Directions: Take time to watch some TV shows, film clip, commercial or
movie. List down and identify the conventions and devices used
in the film. Complete the table below.
Lights
Characterization
Blocking
Direction
Acting
Dialog
Setting
Set-up

Lights: lightbulb, streetlight, nightlight, flashlight, sunlight, runway light.

Blocking: road blocks, blocks, stopping.

Direction: path, thoroughfare, destination, road signs.

Characterization: costume, hair color, hair texture, contour.

Acting: action, detectives, US Embassy, safe house.

Dialog: Anxious, happy, angry, sad, disappointed.

Setting: Winter, 18th century, castle, White House

Set-up: Costumes, makeup.