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What effect does the low angle camera shot have on a character?

A low angle camera shot is taken from below the subject. This causes the subject to appear powerful, dominant, and strong, whilst positioning the viewer as weak and helpless. Thanks to the harsh angle, the v...
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Explain some characteristics of the genre "film noir" and give relevent socio-historical context where necessary.

Film Noir is a genre born from the paranoia of post-world-war-two America. With the Cold War well underway by the 1950s, Film Noir served as a reflection of both social attitudes and fears of the era. Male c...
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How do I discuss the importance of the Text, the Audience and the Industry in an answer?

What's important to remeber about all media is the relationship between these areas. Although very intricate, a basic outline of their relationship goes like this; the INDUSTRY wants to make a profit, to do ...
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How do I apply theories into my essays and answers

When writing essays in a subject like media, the main focus is to plan your answers before answering the question. Planning is vital especially because media is a subject for which your answers do not always...
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Name some of the key differences between the 'Continuity' and 'Montage' styles of editing.

Continuity editing aims to remain invisible to the viewer, consistency in location and lighting with the avoidance of contrasting shots/cuts helps to drive the narrative of the film while not distracting the...
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