Media Language ( Shot Sizes )
Media Language : Media language refers to the way media texts convey meaning to the audience. It is the codes and conventions used by producers to create meaning in their work. These are interpreted but the audiences often subconsciously and help them understand what’s going on in the sequence. Shot Size : One of the most important elements of media language is shot sizes. Shot sizes determine how much of the subject we will be able to see in our screens. They are very effective in shaping narratives , emotion and engage the audience. There are several types of shots : 1. Establishing Shot : The establishing shot shows a really wide view of the setting often used to establish a location. Although , it makes character seems relatively small and insignificant but used in the beginning of the scenes where the audience is typically hooked so it is really important. For instance , a war film could use the battlefield as their establishing shot. The purpose of the shot is to...