Monday, 19 September 2011

Media keywords

Media keywords

So these are some keywords for us and our thriller production.
Thriller: A thriller is a text or performance in which crime, espionage or mystery is depicted, usually in an atmosphere or excitement or suspense.
Mise-en-scene: What is on the screen, like characters, props, etc.
Conventions: Conventions or the expected way of doing something.
Juxtaposition: Placing two things next to each other, usually opposites, e.g. light and dark.
Connotations: Secondary meanings of something, e.g. darkness = evil.

Major genre: The main genre, e.g. comedy, action, etc.
Sub-genre: A secondary genre in the main genre.
Signifier: Hints at something, e.g. Red = blood/danger.
Hybrid genre: A mix of two genres, e.g. Zombie comedy = Zomcom.

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