Cinematic languages are a set of intentional codes whether technical or symbolic that are carefully and selectively chosen by the filmmaker to further highlight their motive in the movie. Technical codes include camera angles, lighting, audio, and transitions between moving image shots. Symbolic codes include facial expressions, body language, proxemics, use of setting, costume, and any item that conveys meaning. According to the text “Looking at Movies,” “Each of the multiple systems that together become the “complex synthesis” that we know as a movie is highly organized and deliberately assembled and sculpted by filmmakers.” Furthermore, the selective choosing of what costume the actor must wear, what position the camera must be at, etc., all contribute to the overall meaning being conveyed. It is crucial that the filmmaker deliberately make these decisions to guide the audience’s interpretations and analysis. Cinematic language is important to the ways that movies communicate with viewers because it controls how they view a particular scene. Certain camera angles convey different meanings, like a high angle shot conveys vulnerability. Additionally, symbolic codes such as facial expressions and body language accentuate specific emotions within the audience that the filmmaker wants you to feel as well.
The image below is a scene from the popular "Marvel" films, more specifically, the movie "Avengers: Endgame". The scene in this movie is presented from a wide shot. The purpose of a wide shot is to display the setting in a way that the audience can fully grasp its complexity.
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