Concepts to analyze films

1. Mise en scène: The arrangement of actors and the stage elements, including props,
background, set, lighting, and costumes, in a theatrical or cinematic production.
2. Camera Angles: The positioning of the camera concerning the character or subject
being filmed.
3. Soundtrack/Sound effects: Audio that has been either enhanced or entirely created
through artificial means.
4. Pacing: The speed and flow of events in a film's storyline as it unfolds.
5. Cast: A collective term for the group of actors involved in a film or stage play.
6. Saturation: Refers to vivid and intense colors in color films.
7. Script or dialogue: The fundamental blueprint outlining the dialogue and events of a
movie.
8. Exposition: Background information necessary for the audience to comprehend the
world of the story.
9. Editing: The process of refining and reorganizing the content, structure, grammar,
and presentation of a written piece.
10. Framing: The arrangement of elements within the frame of a visual composition.
11. Narration: A combination of representational, organizational, and discursive elements
conveying the story information to the audience.
12. Visual effects/CGI: The utilization of computer graphics to create 2D or 3D art for
various media such as films, television, games, simulations, and virtual reality
experiences.
13. Scenography: The art and practice of designing and constructing scenery, including
paintings or images representing a location, for theatrical or event productions.
14. Composition: The organization of visual elements within the frame of a camera.
15. Cinematography: The artistic and technical aspects of capturing motion pictures
through photography.
16. Performance/Movement, Body Language: Nonverbal communication relying on hand,
facial, and body movements and positions to convey messages.