MIL

EMPHASIS

The importance or value of a part of the text-based content, often enhanced by using bold, italicized, heavier weight, darkened, enlarged or lightened text.

APPROPRIATENESS

Refers to how fitting or suitable the text is used for a specific audience, purpose, or event, often with common fonts.

PROXIMITY

The nearness or distance of text elements from each other, bringing closely related items together.

ALIGNMENT

How the text is positioned on the page, which can be left, center, right, or justified.

ORGANIZATION

The conscious effort to arrange different text elements on a page, ensuring that separated elements are still connected.

REPETITION

The consistency of elements for unity in the design, achieved by repeating typefaces within the page.

CONTRAST

Creates visual interest by ensuring differences between elements, such as large font vs. small font or cool color vs. warm color.

CONSISTENCY

Maintaining uniform margins, typefaces, typestyle, and colors throughout the design.

CENTER OF INTEREST

An area that first attracts attention, achieved by contrast of values, colors, and strategic placement.

DIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT

A visual flow in a design as you move from object to object by way of their placement.

RHYTHM

A movement where some elements recur regularly, creating a flow akin to the beat of music.

PERSPECTIVE

The arrangement of objects in a two-dimensional space to simulate real-life appearance.

DOMINANCE

The application of one or more elements to create emphasis and counteract confusion or monotony.

ELEMENTS OF SOUND DESIGN

Key components in sound design which include dialogue, sound effects, and music.

Dialogue

The spoken words in a film or audio piece that convey character interaction and narrative.

Sound Effects

Artificially created or enhanced sounds added to audio production to emphasize or create ambiance.

Music

The auditory component that provides emotional context and enhances the narrative.

PRINCIPLES OF SOUND DESIGN

Fundamental techniques used to manipulate sound elements for cohesive audio production.

Mixing

The process of blending different audio tracks together to achieve a balanced final sound.

Pace

The rhythm of the audio that influences how fast or slow the narrative unfolds.

Stereo Imaging

The spatial positioning of sound within a stereo field, creating a three-dimensional auditory experience.

Transition

The techniques used to smoothly change from one sound or audio element to another.

Independent Films

Movies made outside of the major studio system, often with lower budgets.

Mainstream Films

Movies that are produced by major studios with significant budgets aimed at achieving box office hits.

Mise-en-scène

French term meaning 'arrangement of everything that appears in the framing' of a scene.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF AUDIO AND MOTION INFORMATION AND MEDIA

Key aspects that contribute to the overall design and narrative in audio-visual productions.

Props

Physical objects used on stage or in film to enhance the setting and story.

Costume Design

The creation of clothing and accessories worn by characters to reflect their identities and the mood of the piece.

Actors

Individuals who portray characters in a film, stage, or audio production.

Scenes

Segments of a narrative that typically occur in a single location and time.

Hair and Make-up

The artistry of styling hair and applying cosmetics to enhance or alter an actor's appearance.

Special Effects

Techniques used to create illusions or simulated environments in film.

Musical Score

The background music composed specifically to accompany and enhance the narrative and emotional tones.

Camera Movement and Angle

Techniques involving the positioning and motion of the camera to shape how a story is visualized.

Motion Media Process

The series of stages involved in creating motion media from conception to completion.

Preproduction

The planning stage of media production where scripts, budgets, and schedules are established.

Production

The actual filming stage where the planned material is captured.

Postproduction

The editing stage where the captured material is processed and finalized for release.