movement, transitions & interactivity

• What are movement, transitions, and interactivity considered in media analysis?

  Symbolic, technical, and engagement codes
• Movement in film can convey dominance if the actor moves towards the camera.
• What does left to right movement generally indicate in media such as films?

  Progress
• In video games, players typically start on the left
• What does a slow dissolve typically symbolize in film?

  Romance
• Cutaways are used to build excitement and alter the pace in media.
• Fades are often used to indicate the beginning or end of a scene
• Match the sound effect with its common use in transitions:

  Cock crow ↔️ Morning transition

  Sound effect pause ↔️ Content shift
• What is the primary purpose of interactivity in media products?

  Engage audiences
• Rollovers are objects that change when the mouse is hovered
• What type of interactivity involves clicking and dragging effects?

  Drag and drop
• Point and click games place the player in the game world as a character.

  False
• VR and AR games often use motion controllers for direct interaction
• What is the effect of interactivity in movies and TV shows?

  User-driven story options
• Interactivity is becoming more prevalent in various media formats.
• Understanding movement, transitions, and interactivity allows creators to craft more immersive and dynamic