On Films
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · English
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Learn the Theory
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Revise & Test
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Spaced Revision
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What to Focus On
- A film creates the illusion of movement using still images shown quickly.
- The term 'cinema' comes from the Greek word 'kinema', meaning movement.
- Films can entertain, inform, and influence people.
- Aristotle’s six elements of drama: plot, character, theme, language, spectacle, and music.
- Modern films add technical elements like lighting, camera work, and editing.
- Visual techniques help create mood and focus on important details.
- Film gauge: size of the film; 35mm is standard.
- Resolution: image detail; 1080p or 4K is common.
- Frame rate: 24 fps gives a cinematic look.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Film and drama are completely different because one uses cameras and the other uses live actors.
The main purpose of a film is only to entertain.
The director only tells actors how to act.
Memory Tips
Definition of film as a series of still images creating motion
The word 'cinema' comes from Greek 'kinema' meaning movement
Aristotle’s six elements of drama: Plot, Character, Thought, Diction, Spectacle, Song
Four characteristics of motion pictures: Luminosity, Movement, Realism, Montage
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