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What makes a movie unique?

Have you ever read or listened to a book and thought to yourself that it would make an amazing movie? How did you imagine it might look, sound, or feel? Could you imagine who the actors would be that would play certain characters? Did you think about the music that might be playing in the background or how the set would be designed?

Conventions and techniques used in movies

A movie is a media form that uses conventions and techniques to share a story. Think about movies as you examine this list. Compare what you know to the list of 11 conventions and techniques that are unique to movies.

Characters

Characters from Odd Squad movie

Dialogue

Script dialogue from a show

Music

Music

Sound Effects

bass swoosh click puff clang doink bang glitch and beep

Camera Movements

Camera moving on dolly

Lighting

Stage lights

Costumes

Costumes on mannequins

Set Design

Set being created for a show

Props

Props for a show

Special Effects

Fog

Transitions

Video editing software with transitions