Screen Grammar - How we'll use it

Screen Grammar - How we'll use it 

Screen grammar covers decisions in filmmaking, which include the way you frame things in shot and how the film will look aesthetically. In our film we will use techniques like the rule of thirds to create a visual impact for the audience. Furthermore, in our interview shots we will be framing the subject on the right hand side and will match the vertical lines across their eyes, whereas the right horizontal line will be down the centre of their face. 

Something else we will be using is the 180 degrees rule and this is used to help continuity in films. It is when there is a line of axis and the camera should stay on one side of this line; it is very important whilst filming conversations. We will be using this in our documentary to keep the continuity flowing in a successful and effective way. 

We will also be using narrative devices in our documentary, as symbols have metaphors that connote information to the audience (sign= signifier + signified). In our documentary we will be using symbols such as cultural references to the interviewees country, for example if they have something relating to their culture in their flat that we will film this for a cute away shot during their interview. We are also planning to film a world map, or globe to relate to the international students office as this suggests to the audience that the university is culturally diverse and a friendly place.