Monday, November 22, 2010

Mimesis - imitation or reproduction of the supposed words of another, as in order to represent his or her character.

Diegesis - A narrative or history; a recital or relation.

Classical Paradigm - http://understandingfilm.wetpaint.com/page/3.+The+Classical+Paradigm

Genre - a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique, or the like

Genre cycles - switching between genres.

primitive - Of or being an earliest or original stage.

classical - serving as a standard, model, or guide

revisionist - any advocate of doctrines, theories, or practices that depart from established authority or doctrine.

parodic - a musical, literary, or other composition that mimics the style of another composer, author, etc, in a humorous or satirical way

screenplay - a motion-picture or television scenario.

action line - this link shows line of action but i'm not sure that it's an "action line" http://menian.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/film-production-shotsm-line-of-action/

dialogue -conversation between two or more persons.

plot - Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story

character -(of an actor or actress) acting or specializing in such roles.

theme - a unifying or dominant idea, motif

motifs - a recurring subject, theme, idea,

symbols -something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.

metaphors - a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance

allegory -a representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; figurative treatment of one subject under the guise of another.

allusion - a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication

homage - respect or reverence paid or rendered

first person narration - from one person's point of view

omniscient point of view - an all-knowing point of view

three act structure - http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/pruter/film/threeact.htm

Sources:
www.dictionary.com
http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/pruter/film/threeact.htm
http://understandingfilm.wetpaint.com/page/3.+The+Classical+Paradigm
http://menian.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/film-production-shotsm-line-of-action/

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