A Photograph may be likened to a frame in a film. When analysing a photograph, you will, therefore, use the same visual criteria as in analysing a film. These include composition, line, lighting, colour,

General Analysis of Visual Subject Matter. Facial expressions, body language and relationship. Image credit Subject: Image credit facial expressions, body language and **relationships Setting: Image credit

The vision, personality and creativity of certain key role-players will significantly influence film creators when making their films. Their styles of work become recognisable and these often typify the

Tracking is when the camera moves with the actors or action, always keeping the subject in view. Image credit This involves the audience in the action. Image credit Dolly Image credit As the name implies,

Fading is used to indicate the *end of a scene or to suggest the passage of time. To fade in and out signal the beginning or end of a scene, especially fading to or from black. Fading to white has become

The angles of the camera shots shift the way you perceive the characters and react to situations. A. High Angled Shots Image credit These are taken from above. Image credit These shots detract from the

Close up shots move in and focus on detailed aspects of the characters and scenes e.g. the character's face, showing little or no backgroud. Image credit This emphasises emotions or reactions to various

The director manipulates the viewer's perception through his choice of shot. The most important thing is to learn how to frame your subject. Image credit a. Extreme Long Shots Image credit These are

The focus of the camera lens can give the picture soft or sharp lines. Image credit This is achieved by means of different filters and lenses. Image crerdit Soft focus: slightly blurred and is used to

The Line image on the screen may give the impression of linear direction. The director may use line to create a desired mood or atmosphere. Image credit horizontal lines: = - peace and harmony vertical

Cinematography is the process of visually telling the story and physically photographing the movie on set. It is the process of orchestrating the lighting, composition and camera movement, whereas visual

With modern technology, computer -effects can stimulate and enhance any camera or sound effect. The director manipulates his audience by means of sound effects and visual effects. Image credit Sound Effects

The Film Title is important as it identifies and becomes synonymous with the film. Image credit 2. Genre - Type of Film **Genres include Comedy, Suspense, Horror, Musical, Drama, Western or Science Fiction.

visual material includes films, television programmes, pictures, photographs, cartoons, billboards and advertisements. Please note this is a broad outline. For Matrick and advanced Visual Literacy Studies,

Prose is anything which is written down without any poetic meter. A Poetic meter is the rhythm of a poem and is based on different factors. Syllables per line and what syllables are naturally emphasized

A Poem is a composition in verse. It paints pictures by means of poetic devices such as figurative language, rhythm and rhyme. Image credit Rhyme depends on sound not sight: e.g. valintine/mine born/dawn

The following forms may act as a stimulus to independent poetry writing. These short examples of 'free verse' (non-conformist patterns) are enhanced by the use of Figures of Speech. These exercises are

A curriculum vitae (CV) is a comprehensive biographical statement of your personal details, achievements and activities. Formats and requirements may differ according to your age and academic stage. Image

Writing a Procedure Ensuring that things get done without mistakes or omissions. Image credit Procedures – and their close cousins, policies – can be a real pain in the proverbial. Sometimes, they're too

The Short Story is an expanded essay - longer than an essay, but shorter than a novel. It captures an event in a short space of time, in contrast to the novel, which may cover a long span of time, more