Describe Different Forms and Conventions of Film and Moving Pictures

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It has been an exhausting week. You did a great job doing all the previous exercises and it’s time for our next activity. I bet you’ll have have a great time.

This topic will teach you how to describe different forms and conventions conventions of film and moving pictures focusing on set-up.

Sit back. Relax and enjoy learning.

In this lesson, several exercises are prepared for you to enhance your knowledge on the different forms and conventions of film and moving pictures. We will be focusing on the setup or set design.

Task 1: Look Back! The teacher will call a volunteer to give some titles of the previous film clips, movies or TV shows that you’ve watched. The class will identify the setting of each. Examples: Spongebob Squarepants Bikini Bottom/ under the sea Mulan - ancient China

A set-up, is also called set design, it refers to the creation of a scenery that depicts the “look” or physical appearance of the set for a film. Set-ups or set designs communicate a sense of location and place. They are often structured or built in studios. They can also be on locations.

The teacher will show you a short film clip from the movie “Inside Out”. This will give you an idea on how film production staffs create a set-up for a movie or TV show.

After watching the clip, you will answer the following questions:

1. What’s the name of Joy’s most favorite

character that she saw as they entered the Dream Production’s studio? 2. What setting is the production crew setting up for Riley’s dream? 3. Did Bing Bong released a cord and changed the set-up of the stage? Why did he do it? 4. Is the set-up important to set the mood or theme of a film?

This film clip is entitled “Inside Out - Dream Productions”

Task 2: Ready...Set...Action! 1. Mr. Unicorn 2. classroom set-up 3. room of Riley 4. Yes. (Reasons may vary)

Task 3: Picture Picture Examine the following pictures. Identify the type of set-up that it shows. Write A if it is structured or built in a studio or B if it is on location.

Task 3: Picture Picture 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. B

Let’s Test Ourselves

Identify the set-up used in the following film, TV show or movie. Write SS if it is structured in a studio or OL- on location? Write your answers on your paper.

Testing... 1,2,3! 1. SS 2.OL 3. SS 4. SS 5. OL 6. OL 7. OL 8. OL 9. SS 10.OL

This weekend, take time to watch some TV shows, film clip, commercial or movie. List down at least 5 titles and identify if the set-up is on location or structured in a studio