Basics of Media

Media language:
It is the way in which the meaning of a media text is conveyed to the audience. One of the ways Media Language works is to convey meaning through signs and symbols suggested by the way a scene is set up and filmed. Audience perceive meanings from what they are being shown for example if a red rose is being focused on then it may represent romance and love however if a red fluid is being shown then it may represent blood and danger giving the audience an indication that things might go wrong or problems might arise 

Camera:
While filming it is very important to keep the camera angles in mind similarly these angles are set according to the need of the scene for example if a character has to be shown in as superior or more powerful then a low angle would be used in order to make it more realistic and give the audience the feeling that yes this character does have an edge over the other character, Camera includes a vast variety of features which consists of rule of thirds, camera movement, 180° rule, balance and camera shots etc. if one of these factors go wrong then the entire filming will be affected


Mise-en-scene:
This includes props, lighting, the placement of objects, location, costumes, acting and the expressions of the characters etc. hence all the visual elements present in a scene. The audience may not realize this but these elements in plays and movies help guide their attention towards what the film maker and producer want them to focus on.

Editing:
Editing refers to the way sound and images are assembled to tell a story, this consists of jump cuts, visual effects, flow of shots, pace of continuity, fade out, dissolve, cut away match on action and many more. Editing is the invisible effort put into the film which is not usually noticed by the audience however the film is incomplete without it and if the editing is not on point a very well executed film might also not succeed. Hence Editing is another imperil part of film making 


 Sound:
Sounds make the audience connect more with the film that they are watching this makes them dive into the film itself as the sensation and intensity of the situation can be felt through the sounds by the viewer for example incidental music is played in situations in order to create certain atmospheres according to the situation being shown this helps connect the audience more with the situation and if the situation shown is critical then these sounds help intensify the viewers emotions creating suspense and interest. Diegetic non diegetic, synchronous, non synchronous sounds and sound bridge/effects/motif etc. All these sounds play a vital role in the formation of a film worth watching for the viewers.