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Which of the following is not one of the three categories of codes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not one of the three categories of codes mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of a Close-Up (CU) camera shot?
What is the purpose of a Close-Up (CU) camera shot?
Which camera shot frames the subject from roughly the knees up?
Which camera shot frames the subject from roughly the knees up?
Which of the following is an example of a symbolic code?
Which of the following is an example of a symbolic code?
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What is the purpose of an Extreme Long Shot (ELS) or Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)?
What is the purpose of an Extreme Long Shot (ELS) or Extreme Wide Shot (EWS)?
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Which camera angle refers to the position of the camera in relation to the subject?
Which camera angle refers to the position of the camera in relation to the subject?
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What is the defining characteristic of an eye level angle shot?
What is the defining characteristic of an eye level angle shot?
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What effect does a high angle camera shot have on the subject?
What effect does a high angle camera shot have on the subject?
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Which of the following is an example of a symbolic code in media?
Which of the following is an example of a symbolic code in media?
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What is the defining characteristic of a low-angle shot?
What is the defining characteristic of a low-angle shot?
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Which of the following is an example of a written code in media?
Which of the following is an example of a written code in media?
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What is the defining characteristic of an aerial shot?
What is the defining characteristic of an aerial shot?
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Which of the following is an exclusive right granted for an invention?
Which of the following is an exclusive right granted for an invention?
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What is the primary purpose of a trademark?
What is the primary purpose of a trademark?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of intellectual property?
Which of the following is NOT a form of intellectual property?
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What is the punishment for the first offense of copyright infringement under the Intellectual Property Code?
What is the punishment for the first offense of copyright infringement under the Intellectual Property Code?
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What is the meaning of the word "plagiarism"?
What is the meaning of the word "plagiarism"?
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Study Notes
Camera Angles
- Eye Level Angle: a camera perspective that creates a sense of direct confrontation or engagement with the viewer
- High Angle: taken from above the subject, looking down, making the subject seem vulnerable or insignificant
- Low-Angle Shot: taken from below the eye line, pointing upward, creating a sense of power
- Oblique/Dutch Angle: tilted to one side, creating a sense of disorientation or unease
- Aerial Shot: an elevated view of an object or location from a steep viewing angle, creating a bird's-eye view
Symbolic Codes
- Symbols are easily understood and can convey meaning, such as a red rose symbolizing romance or a clenched fist symbolizing anger
- Symbolic codes in media include setting, mise en scene, acting, and color
Written Codes
- Written codes are formal written language used in a media product
- Written codes include printed language (text within the frame) and spoken language (dialogue and song lyrics)
Technical Codes
- Technical codes are ways in which equipment is used to tell the story in a media text
- Camera Shots:
- Extreme Long Shot (ELS) / Extreme Wide Shot (EWS): taken from a great distance, showing landscapes, cityscapes, or large crowd scenes
- Long Shot (LS) / Wide Shot (WS): shows the entire object or human figure in relation to its surroundings
- Full Shot (FS): frames the subject's entire body from head to toe
- Medium Long Shot (MLS): frames the subject from roughly the knees up
- Medium Shot (MS): shows a part of the subject in more detail
- Medium Close Up Shot (MCU): frames the subject from above the head to below the chest
- Close-Up (CU): focuses on a part of the subject or a detail
- Extreme Close-Up (ECU): focuses very closely on a detail or feature
Intellectual Property
- Patent: an exclusive right granted for an invention, giving the owner the right to decide how or whether the invention can be used by others
- Trademark: a sign capable of distinguishing goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises
- Industrial Design: the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article, consisting of three-dimensional features, patterns, lines, or color
Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
- Plagiarism: the use of another's work, words, or ideas without attribution
- Copyright infringement: punishable by imprisonment and fines under Section 217 of R.A. No. 8293 or the Intellectual Property Code (IPC)
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Description
Explore the world of codes in media and how they create meaning through technical, symbolic, and written categories. Learn about technical codes like camera shots and angles, and how they aid in storytelling.
