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Film and Meaning



1. How do we know if this film will meet our expectations?
By listening to the script, listening to the music, and paying attention to the lighting.
2. Embed a clip from the film into your blog.
3. What meaning are you getting from the clip?
The meaning of the clip is to portray what the film is going to be about.
4. How is that meaning created?
By lighting, music, and dialogue.

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