This document discusses several techniques used in short films to effectively tell a story within a limited timeframe, such as using soundtracks to set the scene, employing cliches to quickly establish genre, and including narration or camera work to make the audience feel like part of the experience. It also mentions that short films often exhibit real life situations through dramatic storylines and character development to emotionally engage the audience.

2. Meaning and Morals = usually used as a convention in short films, giving the
film more depth and purpose
Soundtracks/ ambient sound/ sound effects = used to set the scene in short
films, just as they are in feature length films. By using sound the audience is
engaged into the entire film experience, as this allows two of the five sense
to be manipulating, creating the audience to feel as if they were apart of the
production.
Clichés = are used in all forms of films to suggest the genre of the
production. Using a cliché is a convenient way to quickly establish a certain
tone of the film.
Quick build ups = used to quickly establish the plot, because of the short
length of the film
Sharing an experience/memory = can be represented through narration and
camera work, enticing the audience as they will feel apart of the production.

3. - Exhibits real life situations with realistic settings
and narratives
- Portrays the journey of the characters development
- Purpose of a dramatic story line in order to move
the audience emotionally
- Structured with climaxes and anti climaxes to keep
the audience emotionally attached and the enigma
on-going
- A form of realisation at the end/happy ending

4. -
Dehumanizing the individual
Emotional climax
Feeling of hopelessness
Mementos of home/Hope
Inspiration quotes
Statistics/Facts

5. In order to interpret the correct codes and conventions within
our product, ‘Venture’, as a group we need to incorporate all
elements spoken about within our product, this will allow the
audience to identify (uses and gratification theory) with the
product, due to the stereotypical conventions it will uphold.
The codes and conventions of a short, war and drama
product need to all come together to represent the elements
of our narrative in a clear way.