Techincal and symbolic codes

This refers to way the program is filmed and how it involes audience by keeping Continuity of camera shots. Also Continuity editing is used which is the predominant style of editing in narrative cinema and television. The purpose of continuity editing is to smooth over the inherent discontinuity of the editing process and to establish a logical coherence between shots. This therfore makes the scene seem realistic and ultimately believable.

below is an examlp of this



As you can see the shot changes are quick a snapy during conversation.While the shot changes when eople are moving are a lot smoother.

below is a example of a film which uses Technical and symbolic codes that wouldnt work in a soap like a hand held camera.