Meaning created through techniques

Cropping
Cropping, in term of editing, is when the editor shortens the length of a selected clip. This can create tention is films and programmes when edited correctly. This can also portray fast paced scenes. For example if it was a car chase, there would be short quick clips to show fast movements.

Sizing
Sizing is the re-sizing of photographs or images. For example, re-sizing an A6 size photo to an A4 size. In some cases this can distort the image, but when done correctly you can preserve the image.

Choice of camera angles
Cameraangles can portray different emotions and meanings in tevevision and film. For example, if there was a low angle shot, looking up at a character, this would make you feel intimidated as it makes the character look tall and potent.

Use of theme music and film beds
Programmes and films have their own theme tune, this is so that people can recognise the production instantly just by hearing the music related to the production. For example, the Eastenders theme tune, everyone knows what it sounds like so it is instantly recognisable.

Use of captions
Captions are used to show a brief explanation which can be appened to a film, article, illustration or other media. This allows viewers or readers to know what it is about, before they begin to read or watch the form of media. For example, looking at a picture of google, there is usually a caption underneath, telling you what the image is, or its location.

Choice of font
Font can show different aspects of media, meaning from the different social classes and groups. For example, in the print The Sun, they use large sizes of font and very simple bold font. On the other hand, The Times uses Times New Roman text, which is upper class and small. This is so the article writers are able to fit as much information as they can on the pages.

Use of stars
Stars (Actors) are used to 'Star' in the film or production, studios believe that big names bring in more people to watch it. For example, Barbara Winsor played a part in the Carry On films, then when she joined Eastenders, all her fans followed and began to watch her in a new role.