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The numerous strategies and equipment that filmmakers employ to share their aesthetic and narrative vision with the audience are referred to as film techniques. These methods cover a wide variety of visual and aural components that enhance a movie’s overall effect.

List of Film Techniques

TechniqueDescription
Cinematography
Camera AngleThe angle from which the camera views the subject (e.g., high angle, low angle, eye level).
Camera MovementTechniques like panning, tilting, tracking, and zooming to create different effects.
Framing and CompositionArrangement of elements within the frame (e.g., rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry).
Depth of FieldControl of focus in the frame (shallow for blur, deep for clarity).
Lighting
High Key LightingBright, even lighting with reduced shadows for a positive mood.
Low Key LightingStrong contrasts between light and dark for a dramatic atmosphere.
Natural LightingUse of available light sources, like sunlight, for authenticity.
Color TemperatureWarmth or coolness of lighting measured in Kelvins, affecting mood.
Editing
CuttingSelection and arrangement of shots to influence pacing and tension.
MontageA rapid sequence of shots to convey information, emotions, or time passage.
TransitionsTechniques like fades, dissolves, wipes, and cuts for scene changes.
Continuity EditingMaintaining consistency in details for a coherent narrative.
Sound
Diegetic SoundSounds originating from within the film’s world (e.g., dialogue, footsteps).
Non-Diegetic SoundSounds from outside the film’s world (e.g., music, voice-over).
Sound DesignCreation and manipulation of sounds to enhance atmosphere and storytelling.
SoundtrackMusic is used in the film to evoke emotion and complement scenes.
Special Effects
Practical EffectsPhysical effects are created on the set, like explosions or animatronics.
Visual Effects (VFX)Digital effects added in post-production, including CGI.
Miniatures and ModelsUse of scaled-down replicas for impractical or dangerous scenes.
Color Grading
Color AdjustmentPost-production adjustment of colors and tones for mood and style.
Production Design
Set DesignCreating the look and feel of sets, locations, and props.
Costume Design
Costume SelectionChoice of clothing to reveal character traits, social status, etc.
Makeup and Hairstyling
Makeup ApplicationEnhancing actors’ appearance to match characters (aging makeup, special effects).
HairstylingCreating hairstyles that fit characters and time periods.
Storyboarding
Visual PlanningCreating visual representations (drawings or digital images) to plan shots and sequences.

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