience of a certain character.
Sound Effects: Effects used to enhance the sound of a certain scene.
Voice Over: Used to give the viewer an insight to the character speaking.
Diegetic
Synchronous Sound: Sounds that match what you are seeing.
Sound Effects: Effects used to enhance the sound of a certain scene.
Dialogue: Characters speaking on screen.
Ambient Sound: Natural sound you would hear in any certain scene.
Mise-En-Scene
Mise-En-Scene is the arrangement of props, costume, scenery and characters.
Mise-En-Scene
- Props.
- Costume.
- Lighting.
- Set Design.
- Casting (Age And Gender).
- Hair And Makeup.
Crime Mise-En-Scene
Common Conventions For Crime Drama
Props used
- Police Guns
- Evidence bag
- Handcuffs
- Walkie Talkie
- Bullet-proof vests
- Badges
- Money
- Yellow Police Tape
- Brief Case
- Duffle Bag
- Weapons
- Police Car
- Pepper Spray
- Batons
- Identification Badges
Costume
- Black clothing
- Police Attire
- Police Helmets
- Detective Uniform
- Orange Prison Clothing
- Balaclava
- White Overalls
- Tattoos / Piercings
- Bulletproof Vests
- Gun Holsters
- Wires Used To Communicate
Set Design/Scenery
- Prison
- Crime Scene (Police tape on the floor for a murder)
- Woods
- Grave Yard
- Police Station
- Court
- Dark Alleyway
- Prison Cell (Dark And Gungy)
- Detective Lab
- Office
- Interrogation Room
Casting
- Middle Aged Man/Woman (Police)
- Tattoos and Pierced, Usually Male (Criminals)
- Middle Aged, Or Slightly Older (Detectives)
- Older Male Or Female (Judge)
- Trained German / Belgium Shepard (Police Dogs)
Lighting
- Dark Interrogation Room
- Gungy Prison cells
- Back Alleys Of City Streets
- Abandoned Building (Warehouse)
- Mostly Dark Lighting
Editing
Useful media language notes, practical examples and videos. Also, massive well done on your dog photoshoot - very creative use of mise-en-scene; keep up the great work.
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