ENGLISH VI

Describe different forms

and conventions of film
and moving pictures
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Light - is a convention of films used to create a specific
atmosphere. It is a very important aspect for shaping meaning in
films. It can manipulate a viewer’s attitude towards a setting or a
character.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Blocking - is simply the relationship of the camera to the actors.
Essentially, it is the physical movement of the actors relative to the
position of the camera.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Direction - is the process of making sure that every component of
a movie runs smoothly.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Characterization - is the process by which the writer reveals the
personality of the character. Characterization is revealed through
direct characterization or indirect characterization.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Acting - affects the way an audience responds. This includes facial
expressions, body language and delivery of lines.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Dialogue - is the exchange of spoken words between two or more
characters in the film or moving pictures.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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Setting - is both the time and geographic location within a film or
within a work of film. The setting helps initiate the main backdrop
and mood for a story.
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Light
Blocking
Direction
Characterization
Acting
Dialogue
Setting
Set-up
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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. It is often structured or built in studios. It can also be outside
locations.
Direction: B. Write the letter of the meaning of each idiom in
column A from column B.

Key Column A column B

E l. early bird a. carefully listens
C 2. easy as pie b. in contact
B 3. All ears c. Very easy
A 4. in touch d. something suspicious
D 5. smell a rat e. wakes up early
Name the Picture!
Directions: Let us study the pictures then answer the questions
that follow. Write your answers on the table below.

1. What have you noticed with pictures A and B in terms of lighting?

2. Who are the characters in pictures A and B?
3. What do you think is the setting in pictures A and B?
4. What is the atmosphere or the mood created in picture A and B?
5. Where is the set-up of picture A and B?
REMEMBER
FILM is also called a movie or motion picture, consists of moving
pictures that have been recorded so that they can be shown at the
cinema or on television. A film tells a story or shows a real
situation. The process of filmmaking is both an art and an
industry.
There are different forms of film such as:
1. Action 7. Horror
2. Adventure 8. Musical/Dance
3. Comedy 9. Science Fiction
4. Crime and gangster 10. War
5. Drama 11. Fantasy
6. Epics/Historical
REMEMBER
CONVENTION OF FILMS
1. Light - is a convention of films used to create a specific
atmosphere. It is a very important aspect for shaping meaning
in films. It can manipulate a viewer’s attitude towards a setting
or a character.

2. Blocking - is simply the relationship of the camera to the

actors. Essentially, it is the physical movement of the actors
relative to the position of the camera.

3. Direction - is the process of making sure that every component

of a movie runs smoothly.
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CONVENTION OF FILMS
4. Characterization - is the process by which the writer reveals
the personality of the character. Characterization is revealed
through direct characterization or indirect characterization.

5. Acting - affects the way an audience responds. This includes

facial expressions, body language and delivery of lines.

6. Dialogue - is the exchange of spoken words between two or

more characters in the film or moving pictures.
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CONVENTION OF FILMS
7. Setting - is both the time and geographic location within a film
or within a work of film. The setting helps initiate the main
backdrop and mood for a story.

8. 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. It is often structured or built in studios. It can also be
outside locations.
ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Identify what form is depicted on the
following films. Choose your answer inside the box and write it
on a separate sheet of paper.
Action Drama Horror Comedy
Epics/Historical War Crime and gangster
Musical/Dance Fantasy Adventure Science Fiction
______________ 1. Halloween
_______________ 2. Men in Black
_______________ 3. American Sniper
_______________ 4. Avatar
_______________ 5. Titanic
 Activity 2: Pair share
Directions: Choose from the conventions and devices of films used in the
scene. Write the answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Lights Blocking Direction Characterization
Acting Dialog Setting Set-up
__________ 1. The actors are positioned in __________ 6. The actress made us cry in
front of the house. the scene.
__________ 2. “Get out, the house is on __________ 7. Gloria plays as the good
fire!!!” witch.
__________ 3. The director is telling the __________ 8. The place was dim and eerie.
actors what he wants in the scene. __________ 9. Angelina sits with posture
__________ 4. They are filming near the and the
ocean. opposite end is John.
__________ 5. They use natural sunlight. __________10. “Oh, you can’t help that
said the cat: we’re all mad here. I’m mad.
You’re mad.”
 Activity 3: Differentiated Activity
Group the students into 5 each group has to give atleast 5 different movies
under the category of DRAMA, HOROR, COMEDY, ACTION AND SCIENCE
FICTION Each group should identify the convetions used in the following
genres of film.

SCIENCE
DRAMA HOROR COMEDY ACTION
FICTION

1
2
3
4
5
What have you learned?

What is film?
Film also called moving picture is a visual art form used to
stimulate experiences that communicate ideas, stories,
perceptions, feelings, beauty or atmosphere. It is recorded or
programmed in moving images along with sound and other
conventions or devices. The different conventions are lights,
blocking, direction, characterization, acting, dialog, setting, and
set-up.
 APPLICATION
Lights, Camera, Action!
Directions: Identify what form is depicted on the following films. Choose
your answer inside the box and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
Action Drama Horror Comedy Epics/Historical War Crime
and gangster Musical/Dance Fantasy Adventure ScienceFiction

___________________ 1. Probinsyano
___________________2.Wansapanatym
___________________ 3. Spiderman
___________________ 4. Encantadia
___________________ 5. Mulawin
 ASSESSMENT
Directions: Identify what element in Column B is being described in
Column A. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Column A Column B
_____1. Refers to the positioning and movement a. setting
of the actors on stage b. blocking
_____ 2. The development and portrayal of a c. characterization
personality through thought and action d. set-up
_____ 3. Manipulate attitude towards a setting or e. lights
a character
_____ 4. Time and place where the action
happened
_____ 5. They are often structured or built-in
studios.
 ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Take time to watch some TV shows, film clip,
commercial or movie. List down and identify the conventions
and devices used in the film. Complete the table below.
LIGHTS BLOCKING DIRECTION CHARACTERIZATION

ACTING DIALOG SETTING SET-UP