Classwork: Technical Elements ୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ

Here is my classwork for component 3. This was done by me (Cassie.)

What are technical elements? 

Technical elements in media are the tools, technique or equipment used in the production process to convey meaning, emotion or narrative to an audience. There are four technical elements: Camera, Sound, Mis-en-scene and Edit.

1. Camera

2. Sound

3. Mis-en-scene

Mise-en-scene refers to everything placed in front of the camera within a frame. It includes all the visual elements that shape meaning and atmosphere.

Types of Mise-en-Scene:

- Setting

- Costume and Makeup

- Lighting

- Props

- Color 

- Staging and Acting (performance, movement, expression)

- Composition (framing and spatial arrangement)

4. Edit

Since I am not the editor of the group, I only briefly learnt editing techniques and how to edit with the youtube video below.

Reflection:

Doing classwork on the technical elements has helped me better understand them and how they can construct meaning, especially when used together. I also learnt on how to apply them to my music video, such as the editing techniques I briefly learnt when watching the video, or figuring out which camera angle would be best for a specific scene. I ran into a little problem, where I got so bored of typing up the different technical elements, the effects, etc. One way I solved this problem was by using Canva posters and presentations. Designing something with text and graphics is way more appealing and fun to me, rather than typing up a whole blog. This method by using more creative platforms made me more motivated to finish my classwork on the technical elements. Next time, I think I’ll also apply this method when I’m creating more classwork blogs or projects, as it helps me finish it faster too. I could use the extra time to work on other blogs or give myself a little break from media work.