Utilization of Cinematographic Elements for Production of Educational Films

Authors : Ozcan DEMİR

Pages : 28-35

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Publication Date : 2017-01-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Educational films are productions aiming to inform target audience about designated issues. Educational films are distributed via television, cinema, computers CD, DVD and Internet environment with technological developments. Films are produced by means of digital technologies. Despite the means for film presentation and distribution go through a change, the cinematography concept systemizing artistic and technical principles of film production has been continuing to exist as a valid assessment criterion for all films. Cinematographic agreements, which encompass precise organization of images and sounds for films, ensure conveying the message of productions. In this study, conventions that could be affective on preparation of educational films at the utilization environments of cinematographic principles and on sustaining interest on the productions have been scrutinized, and the usage purposes of these conventions in educational films have been discussed.
Keywords : Cinema, cinematography, educational film, education, documentary